Good to be back!!

[john k]

That IHC will be a unique cruiser.   Roomy cab, lots of glass, but the ride and handling did leave a bit to be desired.   Had a 59 one ton 4x4,  liked it just fine at 50mph.  Hope the hinges and latches are better than what was on mine.  Keep us posted,,,, and welcome back.

[Cruiser808]

Wow Scott, so other than than the body, it will be a modern daily driver. Way cool. Tell me about the Loadstar dash. When I was in college I drove a IH Loadstar moving truck.  The thing I most remember is that it had no hood. Easy to to see what was in front of me as I was a shitty rig driver. 

[Cruiser808]

I know it wasn't a 1600. Maybe a 1700?

[ScoutDriver]

The Loadstars were excellent trucks.  1600s were pretty common in lighter applications.  We still run a 1700 and 1800 on the farm hauling seed. 

The pic of the dash with the little "pod" of gauges is like what is currently in our pickup.  The other pic is close to what we are picking up this fall.  As you can see, the Loadstar dash is bigger and flatter, allowing easier customization.  We can make a blank panel where the gauges reside and add anything we really want as far as gauges.  I really hated to cut up the factory dash. 

Scott

[Cruiser808]

 Here we go. Brings back memories when I was young and single.

[ScoutDriver]

Those IH cabovers are pretty cool!  If I remember correctly, they were usually referred to as a Cargostar but early ones would have been called a Loadstar.  I've never had the opportunity to drive one.  Interesting note is that some of them had a 5 speed column shift! 

Scott

[Cruiser808]

Scott, your restoration is going be so cool. A cross between modern and classic.  And fun to drive to boot. Can't wait to see the finished product. 

[ScoutDriver]

Thanks Cruiser!  We are pretty excited!  It's nice to be "over the hump" as far as taking things apart and removing things that are not "hotrod".  From here on out, its going to be mostly reassembly. 

Scott

[DeadNutz]

I like the wrap around windshield on the p/u. I'd hate to have to replace it though.

[skfarmer]

Two years ago when I was still working, I got a chance to see the Dakota oil fields via the train from Minneapolis.  First time for me on a real train. Anyway, I got to see the part of the country where you and SK live. And I have to say, it's mighty fine where you guys live. This is where real Americans live and feed the rest of us.  If I had the money for a second residence, I'd feel right at home living in God's country as your neighbor.

what, in our back yard and didn't tell us?

[Lookin4_67GalaxieConv]

Good to see you back, Scott.  Look forward to more Scout threads.   

[ScoutDriver]

Thanks Lookin'!  Its good to be back!

Scott