traditional Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 (edited) This model was a collaboration between my twin brother, Larry, and me quite a while ago. The truck represents one of the first trucks that we both had the opportunity to drive in when we were little tots. My father, who was president of a chainlink fence company and had just purchased the new one-ton International for the company, allowed us to drive with him while he delivered it from the dealership to the fence company yard. The 1/25 starting material was a basic '53 International diecast cab from a Speccast pickup truck (hardware store promotional). The '53 has a different grill, hood, and fender detail from the '52 so Larry fashioned a new 'front face' in brass including all the various bright trim which was sent out for real chrome plating. Larry also handmade a brass, steering front I-beam axle and the styrene/aluminum/and brass one-ton chassis, fuel tank, exhaust, and axle/suspension. The stake bed was fabricated in styrene and, in order to have the exact style of truck wheels necessary, they were fabricated from modified (believe it or not) fishing 'bobbers' inserted into lathe turned rims. Cab heater, engine detail, brakelines, brass hinge-mounted rear view mirror etc. were added (fortunately, we'd accumilated lots of factory reference over the years), and the paint is custom mixed basecoat/clearcoat. This was a labour of love for both of us since the 1/1 vehicle held such formative nosthalgia and, although one ton stake trucks may not be everyone's cup of tea, there may be a few of you who'll enjoy seeing the finished model Edited December 2, 2011 by traditional
Dr. Cranky Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 Wonderful and different subject. Great job on the paint. It looks absolutely clean and beautiful. Great job indeed.
W-409 Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 Wow, this is cool. I haven't seen many Trucks from this era. Maybe Chevy Truck would be nice to see too, or Dodge... But this is very cool also, great paintjob and detailing. Looks very realistic. Thanks for sharing.
trogdor Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 Beautiful work. Is your Dad still around to see it ?
iBorg Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 Wow.....proof diecasts are a good source to start from.
Scale-Master Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 Doesn't matter what the subject is when it is built that nicely. But I like the truck too.
Guest Johnny Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 Never got to see them when they looked that nice in 1:1! I only got to see them with pigeon poop, dust and straw or grain all over them! Cool old truck! great care taken in the details!
Wagoneer81 Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 Beautiful! I love old stake trucks, farm trucks, etc...
Jim B Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 Fantastic job. Both of you should be very proud.
Ben Posted December 3, 2011 Posted December 3, 2011 Wow!!!!!!!!! Looks like it was made for a museum! Very nice work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
highway Posted December 3, 2011 Posted December 3, 2011 Very nice conversion of some very nice classic iron Clifford!
jeffs396 Posted December 3, 2011 Posted December 3, 2011 You really do nice work Clifford! Very nice 1:1 HHR you have also!
cargostar Posted December 3, 2011 Posted December 3, 2011 Very cool! That cab was used on a wide range of trucks. Not to nit-pick, but you might want to add a fuel filler neck in the left lower cab corner.
Randytheroadrunner Posted December 3, 2011 Posted December 3, 2011 I don't post much, but that is one really fine Corn-Binder!!!
traditional Posted December 3, 2011 Author Posted December 3, 2011 (edited) Very cool! That cab was used on a wide range of trucks. Not to nit-pick, but you might want to add a fuel filler neck in the left lower cab corner. Actually, on the L130, the frame mounted gas tank extended beyond the cab (behind) and the gas cap was accessed between the cab and the stake body. I guess, since the 'Comfo-Vision' cab was marketed to many other manufacturers as you mentioned, they avoided using a thru-cab gas filler wherever possible. Edited December 3, 2011 by traditional
Aaronw Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 Very nice, we don't get to see enough old Internationals.
Foxer Posted December 5, 2011 Posted December 5, 2011 Love these old trucks and you've (and brother) done a stunning job!
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