mrsmackpaul Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 2 hours ago, tjc transport said: if possible i would go with a 4-71 over a 4-53. much more power. And much quieter Paul 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73997-pictures-of-the-week/page/22/#findComment-552396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brocky Posted May 23 Popular Post Share Posted May 23 I would NOT Consider a repower!!!!!!!!! I will admit I am more of a purist to keep a truck original.. Consider your checkbook!!! You have already spent a fortune getting this gas engine running right.. For just hobby and show purposes what you have is an excellent vehicle. ENJOY IT!!!!!!!!!!! 3 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73997-pictures-of-the-week/page/22/#findComment-552397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted May 24 Author Share Posted May 24 28 minutes ago, Brocky said: Consider your checkbook!!! You have already spent a fortune getting this gas engine running right. Man, ain't that the truth! And it'll cost another fortune to paint it. 2 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73997-pictures-of-the-week/page/22/#findComment-552399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brocky Posted May 24 Popular Post Share Posted May 24 48 minutes ago, other dog said: Man, ain't that the truth! And it'll cost another fortune to paint it. By only looking at the pictures, I am NOT sure it needs painting???? Try to buff out the lettering, and get it relettered and a little pin striping and you will be good to go.. You are only less than 70?? I am 79 and the health issues are making it harder to travel each year.. Use your coins to travel and attend the shows you want to.. Try to consider the truck an investment that you can sell at a profit 10-15 years from now.. 4 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73997-pictures-of-the-week/page/22/#findComment-552401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tjc transport Posted May 24 Popular Post Share Posted May 24 10 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: And much quieter Paul come on now, there is no such thing as a "quiet" detroit diesel........🤣 unless of course it is taken apart with parts strewn all over the shop 2 3 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73997-pictures-of-the-week/page/22/#findComment-552421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 The great part of the truck hobby is shiny paint is NOT a prerequisite. Work clothes are better! 2 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73997-pictures-of-the-week/page/22/#findComment-552430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted May 24 Author Share Posted May 24 13 hours ago, Brocky said: By only looking at the pictures, I am NOT sure it needs painting???? Try to buff out the lettering, and get it relettered and a little pin striping and you will be good to go.. You are only less than 70?? I am 79 and the health issues are making it harder to travel each year.. Use your coins to travel and attend the shows you want to.. Try to consider the truck an investment that you can sell at a profit 10-15 years from now.. We could certainly get by without painting it, we just want a different color on it mainly. And I wouldn't seriously consider any engine swap, even if the engine in it just disintegrated - it would be on marketplace immediately 🤣 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73997-pictures-of-the-week/page/22/#findComment-552431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 13 hours ago, Brocky said: By only looking at the pictures, I am NOT sure it needs painting???? Try to buff out the lettering, and get it relettered and a little pin striping and you will be good to go.. You are only less than 70?? I am 79 and the health issues are making it harder to travel each year.. Use your coins to travel and attend the shows you want to.. Try to consider the truck an investment that you can sell at a profit 10-15 years from now.. you have my vote on those statements. less then 70; get ready for the up coming days/years. "where did my ambition and energy go "? I think the truck is mint by the pictures. little elbow grease as they say , throw in a fluff and buff. truck show ready. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73997-pictures-of-the-week/page/22/#findComment-552433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brocky Posted May 24 Popular Post Share Posted May 24 5 hours ago, other dog said: We could certainly get by without painting it, we just want a different color on it mainly. And I wouldn't seriously consider any engine swap, even if the engine in it just disintegrated - it would be on marketplace immediately 🤣 Sometimes we have to learn to like what we got!!!!! Changing the wheel color to something different that goes with your green and matches the new lettering and pinstriping might (???) improve the the whole truck to your liking. And a whole lot cheaper than painting the whole thing!! You can photo shop, can you put your truck on the computer screen and play with different colors?????? 3 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73997-pictures-of-the-week/page/22/#findComment-552455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted May 24 Author Share Posted May 24 5 minutes ago, Brocky said: Sometimes we have to learn to like what we got!!!!! Changing the wheel color to something different that goes with your green and matches the new lettering and pinstriping might (???) improve the the whole truck to your liking. And a whole lot cheaper than painting the whole thing!! You can photo shop, can you put your truck on the computer screen and play with different colors?????? We have a color in mind already, we were going to paint it gray with blue fenders, I think it would look fantastic, and different. And since we live in Appomattox - civil war, blue and gray, it would have fit right in. I'm sure it would have been a big hit in the Railroad Festival Parade they have every October. Then we changed our minds. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73997-pictures-of-the-week/page/22/#findComment-552457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Maybe look into a full vinyle wrap, no idea on the cost but it's quicker, easier and you can get any colour and pin stripes, lines or graphics you want printed on the wrap The purists wont like it, but it isn't for them Paul 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73997-pictures-of-the-week/page/22/#findComment-552458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mechohaulic Posted May 24 Popular Post Share Posted May 24 1 hour ago, other dog said: We have a color in mind already, we were going to paint it gray with blue fenders, I think it would look fantastic, and different. And since we live in Appomattox - civil war, blue and gray, it would have fit right in. I'm sure it would have been a big hit in the Railroad Festival Parade they have every October. Then we changed our minds. for that model it may be different with blue/ gray. you might have to check with 70MB make sure your not taking copy right infringement. might be royalty rights involved . 🤣🤣🤣 LOL .. matter might take "overnite". 3 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73997-pictures-of-the-week/page/22/#findComment-552462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post other dog Posted May 26 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 26 I'm ready to turn the page here, but one last picture- the other day when paint guy was here looking at the truck he said "what's that red thing?" And I said "I don't even know". I'd been so busy working on getting it running ever since it's been here I'd never even paid any attention to the red thing. So I opened it and it has an extra headlight and marker light bulbs in it. 6 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73997-pictures-of-the-week/page/22/#findComment-552563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 they used to be "standard equipment " back then, OK I KNOW back then was few years ago!! gee LOL, one spare headlight cushioned in gray sponge material having a few smaller bulbs in their own pocket holes. Small clip held door/cover closed. first i've seen one mounted side ways. usually on floor. another item thrown away -- who would have know years later it's one of those things which makes a different todays show trucks. remember when new trucks also came with a bottle jack and round tube holding road flares. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73997-pictures-of-the-week/page/22/#findComment-552573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 road flares were replaced by a metal box 3x3x6 ?? containing 2 or 3 fold up reflectors and spring loaded red flags. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73997-pictures-of-the-week/page/22/#findComment-552574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 I have never seen one ….my uncle Brockways had something on the ceiling holding extra 1157 and 67s I think haven’t seen one since 1968 memory fading Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73997-pictures-of-the-week/page/22/#findComment-552578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brocky Posted May 26 Popular Post Share Posted May 26 I think (???) that in the 40's and 50's you were required to carry spare bulbs and there should also be some fuses in there.. 3 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73997-pictures-of-the-week/page/22/#findComment-552583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted May 26 Author Share Posted May 26 9 hours ago, mechohaulic said: ...one spare headlight cushioned in gray sponge material having a few smaller bulbs in their own pocket holes. Small clip held door/cover closed. Yep, that's it! 2 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73997-pictures-of-the-week/page/22/#findComment-552598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mean Green Posted May 26 Popular Post Share Posted May 26 Sounds like she’s running good now ! We need a walk around video now . It’s a tough decision on weather to paint it or buff out what you got Maby change a few small things on it or paint some small things on it get your own lettering on the door is surprising how small things like that go a long way . Keep up the good work ! 4 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73997-pictures-of-the-week/page/22/#findComment-552601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrybarbon Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 An original International gear knob maybe? Probably hard to find, but there were 1'000's of inter in US that always possible to find. There used to be an International truck web site like the Big Mack and that was a good site for parts. Is it still on the internet? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73997-pictures-of-the-week/page/22/#findComment-552682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Im on a site for IH's called Binder Planet.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73997-pictures-of-the-week/page/22/#findComment-552683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrybarbon Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Tom, I have just looked at US Ebay and there are 2 Inter Scout knobs for bidding currently at $19.99. The knobs are the same as was fitted in your Inter truck. The tops are different pattern however you could have a new top shift pattern made up by someone with a 3D printer or laser machine to copy your shift pattern and you replace the it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73997-pictures-of-the-week/page/22/#findComment-552684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrybarbon Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 There is the OldIHC forum. It appears that the forum will close down sometime your Fall 2024. This site had parts for sale advertised for the bigger Inters like your 190. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73997-pictures-of-the-week/page/22/#findComment-552685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrybarbon Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 also www.ihtrader.com it states it has approx 17,000 members Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73997-pictures-of-the-week/page/22/#findComment-552686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted May 28 Author Share Posted May 28 Thanks, I was on old Internationaltrucks.com, they have a lot of parts too. Never looked for gearshift knobs, but I don't particularly like the one that's on it. My shift pattern is like this- The seller said it had an overdrive transmission, but I don't think it is. I looked at brochures and spec. sheets for this particular model truck and it did not even list any overdrive transmission as an option. I know that doesn't mean it hasn't been swapped out sometime in the last 60 years, but I don't think it has. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73997-pictures-of-the-week/page/22/#findComment-552700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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