[AT] "discontinued" parts - Re: AT Digest, Vol 149, Issue 17

[Steve W.]

charlie hill wrote:
> Ralph that is why I mentioned a possible front axle assembly switch.
> If you can find a front axle complete with the A-arms, brakes, wheels, etc.
> that will bolt under the front of the IH then all you have to do is get the
> correct connections to the steering box and you're in business.
> People put Mustang II front ends under street rods all the time.  That's not
> exactly the same but the same idea applies.
> 
> Charlie
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Ralph Goff

> Very interesting David. I've wondered the same. Maybe a brake drum from
> a similar sized Ford
> or Dodge, or even GM truck  would be the same, or at least fit, an
> International.
> Nobody on the IH forums I follow has come up with a substitute though.
> 
> Ralph in Sask.
> 


Should be an easy swap. Just need an axle with the leaf spring mounts 
the same width. Could even go up in weight rating. They built that truck 
with a LOT of different front axle ratings, many of the others have 
parts available.


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Steve W.