Projects 1954 International R-100 Build thread

Well I'm two years into my project build 1954 R-100 shortbed(nick named: Ant Slayer) now with numerous setbacks along the way, but now that it has reached the time for final assembly I figured it would be a good time for a build/picture thread since I just love looking at others build threads, and seeing how IHC's are not the typical run of the mill build I thought my pictures might help some of you other binder builders out there. This project is designed to be able to lay fender when aired out to park.

I wont spend a whole lot of time typing every detail out. I'll let the pictures tell the story and if there are any questions don't hesitate to ask.

June 2009. Bought off of craigslist for $800. Pretty solid for an old farm truck. Transmission came in a box in pieces.









Tear down starts immediately...







Frame off!





Prepped for notching and Heidt's X-member





Notch and X-member done, frame blasted





Begin mock-up



Heidt's mustang II front suspension



Thorbecke Bros. Parallel 4-link (beefy as sh!t!)

 

Yes, having a lift ROCKS!

Conceptual ideas



Gratuitous weld shot...



More mock-up (350 sbc/700R4)

















Ya heard!!





Cab back from the dipper







Frame back from powder coat



Beauty!



Drivetrain: 350 sbc 4 bolt, vortec heads(extra lift), lunati cam.
Complete build up by the great Larry Kalsch



700R4 stage II complete build by Jon Elford

 

Now the real fun starts. FINAL ASSEMBLY!!

 

Very clean, love the old Binders!

 

Very nice, thanks for posting. Is the four link commercially available?





edit: Never mind, found the 4 link, google was my friend again.

 

cant wait to see more pics.. very clean job. thanks for posting.

 

Awesome, this should be somthin. I wonderin if the dash you have in your 54' is out of a 1 1/2 to 2 ton. The reason I ask is that I noticed the 4 knobs which I believe to be wipers, lights, throttle, and choke. My 54' does not have those but my 50' does. Thanks

 

awesome truck! Definitely not the same ol ford or chevy. I like seeing different trucks. It will be one of a kind!

 

She's now a roller!

 

Sweet build...! Very nice work! Where did you find the model kit??

Klaus

 

There are a few of them around. Sears was selling one for awhile. It's 1/24th scale and made of metal. I had to disassemble it to refinish it.

 

fuckin sweet dude!!! you just tore my nerves up man! gotta get started on my ol binder.

 

Wow you do REALLY nice work!

 

Air system is up and running

 

nicee work body ! a work on mine 55 and i hope to have the chance to create a fabulus ride like yours ! if you wont sell it ask me dude !
i show u mine :
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3853451/1955-international-scout

 

love it

 

All i can say is WOW! Bad ass! Subscribed..

 

Looks sweet RatPin, keep it up!

 

Frame looks great

 

nice build! frame looks awesome!

 

Thanks guys!

I'll be coating the motor this weekend, then hopefully mated with the trans and installed next weekend.

 

very nice........whid

 

Here's the prepped engine before the first coat of POR15 engine enamel.

 

Going to be one sweet ride , love the fact that it is a nontraditional truck ...love seeing these old IH .

 

JEALOUS! I would never butcher my R110 this much, but if I would I would try to follow in your foot steps! Nice ride...

 

Awesome. Staying tuned.

 

a cool build i like it , cant wait to see it back together

 

A couple more randoms...

Layed out

 

Those horns are gonna rattle your ass when they blow!