I purchased this vehicle in January 2009 and had it towed home.  A little fuel, some tinkering, a jump start and good old' "Rusty" fired right up !  It has it's fair share of problems, but it's 56 years old and it's an International !  How often do you see one of these going down the road ?

    I plan to keep the original drivetrain, update the electrical system to 12 volts and to do something with the wheels.  I may do some minor body mods while keeping anything I take off should I get a case of the "originals".  Hope you enjoy the pictures and check back often to see the updates, 

  85 hp at 3600 rpm, yep ! A real wheel burner.                   Homemade rear bumper ... GONE !

    The way I found it, dead and stuck in mud.        A Ford emblem ? are you kidding me ! ... GONE !

      The interior is pretty good for it's age.              6 volt positive ground system, a modern marvel.

    IH logo is back, the front bumper is gone.          Looking SO much better without the bumpers!

      Custom truck monkey security system                        Another view of the "power plant".

     Just cut off those ugly directionals too !                        Look at the way the wipers swing in.

   Original steering wheel and 3 on the tree.                         I love these old school tail lights !

      I Think I'm going to tint the windows.                                  Trim rings,  baby moons are next.

        Where the stereo eventually will live                         Nice clear front glass for a 1953 Truck.

            Time to see what's under the plywood                    Now you know why I call it " Rusty "

   Two hours, a little profanity and a grinder !             Frame is as solid as they come, SWEET !!!

 Hood opens from either side or comes off !                    One barrel carb and oil bath breather.