IH9370 barrel dump

[ihbuilder]

ok the begining . my first truck completely scratch built
the real one
http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz230/ihbuilder/9370-1.jpg
the small one
http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz230/ihbuilder/IH1.jpg
comparison
http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz230/ihbuilder/mamanbaby.jpg

some specks
steel frame-by me
hendrickson walking beam w/springs rear susp. - by me
scratch built cab - by me
barrel body w/power opening tailgate - by me
original six spoke daytons (not on in pic )- by me
new 10 hole aluminum buds - by me
tamiya drivetrain
punisher shafts
integy gru+45t lathe motor
wedico cylinder kit :eek:
swivel pintel hitch - me


In time I do a little right up of the build ;)

thanks for looking
IHSteve

[Stylin n profilin]

Looks awesome Steve!! Cant wait for my 13 letter *#@$ spreader!!:)

[Roadmasters]

Lookn goog Steve!

[fhhhstix]

That is a hec of a truck for your first build.

[RAIDERS]

NICE DUMP!!!

[JAMMER]

All hand built Steve you did a great job on this. Ed

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Steve I love this build great work..

[ihbuilder]

Thanks all and its great to be in a nice home

[JAMMER]

Steve I tried to send you a message
but i don't think it went through. Send me your phone number and I'll call you I got you message but can't send one. Ed

[cummingsman29]

SWEET!

[Stylin n profilin]

You do amazing work Steve...To see the work you did on the 1:1 was truley amazing...Great job on both!!:D

[ihbuilder]

ed I got it thank you

[Espeefan]

Gotta love the good old Internationals. Trucks, tractors, you name it. I've always been an IH fan. Looking forward to a complete write up on the build, and more pictures, when you get the chance, Steve! Looks great.

[ihbuilder]

thank you John just wait till I get to re do it :D

thank you Nathan that will take me awhile heck It took me forever to get the scrapers on the other night .


IHB

[JAMMER]

I sent you another message and it went through. I'll keep my nose tothe ground and see what I can come up with. Ed

[ihbuilder]

I sent you another message and it went through. I'll keep my nose tothe ground and see what I can come up with. Ed

thank you ED I just sent back

[ihbuilder]

OK here's some of the cab build pics . Not many and not the best but I have learned on that part :p

panels glued together using .25x.25 to build up the corners that get rounded

http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz230/ihbuilder/cab1.jpg

http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz230/ihbuilder/cab2.jpg

http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz230/ihbuilder/cab3.jpg

now the roof was built up in 3 layers so I had some thickness to get the right shape

cab rough in with the hood

http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz230/ihbuilder/cab4.jpg

http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz230/ihbuilder/cab5.jpg

rough in and fitted

http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz230/ihbuilder/bumper.jpg

http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz230/ihbuilder/rside.jpg

of course my hand carved polished aluminum grill w/ stainless bars and hand carved aluminum light trim

http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz230/ihbuilder/frontlights.jpg


no more in progress pics ( sorry ) the way you see it done now is the next pic in line that I have of the cab :o .

IHSteve

[Dreamweaver]

WOW That's all I can say (cause my jaw is on the ground)

One thing is for sure when I look at your posts Steve...

Your level of ability and craftsmanship just makes me feel about this big when it comes to mine.

[tc1cat]

GREAT truck! Do you have any pics that show the grill and headlights?

[ihbuilder]

WOW That's all I can say (cause my jaw is on the ground)

One thing is for sure when I look at your posts Steve...

Your level of ability and craftsmanship just makes me feel about this big when it comes to mine.

mike I think you'll do fine just take your time . thanks

GREAT truck! Do you have any pics that show the grill and headlights?

thanks lynn I musta missed that on my preview all fixed up now :D

IHSteve

[Slick]

Wow it looks exact.

[ihbuilder]

woe thanks fer bringing this ol girl up :D thanks much she may get a pup to pull around some day ;)