COE COE tribute build thread (imported from main board)

I have decided to keep my grandfather's 1970 IHC 1 ton alive by pitching it's rusty cab and replacing it with a 1955 s160 COE cab. The 'ol 304 4-speed ch***is is solid, and grandpa's truck will be around for a long time when I get done with it.

 

Looks good.

 

Keeping it all IH, pretty neat.

 

Cool, keeping the binder all binder.

 

Awesome build and nice shop.

 

That's cool, an all IH rig.

 

Congratulations, You will now have the worlds most ugly 70 IH 1 ton. Cool way to do a tribute! I was just kidding about the ugly part. LOL

 

Oh, it's ugly alright. It's so ugly that it's pretty. And yes, keeping the Binder brand intact is important to me on this one. My grandpa bought it new in '70, and my Dad got it when Grandpa p***ed away. I went all the way to South Dakota to get the cab. Restoring the '70 truck would have just been a waste of time IMHO. It would have been nostalgic, but not cool or valuable. I'm a fabricator, so I like to push myself as I build more toys. I have some pretty neat ideas for the bed. Thanks for all the props. I'll keep posting as it progresses.

 

I used to think those IH COE's were ugly....now I want one!

Check out the HAMB COE social group too.

 

I've got a soft spot in my head for old Binders, especially 70's. I had a few. Nice project.-MIKE

 

cab fits like a glove cool truck

 

Nice!

 

That thing is going to be kick ***, Calvin! I can't wait to see it finished.

 

cool truck. where does the term "binder" come from in reference to International trucks?

 

Corn binder....( international builds tractors too ) I like your build too! I used to drive by one every weekend and thought " that truck is cool ugly" .....wish I had it now!

 

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