Prison Doodlebug

This old Doodlebug was manufactured at Folsom State Prison in the Maintenance Shop of Folsom in the 1940's for use in the Lower Yard as a sturdy, powerful pulling and pushing vehicle. It had a Model A motor, a military transmission and rear end, and a very low geared four speed transmission for hauling heavy loads. It also had a Ford Model A radiator and large rear wheels from a military tug that had been used in moving airplanes around the air field. The Doodlebug was very slow, but it was very dependable in moving heavy items at Folsom.

Folsom, California · United States