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I hate to see old trucks like that rust back to dirt. That appears to be what we used to call a 3/4 ton which were pretty rare at the time because they were large pickup and not quite to a full truck. The spare tire is on a split rim wheel which was a man killer if care and expertise was not used when airing it up after repairing or mounting a tire. Repairs required removing the tire, patching the tube and/or applying a "boot" to the tire to fix a weak spot. The mirrors would bounce so much you could usually only tell something was behind you, not what it was unless you already knew. There a key hole under the door handle so you could lock it. I learned the hard way most cars only have one keyhole because we all have remote locks, if you ever have to resort to a key, only the drivers' door has a key slot. Good photo, old memories.
Where are the "American Pickers" when you need them?
That is a rare one in exceptionally good shape for the age. Those old Internationals were almost bullet proof. Only problem with them was that they wanted to dive into every corn field you went past.
Outstanding!! I would rather own that truck, restored as original, than anything new on the road today!
That brings back good memories of my late grandfather. He was a mechanic and parts man for an IH dealer his entire working life and I remember visiting him at work when I was very young. To this day the smell of an old garage is sweet and any International product looks good. Thanks for posting this.
My brother and my first driving lessons were in a 1953 long wheel based IH half ton with a 3 speed on the column.
This is my favorite old truck. It's "parked" in a field just outside Centennial, Wyoming. I've photographed it every year we've fished near there ... this year the headlights have rusted off, and the wild roses are growing through the wood.
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I could only wish my demise to be as graceful as this old truck!
This is the shot from this past year. We have it enlarged (33x22, matted and framed), over our fireplace. There's a classic beauty there! Smooth lines, a ding or two, a rosy complexion, and flowers in profusion for grace and smiles.
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Yeah, and the truck doesn't look bad, either.Quote:
Originally Posted by Betty Hiner
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Ed
I believe you are right,Betty.
In this day and age of environmental cleanup I believe that truck should stay right where it is.
Once upon a time when there was more there a boy probably climbed all over the old truck and drove it across the country. When we lived on the farm there was a tractor towed road grader in the pasture that was great to climb all over and it had big operational wheels that moved the blade, that brought back several fond memories.