Factory lack of paint

[patrick r]

Here is a pic of the under carriage on my 65. They may have changed the process between 65 an 68 no doubt.

[RobertC]

Originally Posted by 68Tall1200

There is not a speck of green paint under this truck. The first picture of the crossmembers is what was above the 3rd gas tank, and judging by the 4 pounds of dust and debris that came down with it, I'm fairly sure it was the first time the tank was dropped. Maybe a different paint was used in '68?

T/A did not come from the factory with 3 gas tanks.

Do not know for sure for "C" models, but I think the "main" tank was mounted in a rear fender well - like the "D" models.

IMO, a tank mounted between the frame rails in the rear would be a PO addition. So, a PO cleaned up / "rust-proofed" the cross members.

[68Tall1200]

The 3rd tank is on the LST. Possibly a dealer installed item. It even had an IH part number stenciled on it.

[patrick r]

I was told they are dealership options. There are a few around and they all seem to be made with the same parts.
Marty, by coincidence mine came from Nevada also. {Reno}

[RobertC]

Originally Posted by 68Tall1200

The 3rd tank is on the LST. Possibly a dealer installed item. It even had an IH part number stenciled on it.

Interesting - have not been able to find any info on it - only mention of the standard optional tank.

If it is on the LST, I would assume it was factory installed; though the dealer could probably get all the pieces and install it, too.

Stumbled across your post on the tank in Triple Diamond -- great info / documentation

[VooDoo]

My 68 Travelall 1100C was the same way; brick color primer. It looked to be in good shape though. I primed, painted and undercoated everything under there, including the wood.

I was supprised to see an assumed factory heat gaurd sheet metal plate scewed into the wood above the exhaust arch over the axle. Nice touch!

Also looked like the rocker panels were made of galvanized steel. Someone was thinking about longevity back then...

PS: Mine was originally purchased in Utah, but I bought it in Riverside County, CA. Don't know how long it was where? No rust to speak of other than the fresh air crowl vent system

[68Tall1200]

Very cool, now I know what the piece of sheetmetal is on there for... A heat shield! I'm still learning!