1948 KB5 is SOLD!!

The 1948 KB5 I posted in the "Classified" section,has been SOLD!! I decided that I couldn't pass up a DEAL like this,for $500.00!! Pictures tell the story....https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-vLoo ... G_0134.JPG I'd like to find a '71-'75 1000,to 1300,(or Travelall), 4X4,for the frame and drive-train. Preferably a 304,Granny 4-speed,with 3:73 gears. There's one out there somewhere! There's a '75 1300 dump truck,(2WD), in the same town as the KB5,but the guy will not sell that truck for anything!! Smart man!! The BEST truck I ever owned was a '65 1000 1/2-ton! With a 304,it got 22 M.P.G.,in city driving!! It had a Delco distributor,but the cap was the same as a "Ferd" small-block! Quite a difference in price!! "Ferd"=$5.25,and I.H.C. listed at $22.50-These prices were from 1985,not sure what they are now.

The KB5 is being delivered Tuesday. I'm still looking for a 60-'75 1/2,or 3/4 ton 4X4,or Travelall frame with a V-8,4 speed. Reason being,there are 3 IHC buses,and a 2-ton,on the farm,where the truck is being worked on. All are 1600's,and have 345's,and 2 have O.D. Clark 5-speeds. Silver diamonds are GOOD engines,but not sure about parts availability? I'll keep you posted on the progress. THANKS!!

I think i have one! i just have to get the seller's address and send him the $$!! 1972 4X4,with a 345/4-speed. brakes and front end parts have been replaced! truck starts right up,and doesn't smoke. 4- speed and transfer case work fine! $1,000.00,and he'll DELIVER!! COOL!!

1948 KB5 Arrives!! Here's a Video...https://youtu.be/x9JCA9SY7Ek

It looks like you are being ignored. I'm watching and enjoying. Having fun with your Binder, your way, is good.

Thanks,nikkinutshop! I'll keep everyone posted on the progress!

I like the patina. Looks like a great starting point.

Dean

I like the patina. Looks like a great starting point.

Dean

Me,too! I'm not planning on repainting this one,either. Probably nick name it "Crabapple".

i went out and started getting the KB5 ready for the swap. I got the spark plugs out of the GRD,and filled the cylinders with Marvel Mystery oil,since the engine is stuck. i removed the seat back,but I'm having trouble with the rear bolts on the seat frame. Removed the speedo,choke,and throttle cables,as well as engine/frt end wiring harness.Cab bolts are a BEAR!! Half of them snapped off,by the hinge support,and I still have the running boards and radiator support bolts to remove,hopefully tomorrow. Got the windshield to crank-out,and the surround is all intact! Unfortunately,mice got up in the wiper motors' area,and that whole section is rotted away. I might cut that section out,and build a wooden replacement? THOUGHTS!! I HOPE to have the front clip,and possibly the cab removed tomorrow. I still need to remove the shifter,and the lever for the PTO. Time to bring out the cut-off grinder,for the cab bolts! I'll post some pic's tomorrow night. THANKS!!

The mice and water had rotted out the box above the windshield on my KB1 also. I made a new one. I cut out the old one between the hinges. I used a pipe, some C Channel and C clamps to put the long radius bends into a 2 foot long piece of 16 gauge. I then cut it in half and made the center miter joint. Welded it in and a little body filler and it looks perfect. It just took a lot of time. Most of a weekend if I remember correctly.