Time for my own stuff, finally! BFWD party

**imported_mobenzowner** · 10-27-2009, 10:08 AM

Love your truck. Super nice for a `71. Also like that license plate. Great job.

**Old Pirate** · 10-27-2009, 10:43 AM

Great work Richard, that work truck is sick!:hurray:

**imported_Luster** · 10-27-2009, 12:40 PM

It`s about time!!! Just kidding of course! Nice work on both vehicles....

I especially like the IH. When your truck is your business, it has to look good!:drool5:

**rockymountaindetail** · 10-27-2009, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by Luster

I especially like the IH. When your truck is your business, it has to look good!:drool5:

Yup, luckily I don`t detail in bad weather because I am mobile, so it really is pretty easy to maintain. I does get dirty sometimes from washing a car in close proximity. I use Blackfire spray wax/ cleaner between washes to maintain it.

**imported_Flash Gordon** · 10-27-2009, 01:03 PM

Both, your Wifes wagon and your IH look tremendous...Great job RMD :hurray:

**DLB** · 10-27-2009, 01:04 PM

Those look great! Can`t wait to try the BFWD.
I have a 1971 GMC pickup. :thumbup: But the IH trucks are pretty unique - I love them.

DLB

**imported_firebird** · 10-27-2009, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by rockymountaindetail

Yup, luckily I don`t detail in bad weather because I am mobile, so it really is pretty easy to maintain. I does get dirty sometimes from washing a car in close proximity. I use Blackfire spray wax/ cleaner between washes to maintain it.

If you used BFWD and then the BF spray wax/cleaner, could you hit again with BFWD or would you have to remove the spray wax first? I have used the BDWD and the spray gloss (not spray wax) but that I`m told is really a sealant spray. Never used the spray cleaner/wax cause I want to be able to always top with another coat of BFWD.

**Nutbread** · 10-27-2009, 03:08 PM

Longtime lurker here.

That beeyouteeful Binder prompted me to finally register. So that I could say wow, that`s a beeyouteeful Binder.

**imported_glfahlc** · 10-27-2009, 03:15 PM

nice work on both vehicles... gotta make sure the wife is happy..... happy wife... happy life as they say...

**John Henry** · 10-27-2009, 07:11 PM

Great truck! I had an IH Travelall... same color, same year. That beast was ahead of its time! Do you have the dual gas tanks with the knob on the dash to switch from one to the other? Good memories in that tank!

I got a deal because the owner was getting about 4mpg. I replaced a cracked distributor cap for $6 and she drove like a dream.

Wish I still had the IH... or a Checker Marathon.

**rockymountaindetail** · 10-27-2009, 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by Nutbread

Longtime lurker here.

That beeyouteeful Binder prompted me to finally register. So that I could say wow, that`s a beeyouteeful Binder.

Thanks for the compliments and welcome aboard. There is much fun to be had here!!

**imported_broker99** · 10-27-2009, 07:37 PM

Great work truck

**rockymountaindetail** · 10-27-2009, 07:47 PM

Originally Posted by John Henry

Great truck! I had an IH Travelall... same color, same year. That beast was ahead of its time! Do you have the dual gas tanks with the knob on the dash to switch from one to the other? Good memories in that tank!
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It had dual tanks at one time. Not now though. It has a single tank that fills from the front passenger fender. Very unique but a pain in the a** to fill with modern nozzles. Not many people know it but I believe IH was a groundbreaker with this setup in 71. It was the first pickup to not have the fuel tank behind the seat in the cab with you. Major safety issue! People look at me weird when I pull the front corner up to the gas pump! (see pic)

This truck started life as a 1/2 ton straight six. At some point it was modified to carry a cab-over camper (there are still snaps around the inside of the rear window from the pass through). They swapped 3/4 ton axles under it and swapped the drivetrain to 350 V-8 chevy and 350 chevy trans. A real homemade special. I swapped in a 300HP chevy crate motor and redid the swap so it was safe and looked correct. Don`t tell but I also swapped a `72 front grill because it looked so much better than the `71 grill it had. I also added air bags to the rear suspension to help with all the weight. It carries 150 gallons of water, a full size generator and powerwasher, plus everything you need to have with you to fully detail a car, boat or motorhome. I think loaded I`m around 1500-1700lbs. It really handles it well and the motor kicks butt. The only think I would wish for would be 4 wheel disc brakes and a little tighter power steering!!! I also swapped in bucket seats, a console and 3 point seat belts to make it safe and comfortable.