IH Mobile home toter

[TruckerAL]

This is my first W.I.P. post here so bear with me if I don't update it often, I might forget lol. But I just recently started on this build I've been wanting to try out for quite a few years, a mobile home toter. Got the frame cut to a single axle, and the interior shell/cab cut for the opening doors. Hinges should be here in about 2-3 weeks so I have plenty of time to work on the bed and other parts. 

Here's where I am with it as of tonight. Basic bed floor, and bed mounts are done! More to come 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

This is a great project!! I like mobile home toters! They have always been popular around here! I like that you have opened the doors. Don’t forget that the upper part of the Transtar molding is on the door itself. Just the lower strip of chrome stays on the cab. 

 

[TruckerAL]

46 minutes ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

This is a great project!! I like mobile home toters! They have always been popular around here! I like that you have opened the doors. Don’t forget that the upper part of the Transtar molding is on the door itself. Just the lower strip of chrome stays on the cab. 

 

Thanks for the info! I'll have to remember that. So the chrome transtar trim stays on the door, except for the very bottom strip of chrome where the steps are?

[yh70]

i was in the business for most of my life owning 2 IH totors . if u need detail parts send me a message or PM me on my group.. i just got some jacks and jack stands in to add to the bed detail on the one i built.. here is the link the one i built .. 

 

[TruckerAL]

41 minutes ago, yh70 said:

i was in the business for most of my life owning 2 IH totors . if u need detail parts send me a message or PM me on my group.. i just got some jacks and jack stands in to add to the bed detail on the one i built.. here is the link the one i built .. 

 

Thanks buddy, I'll go ahead and shoot you a message on FB soon?

[TruckerAL]

Little more done. Bed sides cut and glued, once dry I'll sand and putty if needed. Also decided to add a self inflating air system on the rears. Moving right along!

[TruckerAL]

More progress laat night and today. Got the rear hitch, cb radio, single exhaust system, tool boxes, and tire holder all scratched up. More to come!

[Mopar - D]

Awesome project Alex great subject to build and your scratch building is coming along nicely. I’m following this build. 

[Sam I Am]

You are just plain nuts...in a good way. ? so are those super singles out back? 

[TruckerAL]

Thanks guys! And yes, those are super singles on the rear!

Some minor progress done today. A.c. unit made up, along with the bed tool boxes sanded and glued in. And I completely didn't realize this either, I needed to make filler panels for the cab and interior! So I got them all done up now. Next up on the list for the near future is making the extendable mirror bar for the front.

[gotnitro?]

Awesome work 

[TruckerAL]

Not much updates on this one yet, finally got my door hinges in the mail, but still waiting for the round 2 replacement parts to get this build into paint! Until then, I started a new project that I won't reveal until it's completed! There will be some more progress pics in the near future...

[throttlejockey]

On 4/11/2022 at 1:17 AM, TruckerAL said:

This is my first W.I.P. post here so bear with me if I don't update it often, I might forget lol. But I just recently started on this build I've been wanting to try out for quite a few years, a mobile home toter. Got the frame cut to a single axle, and the interior shell/cab cut for the opening doors. Hinges should be here in about 2-3 weeks so I have plenty of time to work on the bed and other parts. 

Here's where I am with it as of tonight. Basic bed floor, and bed mounts are done! More to come 

That's looking pretty nice...never thought about one of those before

[TruckerAL]

Thanks throttlejockey!

Got some minor work done today. Hinges in, got the sliding mirror assembly drying and made up a visor. 

[Dutzie]

I like what you are doing here. Very interesting. 

[slusher]

Really nice work so far. I always thought these trucks are cool. Going to follow you build…

[TruckerAL]

Finally got in my round 2 replacement parts last week. And I had a quick break after I got home from work today to paint the truck. All the parts are painted and currently drying. In a few days I should finally start assembling this beast! Here's a quick teaser of the cab color I chose 

[slusher]

Great color!

[Engine 51]

Can I ask what you used to cut the cab doors with?

[Mopar - D]

Nice progress Alex I like your color blue. 

[TruckerAL]

13 minutes ago, Mopar - D said:

Nice progress Alex I like your color blue. 

Thank you! It's testors deja blue. One of my favorite colors 

1 hour ago, Engine 51 said:

Can I ask what you used to cut the cab doors with?

I carefully used the back of an xacto knife. It took time but the results were fantastic. Well worth it 

 

Here's a closer picture of the cab and 90% complete engine. I should be able to start building the frame this week 

[TruckerAL]

Finally made more progress on this project. Doors installed, interior complete, most of the frame finished. Just need to make side windows, install the door panels/sills, and get all the cab accessories and bed installed. Making great progress but still a long ways away

[Mopar - D]

Nice progress Alex your making this into a very sharp looking hauler. 

[Dutzie]

Great work. The opening doors are awesome!

[TruckerAL]

Alright it's done and in the under glass section!