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So I figured I'd consolidate all this IH iron here in a single build thread as they'll be going on side by side. Back in Aug '10 I bought the 67 "C" body Travelall as my "new" daily driver/ Bronco tow rig/ family expeditionary rig. Went home in Oct, hauled it down from Etna and got it running like a champ after sitting for several years untouched.
Specs:
SV 304 V-8
Warner T-98 4spd manual
NP-202 xfercase
D-44 front small ball closed knuckle w/ 4.09s (2800# version)
D-44 rear w/ 4.09s & powerlock
P/S, P/B w/ loooow mileage on all new drum brakes
33x9.50x15r all terrain tires in great shape w/ 90% tread
As she sits she'd probably suffice for my Bronco tow duties just fine but wanted to give myself the added buffer of some 3/4T running gear and maybe a larger engine. While doing my daily Craigslist search in Dec I located a 69 Travelall 3/4 ton in Cottonwood. Picked it up for $300 bones.
Specs:
SV 345 V-8
T-34 5spd manual w/ OD
NP-202 xfercase
D-44 front small ball closed knuckle w/ 4.09s (3100# version)
D-60 rear full floater w/ 4.10s & powerlock
P/S, P/B w/ recent brake job as well 4 wheel drum
Plan 1:
Have the 345 rebuilt for duties in the 67 T'all to make towing in the mountains easier (swap w/ the 304). Swap 8 lug 3/4T running gear into the 67 to include all the suspension (bolt on as frames are identical). Trade T-34 OD (not very good for towing due to gear splits) for T-36 direct 5 spd w/ guy in Portland and install in 67. This should set the old girl up great for tow/ DD duties!
This leaves all the original 1/2T running gear and engine from the 67 available (which runs awesome). Not worth much by themselves as I've seen guys basically giving this stuff away, sooooooo, while doing my CL search a couple weeks ago I stumble upon a 1970 1/2T swb 4x4 pickup in great shape and cheap due to it missing the motor. Just so happens I'll have the perfect IH motor to drop in and make it a runner! I know, another F'ing project (which it is)... From the pics and potential drivetrain in my head I just couldn't let it go. Made the deal on it Mon night for a whopping $350 also up in Redding. Good bud of mine (69steed on this board newbie) is going up this weekend to haul it back down for me.
Specs:
SV-304 V-8 (originally but gone)
T-18 4spd manual
NP-202 xfercase
D-44 front small ball closed knuckle w/ 3.73s (2800# version)
D-44 rear w/ 3.73s and powerlock
115" wheelbase w/ 6.5' bed
all sheetmetal straight as an arrow w/ minimal surface rust in places
manual steering/ brakes 4 whl drum
Plan 2:
When 304 comes out of 67 it'll go straight into the pickup to complete the drivetrain. Run the rest of the stock drivetrain as it should make a great little ranch truck/ parts/ Home Depot runner on the cheap! DIY repaint factory two tone blue/ white. Take the 33x9.50x15 wheels and tires off 67 and run on this rig. If it turns out I don't like the 3.73s (think I will for it's intended use) then do a direct swap w/ the 4.09 running gear from the 67. P/S, P/B swapped in from the 69 T'all donor. Pull all remaining useable parts from the 69 T'all and scrap the rest. Everything from the B pillar forward is a direct fit for everthing on the pickup front end to include a spare "floating bar" grill in perfect shape which is one of the reasons I got sucked into this. I like the look (despite NOT being a "D" body fan) & the SWB. 4x4 was icing on the cake. I also can't see myself moving back to Norcal w/o a pickup. Just gotta have one, that's all there is to it.
I know, F'ing bucket overfloweth. I have officially BANNED myself from Craigslist!!!!
Pics... 1st = 67 "C" body T'all, 2nd = 69 "D" body T'all donor, 3rd 70 "D" body 1/2T pickup.
Specs:
SV 304 V-8
Warner T-98 4spd manual
NP-202 xfercase
D-44 front small ball closed knuckle w/ 4.09s (2800# version)
D-44 rear w/ 4.09s & powerlock
P/S, P/B w/ loooow mileage on all new drum brakes
33x9.50x15r all terrain tires in great shape w/ 90% tread
As she sits she'd probably suffice for my Bronco tow duties just fine but wanted to give myself the added buffer of some 3/4T running gear and maybe a larger engine. While doing my daily Craigslist search in Dec I located a 69 Travelall 3/4 ton in Cottonwood. Picked it up for $300 bones.
Specs:
SV 345 V-8
T-34 5spd manual w/ OD
NP-202 xfercase
D-44 front small ball closed knuckle w/ 4.09s (3100# version)
D-60 rear full floater w/ 4.10s & powerlock
P/S, P/B w/ recent brake job as well 4 wheel drum
Plan 1:
Have the 345 rebuilt for duties in the 67 T'all to make towing in the mountains easier (swap w/ the 304). Swap 8 lug 3/4T running gear into the 67 to include all the suspension (bolt on as frames are identical). Trade T-34 OD (not very good for towing due to gear splits) for T-36 direct 5 spd w/ guy in Portland and install in 67. This should set the old girl up great for tow/ DD duties!
This leaves all the original 1/2T running gear and engine from the 67 available (which runs awesome). Not worth much by themselves as I've seen guys basically giving this stuff away, sooooooo, while doing my CL search a couple weeks ago I stumble upon a 1970 1/2T swb 4x4 pickup in great shape and cheap due to it missing the motor. Just so happens I'll have the perfect IH motor to drop in and make it a runner! I know, another F'ing project (which it is)... From the pics and potential drivetrain in my head I just couldn't let it go. Made the deal on it Mon night for a whopping $350 also up in Redding. Good bud of mine (69steed on this board newbie) is going up this weekend to haul it back down for me.
Specs:
SV-304 V-8 (originally but gone)
T-18 4spd manual
NP-202 xfercase
D-44 front small ball closed knuckle w/ 3.73s (2800# version)
D-44 rear w/ 3.73s and powerlock
115" wheelbase w/ 6.5' bed
all sheetmetal straight as an arrow w/ minimal surface rust in places
manual steering/ brakes 4 whl drum
Plan 2:
When 304 comes out of 67 it'll go straight into the pickup to complete the drivetrain. Run the rest of the stock drivetrain as it should make a great little ranch truck/ parts/ Home Depot runner on the cheap! DIY repaint factory two tone blue/ white. Take the 33x9.50x15 wheels and tires off 67 and run on this rig. If it turns out I don't like the 3.73s (think I will for it's intended use) then do a direct swap w/ the 4.09 running gear from the 67. P/S, P/B swapped in from the 69 T'all donor. Pull all remaining useable parts from the 69 T'all and scrap the rest. Everything from the B pillar forward is a direct fit for everthing on the pickup front end to include a spare "floating bar" grill in perfect shape which is one of the reasons I got sucked into this. I like the look (despite NOT being a "D" body fan) & the SWB. 4x4 was icing on the cake. I also can't see myself moving back to Norcal w/o a pickup. Just gotta have one, that's all there is to it.
I know, F'ing bucket overfloweth. I have officially BANNED myself from Craigslist!!!!
Pics... 1st = 67 "C" body T'all, 2nd = 69 "D" body T'all donor, 3rd 70 "D" body 1/2T pickup.
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Planning ahead for my retirement in 30 years or so. Gotta have something to look forward to...
Working on old iron, be it Ford or IH, is my "therapy" anyhow. Calms me down and keeps me sane...
I'm considering not even painting the T'all as I really like the patina, it just adds to the character. Clean up some of the details, weather stripping, bumpers, wheels, hubcaps etc and pimp out the interior to make it nice and comfy on longer drives to include a vintage air setup.
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