57 International Build Thread

I think a '96 is too late, but I seem to remember some guys talking on oldihc.og about using the front clip of earlier model ('80s if I remember correctly) full size pickup. basically unbolt from the donor and bolt to the new, with some modifications of course. If you haven't checked it out, try http://oldihc.com there is a ton of information strictly geared towards Internationals. Not to say you won't get great info here, but the guys over there know their Internationals.

 

Will this truck be worth less or more not on the original frame.

 

It will never be a blue chip investment. Read this for some more ideas.
http://oldihc.org/truck-talk/modifying-you-ih-truck/thinking-frame-swap/

 

So do what I want as long as it turns out nice in the end?

 

Depends on who's buying it. Some may make a big deal about it, others may not. Personally, I'd use the original and if you ever sell it. The owner knows what they are getting, with maybe some mods if you clip it or anything.

 

Pretty much

 

Thanks for the advice maybe I'll go fill the torch bottles tomorrow?

 

Do it the right way, use the original frame. You can do anything with a welder and a tape measure.

 

Rat pin I would like to know more about your build do you have a build thread?

 

my 52 Chevy 3100 sits on a late 70s Malibu frame, nobody really knows unless I tell them. I got power steering and disk brakes, I'm happy with it whether its traditional or not.

 

Thanks for the pics they do make me want to go stock frame but it all looks kinda pricey as well.

 

Hello just wondering if you anyone can tell me how to rebuild the steering box on my 57 s 120 pick up?It is in pretty ruff shape I think when I pulled the steering column out a bunch of little ball bearing fell out and it currently binds sometimes when steering .Also wondering about putting on a hydraulic assist cylinder. Can anyone tell me a good place to buy parts for this?

 

Check out Rock Auto, great selection of parts for these Binders and other classics in general.

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php

 

Out of respect of the ihc collectors I have left mine stock in and out execpt the paint

 

The only hard part is I dont have a garage so I have to do all the work in the driveway. And this is my first paint job. And motor rebuild.

 

Summer house projects been burning up all my time. Sorry no progress pics yet but at least thee old girls been living its life in a nice shop.

 

Here you go...

1954 R-100

 

still alive but truck hasn't been worked on since last post thee only excuse i can think of is adhd sucks the life out of projects.

 

Just get back to it! You'll have fun when you're done

 

I went from this

To this in 7 months

 

Great truck. That model is a rare beauty.