Build of 1966 IH as it was first put on the road in Jan 2000. Lots of learning and changes since then to be shown in later movies. This 1st version had Dana70F front, RA15 rear, Turbo 400 and all three proved too weak. But I had fun finding the weak spots!!
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January 15th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Thanks. YOu are …
Thanks. YOu are right on the mark about the old IH’s being tanks. I really have to say that even the original IH sheet metal is solid. Sure, they were prone to rust but if you kept that at bay you had a real truck. Hell, I like the solid feel on the doors when they slam shut!! I just can’t find that anywhere on today’s trucks.
January 15th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Nice rig, I love …
Nice rig, I love the body style. Even stock that was one of a truck. My great-uncle had a ’66 3/4-ton stepside with the Black Diamond six and a 4-speed. The truck was a tank; lasted over 20 years as a farm truck!
January 15th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Thanks a bunch.
Thanks a bunch.
January 15th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
dude you seem like …
dude you seem like you know what your doing, you should seriously think about building a true monster truck. and love the IH build
January 15th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Thanks a bunch, …
Thanks a bunch, Jeff. As you well know, these things are labors of love!
Ron
January 15th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
WOW!!! Awesome …
WOW!!! Awesome build, beauty shop, wick’d fabrications…Kudos!
Cheers!
Jeff
January 15th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
The super swampers …
The super swampers in this specific video are TSL (three stage lug) from Interco Tire Co and are 44″ dia x 18.5 wide section width. 44″ will be very tight onthe front axles against the fire wall/sheet metal unless you move the axle forward a bit, say 2″ if you only do a 4″ lift. The other option is to cut sheet metal. I bet 35s fit with a 2″ lift.
January 15th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
nice truck what …
nice truck what size are the super swampers 35s i want to do a 4 inch lift in my chevy want to know if theyll fit
January 15th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Too bad you do not …
Too bad you do not live close to my home in Vestal, NY. I regularly mentor the neighborhoods kid’s in Stick & MIG welding, Oxy-acetylene, Plasma cutting and general fabrication! They invariably bring their girlfriends (eye candy) around so it’s all worth it! I have two other build up videos on my channel. Check them out and feel free to contact me for help/advice. Ron
January 15th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Yeah… I was …
Yeah… I was wondering if you were armed and where you live so I could figure out the easiest way to kidnap you and make you work on my 4×4.
January 15th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
The “legal” gvw is …
The “legal” gvw is 11,000 pounds. That said, the vehicle has 25,000 pounds worth of axles under her. I selected these large axles primarly to handle the torque required for the 49″ tires, not the weight. I have her sprung stiff enough to handle about 13,000 pounds GVW and easily trailer my 13,000 pound boat/trailer combo.
Ron
January 15th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Thanks a bunch. if …
Thanks a bunch. if you haven’t seen them yet check out the “snow wheel spin” videos I have posted.
Ron
January 15th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Nice to see an old …
Nice to see an old harvester tearing up!
January 15th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
whats the gvw on …
whats the gvw on this thing? nice video
January 15th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
I would stay at 36″ …
I would stay at 36″ tires, asbsolute max unless you want to swap rears to bigger units. The 15 inch rims you have now are just fine. The rim width and tread with should be similar. The rim should be no narrower than 2 inches less than the tread.on that size of tire. I like the smaller rims for taller sidewalls and more float off road. Use the bigger rims to clear brakes or a high “performance” higway ride.
January 15th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Thanks. Having a …
Thanks. Having a sand blast chamber 8feet 6 inches long is a real joy when you want to do a full size pumpkin. I set the rear on jack stands inside the chamber and can rotate it with a bit of effort lie a rotiesseri.
Ron
January 15th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
holy shit!
70 …
holy shit!
70 gal fuel cell. $210.00 to fill it in Cali
January 15th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
i like your blast …
i like your blast tank..
shit man thats a business in itself.
January 15th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
You is crazy in a …
You is crazy in a good way. Love it!
January 15th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Going to bug you …
Going to bug you some more…lol. So I just bought a Travelall 100 4X4 with a 392 and was wondering what size wheels and tires you would reccomend? It has 15′s on now ans want to know if I should change to 16, 17 or stay with 15s. Still want to stay somewhat practical but wouldn’t mind beefing up also. Thx.
January 15th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
I have no …
I have no experience with the 392. Every 345 I have seen was nearly invulnerable and SIMPLE. Perhaps the 392 is just more of a good thing?
Ron
January 15th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
What about the 392? …
What about the 392? great videos by the way. Inspiring for sure.
January 15th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Yes, the 345 is a …
Yes, the 345 is a solid (but heavy) engine. You can resleeve the cylinders. Great design.
January 15th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
If you had to use …
If you had to use an IH engine which would you use? 345? Thanks
January 15th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
damn dude! You …
dude! You impressed me with the shop! You should do a video on that…………