1959 International

[The Tackman]

This is my first project in a long time. It has a 400 Pontiac with a 400 turbo,12 bolt rear end and the suspension is out of a late model Trans-Am so it has disc brakes. I just bought it yesterday for 500 bucks. I think it will end up being flat black with some moon discs. Any ideas would be much appreciated.

 

[Rat_Rods_Forever]

new Wide white wall tires, slam it, up date the the dash, flat black out side, different color in side, ditch the seats, paint under the hood to match the inside of the truck and you will have a killer rat,

I want a 57 ford truck flat black, white interior ans white and gold motor. that color scheme looks killer and would lok great on your truck.

Keep us updated as you go along![P

 

[whytesmoke]

Love it and 500 bucks is a steal .

 

[Dragfink]

PLEASE don't paint it flat black! Leave that yellow...it looks cool on there!

 

[CR55]

PLEASE don't paint it flat black! Leave that yellow...it looks cool on there!

Nice score![cl I have to agree, keep it yellow, it's a killer look for that truck!!...CR

 

[The Tackman]

Thanks for all the replies. The yellow is starting to grow on me but I will have to wait until it gets in the garage to make the final decision on the color. First thing I have to do is get it road worthy and then find some wheels and tires.

 

[falconvan]

That's a cool truck; I like those bizzare looking headlights! That's great that your drivetrain and suspention are set up, too. Quite a steal for $500! Definately ditch the wheels but I'm with the majority, the yellow looks good.

 

[The Tackman]

Are there any websites that sell parts for International trucks? I want to price a new grill, bezels and IH hubcaps.

 

[the reverend muddy grimes]

yes there are. Ill post them below. The latter is the better. Also try superscouts.com, and the binderbulletin


http://www.travelallparts.com
http://www.travelallparts.com/m/

 

[The Tackman]

Thanks for the links[cl

 

[the reverend muddy grimes]

No problem, If memory serves, that is a b series IHC. The 57 is the A seeies (50th aniversary) and is almost the same except the headlights. Personally I dig it, color, seats and all.

 

[rustydusty]

Cool Truck!

I used to drive one of those for a landscaping company in the 70's. Rode like a tank,(one ton I think) tough as nails! Sounds like the hard work is done. A steal at $500.

34 Chevy 3 window
75 Sportster custom

 

[The Tackman]

I finally had time to get some work done on the truck today. The rear-end is straight now. The homemade lowering blocks failed and caused the axle to move. We had to wash it first just to see the difference in the color when clean.
The best part of the whole day was having the help of two of my kids.

 

[42chevy]

I like it! It needs a bench seat so the kids can go with though.

 

[earthman]

 

[The Tackman]

I love that color Earthman.

 

[cantwell.colton]

is that "ruddy brown" thats the color i painted mine today
i love those lights [dr

 

[The Tackman]

I took some more pictures yesterday. I found some buckets and console out of a Range Rover that if the price is right will go very nicely in the truck.

 

[The Tackman]

After a long summer asphalt paving I am finally making some progress

 

[The Tackman]

The bottom of grille area has been cut off and replaced with steel. I have to pick it up on friday and I will post pictures of the improved grille area.