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    Diesel Pros : Help!

    Alright, so my dream is coming true... I found a 7.3L Powerstroke engine with 70k miles on it and I would LOVE to swap it into my 67 International Pickup but I do have quite a few questions... Wiring - What exactly do I need to make it run and drive? I'd like to retain the stock lighting & such...
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    Welding Questions

    Alright, instead of mucking up donsrods thread I figured I'd start my own, I've gotta start investing into a welder - something sorta cheaper to get me started. Do I need welding gas? What should I expect for that price? Do I need the clamps or can I hold up what I need, tack it and then...
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    Engine Swap Feedback

    So I have a 67 International 1300b with a 241 which has been giving me nothing but trouble and headache... I've got a friend up north who has a AMC 258 motor & transmission he will sell to me for a reasonable price. My concern is the additional labor and expenses it will take to get it to...
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    Help filling garage!

    Alright so here's the deal, moved into my first home and have a 1 car garage in which my 67 International is currently stabled in. I haven't been able to work on her because well... I have 0 tools... I mean no tools. I am on a super tight budget, and am looking for help. Can anyone recommend...
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    newbie suspension questions

    Alright so I've been out of the build for quite awhile, I've been lerking but I sort of lost interest when I bought a house so the 67 International I've been building has just been sitting...well hopefully my motorcycle will sell and I want to get building again. I need to do something with the...
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    Keg Tank - Who has em?

    Alright well I've hit a score here! Long story short went to a buddies for a few brews, what's he got on his porch? A damn empty keg he's tryin' to part with, SCORE FOR FREE! [cl[cl So now I've got me a keg, but I need advice from the pro's as far as making it into a gas tank.... I know I need...
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    Shock Mounting Options

    Alright, so I decided instead of pestering Don with all my questions why not hit the board - if I have the question, well some rookie will come along and have the same one and hopefully use the search feature (like I did). So I'm building a 1967 International and my shock mounts are garbage so...
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    shock mounting advice

    So I need some shock mounting advice, the way it currently mounted was a flat plate in between the leaf springs and the front axle with a tab that came off.. I'd like to change that becuase one is broken. Any reasonable ideas? Any concerns I should have? Pictures are worth a thousand words...
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    6x7.25 Dually Rims

    Alright... So I'm not sure where wheel/tire questions or advice should go to so I thought I'd throw it up here... I need to get rid of these widowmakers that I got on the Binder now, they're 17"??? 6x7.25 split rims with tubes I'd like to change and get some real tires on there. Should I find...
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    GoPro HD Camera

    For those of you who might be interested, I'm looking to sell my GoPro HD camera...below is a copy of the craigslist ad. For sale is a GoPro HD camera, unsure entirely of the actual model but it has model # YHDC5170 on it, when I punch it into Google an Amazon listing brings up the HD 960 but...
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    Motor Selection Advice

    Calling all power gods... Looking for some advice, looking to pick up a engine in the future for the International project. I've listed some requirements and some wants below... Suggestions welcome! Requirements - Mechanical (Little to no electronics ie: computers) - Reliable - Easy to work...
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    to bite...or to not bite!?!?!

    Okay, so I'd love to toss a diesel motor into my 67 IH 1300 project... theres a few for sale on the lovely website I like to call TheifsList cause they'll steal all your money and rape your pockets but anywho, one guy has a 7.3 Non Turbo IDI motor for sale... 800 with tranny but I want to have a...
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    Lets Talk Brakes Lines!

    Alright so I have this awesome 67 International project going that is slowly coming together... I'm in a great debate on brake lines... Do I want to go through the hassle of learning how to DIY brake lines out of Cunifer or no? Is it a difficult daunting task? Would I be in over my head? What...
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    Ranting. Don't mind me!

    Grrrrr. So mad, so I have my 1967 International 1ton, which needs a few parts here and there. I'm cruising down the list on Craigslist and boom! I see a 1965 International 1100 that runs, for $300.... I'm so excited, I get pumped - I get a trailer lined up, get the truck all ready.... Boom! I...
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    Quick Thanks.

    Just a quick thanks I feel is in order, I'm on several forums for rat rods, hot rods and custom cars/trucks and fabricating and always get **** for the questions I ask, and topics I start and comments I make but this one...boy this one is great. I am new here, I am sure I'm asking dumb questions...
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    Air Ride Questions

    Got a few air ride questions, my end goal for the International would be air ride on all 4 corners. I'm not looking to do anything crazy, I'm simply looking to lift the front and the rear, no side to side, no front right corner and back left corner kinda seperate deal.... Simply one switch up...
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    1967 International 1300b - Slow but productive.

    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...
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    rookie from ct

    hey all, new here from CT still looking to pick up m first project. have a few in mind right now but we'll see how they go. anyone else from ct? also can anyone explain this cantilever suspension???? [P
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