Thread: International 1973 D-Series 1210 4x4 Van

Originally Posted by p38arover

Obviously you weren't an impecunious apprentice in the Sixties! Don't forget the muffler bandage and muffler putty.

Ah yes! The toolbox I carried in the first 10 or so vehicles I owned, had an always-replenished stock of muffler putty and exhaust bandage, as well as a packet of PK chewing gum for fuel tank repair on the go. (Juicy Fruit never seemed to stick as well, for some reason)
And ground black pepper for radiator leaks!

Originally Posted by Lionelgee

Hello All,

wheels were firmly on Bundaberg soil.

So a special thank you to Simon in NSW for inspecting Bluey. Also, a massive thank you to V8 Ian for your assistance in getting Bluey home.

Well that is it for now folks!

Kind regards
Lionel

Happy to help Lionel, good to see the project is underway! thanks again for the 'gift card', certainly put to good use!

Cheers - Simon

Originally Posted by p38arover

Obviously you weren't an impecunious apprentice in the Sixties! Don't forget the muffler bandage and muffler putty.

Not just impecunious apprentices - anyone who travelled away from the major cities had to be prepared to make makeshift repairs at least into the seventies. And then you have anyone who grew up before about the seventies was usually brought up to only replace it if you can't fix it.

Lionel, if you hear about anyone with a Transfer Case for sale I'm looking for one.

Ideally a NP200 but 201 / 202 will work , I bought a basket case '52 PowerWagon missing a lot of parts including Transfer case.
Last resort I'll divorce an LT230 & use that but really prefer to restore it to original if at all possible.

Originally Posted by goingbush

Lionel, if you hear about anyone with a Transfer Case for sale I'm looking for one.

Ideally a NP200 but 201 / 202 will work , I bought a basket case '52 PowerWagon missing a lot of parts including Transfer case.
Last resort I'll divorce an LT230 & use that but really prefer to restore it to original if at all possible.

Hello Going Bush,

Sorry I missed your reply and your request. I will make some enquires.... I will let you know how I go.

Kind regards
Lionel

Originally Posted by goingbush

Lionel, if you hear about anyone with a Transfer Case for sale I'm looking for one.

Ideally a NP200 but 201 / 202 will work , I bought a basket case '52 PowerWagon missing a lot of parts including Transfer case.
Last resort I'll divorce an LT230 & use that but really prefer to restore it to original if at all possible.

Hello Going Bush,

There are a number of places that may have the New Process divorced transfer cases - the companies I know of to check are all interstate to you:

Prices Truck Parts in Dalby, Queensland Truck Wreckers - Truck & Tractor Parts & Wrecking I was just there two weeks ago!
Trucking Supplies Wagga Wagga NSW Trucking Supplies
Cowra Truck Wreckers NSW Truck Wrecking | Truck Wrecker | Cowra Truck Wreckers

Kind regards
Lionel

Originally Posted by Lionelgee

Hello Going Bush,

There are a number of places that may have the New Process divorced transfer cases - the companies I know of to check are all interstate to you:

Prices Truck Parts in Dalby, Queensland Truck Wreckers - Truck & Tractor Parts & Wrecking I was just there two weeks ago!
Trucking Supplies Wagga Wagga NSW Trucking Supplies
Cowra Truck Wreckers NSW Truck Wrecking | Truck Wrecker | Cowra Truck Wreckers

Kind regards
Lionel

Thanks Lionel

I found one , & is enroute to me now . One in a million shot - Facebook is great if your searching for something.
Removed from ex Israeli Power Wagon , complete with mounting mounts, levers & a spare wheel.

Hello All,

After a diversion of some house renovations I have some time today to finish working on removing the van's upper cowl/plenum. Guess what I found?

That's right .... even more fibreglass patches hiding more rust. Plus, some big bare patches of rust all by itself, with no prior repairs attempted.

So today - after removing all the windscreen sealant, I used a wire brush on a drill to take the windscreen lip - where the spot welds are - down to bare metal. The person who was on the spot-welder at the International Trucks factory that day must have really enjoyed their work!

From extent of what rust I revealed to today I know for certain that I will have lots of welding experience under my belt by the time the rust repair jobs are done.

As a side note: for those with keen eyes, see if you can spot the green tree frog trying to remain inconspicuous in one of the photographs. They have lots of other mates lurking in different spots in the van too. At least the van provides good habitat for more things than rust and fibreglass stress cracks!

Well that is it for now... weee!

Kind regards
Lionel