New Project (1958 A120)


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Post Sat Nov 04, 2017 7:00 am

New Project (1958 A120)

I picked up a new project this weekend, I have always wanted a 4-wheel drive binder. It needs to be gone through completely, but to start off my goal is to get it running and driving. I have a couple of questions though:
1) What are you guys doing for 17.5" tires?
2) Does anyone know how many A120 4 wheel drive pickups were built?

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Post Sat Nov 04, 2017 8:18 am

Re: New Project (1958 A120)

The "A" Series came out March 1957 58. I found some Michelin 17-5 Radials, hiway type. Don't know how many were made, just a total of light to heavy in the Crismom Book.
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Post Sat Nov 04, 2017 8:27 am

Re: New Project (1958 A120)

Looks like a solid truck. As far as I know, IH never kept records of how many 4 wd versus 2 wd trucks were built.
17.5", so you have tubeless tires. Coker Tire is one source- https://www.cokertire.com/catalogsearch ... ?q=17.5%22

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Post Sat Nov 04, 2017 2:48 pm

Re: New Project (1958 A120)

I have Bridgestone 8R-17.5 tires on my truck. Hi-Way tread.
M+S tread was also available when I purchased them in 2007.
My Junk --> 1975 IH Model 200HD, 1 ton 4x4 truck, 392, 4 speed, etc.
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Post Sat Nov 11, 2017 8:07 pm

Re: New Project (1958 A120)

Would like to see some pictures when you get some time.

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Post Sun Nov 12, 2017 11:22 am

Re: New Project (1958 A120)

These are 32 inches tall, seems like they are hard to find and expensive.
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Post Sun Nov 12, 2017 11:50 am

Re: New Project (1958 A120)

ANY COMPLETE factory 4WD 1950s pickup has to categorized as RARE.
Just look at the insanity of the current NAPCO Chevy market: A set of old steel NAPCO 4WD wheels offered at $1500 on Ebay. (NAPCO was an add-on, though).
I only get to see PIECES of old 4WD vehicles while out and about. That's on a GOOD day.

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