Golden Jubilee
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Re: 1936 C1
As you probably know, the IHC C-1 is the only International pickup that everyone agrees is beautiful. Even the snobby "Fords only" guys.
Yours is in remarkable shape as evidenced by the tailgate, rear fenders, grille.
The "bodywork bandits" are out in full force. I have no idea how these guys sleep at night. Straight-up THUGS they are.
I'm in the minority on this Forum. I deeply appreciate patina and originality over shine. Unfortunately, my C-1 was prepped for Big Block Chevy and disassembled. All patina and originality is gone. I think my C-1 is as nice as yours, it's just scattered over half an acre.
I've been asked by everyone who knows me and cars why I don't build mine. Maybe it's time!
Yes, you are an inspiration.
As far as lungs...oh my goodness. I have asthma and chronic bronchitis. I wear a dust mask as soon as I walk outside or pay for it, later. Central CA and CA overall has the worst air quality in the Nation.
Best of luck and please show us your projects.
I "collect" C Series stuff. I didn't mean to. Imagine the cab of your pickup in PIECES and then assembled at the factory. That's how the early C Series was: ROOF, BACK w/window opening, CAB CORNERS, DOORS, COWL, TWO silly "legs" that bolt to the cowl and become the "A" pillars.
The early C doors were in pieces, also. LOTS of wood structure holding everything together.
I have two of these cabs in pieces. I had to pay and pay for everything. Sorry I can't just give you what you need. I would be willing to sell some parts. However, like I said, you have a later production C Series cab with the "least" wood in it. My cab panels would then become patch panels for you?
Yours is in remarkable shape as evidenced by the tailgate, rear fenders, grille.
The "bodywork bandits" are out in full force. I have no idea how these guys sleep at night. Straight-up THUGS they are.
I'm in the minority on this Forum. I deeply appreciate patina and originality over shine. Unfortunately, my C-1 was prepped for Big Block Chevy and disassembled. All patina and originality is gone. I think my C-1 is as nice as yours, it's just scattered over half an acre.
I've been asked by everyone who knows me and cars why I don't build mine. Maybe it's time!
Yes, you are an inspiration.
As far as lungs...oh my goodness. I have asthma and chronic bronchitis. I wear a dust mask as soon as I walk outside or pay for it, later. Central CA and CA overall has the worst air quality in the Nation.
Best of luck and please show us your projects.
I "collect" C Series stuff. I didn't mean to. Imagine the cab of your pickup in PIECES and then assembled at the factory. That's how the early C Series was: ROOF, BACK w/window opening, CAB CORNERS, DOORS, COWL, TWO silly "legs" that bolt to the cowl and become the "A" pillars.
The early C doors were in pieces, also. LOTS of wood structure holding everything together.
I have two of these cabs in pieces. I had to pay and pay for everything. Sorry I can't just give you what you need. I would be willing to sell some parts. However, like I said, you have a later production C Series cab with the "least" wood in it. My cab panels would then become patch panels for you?