High Binder
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"Ditto"
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I'm looking forward to getting back in the shop to start working on the sheet metal but it's too cold. It's 32 degree's and a 20 mph wind. I guess I'm getting too old.
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1973 International Transtar 4300, Showcase
High Binder replied to BOBWhite's topic in Other Truck Makes
Nice truck and yes I remember them. You still see a few around. I was always partial to the Transtar models especially the 4070B's. -
I'm sorry Neo's post is current. I didn't see that he posted the model of the truck. My mistake.
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Hey Jojo, I made the same mistake you did. Only the last two or three replies are relevant. This thread is three years old and I'm sure he got his problem fixed. I was going to reply until I saw it was from 2018.
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Wow!!!! Holey mackerel Andy!
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A quick Google search indicated that Sheller made a lot of steering wheels for the Military, Willy's, Dodge, and GM in the 40's and 50's. My guess, using the "SWAG" method, is that it fits Chevy or GMC pickups or larger trucks from the early 50's. You might check with an older GM dealership or some of the reproduction people to see if they can give an exact fit based on the part number. It appears to be in good shape for its age.
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1988 Superliner with lowboy
High Binder replied to High Binder's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
I just checked F/B and it didn't come up. It must have sold. -
Seen for sale, not mine, Facebook Salyersville, Ky., 1988 Superliner with lowboy, $18,000. Thought someone might be interested.
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Here's a little more about the RDF-320. There's more and I'll have to dig it out.
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While browsing the net, I came across this IH. It's an LD-305 made 1950-52. It has the set back axle and the same vents in the hood but the grill has been changed. My guess is IH made the original truck pictured. I looked a little further and found a 1957 RDF-320. It's real close.
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I didn't mean to hi-jack the thread but several seemed interested. The original question asked in another thread was who made the blue truck? I think it's an IH with the grill changed. I found this IH while browsing the net. It's an LD-305. Same set back axle and vents in the hood. I also found this 1957 RDF-320.
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That looks like it will be a fun project. I always liked the old military trucks.
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I failed to mention that we replaced the compressor.
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I might as well continue with some mechanical work done prior to starting on the sheet metal. I had the two main springs on one of the rear spring stacks broken. Since no springs were available, we elected to repair the old ones. The students also packed the front wheel bearings, relocated the battery box, repaired a front hub, and changed the air shift on the transmission. Also, some other little things were repaired.
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Again thanks. I'm not that talented by any means. One of my buddies has an English wheel and a shrinker/stretcher and I have another truck with the same cab that I was able to use as a pattern. Talent no, tools and persistence, yes.
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Thanks for the compliment. I fabricated the corners and the student welded them in place. Here's the other side.
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I really struggle with welding simply because I don't do enough of it. Here are a few of the things I have to deal with this spring. I already have all the metal cut to fit. I just haven't decided how I want to proceed with it. Then I'm going to blast the cab to see if there are more problems. I already know there are problems with the bottom of the doors.
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I would like to have him back for a couple of days this spring. He went to work for some company and is making really big money. I'm really proud of him and he's a great kid.
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The young man doing the welding is one of my former students and that boy can weld. He's welding the bracing for the sheet metal we replaced. Here's some of the stuff we were dealing with.
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It's a pretty good truck to be 65 years old. The cab needs a little sheet metal work but is pretty solid. I started work on it but Covid and a heart attack put it on the back burner. I plan on getting back to work on it this spring. This is about where we stopped working on it.
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Can't afford it right now but I sure would love to have it. It would fit right in with this one.
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Me also.
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Wow!
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Bob, Thanks!
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