Joey Mack Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago I guess I should have started this topic 4 years ago. It is a slow process for me, but it's progressing. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76657-my-48-int-kb-7-sanford/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Joey Mack Posted 4 hours ago Author Popular Post Share Posted 4 hours ago Here is today's picture's. 5/10/26. My Wife bought that ladder for me a while ago. It's really handy for me. I'm only 5'-9'' and 18'' thick.. That ladder showed up in a damaged package and was all scratched up and the cushion was torn. After submitting a complaint, Fed/Ex refunded her $190.00. So we got it for free. I didn't expect that. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76657-my-48-int-kb-7-sanford/#findComment-595760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago Looks to be a real straight original!👍. terry 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76657-my-48-int-kb-7-sanford/#findComment-595768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted 1 hour ago Author Share Posted 1 hour ago It is Terry.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76657-my-48-int-kb-7-sanford/#findComment-595770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago Nice! I like the look of these IH's. Maybe you know Russia produced ZiS-150 trucks after the war with design grabbed from the IH. But slightly reworked with wider cab and flat head engine. Just wonder how can you find the time t work on this project? 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76657-my-48-int-kb-7-sanford/#findComment-595771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted 1 hour ago Author Share Posted 1 hour ago Vlad, It is hard to find time. I have a full time job, and several everyday drivers to keep road worthy. The pictures I posted spans over 3 years. I went back through my history to create this posting. Vlad, the engine does run good, and the driveline is strong. I pulled all the wires out due to condition. I am making it a 12 volt negative ground truck. I am currently looking for a starter. I will post a picture of my new wiring set up. Thank you..🍻 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76657-my-48-int-kb-7-sanford/#findComment-595772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted 1 hour ago Author Share Posted 1 hour ago Vlad, I used this little compartment under the seat to hide my modern wiring. I will do my best to hide the modern changes. I did blast and paint some parts that are out of service, and mounted them back in their spots, so that I can show what was there in 1948... I do not have a high skill set nor the money to give this truck what it deserves, but I will make it go down the road. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76657-my-48-int-kb-7-sanford/#findComment-595774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago Joey, step by step makes long ways covered. I remember you mentioned this project multiple times in other threads and it's a good idea to compile everything at one place. I'm going to keep my eye for updates. The truck looks like in a very good solid shape which means excellent potencial. And once the mechanics/electrics are ready you might put efforts to the paint or maybe just clear coat or even maybe some other unusual artificial solution. I picture the truck with flat bed body maybe with stakes or with a long narrow tank or maybe some special type of structure which would bring look and help using it to drive to a grocery shop sometimes. Good approach to the electrics. Modern stuff should not be seen on a classic rig but it can make its job done. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76657-my-48-int-kb-7-sanford/#findComment-595776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted 59 minutes ago Author Share Posted 59 minutes ago Vlad... You hit the nail on the head !! A wooden flatbed, grocery getter for sure, and hopefully a hay wagon in local parades... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76657-my-48-int-kb-7-sanford/#findComment-595777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted 50 minutes ago Share Posted 50 minutes ago Two wooden barrels put at the front of the bed right behind the cab would add country look. And could be used as luggage compartments perfectly. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76657-my-48-int-kb-7-sanford/#findComment-595778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted 45 minutes ago Share Posted 45 minutes ago During WW2 under Lend-Lease some handful of IH KR-11 dump trucks were supplied to Soviet Union. None of those known survived and even not many photos of them in service here too. Would be cool to find a similar one and import. But that's out of my capabilities at the moment. 1 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76657-my-48-int-kb-7-sanford/#findComment-595779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted 32 minutes ago Share Posted 32 minutes ago (edited) Vlad, unless that is unique to the Lend-lease vehicles, that truck is no larger than a K-7. The -8's and up had 10 lug wheels. -5 and down had 5 lug and -6, -7 had six lug. -7 will handle 5 tons no problem. I have done on mine. Harder to tell when they have spoke wheels, but easy when they have disk's. Also the hood isn't long enough to be an 8 or higher. Edited 31 minutes ago by Geoff Weeks hood legnth 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76657-my-48-int-kb-7-sanford/#findComment-595781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted 25 minutes ago Author Share Posted 25 minutes ago The GVW on mine is 16,500 pounds. But ...... I certainly wont be testing its strength.. I just want to drive it around town... 🤫 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76657-my-48-int-kb-7-sanford/#findComment-595782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted 20 minutes ago Share Posted 20 minutes ago 2 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: The GVW on mine is 16,500 pounds. But ...... I certainly wont be testing its strength.. I just want to drive it around town... 🤫 One of mine has the same GVW the other is 21500 GVW. EW on yours and my flatbed is right around 6500-7000 lbs. so 10,000 more is right there. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76657-my-48-int-kb-7-sanford/#findComment-595783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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