Pile of Parts
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Re: parts for 1950 L180
Are you talking about the out line should be on the end where the blue circle is instead of out of the top where the red cicle is?
Thats awsome that you have been doing that with the part #'s. You sound like me, when i worked at PepBoys and they closed In Wichita i bought all there parts books from behind the counter. Go to Rockauto and go to a 1957 CO180 with a 269. There arent many options but brakes is one of them and see what you think about the wheel and master cylinder on that.
Tad,
I know that it has only hydraulic brakes but what threw me off was the air gauge thats on the dash (might I remind you that its not hooked up, LOL, that could have save alot of trouble by just looking ). There is also no compressor either. I dont know much about the hydrovac either and that is my biggest worry, repairing and getting parts fot it. Be wont be this easy>>:t3909: LOL. Yea I know that the axle swap would be pricey especially doing both axles, but you cant tell me it wouldnt be cool to have some modern axles and 10 lug, 22.5" polished aluminum semi wheels under it. My other dream would be to get a modern diesel and put in it. Probably just out of a truck like a cummins or something, no semi truck motor. They both are probably a " Lottery Win " dream LOL. I would think that they would be easier to find parts for too. I dont have the MT-68 manual yet but i plan on buying one this paycheck. Theres one for like $20 on eBay.
nikkinutshop
Wow way to put some ones project down, I thought this site was to be helpful, not tell people to give up on the ole Internationals that this website has been made to support and bring back. There is no reason to give up on this project. It has losts of potential and dont need alot, might I remind you it ran when bought and everything worked but the usuall stuff from sitting in a barn for a while. There is no emotion to it, it was just bought to work. I know exactly what the project is and now that some one has given me the books with the info that I needed I know what I have. The trucks not a Need-All. Repairing and replacing is not rocket science but I need to know what parts I need (part #'s) and where to get the parts to do it safe and it is serious thats why I am on here asking people with more knowledge then me on the subjest about it. My kids will be driving this one day so I want it safe as possible. This day and age with the internet you can find about anything and why spend time looking if I can come to this AMAZING web site with these AMAZING and knowledgeable people and get it quick and easy because some one already has it. I need this for more then just gravel, I have 16 acres to take care of. I dont have lots of money to pay for delevery charges and some one to come out and clean up the property and do all the work for me thats why I bought this truck and my Kubota tractor. Trust me I might still be young to some of you but I have been through alot in my life and know the value of a dollar and how to spend it to get the best bang for the buck. This is the best in the long run and it saves an ole International, always a plus . I have had three years to step back and look at this project and never once have I considered not doing it.