1933 International Restoration by CavalierLady

Photography • Transportation • posted on Sep 22, 2006

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Several of the gentlemen folk here have shown images of vintage automobiles that they have run across. I thought I would show you a restoration that we finished about ten years ago. The scans are from old photographs that are pre-digital, so the quality is not that good, sorry. This is a 1933 International D-1 pickup. It was designed to be similar to the 1928 Willys truck. It has the original Red Diamond 273 c.i. engine. All the wood was gone and we managed to acquire the blueprints from the Willys truck to work from. It was a labor of love for nearly five years and definitely involved a lot of blood, sweat, and tears, not to mention cash investment. This model, from what we could research, was the first truck to be called a "pickup". It sure turned heads when we drove down the road in it and won several local-area antique auto awards. I swear I felt like Fred Flinstone when I tried to stop with those old mechanical brakes, thinking surely my foot would drag across the pavement any moment before the thing finally came to a stop!! I let Mike do most of the driving after that. :) We sold it several years later, but it sure was fun while it lasted! Thanks for having a look.... Maria

Comments (20)

XoxoTree

12:11PM | Fri, 22 September 2006

Oh what fun and wonderful images. :)

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Firesnuffer

12:18PM | Fri, 22 September 2006

Fabulous restoration! SO much love and work I'll bet! Those are amazing photos and the framing is perfect for them!!

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Littlejock

12:24PM | Fri, 22 September 2006

Lovely photo Maria.. I hope you can enjoy that... the framed is great and very adecuated.. Gret Job.. and restoration

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Richardphotos

12:37PM | Fri, 22 September 2006

an awesome example of motoring history. you and Mike done one hell of a job restoring it. I remember brakes of old vehicles. what was worse was the floor starter button, trying to hold the brake on a hill and give it gas and hold the clutch all at the same time

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gattone_blu

12:44PM | Fri, 22 September 2006

Beautiful photo

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claudialee

1:55PM | Fri, 22 September 2006

Incredible. This is one in a million (auto and photo). What a great compliment you gave the photo with the frames added. So many memories - thank you for sharing. Hugs!!!

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Loloe

2:03PM | Fri, 22 September 2006

Superb captures and really great presentation!!!! Bravo!!!!

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DreamersWish

2:19PM | Fri, 22 September 2006

These are just awesome Maria! But I have to say when I first looked at the images I thought they were little model cars. I am not sure why it looks that way, but it does to me. Even if they were, they are fantastic. I love how the background is out of focus and the truck is wonderfully lit and presented! My father in law was into redoing an old 1933 Plymouth. It was never finished. And for you, there are wonderful memories! Thank you for sharing!

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RodolfoCiminelli

2:21PM | Fri, 22 September 2006

Splendid photo of a fantastic old car.......!!!!

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short_ribs

4:25PM | Fri, 22 September 2006

WOW... Awesome truck and excellent photos Love the presentation... Nice!!! Love it! Thanks for sharing! :)

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jocko500

6:01PM | Fri, 22 September 2006

real good shot

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Dianthus

8:24PM | Fri, 22 September 2006

Great images and framing:)

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DennisReed

1:02AM | Sat, 23 September 2006

Vitage work for sure Maria! :) Hats off to Mike!

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kenmo

8:38AM | Sat, 23 September 2006

What an oustanding truck... I presently own a 1960 Corvette which I purchased in 1983. I enjoy going to car shows and taking photos. I sure wish I could have seen this fine truck in person and taken a photo or two of her... What a classy looking truck? Do or your husband ever regret selling her? I'll not look forward to the fatefull day when my Vette and I part ways... Thanks ever so much for sharing.... Hugs Kenmo

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tallpindo

10:08AM | Sat, 23 September 2006

The paint is really especial. The local TV repairman put a Buick in his 1950 or so Internatilanl when the old six died. For restoration which there was the Peddler driver for the trucking firm with his 1926 T roadser pickup with 1927 wire wheels. Now you are telling me it was not called a "pickup" but something else. I think I found "farm car" or something like that in the literature.

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