New (used) IH 7500 Dump Truck purchase, modification & fix up

[Hay Dude]

The rear rims are in pretty sad shape.
Anyone know an on-line wheel seller?

 

[Peter 315]

The rear rims are in pretty sad shape.
Anyone know an on-line wheel seller?

Try a truck tire dealer for rims that's where we get them. You could try fleet pride also.

 

[aczlan]

The rear rims are in pretty sad shape.
Anyone know an on-line wheel seller?

Facebook usually has steel ones for $30-150 each or aluminum ones for more.

Aaron Z

 

[aczlan]

Facebook usually has steel ones for $30-150 each or aluminum ones for more.

Aaron Z

An example, $75 each: Log into Facebook

Aaron Z

 

[Hay Dude]

That’s a great start. I’d like to switch to aluminum, but then all the studs have to be switched out.
Really just need a set of 6 white steel in 9x22.5 or 8.25x22.5

 

[two_bit_score]

It’s kind of fun/challenging bringing this truck back to life. She’s an absolute brute.

That truck looks better every day!

 

[Hay Dude]

AC repair coming next, then outer frame rails replaced, then replace wheels.
Still haven’t found a 12’ dump body

 

[Hay Dude]

An example, $75 each: Log into Facebook
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Aaron Z

THIS^ is what I need. A matched set of 6 rims. 8.25/9 x 22.5

 

[Hay Dude]

MIGHT have just located a 12’ body. They are impossible to find not to mention non-rusted and with the right height sides, tailgate, etc.

It’s going to cost me more than I want to pay in shipping, but still even with shipping only 1/2-1/3rd the price of new.

Looks nice & clean underneath. Just surface rust.
Hits all the big requirements for me
12’ long - check
High sides and high tailgate - check
No significant rust or damage - check

Hopefully it has an air tailgate? I don’t see a handle, so I’m guessing it does.


Now just need to see if it has correct width on longsills and get shipping quote.
Maybe this it the one?!?!?

 

[mrmikey]

Hopefully it has an air tailgate? I don’t see a handle, so I’m guessing it does.

From the bit of linkage you can just see ahead of the marker light it does. Not a big deal if it doesn't, cheap tie rod hydraulic cylinder for the air, bit of linkage and you're good.

Now just need to see if it has correct width on longsills and get shipping quote.

I've never seen a width other than 34" for the sills, there's are different width's?
As for shipping...any cheaper if you pick it up yourself? I can't see where it would be hard to temporarily mount the body just to transport it back, depending on the distance of course .

If you do end up getting it, first thing you wanna do is cut that ******* lifting lug off the tailgate and weld a swivel and D ring to pick it up. I've seen too many of the solid fixed ones break.
It's got a tunnel for the lift cylinder, I think? looks like you can just see it.
Includes the cylinder mount? and cylinder?
Any chance the pump and valve could be included?
It is a nice looking body tho I'll give you that, any idea what it was mainly used for