Old Iron

[JESSE1]

Since there's been much discussion about the new trucks, I thought I'd show the two veterans I've been working on.
The truck with the winch bed is a '59 White 4400TD with a 220 Cummins and a 10 Sp RoadRanger trans. Originally it was a tractor with a fifth wheel. Dad drove this truck when new. I was three years old when I first rode in it. I bought it nearly two years ago from the dealer who took it in on trade back in '67.
The second truck I bought last month from a fellow antique truck fanatic in Kansas. It is a '57 White WC22PLT powered by a White Mustang 6 cylinder flathead engine with a 5 sp trans and 2 sp rear axle. Dad's first truck was the same model except it was a '55. Both trucks will eventually be painted red.

 

[crbr]

Thanks. I have seen the pics of the '59 in another thread. I like them both.


Here's an interesting tid-bit.
1959 White 4400TD Diesel Tractor Truck Brochure - (eBay item 320073235162 end time Sep-15-07 10:35:49 PDT)

 

[Birdhunter1]

A local trucking company in the town I live in has the original truck that the great grandpa started with, I believe it is an International K5 or KB5, I've hheard them say it but can't remember the exact model and #.

Those are some nice looking trucks, I'd like to find an old one and restore it someday ike that.

 

[Egon]

Thanks for the pictures.

 

[KICK]

gotta say those are nice

 

[JESSE1]

Thanks. I have seen the pics of the '59 in another thread. I like them both.


Here's an interesting tid-bit.
1959 White 4400TD Diesel Tractor Truck Brochure - (eBay item 320073235162 end time Sep-15-07 10:35:49 PDT)

That's what my '59 originally looked like. Just add a fifth wheel.

 

[tractorworks]

It's refreshing to see in todays horsepower wars. Did I read the brochure right on 57 horsepower? I guess you actually have to use the gears.

 

[JESSE1]

It's refreshing to see in todays horsepower wars. Did I read the brochure right on 57 horsepower? I guess you actually have to use the gears.

The standard engine was a 180 Cummins. That's what my '59 originally had but it was upgraded to a 220 as soon as possible. That's 220 hp, also doesn't have a turbo on it.

 

[Iplayfarmer]

Nice looking trucks.

Might as well pull in style.

 

[JESSE1]

Here's a few interior shots of the '59. Also shots of the engine. The engine was installed from the factory with a 7 degree slant to the right so it would fit under the hood. I re-painted it in the original "Cummins Old Gold".

Also a few shots of the flathead 6 White Mustang engine in the '57. It will be painted Machinery Grey.

 

[RedRocker]

How cool is it to own a truck your Dad drove when you were a kid. I love old iron, one of these days maybe I'll join the club.

 

[dullpain]

Great old Trucks , you have done a nice job on them. Dad was a retired trucker , and I have a soft spot for the old B model Mack's he used to drive. What a classy way to haul your tractors! Thanks for sharing

 

[JESSE1]

Watch this YouTube - A Ride In a '59 White Diesel if you'd like a short ride in the '59.

Watch this YouTube - '59 White 220 Cummins Cold Start to hear a cold start of the 220 Cummins in the '59.

The video and audio are not in sync in either video.

 

[cp1969]

There is a huge number of old trucks in a salvage yard along I-35 near Wellsville, Kansas.

They have a lot of what look to be restorable old trucks.