1970 International 4x4 Pickup

[@jimr129]

Hi there! I worked for International Harvester Co for ten years and an international truck dealership for 44 years. I am going to tell you a tip. Open the glove box. On either side of it, is a clip. Push them in and flip the glove box down even more. On the back side of the box should be a build sheet from the factory listing everything that the vehicle was built with on the assembly lie at the factory. Comes in handy when ordering parts.

[@remko1238]

… did he ever find it i wonder 🤔

[@pra3t0rian]

Whaaaaa

[@campbellpaul]

..And those parts technically should still be available as IH is still in business.

[@chemicaljonez]

I wonder if the flywheel was so rusty it was grinding the glaze off that clutch plate?

[@mwilliamshs]

​@@campbellpaulwhether or not a company is in business doesn't necessarily affect the availability of parts for a product they stopped making 50 years ago.

[@smallblockfuelie]

I am so glad you were able to resolve your issue of having 11 project cars. Well done!

[@phaedrussmith1949]

Once he explained it, the solution seemed obvious.

[@rsprockets7846]

@@phaedrussmith1949 always needs room for one more

[@chonzylim8137]

Kp

[@robertburns3014]

Brilliant problem solving move!

[@KCAATV]

My family drove International trucks exclusively as long as they were built. The last one I owned was a 1973 1100. There was a saying about Internationals back then. You can't wear them out, but eventually, they will wear you out. My brother owned a 1964 3/4 ton that he rolled on a blind curve one night. It landed upright and he drove it home that night and except for a few dents and bruises, my brother and his truck remained intact. He drove it for years following the accident. The 1200 4x4 with a 345 is the Crown Jewel of the Internationals. I would be interested to know how much you gave for it. You have a real treasure. I hope you restore it to original.

[@kensherwin4544]

My brother rolled Dad's '57 pickup one night and squashed the hood & roof. Replaced the cab and an oil change and it ran for at least another 40 years before he gave it to a grandson. They drove like bricks but were that rugged too.

[@spaert]

My father-in-law had the four door version of that thing - drove it for years. We called it the Scoutmobile because of (you guessed it) how many boys scouts and gear it hauled around over the years. It could go anywhere, and it did. Up snowpacked fire roads, and through places where there was no road. Could have been called the Deermobile because of how much venison it packed out of the hills. The main problem was parts - when it needed a replacement bed, the only we could find was a jeep pickup long bed. And even that needed to be lengthened to make it fit. But with the help of a good torch and grinder we made it work. The other problem was that the old 345 drank fuel by the gallon. At the best of times the old girl got 8 miles to the gallon, but usually it was closer to 6. He used to joke about being able to use the gas gauge for a fan. Anyway, thanks for the memories. He’s since passed on and so has the truck. Although I heard a while back that someone saw it parked somewhere in a small town to the north of us. So maybe someone will grab it and bring it back to life like you have.

[@isletgedeon2905]

He is a true mechanic, very inspirational. I like watching this show.

[@treefrogskis]

I had this truck in 2wd in 1980. It was used to haul road salt, and the box was swiss cheese. As soon as you said it was a V8 I knew it was 345cid. Brings back some memories!

[@RJ1999x]

My Uncle had one of the last IH pickups made. It had the styling of a 2x4, the aerodynamics of a brick, driving it was like sitting in a bathtub, on a peaceful day you could hear the truck rust, however it was the toughest truck ever made, and when you pulled the 4wd in, you had 4 wheel drive and the thing was practically unstoppable

[@johndglynn]

45 minutes of joy; the perfect start to 2023. Happy new year to you and the family! 🎉

[@rockcrusher4636]

This truck is a beauty, please fix it correctly, real rare. Cheers.

[@JohnVance]

This channel might be the best automotive-related thing I've experienced since Car Talk went off the air

[@andrewmantle7627]

I hear ya'.

[@userer4579]

Car Talk was a clown show

[@bamfarms]

International harvester made real work pickups , Don’t know what you gave for it you got an amazing machine!

[@netrioter]

The throttle lever is for an optional pto

[@timberinternational2377]

A few bits of advice about those era IH trucks. Most of the common electrical parts are GM, chevy alts, switches, etc all fit. The front drum brake drums are NLA, so take care of them. The engines have a bad habit of destroying the cam bearings if the oil runs low, and iirc they are no longer available. Keep the oil full and use good quality oil. The engines are really tough, they were designed to run at 3000-3500rpm sustained, making max power for 100k miles in medium duty trucks and combines. But, they will throw rods much over 3600rpm, that redline on the tach was placed by someone with experience, shift at 3000rpm or so. Rear axle shafts on the IH dana 60 are different than the big 3 iirc, coarse spline. Engine parts are available but you gotta search all the parts suppliers to find stuff. On the drive ability front, I really recommend a pertonix drop in electronic ignition. I picked up 3mpg, from 9 to 12mpg with mine and it runs smoother at 3000rpm, which is where mine sits at 60mph. With gas prices it paid for itself pretty quickly and the truck has better drivability because the timing is more consistent. My truck starts like a modern FI truck after I rebuilt the carb and the ignition work, couple cranks and it settles into a smooth idle. Don't bother trying to hotrod the sv series engines, they will suck up a cubic yards worth of dollars to make 300hp. The 5 speed in your truck is a clark iirc, same trans used in some medium duty trucks. Parts are hard to find.

[@gregorybarth930]

I just got a 67 step side pickup, 6 cylinder 4 speed I agree parts just don't exist for them.

[@davidjones8680]

I have really enjoyed working along with you on this one. David in the UK.

[@unprofound]

I'm irrationally exuberant every time this man gets an engine to turn over!

[@guyfranks4354]

I had a 1978 Scout II. Driving through heavy wet snow I bent the tie rod pretty bad. Luckily the local International Harvester Dealer had one in stock. The hard core Off Road Guys would beef up the tie rod by welding a angle iron on to reinforce it. A few little tidbits of knowledge on Internationals. All of the engines have a gear driven reverse rotation cam. The water pump is really easy to change. All of the water passages are in the front timing cover, not like the small bore Chevy. The firing order is 8-4-3-6-5-7-2-1. The engines are externally balanced, so the damper is like a counterweight. That IH is worth saving. I will enjoy every video in this rejuvination.

[@Chris-zp6eh]

That slider window is sweet!

[@TheToolmanTim]

I have a 67 IH pickup with the same engine. You can still find a lot of engine parts at NAPA and Rock Auto. One part that surprisingly wasn't available is the vacuum advance. I had to send mine out to a guy in California who rebuilt it. It was spendy, but necessary to get mine running right. That T34 OD transmission is a beast. I have the non-OD T36 version. The engine/trans combo is HEAVY, weighing in at right around 1000lb for the pair. I bring that up because you mentioned a possible diesel swap. The front springs are up to the task of a heavier powerplant. Nice truck!

[@dalegnodle]

Those were solid trucks!

[@dalegnodle]

A Cummins would be awesome in that truck!

[@markroderick3300]

those engines with all accessories wiegh 800-850lbs without the transmission i should know i dropped one once almost on my foot

[@RuralTowner]

@@markroderick3300 Gotta love the industrial scale weight of IH engines. The 304 alone is equivalent to a BBC 454 in weight//dimensions (engine bay taken).

[@markroderick3300]

@@RuralTowner They are TRUCK engines not car engines

[@soledadrojas6368]

Hey man, im sitti g in a hospital bed after getting hit by a truck after my cv axle came off the car on the highway. Was hit by a drunk driver. Luckily he bit somebody elses car and she followed so were going to purse legal action. I got the worst of it the besides breaking my leg he hit me so hard i flew about 10 meters from my car did like 2 flips amd i have stitches on my face and head and legs. They said i almost died. Nothing happened to it long live toyota corolla 1991 have to use my mom,s account. Names diego, you always inspired me to fix my own cars. The cv axle problem was sudden. Happy belated fathers day to you and your old man.i was tryimg to fix my 1996 nissan b13 since the valve housing had some snapped bolts. They said its not fixable

[@RHTbluetrokadriver]

Might be called Low Buck Garage but these are high quality videos! Killer job

[@larrywhitaker4667]

You are the only one on you tube that can take dull content and make it fun to watch. Thanks for the videos

[@kingfloopy]

I had a 1974 3/4 ton International in high school. I'd love to have another one.

[@kingfloopy]

The parts computer was wonky too. If I remember correctly the 304, 345 and 392 IH v8s were pretty much identical beyond the actual displacement.

[@SK-tr9ii]

I'm totally jealous! Any 70 anything in my neighborhood is a solid rust bucket. Adjusting clutch linkage would require a torch and hours of prayer. Brake fluid added to an empty master cylinder would have leaked out of rusty lines long before reaching the rusted up wheel cylinders. Of course, looking through the rust holes in the cab and box would make diagnosing the problem much easier.

[@ssnoc]

Had same truck back in 1980 - blew the rear end and drove it home on the front axel in 4wd. Changed rear ring and pinion and sold it - wish I still had it - was very heavy duty built

[@stevenhendry6513]

You are an inspiration to an army of gear head men and some really tough women hiding from the world , at least the post 1980 world of computers and sensors. Back when things were made to work. Carry on.

[@Tenaciousmojo]

what an epically cool truck. i would take that over any new truck any day. Totally worth giving her everything she needs. thanks for sharing!

[@davids6533]

Yeah, that's a real truck. Not an overpriced computer on wheels. I'd give it some love too.

[@brianknapp6215]

My dad had a 1972 IH 1310 Camper Special (bought it brand-new off the showroom floor) with the 392 V8, dual fuel tanks and 5-speed manual transmission. He used to haul a 24" Western Wilderness camper with it all over the Northwest (and once all the way to Yellowstone) on family camping trips.

[@beakittelscherz5419]

11 projects means a shitload of Videos for us to watch.. Well done, Sir!

[@brianpencall4882]

That is definitely the correct radiator for that truck. The hose is incorrect, but you fixed that nicely. I really like your channel. "Backwards thread"? No, it's left hand thread.

[@wtstfire]

The IH Scouts and trucks were prevalent back in the day, but few survived. Always cool to see one now.

[@MrJanaRobi]

What a handsome good looking truck ! Rust never sleeps in Maine .

[@nunyabuziness8421]

It amazes me he gets anything done when filming and explaining every detail😂

[@Instone09ine]

What you do, and the way you do it is absolutely fascinating. Been binging your videos for hours now😀

[@jeffreybrianring6392]

Ur gas caps are reversed, the one on the passenger side goes on the driver's side and the driver's side goes in the passenger side. I pumped gas for 14 yrs so did my fair share of international pickup fill ups, like ur channel, ur a very good mechanic.

[@jorjito5587]

Awesome find! I had a '67 Travelall with that same winch bumper. Wish I still had that truck. Most reliable vehicle l've ever owned!

[@dalegnodle]

Wish I still had mine, too. The guy who bought it rebuilt the engine and since it was New Mexico he might still be driving it!

[@lessharratt8719]

Yea. Me to. 67 travelall 4x4. It was a beast and I to wish I still had it.

[@jorjito5587]

@@lessharratt8719 that's cool! Mine was a 4x4 as well! A friggin tank she was

[@nickklaas4776]

You have found the best pickup there is!!! I hope you enjoy and respect it. NOTHING four wheels like an international

[@RobertFay]

*- Hurrah, you are back !*

[@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698]

What a great old truck! Rear Diff. Locker, 5-speed Trans, Winch bumper and more. I want one. One thing that I noticed is that the exhaust system sounds tight, no real big leaks to hear. Nice James!

[@travisjernigan8529]

Your approach and explanations make everything seem so simple. Good job!

[@artemiasalina1860]

Cool truck, and this channel needs to be up there with the biggest car/truck channels. Very enjoyable videos!

[@rm25088]

thats a cool truck. You definitely have the coolest projects on youtube. I like your choice in weird but really cool vehicles. Especially that oshkosh. That is a dream truck right there.

[@ptstouring49]

The cables are for a bellview 6000 later warn M6000, later warn M8000 winch which were the precursors to the warn 8274. Very nice winches, but they have gotten spendy. That bumper is clearly set up for that type of winch (it mounts feet forward). Any of the ones I listed above (including a brand new 8274 one) will fit. I think the oil cooler was just a separate system.

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks for the info, I noticed that there were no mounting holes on the bottom. Now I can start looking for a broken version of one of the front mount ones you mentioned.

[@thaddeustroyer]

@@LowBuckGarage 👋 hey, I noticed you only put gas in one of the tanks. Could it be possible you have the tank switch to the empty tank and not the tank with gas in it and that is the reason you don't have fuel to the fuel pump? I mean it was running, till it ran out of gas, you put gas in it and then it wasn't running. Maybe use the switch to swap tanks before replacing the fuel pump?

[@Mike-zm1ew]

Norm the overdrive guy sells parts and winches when he can get them.

[@jeffhutchins7048]

YEP! 100% CORRECT ON THE BELLEVIEW WINCH.

[@jeffwelsh1185]

Also the warn 5687 winch, Bellevue, remade by warn. Front mount feet, cable control, Brennan Metcalf sells a power in and power out motor for all the old upright winches that were made as power in only. Herm the overdrive guy sells the rebuild kit for them and other parts. Also the 150 ft cable for them.

[@TheFukmookthe]

I'm a huge International fan. I would love ❤️ this truck. Keep it forever.

[@markbutler5539]

I have to comment again; I'm in awe of you skills and resourcefulness, but you have valuable truck there. I would spend some money on it, and you can find international parts if you dig a little.

[@royjenkins9681]

Our local fire truck is a 1950's I.H, it ain't fast but sure has style. I'm sure this is important when your house is on 🔥. Wonderful siren as well!

[@BigPetesGarage]

Around 1974 I'm driving my dad's 345 Auto International in 4-wheel drive about 70 miles an hour on a County Road in Minnesota after 6 in of fresh snow. It's going good until I meet a road grader. I figure I'll put the left front wheel just six inches off of his left moldboard. Unfortunately his left moldboard was all the way out to the edge of my right side ditch and suddenly I only had 4 ft of snow underneath the whole truck. WHUMP! He kept going but a farmer came along with his tractor and we hooked the chain onto the bumper and pulled the bumper right off the truck. Still got it out of the ditch but I don't think my dad let me drive the truck anymore after that.

[@BonnieKay13]

Reminds me of when I got my S-120 going, a '56 3/4 ton pickup, did the brakes, new carb, also radiator problems. Great truck, can pull or push anything, a real winner.

[@alangordon3283]

Brilliant as always .

[@michaelb.42112]

Good timing, yesterday was Easter and you have a dozen project cars, so you can have an Easter egg hunt, only with cars instead of eggs. I really enjoy your tips and tricks like using a bolt to transfer power into one spot when you crimped the battery lead, the white arrow on the brake drum, and so on. All easy but very effective hacks.

[@Enoch1970]

Watching your videos makes me want to have friends.

[@jhoncho4x4]

T34 transmission? The 345 is considered a HD gas engine, big bearings, etc. With the high price of diesel vs gas now, a turbo 345 might be worth considering. Could add Holley fuel injection, to make tuning easier and engine longevity; 2 and 4 barrel available. 4 barrel intakes are also available for the 345, if more cfm is needed. If the gear spacing is too wide, a 2wd NV4500 can be adapted and is stronger. I like divorced t-cases; easier to work on. Cool truck.

[@jackrichards1863]

It's a genuine interest to have you in my home going over your project. All of them over time also. No swearing. Very little sarcasm if any, since I don't recall any. Minimal words expended on clear description. And the vast knowledge you have about things you encounter..finally I enjoy the logic in your troubleshooting the mystery. Thanks for a nice fresh start to my year. I'm wishing a great year for you in 23. This old truck is a pretty fair start to the dozen toys that are actually very serviceable tools for you.

[@edp9743]

Many years ago we would spin balance the tire and wheel assembly on the vehicle therefor balancing the brake drum , wheel and tire in one. Check your fuel pump for a canister on the bottom for a filter. Have fun with the phillips head bolts holding the pully on the water pump. Anddd I love your methodology by not punching keys to order off the interscreen and making do with what is in the shop. Hence Low buck garage!

[@Hugmiff1]

Nice find. I drove a 1974 1210 4X4 for years plowing snow. That 345 and the big brother 394 were both 2000 hour engines - that's 2000 hours at max torque rpm 24/7 until it dies. That's amazing. My 1210 weighed about 7000 pounds empty. I didn't have a tailgate either. So many stories with that old truck. I miss IH and their vehicles.

[@jennydaneeli6037]

Love your channel you explain things well .My father was a mechanic worked on a number different vehicles he would of loved your video also .Keep up the good work

[@MadScientistGarage]

I really love this truck. Super cool find!

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Low Buck Garage 1970 International 1200 with 4×4 also 345 V8 with 2barrel Holley 650 CFM plus Hand choke cable knob in dash to and transmission be Eaton D16 be 5 with Overdrive or D18 be Bow Low First gear and axles be 390 or 409 or 410 or 411 o 418 or 456 with 206 transfer case for 4×4 ! Yes that wire key be easy find for electronic for hopefully! Nice bring old memories of my childhood when my late Uncle and late dad share together back years ago on farm !

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear Low-Buck Garage guy. 👍👌👏 I totally understand you purchasing this sturdy pickup truck.. But the problem is, that I love nearly everything that is green. 😁 ;-) Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards, luck and health.

[@johnheimbrock4397]

Good call on the green rims..that is one cool truck..Thanks on keeping me entertained.

[@dancurrier374]

First video ofLBG I watched and would have liked to have an IH PU like this one. Glad you got it and gave it a second chance.

[@GameOpsDevStyle]

I've always had am irrational love for these consumer IHs. They were pretty unusual down in my neck of the woods. Good score finding one with the original big banger too!

[@williamickes3143]

If the tack wasn't so dusty, but I'm sure it was Super Sun . The best you could get back then. And a 2 barrel Holley. Easy to work on. Same error medium duty Farmall had a 392 with a 4 barrel . I think the 345 and 392 were the same block so a 4 barrel intake would be easy to find. Or put the 392 in. With that medium duty 5 speed truck tranny you would have something special. Farmall always did like dual fuel tanks. You'd need a 5 OD with that rear gear! You take care. 👍👍😎👀

[@carldrexler7883]

Why not go to an electric fuel ⛽️ pump. I always find your videos very informative and interesting, it’s always good to use parts laying around or making them which shows me your a true mechanic not just a parts replacer👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@cmac956]

you fix a lot of things by just taking it apart and cleaning it up ,putting a new gasket on it . good work .

[@nferraro222]

I don't think I've ever seen an IH, so lacking in rust and full of dust, but I'm in the northeast:) Fifteen years ago, I pulled apart one of these for the T-34 5spd and the divorced NP205 - that thing was so rotted apart, I think the paintjob was holding the body together.

[@warenmongers5405]

The old school bus 5 speed. They had a few versions of them in the trucks. I had a 1972 1210 with the 345/5sp combo. Was also a green truck and even more loaded then that one. Buddy seat, A/C, IH unity spot light.

[@starnesandcars]

Glad I found this. I’m currently filming a video on a 1971 4x4 1110 4 speed v8. Nice to know someone else on KZbin is experiencing the joys of finding international parts. 😂 Mine had a bad fuel pump and a bone dry master cylinder but is finally running but needs more brake work and possibly a new tank. Great video btw

[@COPPER71]

really enjoying your videos Don't understand why I haven't seen you before

[@randomCHELdad]

Blame Al Gore's Rhythm

[@krissyb1980]

My grandpa had a truck almost like that, same color and everything. His was a 1970 though. That's a fantastic old pickup. They are well built machines, and positrac front and rear. A true 4x4 meaning all 4 wheels have power

[@usedcarsokinawa]

One of my favorite channels! You are living the life!

[@maniachill3069]

I like it, great old truck, great video.

[@kengreek625]

Awesome truck! I’m jealous.

[@CommonCentsGarage]

I had a 1970 D1100 2x4 with the 304, seeing yours makes me wish I still had it.

[@bandthouston9685]

My dad had a 2wd Binder that looked just like this one when I was a kid. I've always loved IH trucks and Travelalls.

[@bborkzilla]

I spent many summer days driving my grandparent's 1971 1110 around the farm. By the time I inherited it it was rusted so badly that the body started settling on the frame such that the doors were hard to open. Great trucks - too bad International wasn't much into rust prevention or I'd still have it.

[@darrenhawken9766]

Great truck , fantastic commentary, thanks for sharing 😊💨💨👍

[@InsaneBimmer]

This is BY FAR my favorite random KZbin channel. Been here sinze the 5 speed ZJ swap and always enjoy your shenanigans!

[@boe4448]

Great video as usual. Happy 2023 to you and yours. Boe

[@dianaverhulst3407]

I can't figure out why there are only 522 views of this. I do want to say that your explanation of how points work in that stuck bus video I previously watched cleared up the mystery for me. Thank you!

[@josephchapman6882]

Awesome show.have a happy and blessed new year

[@stevenmccrickard1401]

It's always fun watching your content you crack me up, and the projects are so unusual they are always interesting. Thanks so much.

[@phlashtheband4939]

Love that truck! I had the full size ,4 door crew cab model with the granny low. I loved that old truck. Love your vids and am doing a marathon bind watch trying to catch up lol.

[@dirk4926]

I've always loved these old Harvesters and this one seems in really nice shape considering and worth some love

[@joedreblow5236]

I would love to spend the day with this guy!

[@calvindillard9819]

Love these old International pickup’s,hope to find me one!

[@jarm7726]

I like the green Wheels they look great

[@craigbowley6783]

This is my favorite channel on KZbin. I always look forward to when you post. Thanks for the great videos 👍

[@jviews1]

FUN! Thank you. Just got an 1968. About same.

[@StoianAtanasov]

This was a nice episode. Can't wait for the next one.

[@fhwolthuis]

Now that's a beautiful truck! 😀

[@romascesnavicius1050]

nice job on the hood, this truck is nice especially like the OD trans

[@johnlennon8653]

First truck I owned in 1979 was an IHC 1110. 304 with a 4 speed, had 47000 miles on it. Not a cool ride for a 16 year old but, damn,I'd love to have it now.

[@wackowacko8931]

I worked for a few farmers in the early 80s that had tachometers installed on all of their IH feed trucks. The reason that they installed an aftermarket tachometer was to keep the driver from spinning the motor any higher than 4k rpm. The IH 345 motor was particularly bad about throwing rods and spitting timing gears if you spun it any higher than 4k rpm.

[@timberinternational2377]

Yeah, you really don't want to go much over 3600rpm for any length of time, keep it at 3500-3600 max and they will do a few hundred thousand miles that way. My 1210 has 4.56 gears and a 4 speed. 60mph is 3000. 70mph is max speed.

[@JamesOverstreet-fh2wd]

He Chad. , I put a comment about the giveaway already, but the reason for this comment is about your knees... when you see your dr. , ask them about a gel shot . I had my knee done that way and it helped tremendously!! It's called a supars shot and it works!! Keep up the great video's when you can ...

[@jefflowrythor]

You have the best commentary of all my favorite KZbin channels just the way you deliver information is very fun, kind of like Puddins Fab Shop his is a bit more redneck fun, yours is a little more highbrow fun. Keep ‘em coming with 12 projects you should have plenty of content.

[@SeanDonohue-d6c]

This is the first video from Low-Buck Garage I've watched. Good video & I did subscribe, but does anyone else think that it's Hank Hill narrating???

[@josephmythen3844]

I had a 1971 3/4 ton International...Bought it while living in Maine and drove it down to Louisiana...did all the work to get it ready myself. THE BEST truck I have ever had....could not kill it and it would move a house....KISS rule "keep it simple stupid"

[@59vaughn]

Very nice truck....406 garage up in bend, Oregon has a bunch of related info on those binder trucks...

[@joeschlotthauer840]

Love these International trucks.

[@kcraig51]

Man that thing is in good shape! Never would see one that nice in my part of the world.

[@chrisreed7097]

Happy new year. Great way for start a new year.