Marty Montana

Thanks so much for all the helpful information, Bloo! I didn’t realize it was such a Frankenstein trailer. I’m going to get deeper into the project this weekend — spring is coming up fast which means the beginning of wood season. I’ll work on getting that stud fixed and pull the axles out. Thanks again, Marty

Here’s a photo of the hub with busted stud...

Hello All, I’m in the process of getting this old International truck bed trailer working again. I plan to use it to haul firewoood. I live outside of Helena, Montana so the rust on it isn’t too bad considering it’s been sitting outside for more than 20 years. I’m only a middling mechanic and I’ve got zero knowledge about old Internationals. Can anyone out there help me identify which year and model the bed comes from? Just from looking at google images, I think it might be one of the smaller L-series trucks. The bed is 6” long by about 4 1/2” wide. Also, what service would you do on the axle? As far as my research goes, I think it’s a full-float axle. What tools do I need to pull the axle shaft and clean the bearings? Also, what’s the best gear oil to use back there? And I’ve got one more question, in the process of removing the rusty lug nuts, I broke a stud clean off — any tips on fixing that? I know that’s a ton of questions from an ignorant mechanic! Thanks so so much for your time! —Marty