1967 International 1300b - Slow but productive.

tecster · Jul 15, 2012

Well I recently aquired a 1967 International 1300 1 ton from Hyannis MA for $350.00 - Personally I think its a great buy, as a straight 6 cylinder 241ci with 4 speed manual. Has 33k original miles and a PTO Dump arm! Motor spins freely and the previous owner stated he had it running but needs a tune up. This will be a thread for me to post pictures and answer questions, I'm not a professional mechanic so I will be learning as I go and plan to do 90% of the work myself. Posting plans for the truck below, this will be a LONG project - end result... will be nasty to say the least.

Plans.

Ford Turbo'd IDI Diesel w/ Manual Transmission
Air Ride on all 4 corners
Aloca Rims w/ white walls

I'd love to be able to spin all 4 rears, welder's build from YouTube is my inspiration...

On to the pictures and current build status.

Craigslist Ad Pictures :

After picking her up and driving 600 miles it seemed! (Damn photobucket...it won't let me load em! So I guess I'll link)

http://imageshack.us/g/715/8a1df3573e614bc09617838.jpg/

What will it take to get her road ready?
-Brakes
-Tune up
-Floor Pan Replacement
-Lower her a bit.

Open to suggestions, be gentle. Will take all professional advice and fabrication assistance! Hope I have some interest.

tecster · Jul 15, 2012

Got to work cutting out the floor where the rust is rotted out, soon I'll be welding in my new floor.

the reverend muddy grimes · Jul 15, 2012

As an IHC guy, may I suggest you forgo the cummins for a Ford Diesel? See they are made by IHC (or were until last year) and there is nothing cooler than an IHC in an IHC

tecster · Jul 15, 2012

the reverend muddy grimes said:
As an IHC guy, may I suggest you forgo the cummins for a Ford Diesel? See they are made by IHC (or were until last year) and there is nothing cooler than an IHC in an IHC

I have, ah I forgot to change that - I copied that from a other board.

I will be going with the turbo charged IDI Ford diesel motor with the manual 5 speed transmission.

- Some issue I'm running into is I completely destroyed the driver side rear drum trying to remove the drum because it was rusted soild. I know I need new hardware, and shoes but I also need the little piston thing thats on the top I believe called the "wheel cylinder?" in which I sorta ruined lol. My mini sledge hammer went a little crazy that day - was a hot one out.

- Also, I know I need a new brake master cylinder - but RockAuto shows me that they have a Brake & Clutch Master for sale, as well as a Brake Master... I know I need a clutch slave cylinder as well but do I need both Brake & Clutch Master or just the Brake Master?

skull · Jul 15, 2012

starting

looks like a good rig for project.

keep us posted,[P

Later

ratrodney · Jul 15, 2012

International dually! O im diggin it. Cant wait to see progress pics. RR[P

the reverend muddy grimes · Jul 15, 2012

probably just the brake one

tecster · Jul 15, 2012

ratrodney said:
International dually! O im diggin it. Cant wait to see progress pics. RR[P

Thank you sir, it will be a long process but I will keep everyone as updated as possible. I usually do about 2-3 hours of work on it a day, I have a long list started of stuff that has to be done but I'm going to do the stuff to get her road worthy FIRST - then modify.

the reverend muddy grimes said:
probably just the brake one

Okay, thanks!

maverickmk · Jul 15, 2012

$350.00?!

That's awesome. Gonna be a cool ride when you're done.

tecster · Jul 15, 2012

maverickmk said:
$350.00?! That's awesome. Gonna be a cool ride when you're done.

Yessir. Originally it was on Craigslist for $650.00, I called the guy numerous times and got no response. Finally a call back he said he was surprised I was a real person and that everyone wanted to trade him like puppies, and useless things for the truck! I told him straight up, the only thing I wanted to trade him was CASH $$$$$ haha

Long story short, I had a flat in my daily driver pick up (06 Chevy Silverado) in which I obviously had to fix first...I told him this and he told me, bring what I thought was a fair price to pay that would fit my budget and we could work something out. I brought $400 cash and a 18 pack of Budwiser, he took the beer and $350! I was so pumped.

Apparently the truck was a beverage delivery vehicle for awhile in Mass, I've contacted a local beer brewery and they are going to be willing to offer me a free 15 gallon keg to use as a fuel tank and if the truck is "cool enough looking" they will offer to take pictures and post it on their website!

Old Iron · Jul 15, 2012

This is gonna be a good one to watch

[P
What's not to like [dr

Torch · Jul 15, 2012

I recall reading a build on the 4x4 forum about a guy who put a 6.9 IH diesel in a travelall.
he said the International bellhousing bolted right up to it after removing the ford adapter.

tecster · Jul 15, 2012

Torchmann said:
I recall reading a build on the 4x4 forum about a guy who put a 6.9 IH diesel in a travelall.
he said the International bellhousing bolted right up to it after removing the ford adapter.

I haven't done much research on keeping the 4 speed transmission, I just feel that the driving it will be doing it would benefit from the 5 Speed with the overdrive. I also know I want the turbo version of the IDI....well because its bad ass [ddd

Can anyone give me some advice on purchasing a AFFORDABLE welder to learn welding on? I'm looking for something that can handle say, the thickness of my frame in case I decide to notch it.

Dirtyrat · Jul 15, 2012

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Definitely a cool project here!

Broke Down · Jul 15, 2012

In my opinion, go with the 5 speed, maybe a ZF6 version if possible. Depending on your gearing you will be high revving that engine in most cases. You want your high gear cruise speed rpm between 1800-2200rpm. Those old idi engines don't have much top end and are poky. But, they are reliable and have much cool factor plus plenty of torque. You are going to have a really nice set up when you get done. I can't wait to see it all come together.

tecster · Jul 15, 2012

Broke Down said:
In my opinion, go with the 5 speed, maybe a ZF6 version if possible. Depending on your gearing you will be high revving that engine in most cases. You want your high gear cruise speed rpm between 1800-2200rpm. Those old idi engines don't have much top end and are poky. But, they are reliable and have much cool factor plus plenty of torque. You are going to have a really nice set up when you get done. I can't wait to see it all come together.

Do the ZF6's come out of the newer 7.3's like the 99's or is it something I have to get from the 6.0's? Also, as far as keeping the stock rear end - is that possible?

Tim...Ok · Jul 16, 2012

tecster said:
Do the ZF6's come out of the newer 7.3's like the 99's or is it something I have to get from the 6.0's? Also, as far as keeping the stock rear end - is that possible?

Yeah it's possible, especially if you like top speeds in the upper 50's

I'd swap it for a newer dually rearend with disk brakes and about 3.50 gears instead of probably 5.xx gears that IH rear probably has..

the reverend muddy grimes · Jul 16, 2012

Agree with Tim on this one. Go newer rear. Better stopping and top end. There is a saying about stock IHC. If you are caught speeding in one, they dont give you a ticket, they give you an award.

tecster · Jul 16, 2012

Tim...Ok said:
Yeah it's possible, especially if you like top speeds in the upper 50's I'd swap it for a newer dually rearend with disk brakes and about 3.50 gears instead of probably 5.xx gears that IH rear probably has..

How newer? I mean, I'd like to try to keep it under a budget - main goal right now is to get her moving but I'll keep that in mind when purchasing the motor/trans.

the reverend muddy grimes said:
Agree with Tim on this one. Go newer rear. Better stopping and top end. There is a saying about stock IHC. If you are caught speeding in one, they dont give you a ticket, they give you an award.

Not going for any land speed records, I'm okay with being that guy who's holding up traffic in his old tin!

Broke Down · Jul 16, 2012

You can go with a '99-'04ish rear end. You might find an older one in the '90's but check the gear ratio. If your gear set is in the 5.XX area first and second gear are going to suck...haha. I'm with the post above, in the 3.50 area is where you might want to be (if possible). Take your time and ask around for some rear ends, maybe a local business has a junk truck you can rob a few parts off of.

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