Guys, thanks for all the kind comments. Let me see if I can answer all the questions. Yes, it was a flatbed and is going to stay a flatbed. I have already rebuilt the bed, just took it off to finish up on the rear axle. The GVW on this is 17,500 and the chassis without the bed is 4950. I estimate the bed weighs in at 1000 the way I built it. I plan to take this to the local scrap yard and have them weigh it (scared you there for a minute, didn't I?!!!! LOL).
My plan is to use this to haul the tractor that I plan to show. I thought it would be really cool to show an IHC Farmall tractor and bring it in on a period correct IHC truck. Yeah, I will only do that for local shows (50 miles or less), but there are about 7 of those a year and 3 fairs. I also plan to hit a few car shows as well.
All in all, I have put the most time and effort into restoring this as of any of my tractors. I am NOT a card carrying member of the correct police, but as a decision, the KBS5 was absolutely a restoration......by choice. Everything on it is IH NOS or IH good used. Any bolt that wasn't a dot bolt was replaced. Only the tires, hoses, and belts are not period. Otherwise, she is exactly as she came from the factory. That drove my parts costs through the roof, but as I said, it was a decision I made, for better or worse. I am pleased with my decision, and humbled by all the kind words.
Lastly, this project is dedicated to my dad (and best friend). I lost him in 2002, but we always talked about restoring an old truck or car. Well Dad, we did. your teachings and inspiration made this possible......I just supplied the labor.
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