1908 IH Truck Restoration

[Wingnut]

Louis Miller is restoring a 1908 2 cylinder that he picked up for $500 3 years ago in Alabama.

The Seat is really bad shape and that's gives you and idea how bad the truck looked.

[Wingnut]

Louis has the truck on jacks and it runs like a sewing machine!

He has everything mechanical running and original.

[Steve (Magnolia, TX)]

Now that is just WAY too cool!!!

I can't wait to see more!!!

[Wingnut]

Louis is 86 years old and is sharp a whip and tell you the stats and specs of any tractor built before 1960. This is probably is last restore project his knees are going out.


If any of y'all are ever come down to visit me, you are going to meet Louis!


Sorry for some of the blurry shots the lighting in his shop is not very good.

[Wingnut]

Should I keep you up to date on this restore project?

[pigsitter]

Please keep this thread going as I have a soft spot in my head err heart for old trucks such as this!! My only wish is that it was a chain drive Mack!! :fing32: Still a great thread and great story no matter what brand!! :wwp:

[DYT4000]

Should I keep you up to date on this restore project?

Your joking right? YES! :wwp:

[cadurning]

What a great find. Thanks for the pics.

[bontai Joe]

Does he know any of the history of this truck and what it might have been used for? Certainly not built for long hauls, but in-town deliveries? Farm truck?

[Steve (Magnolia, TX)]

Your joking right? YES! :wwp:

:ditto: :ditto: :ditto: :ditto: :ditto: :ditto:

[Wingnut]

I stopped by today and snap a p9ictures for y'all

[Ingersoll444]

That is VERRY cool.

Single cyl? The motor itself is a nice peice of work, eaven without the truck!

[Wingnut]

2 cylinder opposed

[Wingnut]

Here what it is suppose to look like when its done :fing32:

[Wingnut]

Louis Miller working on IH

[Wingnut]

Lewis has the truck almost done and outside take better picture of it.

He has also taken his Waterloo Boy out and has it in his front yard.

Like an idiot I let my camera was at home; going back to get pictures!!!!!!

[Ingersoll444]

well.... hURRY BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11 :D

[pigsitter]

We're still waaaaaaaaaaaaaiting!!!!! ROF ROF :wwp: :fing32:

[Wingnut]

Well Lewis and I started talking and I didn't get any picture of the IHC,
but I did get 38 photos for the Waterloo Boy and have a story to tell about it.

Right now BigorangeDan is kicking me off the computer. So y'all will have to wait!

[Byron R]

Well at least we know who ranks.. :lb5: B,

[BigorangeDan]

hey man don't mess with the orange!!!

[xdiver86]

I agree. If its green I mow it!!! ROF ROF

[bontai Joe]

:wwp: And the story about the Waterloo Boy. And also pics of the IH truck. I sure hope you have a chance to pass by Louis's place again soon.

[Mickey]

Not to hijack the thread but here is a little more modern IH, a 1913 model.

[Wingnut]

:wwp: And the story about the Waterloo Boy. And also pics of the IH truck. I sure hope you have a chance to pass by Louis's place again soon.

Waterloo Boy (http://www.mytractorforum.com/showthread.php?threadid=28823)

Truck is going to have to wait till tomorrow Lewis is getting an MRI today

[Wingnut]

Lewis is make Wood Patterns of the IH truck!

Its looking good for a 98 year old truck!

[Wingnut]

There is probably 3000+ on MTF that would like to have it!

[draddogs]

Wing, Lewis is a talanted man. Reminds me of my father when he use to make the wood liners for the old MG's and had patterns for everything. Looking good.

[LilysDad]

What an interesting machine. I love that motor.Is steering wheel steering unusual for a 1908? Please keep us posted. Where did you find the restored one for the follow up picture?

[Mickey]

Looks like the restoration is progressing well. Will be interesting to see what she looks like when done.

[drbailey]

I love it !!! the IH looks like a 1903 Cadillac ., a motorized buckboard

[bontai Joe]

Looking good! I wonder what top speed is?....... probably around 15 MPH? I wouldn't want to go much faster than that in those iron tires.

[Wingnut]

Looking good! I wonder what top speed is?....... probably around 15 MPH? I wouldn't want to go much faster than that in those iron
tires.

It tops out at 12 mph and was not intented for paved roads

The truck not running as good as he likes it to for the show. I am going to help him get out the Bull this week.

[pigsitter]

Great looking truck!How does Mr. Miller feel about his project being made so famous?I can't wait to see what he restores next. :fing32:
Thanks for bringing this project to us Wingnut. :thanku:

[Wingnut]

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