RARE TRUCK - '51 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER, IHC, HAD THE LONG HISTORY OF MANUFACTURING FARM IMPLEMENTS. WANTING TO GET THEIR SHARE OF THE PICK UP TRUCK MARKET IN COMPETITION AGAINST FORD, CHEVROLET, GMC, IHC JUMPED INTO THE TRUCK MARKET. AMERICAN FARMERS, AND LATER FOREIGN FARMERS, COULD NOW PURCHASE THEIR FARM IMPLEMENTS AND BUY A FARM TRUCK FROM THE SAME DEALER. IHC CONCENTRATED ON PICKUP TRUCKS AT FIRST BUT THE PRODUCTION EVOLVED INTO HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND EVEN "WOODY" STATION WAGONS. IHC CONTINUED IN THE TRUCK MARKET WELL INTO THE SEVENTIES BY PRODUCING THE STEEL STATION WAGON,TRAVELALL, A COMPETITION AGAINST THE CHEVY SUBURBAN. VIEWING THIS EXCELLENT EXAMPLE YOU WILL NOTICE THE SPARTAN INTERIOR OF THIS MODEL L-110 AND THE SIMPLE 6 CYLINDER 220 CID STANDARD ENGINE HIDDEN UNDER THE TILTING HOOD. THIS ENGINE PRODUCED 85 H.P. ENOUGH FOR IT'S PURPOSE TO WORK HARD ON A FARM. I MYSELF, HAVE DRIVEN A '52 IH 2 1/2 TON VAN YEARS AGO FOR MY EMPLOYER. LET ME TELL YOU, THAT TRUCK HAD 220M ON THE ENGINE AND RAN LIKE A RACEHORSE. IT NEVER BROKE DOWN AND NO REPAIR ISSUES AT ALL. COMPARED TO THE ANTIQUE FORD AND CHEVY TRUCKS YOU MIGHT HAPPEN TO COME UPON, YOU WILL SELDOM EVER SEE AN INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER PICKUP OR FLATBED/STAKEBED MAKING THIS EXAMPLE TRULY RARE. another rare vehicle brought to you by 55lincoln.

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[bullsnutsoz]

My uncle was a INTNL man in the 50 and 60s. I can still recall all of them.

[55lincoln]

@bullsnutsoz Good man for a great brand. As a younger man, I drove a IHC 2 1/2 ton cargo van and it was quite a dependable workhorse. So, I agree with you and your uncle, that these trucks were sturdy, dependable, and reliable. Thanks for commenting.

[dhamrick100]

anybody got a hood ornament and tailgate for one of these?

[55lincoln]

@dhamrick100 Any viewers can help with these parts? My suggestion is to try hemmings motor news online under IHC parts if you haven't already. Best of luck.

[allenthepsycho]

need it in this build. now remember the cabs mounts in the back/ they bolt on side of frame, and should line up with outside of chevy frame, bolt on your running board brackets and your driving,! oh yeah get a collom, I did my trans plant in one weekend, but I am a mechanic and built many trucks and cars before so there is alot more to think about then what I just told you. measure! measure! measure! and good luck. mine turned out stupidly fast ;)

[55lincoln]

@allenthepsycho You're just loaded with good advice for this truck.  I really appreciate your imput and thanks for enjoying this IH truck.

[55lincoln]

@allenthepsycho This is really useful information for anyone working on a IH truck like this. This is not my truck although I wish it was. Thanks.

[allenthepsycho]

if your running with a long box then you can a full frame, remember your back wheels have to line up, but for me, it was to cut 1 foot in center( under cab) and 1 foot off the back of the frame cause I had a short box with a 400 sbc & 400 trans 89 chevy frame, camero diff/ leefs. cut 1 1/2 coil in front and shorten bump stop on A arm about 1 1/2 and use chevy van front rims ( off set), cab bolts threw frame so cut off all brackers and cab mounts. save sum if you want but your not going to

[dridbetrollin]

@allenthepsycho I have a 51 L110. What kind of effort would it take to change the frame?

[55lincoln]

@allenthepsycho Well, they're rare around here. Must be plentiful in Canada. Thanks for viewing.