I mentioned my latest oops in another thread and figured I'd start my own thread.
This oops isn't even a ford this time.
Story is the wife said i could get another cool old truck sold the 65 f100 4*4, but it had to be 50s..
I've been looking for 57-60 f100 with out much luck. (Budget)
There is an awesome 58 in Vashon that I'd like to buy but i dont have $6300.
So i was looking and found this different 57 international A100
Its big, its ugly but has a cool 1957 oldsmobile 371 ci big block in it.
What are my plans with it? No idea.. right now its getting it back on the road.
It was missing its driveshaft so im building one.
I need to locate a radiator and rebuild the brakes..
I have no plans to paint it.. maybe clear coat the patina..
Nathan and Jen Cooper
63 Sprint Hardtop "Dollora"
63 Super deluxe squire wagon "Mayble"
* this spot is vacant for future project*
In high-school I drove around in a '57, which is the same body style as that, but with the single headlights. My fondest memory ( ) was driving down the road at about 45 as the hood flew up and rammed straight-up against the brow. Instantly blinded. These have a history of this, so check that safety catch!
Kenny,
It's not restored.. pictures make it look nicer than it is.. it needs a bit of work..
I need to patch a floor, rebuild a cab mount, repair or replace a fender, and replace a door. Not to mention get it running and stopping.
It's been rattle can painted.. not even the same shade of red according to the reciepts i found.. monte carlo red, international red, and one other..
As for the spare tire, not sure. Thats just a tire and wheel that was in the bed.. it's for a honda or something.
I think the spare is supposed to go under the bed..
Roger,
I love the hood on the 57 and early 58s.. it screams dual scoops like the mercury cyclones..
I posted a craigslist ad trying to sell the international. Got a goofy trade offer.. so i fixed the ad to say only trades I'll consider are, 1957 to 66 f series pick ups or 60 to 65 falcons or comets..
Guy contacted me.. and it worked out..
Im going to try and get it running and driving tomorrow..
My plans are to fix the fender, door, and floor.. repaint it.. cheaply..
Single stage, might even do the rustoleum paint method.. tu tone it red and white..
Below is a red and black version that i like..
Drive it as is, while i look over my options..
I so want to put a diesel in it, but that more work than i want to do right now..
Early 80s 468cu ford inline six diesel would be cool and i can get them from old school buses..
Oh well..
Later folks
Last edited by Nathan289; March 18th, 2016 at 06:30 AM.
Nathan and Jen Cooper
63 Sprint Hardtop "Dollora"
63 Super deluxe squire wagon "Mayble"
* this spot is vacant for future project*
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