Took a little time out to clean the new engine and further assess what's needed to get it running properly after sitting for a while.  It may not look that different from the earlier photo due to the crummy lighting, but believe me, it looks like a brand… more »

Susan and I caught up with an old friend last weekend... my first International pickup - "Corny" (1953 R-110 Series).  I haven't seen Corny since 1991 (it had been involved in an accident with a drunk driver who apparently didn't know what a red octagona… more »

Well, I got the radiator back from testing yesterday... and it failed.  The core is basically shot - three bad leaks and it's plugged up with old deposits even after cleaning.  The shop offered to repair the leaks, but there's really no point with all of… more »

Well I'm stuck - literally. I removed the radiator to get it pressure tested and cleaned, and actually, I'm very impressed with the condition of the radiator - the fins look great, there doesn't appear to be any signs of former leaks, and there doesn't… more »