1965 International Travelall Panel Build

[PNW EXPLR]

Today I worked on removing the old stock yoke and replaced it with a new forged 1410 unit. Had to grind down a socket to fit the tight clearance to get the nut off the old one. Also installed a new pinion seal while I was there.

 

[PNW EXPLR]

Today I got the 14 Bolt Shave done. Just took my time with a 5" cut off disc. Wasn't to bad, think it took about 30 min.

 

[PNW EXPLR]

Fresh couple coats of POR 15 and it looks like it was meant to be.

 

[Zeep1]

Such a cool old rig. Folks had a '64 back in the day.
Gotta love steel dashboards.

 

[PNW EXPLR]

The International had a 14 gallon saddle tank in it. Not in great condition but no leaks. I knew I would eventually swap to a bigger one but was gunna run it. Well, I discovered that the pickup line was completely clogged with rust. So, instead of putting any effort into fixing it, I decided just to get a new one. I reached out to the guys over at Binder Boneyard and they said a Chevy blazer tank would fit between the frame rails. I found this 31 gallon tank for less then $150. I also ordered up the intank pump and sender unit as well. I couldn't find the PSI specs on the pump so once I get it all hooked up I will put a gauge on it. I have read that the 8.1's like close to 60 psi.

 

[shortbus4x4]

What year is the Blazer pump and tank? If TBI the pressure will be about 13 psi.

 

[PNW EXPLR]

What year is the Blazer pump and tank? If TBI the pressure will be about 13 psi.

Pump is 87-91, so yeah, probably TBI. I should just swap the pump now . The rest of the assembly is useable.

 

[shortbus4x4]

Yeah it's TBI so no good for you.
Here's a link that Larry did for his 8.1 swap, lots of reading. See post #24 for the fuel pump parts.

L18 8.1L swap resource thread

I am active on 3 main forums (67-72chevytrucks, Expedition Portal, and CK5) and on average I get 3 to 5 PM’s and emails each week related to 8.1L swap questions from people all over world into every imaginable vehicle. While it is fun to answer each and every PM, it eats up a lot of time...

ck5.com

 

[PNW EXPLR]

Yeah it's TBI so no good for you.
Here's a link that Larry did for his 8.1 swap, lots of reading. See post #24 for the fuel pump parts.

L18 8.1L swap resource thread

I am active on 3 main forums (67-72chevytrucks, Expedition Portal, and CK5) and on average I get 3 to 5 PM’s and emails each week related to 8.1L swap questions from people all over world into every imaginable vehicle. While it is fun to answer each and every PM, it eats up a lot of time...

ck5.com

Thanks for the link. His thread is an amazing resource for guys doing an 8.1 swap. I have actually printed that entire thread out and made a reference book with it!

 

[shortbus4x4]

I think his thread is mandatory reading for anyone swapping a 8.1. It will save you lots of time and money.

 

[PNW EXPLR]

I added a drain plug to the rear diff cover.

Started by laying out hole location. Then used a hole saw.


Used a fab mag to hold the O'let,



Tig welded the inside,

Then the outside.


I opt'd to keep it raw metal with a few coats of 2000* clear coat just cuz it looks cool!

 

[PNW EXPLR]

Thanks for the link. His thread is an amazing resource for guys doing an 8.1 swap. I have actually printed that entire thread out and made a reference book with it!

Ordered up the A/C Delco EP381 Fuel Pump. Its challenging these days to sort through all of the fake BS parts out there. Was tempted to buy the $50 EP381 but when all the other EP381's are $125 I figured the $50 one was a fake.

 

[Marty_d3f81b]

Thanks for the link. His thread is an amazing resource for guys doing an 8.1 swap. I have actually printed that entire thread out and made a reference book with it!

Ordered up the A/C Delco EP381 Fuel Pump. Its challenging these days to sort through all of the fake BS parts out there. Was tempted to buy the $50 EP381 but when all the other EP381's are $125 I figured the $50 one was a fake.

yep. If it’s too good to be true. Forgo!

 

[PNW EXPLR]

Some pretty good progress today.

Started by getting the tires off and leveled the rig. Located centerline of the existing axle and scribbed it for later reference. Pulled the shocks and the steering arm.

Impacted the leaf spring bolt out and drug the old axle out.


Then, after a bit more measuring and marking, I started cutting the 57 year old rivets and beating the old brackets off with a BFH and chisel.

The same process was used on the rivets that hold the old bracket for the shackles. A new bracket will be located in the further set of holes to allow for the use of the longer Chevy leaf springs.

 

[PNW EXPLR]

Pulled the old manual steering box out. Obviously it will not be reused.


Then cleaned up the areas of the frame that I will be working on tomorrow.

 

[shortbus4x4]

Ooohhhh, aaaaahhhh, it's getting exciting now.

 

[PNW EXPLR]

Another good day considering it was raining ice!
Started by verifying yesterdays math. Got the outriggers tacked on.


Then I moved to the rear section of the spring mounts. Here I am using a hole jig that came with the kit from IH Parts America. The jig allows you to make the hole larger. This second hole is what the 2WD Travelalls use. Why IH decided that 2wd models needed longer leafs and 4wd's needed shorter is beyond my reasoning.


Mounted the new bracket and the new leaf pack.


Next I rolled the new axle under the front end. I used what u-bolts I had on hand. I over looked ordering a new set of plates and u-bolts. Gunna do that tonight. The correct ones will be flipped putting the plate on the top of the axle.

 

[PNW EXPLR]

Well it's ready for Baja!

I will get the front welded out tomorrow. Then I will figure out what the rear is gunna take. Need to order tires!

 

[PNW EXPLR]

These showed up fast!

 

[shortbus4x4]

I love your taste in stickers.