Heavy Metal
1969 International Loadstar
It’s a 1969 International Loadstar cabover truck with a single rear axle and a super short wheelbase. When I saw this sitting in a junkyard, and got a good look at how good of shape it was in, I knew that I had to turn it into a project. Besides, there is just something about these old cabover trucks that every gearhead loves! The response was great when we stuffed in the hot Duramax diesel engine and custom air suspension, but people really went crazy when we put on the vintage Schlitz beer kegs for fuel tanks, and fit the vintage wrecker bed on the back. Since this is a former Navy truck, the name “Heavy Metal” was a natural fit.
Heavy Metal Partners & Products
Engine
Wiring Harness and Engine Components (Turbo, Fuel Pump & Pulleys)
Modified Duramax Diesel Engine Tweak
Universal Wiring Harness
Headlight switch and Ignition switch
Chassis
Transmission & Drivetrain
Interior
Custom Gauges (American Tradition)
Speedometer and Multi-gauge
Universal Heat/AC Vents, Control Unit
Weatherstripping
Body
Schlitz Beer Kegs & Beer Tap
Purchased on eBay, modified by Stacey
Body and Paint
Paint: Hot Hues Candy Razzleberry from Axalta
Paint acquired and applied by Hot Rod Institute. Contact them for further information on this paint.
Tires, Wheels & Brakes
Miscellaneous
Heavy Metal Episodes
Stacey and the GearZ crew roll in an old favorite: Heavy Metal. The coolest hotrod tow truck is back in the garage and ready for a facelift.
January 28, 2017
Project Heavy Metal is back as Stacey rolls the old International cab over truck into the shop so he can outfit it with a vintage Holmes dual wrecker bed.March 12, 2013
What is cooler than a vintage tow truck? Nothing!June 18, 2013
Stacey rolls in SGT. ROCK to take care of things like steering, brakes, and the exhaust system.July 02, 2013
Stacey rolls Heavy Metal back into the shop and begins to lay out some of the incredible modifications that he is going to be doing on this old junk yard '69 International Cabover truck.July 30, 2012
