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A 1929 International HS54 Restoration Project - Click here to see more pictures PDF Print
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Updated April 1, 2010.
1929_hs54_1.jpgThe beginning of something better to come. 
1929_hs54_2.jpgAt the frame shop for straigtening 

 
1929_hs54_3.jpgSeptember 2007 start of restoration 

 
1929_hs54_4.jpgGeorge installing new rear crossmember & tow hook

 
 
1929_hs54_5.jpgRear crossmember & tow hook installed.
 
1929_hs54_6.jpgShelby Kirkham heating up rusted u-bolt for removal  

 
1929_hs54_7.jpgGeorge grinding & smoothing front crossmember.
 
1929_hs54_8.jpgRemoving rear axle. 
 
1929_hs54_9.jpgSprings are the only thing left on the frame. 
 
1929_hs54_10.jpgFrame completely striped down.
 
1929_hs54_11.jpgFrame going for sandblasting.
 
1929_hs54_12.jpgFrame being painted with new coat of red paint. 
 
1929_hs54_13.jpgExtra frame parts painted red.
 
1929_hs54_14.jpgFrame being reassembled. 
 
1929_hs54_15.jpgGeorge & the beginnig of frame assembly. 
 
1929_hs54_16.jpgRear axle reassembled.
 
1929_hs54_17.jpgRear axle painted & ready to install.
 
1929_hs54_18.jpgRear axle being installed on chassis. 
 
1929_hs54_19.jpgBoth axles, crossmembers, muffler, & decals installed on frame. 
 
1929_hs54_20.jpg6 new 24 in. tires & rims installed.
 
1929_hs54_21.jpgHall Scott 4 cylinder overhead cam engine matted to 3+2 transmission.
 
1929_hs54_22.jpgEngine & transmission being dropped into frame.
 
1929_hs54_23.jpgHall Scott 4 cylinder & transmission installed.
 
1929_hs54_24.jpgCowel being dropped onto frame.
 
1929_hs54_25.jpgFloor boards being test fitted.
 
1929_hs54_26.jpgRadiator installed, Cowel being test fitted.
 
1929_hs54_27.jpgDash being test fitted. 
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Here is George welding up bottom of seat area and back of cab. 
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1 inch Oak  floor installed for cab
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Wood for back of cab being test fitted

 

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Doing body work with bondo on rear cab panel.













  
 
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With the body work all done, the rear cab panel is now ready for paint.













   

 

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Roof panel of cab done with bondo, smoothing out the rough spots.


  

 
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Here is Shelby Kirkham cutting off bottom of door, removing rusty panel.













  
 
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Here is the patch installed on bottom of driver door.













   
 
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Damage to left top hood panel
 
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Left hood top panel patch being bent and fitted to make the curve around the radiator.
 
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Left top hood panel patch being test fitted to radiator.
 
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Left hood top panel with new rivets on reinforcement strip.
 
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Hood top panel metal work is done and ready for sealer.
 
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Center and left hood ready for paint after finish sanding.
 
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Right side hood panel ready for next coat of primer.
 
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Metal work and straightening has been done to the running board steps.
 
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Welding patch on left cab skirt.
 
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Picking and filling and bumping out dents on front fenders.
 
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Here is Shelby Kirkham laying out some bondo on the cab to running board skirts.
 
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Here is George Kirkham repairing left fender.
 
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Test fitting of left fender and running board after all metal work had been done.
 
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Primer sealer applied to left fender, now ready for finish work.
 
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Here is George Kirkham finish sanding of primer on left fender.
 
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The front end parts are hung and ready to paint Black.
 
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Here's all front end parts, hood, fenders etc. painted Black
 
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The hood and fenders painted Black.
 
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Fenders and running board skirts awaiting install
 
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Here is the Cowel & Windshield removed, now ready for finishing body work.
 
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Here is the Cowel being sandblasted.
   
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Cowel in primer.
 
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Primer being finish sanded on cowel.
 
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Test fitting doors to cowel.
 
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Small parts for cab painted Yellow.
 
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Cab parts hung and ready to paint.
 
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Here is George Kirkham painting cab parts Yellow.
 
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Major cab parts now in Yellow.
 
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Here is the cowel & back pannel in Yellow mounted to chassis.
 
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Drivers side view of cowel & pannel mounted on chassis.
 
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Here is the roof cab, firewall filler pannels, horn, and oil can installed..
 
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Wood pannel for back window and back of cab wood supports installed.
 
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International logo installed on radiator and windshield installed.
 
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Here is the dash and gauges installed.
 
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Headlights, Left Door and Running Board Installed.
 
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Right Door and Running Board Installed.
 
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Here is the right fender and hood tie downs installed.
 
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This is Shelby Kirkham touching up frame paint chips.
 
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Cab, fenders and hood all in place.
 
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First time out of the shop and under its own power!
 
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Here is George Kirkham standing beside the almost completed 1929 HS54.
 
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1929 HS54
 
 
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