A.J. Diefenderfer was a well-known NYC commercial body builder who made a
number of hearses and ambulances on various light-truck chassis including Oldsmobile.
Hayes-Diefenderfer Co. of New York
In 1920 the production of this light truck was with its maximum. Some firms proposed their preparing for this
model like "Lansing Body Company" or "Hayes-Diefenderfer Company of New York"
A name earlier associated with wagons, then with several body manufacturers including Hayes Mfg. Co of Detroit,
Hayes-Hunt, Hayes-Ionia, Hayes-Ohio, etc.
Headquartered in Grand Rapids,Michigan. Firms consolidated in 1925 as Hayes Body Company.
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