OldIHC

Took a ride in the country , it was a nice day

Though not 100% original due to some wood enhancements we did that include a tailgate insert,
rear bumper , bed crown and interior details rounded out on our otherwise all
stock refurbished fishing rig.
Much of the wood was milled from a redwood community water tank demolished in 2001.
All wood enhancements including the interior cab doors ,the kick-panels , the headliner ,the cab floor and , the exterior running board trim strips
as well as the tailgate are fastened directly to original components in such as way , so not to alter the integrity of truck as build. No metal screws ect..
I think there is a word for my disorder





! Its all original inside with the exception of this under dash lit I love Lucy
themed alarm clock, however the movie was made in 1955 same year as the truck,

hows that for one in a million garage sale find.



Thanks for looking and be safe
Steve

Something does not seem right with that photo. Where is the shadow from the left front tire. The left rear has a shadow. That country looks more like the Mid West than California. The Binder may be out of proportion to the picture. Where are the tire tracks in the dry dirt?

If I had not been out for a ride with grandma that day and
taken the photo my self , I would agree. but

We were driving by the farm and I could not resist the way the farmer
had decorated his hay crop...
Its in Amon Idaho.

Light conditions give it a photo-shopped look but its not , really
kinda looks like a movie backdrop... now that you bring it up - kinda cool


Grandma likes to ride in Ole Harvey.. That day we galavanted all around the countryside like a couple of kids.

We took 1st place on that weekend:

As far as I was concerned for me it was more for the ride we had together than for the show.

I wish my Grand Mother had been around much longer. By the late 1960s, she was gone. The older generation was fun and they did not think so.
My Father's parents were driving to Calgary to visit with us in about 1960. They lived in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
As my grandparents were driving through Red Cliff, just outside of Medicine Hat, Grampa stopped to pickup a hitch-hiker who was holding a cardboard sign saying CALGARY. Grandmother was not comfortable about having the French Canadian guy in the closeness of their 1957 VW. Grandmother went into the back seat with the hiker's back-pack and put Pierre in the front passenger seat. As Grandfather tells the story, Grandma got a grip on the VW tire iron and told Pierre, "One wrong move and he gets to meet Jesus." Grandma then took out her bible and started to preach to the trapped Pierre. Grandfather said Pierre converted about six times out of fear of losing his life by the time they reached Calgary.

ya it's darn nice having her around.


A few more for fun:

Lunch in the park


Ten Minute Tailgate Tuneup








Be safe all!

Steve

Love seeing this Steve. Still hope to make it that way one of these days.

I went with Brass Hex head screws and copper washers with grommets ..

Air cleaner screw to match , such fun !




1955 IHC 1/2 ton Pickup with 8 foot bedVin # R1126549410/18/15 Mileage 12,660


Engine rebuild 1988 Odometer reset to zero New speed odometer cable 1988New wiring harness installed 1993
Rear end new bearings /seals.
Transmission serviced 2015
Flush gas tank / clean 2012
New U-joints 2011
Brake Shoes all wheel cylinders - rebuilt master 2014
 Brake flush twice - bleed and adjusted 2013Replaced vacuum advance NOS 2013
New fuel pumpNew carburetor 2014 Valves Adjusted 2015Engine timed, dwell and carb vac set to specification 2015All fluids - Tranny, Brakes Rear end 



Starter - gen - Voltage reg 2015
Battery 2016
Steering box serviced - fluid etc 2013
Steering linkage adjusted 2015
Lube done 2015
New motor mounts 2015
Engine detailed 10/2015
New front Leafs / Bushings 2014New 4 shocks 2014
New tires 2013 
- in process easy to do stuff below:
Original factory radio, antenna and hookup needed
Heater re-cored 1987 needs hookup

Acknowledged with Award at the 2016 Yellowstone Rod Run

As previously mentioned there were originally factory rubber mushroom bumpers,
good once the hood is closed.

Below are a couple methods I use,




The lay in place rubber bumper , and sometimes I will wedge the rubber IH mats you can see under the
red shop rag and close the hood they stay in place while driving to not only protect the paint but add a bit of connivence
for quick hood openings, and nice fender protectors as your leaning into it and laying tools on the fenders.
In the photo for front is a 1/2 thick piece of felt, makes for nice bumper welts when the hood is closed.