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Joined: Fri Jul 24, 2020 9:48 am
Location: Upper Bucks, PA
First IH
Just brought home a new toy (project?) - 1957 S-120 4wd pickup. Has the 8' bed, dual fuel tanks, dual spare tire carriers. At some point a 250ci Chevrolet 6 and 4 speed was transplanted, but did get the supposed original transmission and bellhousing with the truck. The seller also has an IH inline 6 which I have to pick up, but not the one for this truck, or even the correct one (smaller displacement I think).
I kinda like the Chevrolet engine - more power, easier parts, easier upgrades (like HEI). My plan is to go through the mechanicals so its dependable, restore the interior, add A/C and maybe P/S, and preserve the exterior.
Word is its a Texas truck, wearing original paint and still mostly legible door lettering for the exploration company. Ratty, but still good looking.
Any suggestions for resources greatly appreciated - will need some hard parts and sheetmetal (already know the cowl vent plate in the engine compartment is missing, and suspect the pedals may need some serious help) so a decent IH junkyard would be a big help.
Hope to have more pics soon - its coming off the rollback this afternoon . . .
Gregg
1956 S-120 4wd pick-up