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Build-Ups \ The "Minternational" built by EkstensiveThe "Minternational" built by Ekstensive
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kleerance
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Edited: 11/7/2011 12:53:46 PM by kleerance
Edited: 8/31/2011 9:14:38 PM by kleerance
I bought this project from an NC member in October 2010...looked fairly sound, but quickly found out it was going to take a lot more than I thought to get it up and running. As any International owner knows finding parts for these things can be a nightmare...So I ended up trading the crate 302 and tranny I had for the old Bronco II for labor and some parts to get the International moving (thanks Mr. Stone!). Fast forward a few months and Ekstensive takes care of the rear set up and makes plans to pull the original torsion bar set up...Elliott @ Discount finds me a new set of black steels and tires I have shaved...then Jesse and his brother help lay down the new paint scheme. That's obviously the "SportsCenter" edition of the past year, but I figured I start a build thread since it's headed back to Ekstensive this weekend. We'll keep you posted on the progress on the front end as it comes.
BEFORE
DURING
More pix on the way!
-Pena
Edited: 8/31/2011 9:14:38 PM by kleerance
I bought this project from an NC member in October 2010...looked fairly sound, but quickly found out it was going to take a lot more than I thought to get it up and running. As any International owner knows finding parts for these things can be a nightmare...So I ended up trading the crate 302 and tranny I had for the old Bronco II for labor and some parts to get the International moving (thanks Mr. Stone!). Fast forward a few months and Ekstensive takes care of the rear set up and makes plans to pull the original torsion bar set up...Elliott @ Discount finds me a new set of black steels and tires I have shaved...then Jesse and his brother help lay down the new paint scheme. That's obviously the "SportsCenter" edition of the past year, but I figured I start a build thread since it's headed back to Ekstensive this weekend. We'll keep you posted on the progress on the front end as it comes.
BEFORE
DURING
More pix on the way!
-Pena
kleerance
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Alright last pic I PROMISE lol
Here's how it sits today...minus the kick ass swamp cooler I scored from Stubbs.
Thanks again to Gabe for the photo...we'l keep you guys posted!
Here's how it sits today...minus the kick ass swamp cooler I scored from Stubbs.
Thanks again to Gabe for the photo...we'l keep you guys posted!
kleerance
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Thanks man...I owe it all to Jesse Esteves and his brother Tuti. I think between us 3 we had a total of 4 hours invested in it! lol Rolled into his shop at 5, DA'd the whole truck, pulled it into the booth, sprayed a quick silver for the scallop pinstripe, sprayed the scallop, sprayed the base...unmasked, and sanded w/ 1000 and 1500 while Jesse air brushed the rust. We were all pretty satisfied!
bigblueon22s
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Can not wait to see the front laid out bro! Post some pics of the suspension for sure! What's next after the front suspension is done?
kleerance
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bigblueon22s said:
Can not wait to see the front laid out bro! Post some pics of the suspension for sure! What's next after the front suspension is done?
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After the suspension it's time to shop for a new drivetrain...The original big block and 3 on the tree is keeping it "mobile" now, but I'm hoping to get around a lot faster down the road lol
Definitely will be shopping around for something nasty, but still keep it street-able...
bigblueon22s said:
Can not wait to see the front laid out bro! Post some pics of the suspension for sure! What's next after the front suspension is done?
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After the suspension it's time to shop for a new drivetrain...The original big block and 3 on the tree is keeping it "mobile" now, but I'm hoping to get around a lot faster down the road lol
Definitely will be shopping around for something nasty, but still keep it street-able...
bigblueon22s
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Man I cannot wait to see what you do to this thing! Gonna be checking on this thread a lot! Truck looks like it's off to a good start. Keep it up bro!