50's/60's International pickups anyone brave enough to build one ?

My '53 R130

and the '53 R160

Building them both up over the next little while... The R130 is getting a 7.3 diesel and I'm thinking on a big block Ford for the R160.

 

Here's my 53. I pulled the cab off today. Cant wait to get it to the sandblaster and then off to get powder coated. I post some picture of the frame tomorrow with the BBC and t56.

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Last Saturday I came across a 1960 1/2 ton short bed step side for sale. Good running condition, all original with rebuilt V8, no dents, no rust, needs paint (or has 'patina' if you prefer), good original interior. $4k.

Sound about right? Sorry no pic, I was busy buying a bunch of other crap he was selling.

 

Two questions for the IH guru's, is there a simple way to work out what size engine I have?
Are there any tricks to getting these old girls to fire up after sitting for a few decades?http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=41462&pictureid=483033

 

I am planning to drain and replace the oil, fuel and coolant assuming nothing leaks too badly and replace the battery, plugs and wires and clean inside the dizzy cap. I'll put some WD-40 down each cylinder while the plugs are out and will have a can of 'start ya bastard' handy too

 

My AA110 just required a fresh battery and fuel, a wire to the coil, and shorted across the starter. Started

 

when I got my 49 it had been stuck in berry briars for 20 years and it started up with 10 min.s of work cleaning ,fresh gas in carb. and a jump from a 12V batt. It ran for 35 years with that same eng and only had to replace the water pump. It now has a small block Chev and a 9" rearend and runs a little faster on the freeways.

 

Thanks guys, I can't wait to get it home and get into it. Get it to go, get it to stop then get rid of the rust and get it registered.

 

I'm trying to sell my '58 right now. Having a rough time getting it gone right now. If it doesn't sell soon i'm just going to continue restoring it. Any tips on floor pans? mine are pretty much GONE!

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Just got this last week for a grand as a work truck at my property. Had sat for 3 years but fired right up and drove it home. Haven't had time to mess with it, just needs a few things. Not a scratch in it! L170, 5 speed with 2 speed rear.

 

Blowby, I hate you and you suck! But seriously that is fawkin sweet. Congratulations on an awesome and cheap find.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

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great work binder Blowby! That is so cool.

 

how about this one

 

That is awesome!!

 

My binder. Its currently bin pieces though.

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My '52... Just an "Old Work Truck".... 283/2bbl, T-10, 64 Galaxie 9".....

 

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Hey Kustomism. How about some info your truck chassis, suspension, drive line. And what's the story on the bed?

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Yeh mate,
Stock chassis and suspension minus a few leaf springs, original drum brakes, steering box etc all rebuilt where needed. Motor is a nice healthy 265 Hemi with 3 speed stick and stock diff.
It was originally a tow truck, reason for sliced rear !


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its not a pick up but here is my 1958 r185 international on a p series chevy chassis.

 

Kustomism thanks. A hemi L6 what is that from. We don't have them here I the States.

And 70cst1 that is an awesome rig I love it.

I'll admit I was so enthusiastic with my truck when I first got it but now it's worse then a heroin addiction I can't get enough of them.


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Motor is out of a Valiant Charger which is an Aussie muscle car from the 70's
That was quicker down the 1/4 mile than the Ford & Holden V8's


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I'm building an AB110 1/2 tonner which is a 62 - 66 Aussie styled International - keeping the body stock - lowering the front and rear as much as possible with the stock set up - poly 318 mopar AX-15 5 speed box and a steering box out of a Mitsubishi Pajero to give us better steering box and power steering plus disc brakes on the front. I love it because its different

 

great bunch of ih pics and ideas. my dad had 52 IH panel van when i was a kid but he sold it around 1980 for $300. i wish i had it now.

 

i don't think i posted any pics since i redid my 50. all new drive train 350, 350 trans, 10 bolts posi w/4wheel power disc brakes, MII front end w/dropped spindles, boxed frame, C notched rear. love the long bed for obvious reasons, couldn't haul all this stuff to the swap meet with a short bed. use it all the time for dump runs, home depot runs, and to just toole around town. runs great, rides nice, overall fun truck to drive.

 

/\ Nice job, Love it!!!

If I have my way I will be a binder owner by the end of this weekend. I am looking at a 65 Travelall. Solid truck from the pictures, only problem is my 63 F100 will have to go. My wife said only 1 shop truck. Nice thing is my boys can both ride with me in the Travelall. I want a crew cab truck but it is illusive around here.

 

I never get tired of seeing that truck, AutobodyEd.

 

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I was going to drive my newly acquired '52 L line last night but the lights aren't working. So I found this great International electrical manual online with wiring diagram. Are there other online manuals for old Internationals?

http://www.hansenwebdesign.com/truck/files/manuals/service/06 Electrical.pdf

 

I guess this is as good as any place to put this. If anyone ever needs it I have repair manuals, parts diagrams, and electrical schematics for R and L series. Blowby your post made me realise I'd never sharedvthis information here.

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