460 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 @Tonyinca, This truck is awesome! Love the attention to detail on all your rebuild/restorations. This truck deserves to be in a magazine! It should be in Red Power or definently worthy of any other car or truck magazine. Just a side note that roof stack at Custom Concepts is cool looking I'm not sure why, it just looks cool! Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyinca Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 Thank You 460 . Perhaps I may submit a pic to Red Power Mag in near future after I have driven it a little. Rob at Custom Concepts call Tuesday AM stated truck is finished !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Says he put 100 miles on it , Has made all adjustments. NOW, it goes to the upholstery shop for new rugs etc . The shop we want is three weeks out. So there it will set waiting on upholstery. One day soon it will be in my garage , Lord willing. I will submit any pic's I get along this process. Tony 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyinca Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 DONE AT CUSTOM CONCEPTS ! its headed to upholstery shop ! one of Robs guys shinning bumper and Rob touched any small paint nicks on engine. it will be covered at upholstery because probably three weeks out . He had 7 custom cars ahead of me but I want it there in line or I loose my place it is inside and safe tony 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyinca Posted May 22, 2020 Author Share Posted May 22, 2020 5/19/20. Checked on the “RedKid “ And Carlos had rug all done , I loved it , and he had seat apart working on the design said should be done week and half. then it goes back to Rob’s for final buff and detail . cant wait to have it in garage ! tony 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyinca Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 5/30/20 Carlos ordered the leather for the seat and is waiting to receive it. Once received seat should be done quickly . Leather has to match what is there on panels etc. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledgehammer Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Looks like pure candy Tony! Bravo! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyinca Posted June 5, 2020 Author Share Posted June 5, 2020 6/4/20 Upholstery is done !! re upholstered the rug because other got damaged during all the changes . the seat was redone because I was not satisfied with previous pattern. it now will be driven back to Rob’s to adjust shocks and final detail and wax fella in pic is Carlos , owner of Wall & Eads Upholstery shop .fun Guy to work with , He works only on classic restorations . BTW , WE WOULD OF MADE THE RED POWER ROUND UP IN HURON S/D in June AS WE WERE PLANNING TO LEAVE FRESNO , CA ON JUNE 15 ! Rob promised He would have it done and he did . Whew it’s been a long up and down roller coaster ride on this build but I loved it and going to miss wondering how the RedKid is coming . one more thing that seat frame is the original IH seat that was in this truck from factory . next pics hopefully will be when it comes home ! tony few pic’s 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepoweshiekfarmalls Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Looks great, Tony! Are you coming to South Dakota in August? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyinca Posted June 5, 2020 Author Share Posted June 5, 2020 10 hours ago, nepoweshiekfarmalls said: Looks great, Tony! Are you coming to South Dakota in August? Not Sure ! There was going to be Five of us from here going . B.I.L. was going to truck couple my tractors , and I was bringing the I.H. P.U. aka, Redkid, Mel Monterio was going to truck couple of his I.H. crawlers, himself. Alan Cosysin was going to drive His Former 806 Bean Cutter, which I now own , in parade He and His wife never been to a RPRU. Wayne Mancebo was going to his first Red Power. He is a big I.H. guy and a big supporter of our show. I pretty much lost my trucker in August, because of Almond and Grape harvest starting at that time, Wayne, Dairyman, will be chopping silage then , does his own chopping, Alan coysins will be in Almond & grape harvest. nearly 3000 acres. Mel is still working on it , however, he broke his leg and is getting behind in his work. Carol and I are hoping to take a Motor home trip to S/D but bringing no equipment if we come . Even though ,I am suppose to be retired my small acres of Almonds will be right at harvest time then. So, its not looking good for us from Calif. but I am not counting out yet. All my events that keep me going all year have been canceled including my own show, that I was to be chairman of , Now its all rolled into 2021 but who knows. The funny thing , I had six shows planned for 2020 , hauling equipment to all, My old pickup was going on 11 years old and my plan was to tow enclosed trailer with Redkid to RPRU S/D , So, in December I ordered a 3500 swr for all my gooseneck hauling . I have only hauled one time to World Ag expo in Feb and that's it. right after they started canceling everything . lol. I could of waited to buy a new P.U. lol,lol. Out here all our Guys are bummed out with everything canceled . My being next years' Calif Antique chairman, guys are calling asking if we can plan a tractor drive or tractor pull at the Agri-center grounds just to get together and smell diesel & oil. At last meeting Of board I did not even bring it up because management is up to their ass in alligator's planning World Ag Expo for 2021 . If the show goes on its going to be lot different and its a international show so everyday rules change on what countries can come along with sanitation and distance rules. Sorry for long wind but I know what you guys are up against and its heartbreaking and I am sure all our I.H. collectors feel pretty much the same. Tony 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHRedDrive Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 That truck is a champion?? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyinca Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 Thank you sir tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHhogfarmer Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Looks awesome Tony, would be an honor just to ride in the passenger seat of “Redkid” 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyinca Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 6 hours ago, IHhogfarmer said: Looks awesome Tony, would be an honor just to ride in the passenger seat of “Redkid” Thank You , I hope it will ride good . Have not tried it yet .lol Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyinca Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 THE REDKID IS DONE AND HOME WHERE IT BELONGS ! in garage next to Carols car! picked it up at 3 pm today drove it home approximately 25 miles . all appears to be working well except air condition not blowing very cold albeit it was 100 % plus driving home. it handles great , turns so easy , and brakes very even and nice. i will keep this group posted on my outings with it and or anything going on with it. so far so good. few pics today , will post more as we go along. thank you all for keeping me company on this adventure , For all you help in expertise , suggestions , and encouragement ! God Bless our IH / Red power Family ! You guys are awesome! tony Ramos PS, the little fella is my Good Buddy and Nieghbor , Case , he is growing up to be a IH and Oliver tractor Guy ! I told him today that if He liked ,He could take the pickup and use it for His prom. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKwelder Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Tony, that truck is amazing. And truly a labor of love. but that interior, oh my. That is amazing 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardtail Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Congrats Tony that is a truly amazing job you all did and one beautiful binder, I never finished a vehicle to that level and usually lose patience at the end to get on the road, you never took shortcuts and sometimes went back another route Must have felt great driving home, your probably going to be waving as much as the politicians this summer A moment’s relax and back to the baler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exSW Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Now drive the wee out of it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Pope Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Beauty! Great to see an IH with torsion front end instead of Mustang II or a Camaro clip and a 350. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmallFan Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Looking good Tony. Maybe you could bring it to RPRU next year? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole 815 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Awesome truck Tony. Thanks for taking time to share all the pics and steps along the way....both times!! Great job! Have fun showing it off and cruisin' in it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyinca Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 13 hours ago, FarmallFan said: Looking good Tony. Maybe you could bring it to RPRU next year? I would like to ! not sure when. Had planned for June in S/D However, at this point not planning on next year, because IIRC is going to be around 4th July and we need to be here around that time. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyinca Posted June 28, 2020 Author Share Posted June 28, 2020 On 6/19/2020 at 4:17 AM, hardtail said: Congrats Tony that is a truly amazing job you all did and one beautiful binder, I never finished a vehicle to that level and usually lose patience at the end to get on the road, you never took shortcuts and sometimes went back another route Must have felt great driving home, your probably going to be waving as much as the politicians this summer A moment’s relax and back to the baler It was a strange feeling driving it the first ten miles , I honestly felt smaller, younger , and like a high school kid , till I came back to my senses of being big, old, and 56 years since High school!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyinca Posted June 28, 2020 Author Share Posted June 28, 2020 My first outing with my wife and I was on Father’s Day to visit my Grandsons new house just one problem air conditioning was not blowing cold , otherwise all went well . tony 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exSW Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Now. How does it run? We want to see some rubber down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyinca Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 10 hours ago, exSW said: Now. How does it run? We want to see some rubber down! Run great but I been baby ing it I have not had the gonads to get on it hard yet .? tony 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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