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Is that the wind with the tail and two ears or just an old photo? The beer distributor has impressive look no argue but my highest bid would be for the Sand and Gravel. Hope Zina enjoys the pickup and can handle manual steering. As we know desire means more than capabilities.

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.

Make sure tu check the oil for gas contaminaion!!

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..🍻

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?

It is Terry..

Did you check the check valves and springs in the lift pump? terry

Looks to be a real straight original!👍. terry

I sure hope it lasts a long time.. The effort to fix this this was up there.. It started out as a coolant leak from the left intake gasket. I ended up doing those, coolant sensors, thermostat, valve cover gasketrs, vacuum lines, coolant hose, I.A.C., Distributor, and..... oh yeah, the water pump...

I put several heater control valves on the Ford Ranger pickup I used to have. I got one from NAPA- made in China, it leaked from the start. I got another one from O'Reilly's, made in China, leaked from the start. Went to the Ford place and got a Motorcraft part, and that finally took care of it.

I put this ribeye in that ziplock bag with some Dale's Marinade today. I was going to cook it in the cast iron skillet again, I figured since I screwed up the last two I was due to get one right, right? But Zina said "no, please don't, just cook it on the grill!" So I said "OK". I'll have a full report later.

todays parts scare me too. I put a distributor in my Chevy van a few months ago. The choices were many, the country of origin,,, not so much. I think I paid $60.00 for it. so far... it runs great.

I noticed a spot on the ground in the carport today when I backed the Zinamobile out. I turned it around in the driveway for her, but she drove it to Appomattox. Then I smelled the spot on the ground and it smelled like gasoline, so I licked one of the rocks and it tasted like gas too. It appears to be the fuel pump leaking. The fitting wasn't leaking, or the hose on the intake side, and it's just barely leaking enough to feel wet on the bottom, but I guess I'll put a fuel pump on it. I don't have much confidence in the parts you get nowadays but I'm going to get one. It's either that or just put an electric fuel pump on it and be done with it.

Yeah, I texted The Heinz.. he saidbthe same thing, didnt think of a picture..

Be interesting putting a face to the name is all. ( that's not really Doug..... his truck, but not him )

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.

I guess I should have started this topic 4 years ago. It is a slow process for me, but it's progressing.

Ok just checking! You blew thru the lines new or not good to check! Trying to avoid any parts canyoning for no reason!

Fuel system was no issue last fall. Now it suddenly won't run with new motor. I had lots of issues with getting this primed up when I first started it and it only had 2ft of hose to can of diesel. Then it really had problems drawing from tank. I replaced the new primer pump I bought with old bailing ring version from the 237 and it works much better. I can hear it returning fuel to the tank after pumping up 20# of pressure. After starting the pressure drops and won't recover. I know it should be 15# idling as that was what the 237 had. Too bad it is different pump or I would try it. New lines from lift to filter and back to injection pump. Remaining lines are good from before. New filter also.

Bro before you go condemning the pump ! Have you checked the tank vent! Is the lines to and out of the filters clear! I have been burned by other people’s diagnostic conclusions before ! Check before you canon! just sayin!