1953,1991 'Binder

[Brucekoukalaka]

I'm building a confused rig, started with a 1953 International 1 ton pick up truck, added a 1991 Ford F350 to the mix (for the 7.3 IDI and ZF5). Now to show my work thus far;

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I think it will be an interesting project although I had to cut up the cab a bit to make it work

 

[swervyjoe]

Very nice! I'll be doing a similar build eventually

 

[Brucekoukalaka]

It's been awhile since I was last on this site and I guess I should give some updates on my build. The cab,front fenders and grill are fully attached to the frame. I have the wiring pretty much finished as well as ALL brake parts replaced. I still have to deal with the clutch and brake pedals as I want them to look original coming up from the floor rather than hanging off the firewall.

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[Brucekoukalaka]

I also have a windshield coming for it that will finish the body for this year, paint will be next year (I just want to drive it).

 

[icanfixall]

Personally I would not paint it. That hides all the character all those years have been layed down on the body. Why cover that up. Pretty shiny paint is like taking home a good looking date only to see what she REALLY looks like the next morning with no makeup on... Woozer is what you might be saying...

 

[The Warden]

Personally I would not paint it. That hides all the character all those years have been layed down on the body. Why cover that up.

I can think of one good reason to paint...keep the surface rust from getting any worse...

Looks like a fun project in any event

 

[6.9poweredscout]

I like it! I have the same cab and front end behind my shop, been wanting to do something similar!

 

[swervyjoe]

Awesome! I'd scrub it with CLR to get most if the surface rust off then just keep it waxed. Can't replicate that patina.

 

[Brucekoukalaka]

It's ok everyone the "paint" I intend to use is nothing more than clear coat to keep the patina from getting any worse than it is.

 

[towcat]

i wouldn't do the clear coat. rust needs to breathe. I'd do a acid wash over the rust to break it down some followed with steel wool and gun oil or any light oil. that will keep it happy at a low roar.

 

[67-7THREE]

thats sweet! always wanted to do a older IH with a IDI or powerstroke in it.

 

[swervyjoe]

i wouldn't do the clear coat. rust needs to breathe. I'd do a acid wash over the rust to break it down some followed with steel wool and gun oil or any light oil. that will keep it happy at a low roar.

Linseed oil is popular with guys in Europe

 

[towcat]

Linseed oil is popular with guys in Europe

prolly was what was used to clean this in WW2 after a dip in the English channel before arriving on a french beach.
all I do now is a little oil and steel wool every now and then. still shoots straight.

 

[Brucekoukalaka]

thats sweet! always wanted to do a older IH with a IDI or powerstroke in it.

If you do go that way, do the IDI. It is much easier on the wiring. Mine runs off the original ignition switch.