This one-of-a-kind 1952 International L-110 4×4 has an unusual origin. It all started when Roger Schmidt of Maple Park, Illinois, set an International L-110 cab on a Chevy chassis just to free up storage space in his shop. The look grabbed him. He liked it so much he halted his 1951 International Harvester project truck and dove into building the rig you see here. It blends several model years of L-110 trucks, and we spotted it at the 2025 Fall 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals in Danville, Indiana.

3/4-Ton Chassis, V8 Power

The truck rides on a 1978 Chevy K2500 3/4-ton chassis pulled from Roger’s parts stash. The body was roached, so it had already been removed. To make it fit under the IH cab, Roger shortened the frame four inches and reinforced it in key spots before sandblasting and repainting it.

Under the hood, a small-block Chevy does the work. “I assembled it from parts I had from other projects,” Roger says. The engine’s bored 0.030 inch over and runs stock heads, flat-top pistons, a mild camshaft, and a Holley 750-cfm four-barrel carburetor. Cooling comes from a 1963 Chevy 1/2-ton truck radiator, also sourced from Roger’s stash, and both mechanical and electric fans. Power runs through a rebuilt TH400 automatic transmission and an NP203 transfer case.

Stout Axles, Four-Inch Lift

Up front is a tried-and-true Dana 60 axle fitted with Warn manual locking hubs. Out back is a GM 14-bolt. Both have 4.10:1 gears and were rebuilt by Roger. The steering system includes dual stabilizers.

The truck rides on four-inch-lift leaf springs with a single shock at each corner. The added height provides clearance for the 38.5×16/16.5LT Interco Super Swamper TSL tires mounted on 12-inch-wide wheels.

Custom Body Mods

The truck’s exterior further showcases Roger’s creativity. He ditched the factory running boards from the L-110 cab and swapped in a pair of fuel tanks made from 100-pound propane tanks. This combination generates a little over 47 gallons of overall fuel capacity. Up front, he designed and built a steel tube bumper made from 1 1/2-inch-diameter material that curves perfectly with the grille’s body line and is skinned in 1/8-inch sheetmetal. Each custom bedside running board follows the same formula.

The cargo bed combines parts from two L-110 beds. Roger fabbed crossbars and laid down 14-gauge diamond plate for the floor and coated the bed and tailgate in Rhino Linings. He also built the tailgate, complete with frenched-in taillights and a diamond-plate inner surface.

Out back, Roger fabbed the twin-tube bumper. Each fender has been up and opened up approximately four inches at the bottom to help clear the big tires.

Interior Modifications

Many modifications found their way into the truck’s interior. For example, the dash panel was sectioned two inches so the GM steering column could be aligned with the driver. New bucket seats and an audio system were also installed. The truck’s gauges are a mix of factory and Sunpro units that monitor oil pressure, voltage, and coolant temperature. The cab needed new glass, so Roger had the door and rear cab glass cut. Surprisingly, he was able to find and purchase a brand-new windshield. He also sourced all-new window seals.

Five-Year Project

This 1952 International L-110 4×4 didn’t come together overnight. Roger spent five years of on-and-off wrenching to bring it to life.

So, what’s his favorite part of the truck? “The body mods,” he says without hesitation. Least favorite? The engine. “More horsepower is always good,” he says.

Roger’s L-110 is truly one of a kind—a fine example of creative craftsmanship combined with a very rare truck.