Was This Truck Worth Buying?

[@michaelssomerville]

I like Will’s ability to follow clear directions. “Advertise on a bench” indeed!

[@bawdydog176]

Now I feel silly for missing that, lol.

[@minibigs5259]

Yup, missed it

[@SeanMather]

Lol I came to the comments to celebrate the wise decision to do an ad on the “Advertise on a bench” bench. Well done sir, well done!

[@dan725]

lmao I had a good laugh after he started his sponsor segment after he sat on that bench LOL. Will is quite the witty dude ahhahahaha.

[@Pirat3G4ming]

I can't wait for a 20+ part series on the restoration of that beauty!!! Start tomorrow please!!!

[@jbenstead1330]

Same! on the off chance he reads this, ai think he would also get a kick out of the "all steel" raleigh sports bicycle from the 60s and earlier. marvelous engineering as well as early red ryder bb guns. which have fun parts and are mostly steel. so check out the daisy red ryder 111 model 40 bb gun and the raleigh all steel sports 3 speed bicycle

[@trigabbey]

For that truck, 100+ part series... I wish him luck! Maybe could do a collab with Junkyard Digs...

[@undeadgod47]

Just 20 part ? Maybe like a full rebuild of around 50 to 60 part series each around an hour long.

[@LittleGreyWolfForge]

Same! I’d love it!

[@simony5807]

@@undeadgod47 haha yeah, that's typically how car restoration goes

[@signcowgirl6865]

The 304 is a great motor - it's what my youngest International has. I'm so glad you have the manual! Binder Boneyard in central Oregon specializes in Internationals from the 60's. You may want to check him out for the door handle, among other parts. And, YES, this truck was totally worth buying! But it is akin to vises: you'll want/need more than one.

[@dryroasted5599]

Will, before you try to start your engine, pull out the spark plugs and squirt a little engine oil (only about a teaspoon or less) into each cylinder. If that engine has sat as long as I think it has, the cylinders and rings will be dry. You need to clean out the old gas from the carburetor and fuel tank, and the ignition will need to be checked. I'm sure you have friends that can help you with this. One guy you should contact is Ben at 406 Garage (KZbin). He collects old International trucks of all sizes, and I'm sure he'd be excited to answer any questions you have and help you source parts. He lives down in central Oregon, so not too far. Good Luck!

[@ericwessel6511]

Was going to say the same thing about Ben, would be a great resource for Will

[@joshm3875]

Hey Will! IH guy from northern Colorado, that's a GREAT truck. The one tons are a little rare compared to 1/2 and 3/4s, that will make an excellent shop truck for you. It looks to be very original, well kept, and unmolested. Even the original radiator hose clamps are there, they're unique and have gotten hard to find. Most replace them with common clamps but I prefer the original. The IH engines are very robust for the application and should serve you well. The rarely take much to get going. If it's been sitting for a while a bit of oil down the spark plug holes is a good idea; as is "pre-oiling" where you take the distributor out and run the oil pump with a drill to circulate oil pressure before trying to run it. It's a little involved but a good learning experience if you want to tackle that. Find a manifold rather than going headers. Headers will gain nothing and leak/rust in short order. Virtually any manifold from an IH 266, 304, 345, or 392 will work. The windshield should be available from any standard glass installers. Junkyards are a good source for small parts, most yards with some older stuff will have some IHs around. Look at the bigger Loadstar trucks, they were plentiful and share a lot of parts. Engines and cabs (door handles) specifically. The '68s have some one year only parts like the headlight trim rings and the front fender marker light lenses/bezels; they are very hard items to find, yours look great! Even more rare are the front fender reflectors. Those are unique to later production 1968 1300s only, very very very hard to find those, take care of them. Looks like that truck with clean up very nice, a quick polish with go a long ways on it. I wouldn't sweat the scrapes and dings, its way nicer than most are and presents well as is. The grill guard is a fantastic piece, original as you suspect and not very common. Super Scout Specialists and IH Parts America are good bets for new and used parts. Scoutco is an IH specific decal Binder Books will have things like service manuals if you're interested. EBay is always a good resource. Stay away from Scoutparts and Travelallparts, they're not very reputable retailers. Service type parts (headlights are industry standard parts and available anywhere) are pretty readily available from auto parts stores and Rock Auto. Good luck! Let me know if you have questions and I might be able to help with some parts if you need.

[@CPUDOCTHE1]

My dad had a '53 IH one ton truck. That is what I learned to drive with when I was 5 years old. It had a 10' grain bed on it and hauled 120 bushel of wheat or beans. If it got loaded to 130 bushel, that was clearly overloaded.

[@ericepperson8409]

3:37 Speedgoats! Fun fact: Pronghorn Antelope are the fastest land animal in the Americas, and the second fastest in the world. It's always a joy when we peep a herd around our neighborhood in South Eastern Denver

[@brianyoung9014]

You will end up loving that truck, the windshield is common for about 20 years all cabs, have fun, and the 304 is a great engine.

[@tomcren59]

International trucks were not known for perfect fitment of doors hoods and the such. After all it was made by a tractor company for a work truck. It was built to be strong functional and tough. Good luck with your project.

[@kajiarrow7761]

Hey will make sure to drop the gas tank and look inside if there is old gas in there you’ll have a great surprise waiting for you. Also check the fuel hoses they might also be toast

[@ModernMarx-g4n]

Looking forward to seeing this thing come back to life!

[@philstevens9914]

yeah, would have been more interested in the 2nd phase of the power hammer rebuild! PIOS old truck is for Wheeler Dealers!!

[@WlfLLC]

This will be a fun series. I think this truck will serve you well when it gets cleaned up and running

[@Mattbe72]

Not the same véhicule (old Land Cruiser) , but the same purpose as you M. Will. It is a pleasure to work and move on an old vintage truck and use it for what it was meant to be used for decades ago. I will follow your episodes with interest. Cheers from France.

[@troysgt]

Awesome truck!!! Great find. I agree it would be awesome as a resto-mod truck. Upgrade drivetrain: engine, transmission, maybe axles with adding 4x4, and putting on some supersingle rims and tires on the rear. Whatever you do, I’m looking forward to hearing about it. Great find!

[@certaindeaf8315]

45 years ago my brother bought a IH PU in Arlee, MT for $50. The phone calls to AK to straighten out the title was $60.

[@matthewb3113]

Have fun with the restoration, and nice find.

[@justinbanks2380]

Love your openness to learning new skills and domains! 'I don't know much, or anything about cars...' But as you said other times in the video, 'I have a hammer's So you're well on your way! (You'll need to use it more often than you'd think.)

[@terryhedglin9598]

That light looks very similar to a standard one used on semi trailers grote might be a good place to look

[@jenford7078]

Great truck! My uncle drove one for about 30 years!

[@levidunn4297]

Focus on the mechanical... engine, brakes and such. I wouldn't worry about the body too much. Buyers like 'em farm-fresh right now. Just tighten your lights and stuff up and leave the bumps and scratches with the original paint. It'll look good with a flat bed on it. Rock Auto has some listings for a '68 International. I just dropped $5K on my '86 K-10 and I got a lot of stuff from them.

[@pocketchange3543]

I had a '52 International. I miss that truck.

[@jermoydegraw5375]

Absolute fan of the truck...they don't make machines like that anymore...great buy bro!!

[@carlthor91]

Those rims are split rims, NOT, the widow maker rims. Those ones are split in the depression, the beads set in, to install. Look carefully online, you will see. The engines can be rebuilt, and are generally made to last a loong time. Just change oil and filters often. Much cheaper than engines. Best wishes from the far North.

[@goldenhazeduster]

To lock the doors on that truck I think you push the inside door handle the opposite way as you do to open it.

[@jonasholzem2909]

Such a cool find!

[@stevealford230]

If you're gonna work on vehicles, you have to get used to that uneasy feeling that it's too close on one side. By your third purchase, you'll have to drive/drag one out of/into a space where it's almost rubbing the walls/doorway on both sides.

[@aidenonfire]

I’m so here for this!! Awesome

[@MURPH10US]

I know y'all are on different KZbin spheres, but you could do a Collaboration with the channel "Fab Rats". They work on vehicles like this all the time!

[@toiletsoda]

There's this stuff called Poppy's patina that is a wipe on clear coat for classics works awesome

[@landonwiltbank9667]

Cool International pickup. Looks like it would be a perfect candidate for an old 12v cummins.

[@stevenolan7972]

Old trucks / cars back then had a separate key for locking.

[@alvindueck8227]

great looking truck

[@flingshotlife]

@Will Stelter will you be rolling in A Town (Anderson) in this truck?

[@TinS0lder]

Missoula here, If you need any help I've worked on a lot of engines and would have no problem doing the headers and battery. Do you have the gasket for the headers?

[@isaacboettcher3489]

That definitely needs a big block or a 12 valve Cummins

[@Roflskeeter]

The 8bit guy has done some sticker recreation on his old computer restorations, i knkw he has a website you can reach out to him on. He might be able to point you in the right direction

[@JustinTopp]

I love international trucks so much! Hope to see more

[@missourimole]

I love old IH trucks

[@dadsrock4252]

Tractor supply for your paint.they have all them old colors.

[@AnthonyCurreri]

Did you make sure the engine even turns over? 😮

[@animallewis1]

Howdy from Glasgow Scotland

[@ronwingrove683]

"The owner seemed like a nice guy so hopefully he wasn't screwing me over. if he was... Then thankfully I own a hammer."

[@giles-df9yu]

Find a 360 mopar stroker and stick in it.

[@shaunmerica]

LMC truck is going to be your friend

[@edoliver4174]

the cracked windshield isn't as bad as the dropped power hammer

[@ericbeeman8717]

Looks like a footon frame welded on the front there ol farmer mustve got board n threw something together

[@Mikey-Likes-I.T]

build a shed to keep it in and work on

[@davidblalock9945]

Will, I live just down the way via I90, and I am a wealth of knowledge when it comes to working on IH engines. Don't replace it, because they are torque Monsters! When IH is talking about horse power, they're talking Draft horses not race horses. So if you have any questions please reach out.

[@ApexHerbivore]

good man

[@TheBigburcie]

It would kinda be a shame to replace that one if the old block is salvageable. It's in such good condition otherwise, I think keeping the old engine would just be the right call.

[@klbearsfan1254]

I'm sure Will would enjoy having an expert guest appearance on the channel.

[@mattramsey5472]

Would love to see a collab with @JAMSIONLINE to rebuild that engine. Rural Mountain West Small Businesses Unite!

[@kenbyers4049]

Heck ya my brother had a 64. 1100 it had the original 304cid engine.. and hell ya it had massive torque, 4 speed manual with a granny low first gear.

[@artor9175]

"Without a doubt one of the most frustrating things ever to happen to me..." I'm glad that Will has managed to block the death of his power hammer from his mind.

[@BogdanManciu]

You should have seen Alex moving a press in the same shed with the same palet jack, he goes "the incident that shall not be named has me a little worried...long pause...I think I'll get a forklift".

[@darrenking3187]

He was on the mend.. till now😅

[@Zonkotron]

He needs to fix that damn thing :) KZbin has pretty much killed the only reason not in the last 15 years - not knowing that there are at least 4 reliable, permanent methods of fixing castings. it looked bad, alright, but everything except the major frame break is peanuts really, if you have a big torch and such. The broken frame sucks, a lot. But i suspect that can be bolted back together on the break like a fractured conrod. make some sort of steel corset, set a few bolts. Its only the rear bearing and there is really no shock load on it. Or you braze it. Carefully. Slowly. With an alignment rig. None of it is that scary. Just a bigger part so more fun. I bet the viewer numbers would be amazing. If it warps too much, well, someone surely got an HBM....

[@Seelenschmiede]

@Bogdan it wasn't the same shop. It wasn't even the same continent...

[@krabkit]

"advertise on a bench" well done

[@cae2487]

Those .22 rounds are kept there to act as emergency fuse replacements if necessary. Just make sure to aim the round towards the passenger door just in case of detonation.

[@hawkbox]

The audio warning fuses. Handy stuff.

[@BvrlyHillbilly14]

Love the influx of random videos lately! I enjoy seeing the variety of adventures. Keep up the great content!

[@kwaaaa]

Same here!

[@saginawdan]

Same here too!

[@captainkurt8802]

I think you're going to find that you have a lot of work ahead of you, but that truck definitely suits you man and it will be cool to see it brought back to life! Also, my recommendation would be to get it running first, then worry about the odds and ends.

[@feidry]

I agree with this 100%. It's gonna be a lot of work, definitely start with getting it running and driving cuz that'll motivate you to get the rest done.

[@markfergerson2145]

Yup. Get it running and street legal, then use it to go get parts.

[@42icee]

Yup.....fun, but long project ahead. But if you go through this thing 100%...you will learn a ton of stuff and end up with a great torque monster of a truck

[@patmancrowley8509]

The "Motors" mechanics book for this year and make of vehicle will be your best teacher on fixing the engine and other repair aspects of this vehicle. Nice buy, Wil.

[@josephpedone2004]

My dad bought that same truck in September 1967 and drove it until 1988, lots of memories and over 500 thousand miles. Good luck restoring that beast

[@Djk______OR]

@406Garage might have some insight on where to find parts. He seems to own about 90% of all International trucks already.

[@ajosepi1976]

My grandfather had a 67 AWD step-side. That thing was a tank and I miss it. Yours is in really good shape. The doors kind of never line up on them, but you may get lucky. I really really look forward to your build videos on this.

[@battlefrog12]

The oil gauge is for oil pressure, but your knowledge of the rest of the vehicle is not bad at all! Can't wait for this restoration series!

[@murphymmc]

Not sure what you expected from a 1968 work truck that was parked in a barn, but that thing looks really good. Surprised you didn't try to bar the engine over to see if it was locked up.

[@NismoXero]

I'd have brought a battery, run the fuel line into a gas can, checked the oil and fired it up 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@andrewdg90]

My brother had a 1310 I believe it was. But were in the rust belt so it eventually got scrapped. Fun fact: I believe that you can still email International and get the build sheets. It may have had axle upgrades which would explain the 10,000 capacity

[@gusser2121]

Hit up Jared Pink on the Questionable Garage! He's an International Harvester truck guy!!!

[@micah06v8]

I got a good laugh or if the "oil level, temperature thing" when talking about the oil pressure gauge! LOL And having grown up in a 1974 Ford pickup, I sure do miss the bright light switch being on the floor! Love the easy access to the fuse box too! They need to bring that back!

[@Vault57]

Before replacing the windshield... they have a UV curing resin that MIGHT work on the crack. I have not tried it myself but am contemplating doing so on my cracked windshield. It is supposed to fix chips, stars, bullseyes, and cracks in the outside layer of glass. It may be worth looking into, I mean, the glass is already cracked, right? It fills the crack through capillary action of the very low viscosity resin. When it cures it is not supposed to be visible. Worth investigating over the cost of a replacement windshield.

[@SelfMadeProject]

Love the truck! Don't do anything to the paint, leave it as is. Just get it mechanically sound and enjoy the patina!

[@cougboy65]

I'd suggest removing everything under the hood, clean it all up, port and polish the intake and exhaust, hone the cylinders, put new rings on the pistons, and basically rebuild the entire engine. It will run much better. Good luck.

[@swampcritterisbackbaby1740]

Just like the new brass plates for your hammer, there are people out there who remake old stickers and emblems. Try to find an old picture that shows the colors so they can match it up.

[@germ4bass]

You should make some Damascus rims for the wheels

[@_Otaku-kt8be]

That makes no sense

[@germ4bass]

@@_Otaku-kt8be yeah

[@gibbnasta]

That is a badass truck and will be even more so when you're done.

[@NVOutsider]

Look up 406 garage, he deals in internationals

[@gatorflea2788]

Hit up the Holden Brothers for Corn binder parts !

[@davidblalock9945]

As soon as you said "International" I was fully onboard with this purchase and project.

[@jasongardner8302]

advertise on a bench.... ha ha ha ... what a find

[@danc6167]

Damascus door handle build!

[@joeschlotthauer840]

Finding a bed for it is going to be impossible.

[@bawdydog176]

Good luck with your project Will! Personally I love brush guards on trucks and would love to see you keep it.

[@erikcourtney1834]

Some 19.5” wheels and tires would look amazing on it.

[@NeelsVandenBerg]

Freaking awesome find! Now the fun begins

[@Sauerbrew777]

This is the truck you would imagine would be sitting outside a blacksmith's shop! It's perfect! I think all it needs is a good mechanical restoration and leave the original paint. Also, It would be awesome to find an old school sign painter to put your shop logo on the doors.

[@palangston1]

Vice grip garage collab

[@FarmsteadForge]

The gvw's could be added at the courthouse, that's why it's different. Any sticker on the outside of the door was added gvw's. Cool old pickup.

[@hamitup01]

Can’t wait for a series of fixing that beauty up! Should be awesome! You need to get some old school graphics done for the doors that advertise your shop!

[@-Kreger-]

Looks like it will be a great truck. Please keep the brush guard/ grill protector. IMO that looks amazing. Look forward to upcoming videos on this.

[@johnvanderwalker4830]

Looks like an oil bath air filter

[@MScholtz]

So, I bought an abandoned truck. It's a good way to start something that will appeal to a wider audience and will bring countless followers.

[@deakonkuster]

If that cracked windshield is the most frustrating thing that ever happened to him, he must have forgotten all about the sound of that power hammer hitting the ground.

[@UncleManuel]

"ADVERTISE ON A BENCH" Will came, saw, and executed the instruction flawlessly. 😁😁😁🤟

[@robsdeviceunknown]

LOVE those old Trucks. But my man. Please, I beg you. PAINT IT. Don't do the whole "patina" crap.

[@Paulster2]

Did you say "International"? OMGoodness ... just shot back huge memories of my Grandpa's truck. Loved that old IH!

[@DavidSellars-b8l]

Those old IH trucks are beasts. The 10,000 # is totally reasonable. Actually, I think you could carry that much on it. It would be awesome to couple it with a fifth wheel trailer.

[@pnr9730]

Hello from Australia. Very nice find. Looking forward to the build. Cheers.🎉

[@justinbanks2380]

"thankfully, I own a hammer" 😂 Understatement of the day! And everything can be fixed with a hammer... Eventually

[@ezacher4634]

Get some Holley led headlights. Expensive but look period correct but vastly better lighting.

[@flingshotlife]

Cherry!

[@anotherdayinparadise8992]

Awesom truck man. I work on alot of cars. Windshield wont hurt anything. I understand changing it but just get it mechanically sound and then worry about stuff like that. That paint will buff out and look nearly new too. Very nice old truck!

[@WillswoodworkingYEG]

You should do a collab to get this done, I know from experience what you're getting into and its a massive rabbit hole. All the leaf springs will need to be replaced (probably cracked / will crack) bushings, front end, new / refreshed motor, brakes wheel bearings, electronics, wiring, Fuel tank, fuel lines, possibly regear the rear end (speed limits weren't always 60) transmission / clutch, and then building a flat deck is either a rabbit hole or just a time consuming endeavor. With 4 people its 10x faster & You'll definitely want a lift. Happy to see you restore a classic but its a massive project.. lol

[@Sinrise]

Wow. In all my years of rigging and towing, I've never seen a come-along with a strap on it... the things you miss. Cool truck!

[@dogsoupblues]

My dad had one, bought brand new in the late 60s, and he said it was the worst truck he'd ever owned. The heat on high, and I quote, "couldn't blow out a match." 😂 hopefully it was just a lemon, and that yours hauls ass!

[@wiresmith2398]

You sound a bit uncertain here, Will. Just want to remind you that man imagined, designed, and built that truck, and man can most certainly fix it! Also, 6.0 LS, modern transmission. Good truck!

[@swackerle]

If this is the first restoration you've done, DO NOT TAKE IT ALL APART FIRST! Instead restore one system as a time. Brakes as a system, engine as a system, body as a system. Disassembly is the easy part, by restoring one system at a time, you don't set your self up to be overwhelmed by assembling an entire truck. Take pics, bag every nut and bolt, and label it.