Welcome back to Episode 6 of the 1967 International Loadstar van chassis swap! In this chapter, we dive deep into the custom fabrication work needed to finalize the pedal setup, including precision modifications to the brake and gas pedal assemblies. These crucial details may not look flashy, but they make or break the driving experience…
1967 International Loadstar
Welcome back to Episode 5 of the International Loadstar Build, where we’re transforming a 1967 International grain truck into a slammed, street-legal custom cruiser on a 2012 Chevy Express van chassis. In this episode, we dive deep into the steering column installation, brake pedal setup, and custom bracket fabrication that brings this ambitious swap…
In Part 4 of the 1967 International Loadstar build, the StealthBuilt team shifts focus from the interior to the back end—tackling flatbed design, preparing for air suspension, and resolving steering column clearance issues. With owner Allison on-site, it’s a hands-on session that blends form, function, and a little farm truck flair.
Custom Flatbed Design for…
Welcome back, builders and gearheads! In Part 3 of our 1967 International Loadstar build, we're tackling a key piece of the puzzle — fabricating a custom firewall and engine cover to fit the cab swap onto a modern 2012 Chevy Express van chassis.
This isn't your typical show truck build. We're going DIY, hands-on, and…
Welcome back to the StealthBuilt shop for Part 2 of our high-speed, low-drag build on the 1967 International Loadstar, where we’re merging old-school steel with modern muscle using a Chevy Express van chassis and a whole lot of grinders, welders, and caffeine.
If Part 1 was all about gutting the van and prepping the battlefield,…
Welcome to a brand-new StealthBuilt series—this time, old-school meets modern power. Sam Kimmel and the crew are diving head-first into a fast-paced transformation, fusing a 2012 Chevy Express van with a 1967 International Loadstar grain truck. It's dirty, loud, ambitious, and all happening in just five days.
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you blend a…