International Head Turner.
Rob is the owner of this amazing truck.. he is a very skilled individual with an eye for what looks great, Not to mention an awesome mother F***ER. When I first saw this truck it was laying in the weeds at Scrape by the Lake 2010, I was walking around with my camera just seeing what caught my eye at first glance... This truck did more than just that. I remember my jaw dropping, eyes widening and a grin similar to a 5 year old who's just had a fire truck honk and wave at him. I immediately scoured for the owner, after finding Rob we chatted for a bit and set up a time shortly after to shoot his truck. Driving around with his truck was like Chuck Norris giving us a piggy back with all its fame, You cant go anywhere without everyone from any and all age groups giving him the thumbs up or smiling and pointing. We took the truck to a spot I have used before but seemed to best fit the mood of this truck, and a gas pump I had been wanting to shoot something at for awhile. while shooting at the gas pump... security pulled around to ask us why we had an international at a diesel gas pump made for big rigs.. but she could barely give us crap once she got a good look at the truck and was really nice about us taking pictures, actually she hung out and talked our ear off about International trucks.
Ninety Percent of these shots were taken using only two Nikon speedlights (Bare bulb) and a more than craptastic 18-70mm lens. (which literally stopped working right after the shoot). With the addition of some Auto portrait based gear this year.. Rob and I will be heading out again for another set and really aiming to take some bad ass images.
Ninety Percent of these shots were taken using only two Nikon speedlights (Bare bulb) and a more than craptastic 18-70mm lens. (which literally stopped working right after the shoot). With the addition of some Auto portrait based gear this year.. Rob and I will be heading out again for another set and really aiming to take some bad ass images.
Now I had some issues with the RAW files and they were giving me a real headache.. which is why these photos have taken soo long... but after much effort I have finished the rest of the set and got a list of specs from Rob which im sure everyone is dying to look over and see what all is in this thing!
Specifications:
1977 International Loadstar 1600
---Chassis/suspension---
-Full frame custom built
-3X6 ¼” wall, fully sealed and used as air tank (25 gallons)
-3 link front with custom solid beam suspension
-front hubs and brakes from 1991E350
-3 link rear with Sterling 10.25 differential
-10,000lb transport truck bags at all 4 corners
-3/8” air valves, ½” hard line
-digital air gauge
-york engine driven compressor
-5th wheel hitch
-dual fuel tanks custom built
---Drivetrain---
-7.3L ford IDI diesel from 1991E350
-Ford E4OD transmission
-2001 dodge intercooler
-2002 ford powerstroke turbo on custom manifolds
-massive transmission cooler
-turbo code injectors
-injection pump turned up and timing advanced
-5” exhaust to 5” slant cut stack
-3” intercooler piping powdercoated cream
-holley red electric fuel pump
---Exterior---
-floor and firewall from scratch
-suicide doors with fabricated hinges
-shaved door handles
-welded and smooth front body seams
-pedestal mount cab lights
-LED front and rear lighting
-HID headlights
-chrome visors over all lights
-cargo basket
-painted Chrysler classic yellow
---Interior---
-smoothed and painted dash
-seat from 1993 chevy truck recovered by owners wife
-autometer gauges for- speedometer, tachometer, boost, egt, trans temp, oil pressure, coolant temp, volts, fuel level
-alpine stereo in glovebox
-soundstream 5 channel amp
-RE Audio 6.5” speakers
- 2 12” RE Audio subs
-triple trumpet air horns
---Wheels and tires---
Front wheels- 22.5” semi wheels milled to 22”
Front tires- 255/35zr22 Falken FK452
Rear wheels- 24.5” semi wheels milled to 24”
Rear tires- 255/30zr24 Falken FK452
Custom adapters
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Thanks again to Rob for digging my work enough to let me shoot it, And a Big thanks to Dave Thomas over at Stanceiseverything.com for writing a wicked feature on the truck and myself.. I am going to be Collaborating with Dave and stanceiseverything.com on some pretty rad SHTUFF this year.
oh and dave....
I'M EXCITED!
amazing pic as always and welcome to Blogspot!
Steve,
Congratulations on an amazing shot! Amazing because you not only took an exquisite photo, but also chose the perfect site for the shoot that EXACTLY fits with that vintage. MAN I WISH YOU GREAT THINGS!
Aunt Donna
Wow Steve - this looks amazing.
I grew up having these International trucks around our shop, and in that exact same yellow colour.
what a sweet ride! great pics, let's feature it on our air suspension website!