My instant classic!

These pics are from the first couple of days that I owned the '53. Just got her home to discover almost everything is free, not seized like I figured it would be . [cl Over the next little while I'll be concentrating on freeing up the only 2 things stuck; the engine and the transmission brake The doors, windows, and pedals all work the way they should (still need to get some brake fluid into the master cylinder to see how it is). But I am very optimistic that my efforts will be awarded [cl[cl[cl

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cool find, keep the updates coming


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Looks good buddy, if you have any questions on master cylinders and such let me know. I just purchased brand new Brake & Clutch Masters! Most brake stuff should be easy for you, me on the other hand...yeah let's not talk about it - I'm still fighting with them!

As for brakes, check all your hardlines - mine were in decent condition...till I replaced the wheel cylinders and such and I started to blow lines! Not a fun experience, not hard just no fun!

Ah I'm babbling, plus you prolly already know this stuff haha - Good luck with your build sir! I'll be following.

Nice find, good luck with getting the stuck things unstuck!

EnglishBob said:

If you didn;t know already George Moirs in Stony Plain will have all the brake repair parts.

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Thanks for the heads up as I was unaware of George Moirs.

Sorry wrong supplier...Its a dealer in Lethbridge that has all the parts....I'll look them up.

BruceKoukalaka said:

Thanks for the heads up as I was unaware of George Moirs.

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Wish we had a guy like this in the states!

Squirt some penetrating oil or tranny fluid in the cylinders and while you're working on other stuff it can be working for you

tecster said:

Wish we had a guy like this in the states!

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Like what? a supplier?

Looks like a nice truck. Master cylinders, wheel cylinders and brake lines are pretty cheap... I'd suggest replacing them. JMO.

I intend to bring her back to near original mechanically but probably leave the patina as is. Yes I will be replacing the brake system with original parts as I find them just to make the old girl more [dr worthy

safety first you do not want to learn safety by an accident

I am in love with that truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The first truck ever designed by the Legendary Ted Ornas. (Designer of the scout). His granddaughter is a facebook friend. Thaty truck came stock with a silver diamond 220 and a borg/warner 3 or 4 speed. The gearing is so low that it will drive you crazy.

the reverend muddy grimes said:

I am in love with that truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The first truck ever designed by the Legendary Ted Ornas. (Designer of the scout). His granddaughter is a facebook friend. Thaty truck came stock with a silver diamond 220 and a borg/warner 3 or 4 speed. The gearing is so low that it will drive you crazy.

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This old girl has the 220 Silver Diamond engine of which I intend to get running again However the rear gearing is something I will be working on improving ( mainly because of fuel economy)After all it is intended to be my daily driver.[ddd
BTW this truck did not have signal lights added so that makes it even more different.

if you can weld and grind, swapping in a camaro rear end is fairly easy. but a newer mustang has the same lug patern. so thats a plus too. Im building the same truck by the way. link is below

the reverend muddy grimes said:

if you can weld and grind, swapping in a camaro rear end is fairly easy. but a newer mustang has the same lug patern. so thats a plus too. Im building the same truck by the way. link is below

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Mine has the 6 x 7.25 lug pattern (1 ton) so a 'stang diff is out of the question however just changing the diff ratio will suffice considering this is what I used to do for a living[. it is either that or put a split diff in. BTW muddy I love your rod it's the little one like what was sitting beside mine when I bought it. ( I actually wanted the L110 but I'm happy with my R130).

After this bomb is running I will be concentrating on my other truck... a 1972 International 1710A COE with a 404 V8 and 5X2. Just can't be too busy [ddd[[cl

I got the trans brake all loosened up and now it works slick! I also cleaned the interior floor and found it to be just as free of holes as the rest of the truck.

I am totally watching this by the way. And Everyone who builds an IHC always gets a book recomendation from me. Truck:A love story by Michael Perry. Complete history of IHC in the book, along with his story of building a 51 L120

I am getting that book from the library and may actually go out and buy it myself.