11-23-2012, 04:38 AM | #1 |
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my 72 IH
Truck Info
Manufacturer: International Harvester Year: 1972 Suspension type: Leaf Front Brakes: Disc Modifications:chevy 3500HD axles Rear Brakes:disch Steering: stock Front differential type / Gears: none Rear differential type / Gears: 4.63 soon to be 3.31 Tire and Wheel Size 245/70/19.5 Body Color Scheme: red now soon to be Blue Bodyman: none Modifications: none Paint Type: unknown at this time Painter:unknown at this time Interior Color: red Material: Cloth Upholsterer:none Wiring:aftermarket harness Modifications:none Steering wheel/Column: factory Stereo/Speakers/Amps:Sony/sony/unkown Air Conditioning:factory GM Instrument Gauges: Mack Engine Cubic Inch: 404 Manufacturer: Caterpillar Camshaft:stock Cylinder heads:stock Valve Covers:stock Intake Manifold:stock Ignition System:stock Exhaust type:4 inch turbo back Carburetor or Fuel Injection:Fuel injection Transmission Automatic / Standard:Standad Torque Converter: Modifications:10 speed eaton fuller Shifter type:Cummins 4bt Drive Shaft: steel Biography What is your name? toby Linville Please share a few things about yourself. (Bio, family, background, hobbies, your favorite pizza topping, your favorite vacation spot, etc) How long have you owned your truck? 4 years What made you decide to buy this truck? the unique body style and different manufacturer How do you store your truck, at home, garage, outside etc? What do you enjoy about your truck the most? stored at home outside, i enjoy the fact that is is very different from what you normally see Who or what was your biggest influence in building your truck?the biggest influence was the want to do something that i have never done before and because i enjoy being unique What has been the biggest obstacle you have faced in working on your project? How did you/do you handle it?the biggest obstacle is lack of information. how i handle it is try and talk to other mechanics for help. What/who is you favorite/best part source? a friend at a truck shop What are some things have helped your project to be a success? good friends on other forums What is the history behind your truck? i was looking for a new truck, and the body style just grabbed me. What do you use your truck for? (hauling, cruising, daily driver,shows, drag racing, work truck, mudding etc):daily driver What is your favorite memory with your truck? driving it home and feeling the nice super stiff ride with 36 year old springs, the feel of solid steel around me. Whats your favorite modification done to truck and why? the drivetrain, after installed it should net me great milage and great power If you had one thing to do over on your build, what would it be and why?more research on what i was getting into What are your future plans for your truck? What words of advice do you have to people who are just starting out with their project?
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Truck: 1972 International Harvester 1210 Engine: Caterpiller 3116 220 HP 630 tq Transmission: Eaton Fuller rt 6610 Axles: Merritor I beam front axle |
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