This 1970 IHC 1456, serial no. 11444, was in kind of sad shape
when I found it. I really wanted to return it to its original
factory condition, so I started at the front and went to the back.
The front end was so loose I could hardly drive it home. It was a
scary 15 miles. After the front end was overhauled, all the hoods
and shields had to be removed. The wiring harnesses were in really
dash was totally shot. With the help of a wiring diagram and my
memory, that job was completed.
Next, the cab had to come off and all the tires needed to be
replaced. I found original flat top fenders and lights at a local
scrap yard. There were several dents to be removed in the fenders.
The 3-point had a lot of wear so I repaired it. There were several
oil leaks to repair, adjustments to make and parts to be
straightened or replaced. I got the IHC running well and completely
serviced after six months.
Stripping the paint and cleaning the grease and oil proved to be
a job in itself. After primer, several coats of paint and decals it
turned out to be my favorite restoration project ever. It took over
a year of work to complete.
My other restoration projects include a Farmall Super A, Farmall
Super MTA, International WD-9, 806 diesel, 1256 diesel, Cadet 682
and the IHC 1456.
I would enjoy hearing from other IH tractor enthusiasts about
any of these tractors.
– Loren W. Hoatson
300258 CR K
Manatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1256
e-mail: lhoatson@horizonwestinc.com