1955 plymouth Posted October 19, 2009 Report Posted October 19, 2009 I went and looked at this '48 today, the current owners told me if I changed the oils and radiator fluid in the '78 Jeep they own, I could have this old International truck. It has been sitting since '73 per the licence tag so I would have myself a sure project on my hands, yet that seemed like a great price to start with, real solid truck, body is straight and it is suprisingly complete, right down to the key for the locking gas cap. So what do you guys think? should I do an oil change and rescue an old truck? Quote
1955 plymouth Posted October 20, 2009 Author Report Posted October 20, 2009 a couple more pics I took while I was out there. It took some work to get the hood opened, about a full can of wd-40 and about 15 minute of working the hinges, careful not to over-do and break something. Quote
1949P17BC Posted October 20, 2009 Report Posted October 20, 2009 Go for it. Power wash it, wd40 the whole thing. Once you get it out of there. you can assess the amount of rust. Sell it if you have too Quote
Young Ed Posted October 20, 2009 Report Posted October 20, 2009 Almost my first truck. Cant go wrong. Get it and have fun Quote
PatS.... Posted October 20, 2009 Report Posted October 20, 2009 The price is right, but no telling what's under that "patina". You can't really lose if you have a spot for it. Quote
Reg Evans Posted October 20, 2009 Report Posted October 20, 2009 It looks like it needs too much work. I would pass on it if I were you. Say.......Where is it located again ? Quote
1955 plymouth Posted October 20, 2009 Author Report Posted October 20, 2009 I think I'd be a total fool if I didn't grab it, I thought you guys would appreciate the offer the gal made to me on the oil change for an old truck deal, haha. I have done a little searching, seems like these trucks are a little bit more scarce than our Dodge Pilothouse. Anyways, sorry Reg, this one's for my collection. Quote
smallblockjunkie Posted October 20, 2009 Report Posted October 20, 2009 I hope the oil change is completed by now and the truck is at your house Quote
Fernando Mendes Posted October 20, 2009 Report Posted October 20, 2009 Is this International PU engine the same as flat head six Dodge,Plymouth,Chrysler & De Soto engine?: Quote
PatS.... Posted October 20, 2009 Report Posted October 20, 2009 (edited) Is this International PU engine the same as flat head six Dodge,Plymouth,Chrysler & De Soto engine?: If it's the original engine, it's the IHC "Green Diamond" flathead which was IHC's own engine not shared with any other make. http://www.binderplanet.com/forums/index.php http://www.oldihc.org/ The Model designation of "your" IHC is a "KB" Edited October 20, 2009 by PatS.... Quote
Merle Coggins Posted October 20, 2009 Report Posted October 20, 2009 A few weeks ago I stopped by a guy near me that has a B2D truck he's working on. While I was there I noticed a flathead engine hanging on a hoist in his shop. I was told it was an IH engine that he had just rebuild for a customer. I wish I had taken some pictures of it. It looked similar, but it definitely wasn't a Mopar engine. Merle Quote
JoelOkie Posted October 20, 2009 Report Posted October 20, 2009 I also have one of these International trucks, a 46, which is the "K" series, (which is the same as 41 and 42's), and is pretty much the same as your "KB" truck, except the grill is straight up and down just the middle on mine, and it has no chrome or stainless at all. My International is next in line as soon as I get my Pilot-House done. I have seen quite a few of these trucks that have been rat, and street rodded, but not so many restored to original. A worthy pursuit, no doubt, and looks like plenty to work with. Joel Quote
Vintrader Posted October 21, 2009 Report Posted October 21, 2009 I paid over $300 for the drivers front fender on this truck a few years ago. I don't see how you can go wrong. Maybe someday it will look like this. Looks like the same colors. Dutch Quote
48Dodger Posted October 21, 2009 Report Posted October 21, 2009 The more I think about it, the more ticked I get! This is a Mopar site. Why are you showing us this truck??? I just can't support you buying it. In fact I'll buy it, put it in my shop, maybe even retore it, just so I can show everyone how its nothing like a Pilothouse. I might even take it to a car show so I explain how the two trucks are different. I might even take my family out on a sunday drive, so they can experience the fact there are other makes of trucks from the 40's than Dodge. I guess i'd buy insurance for it and a truck cover too, so I can make this point year after year......and....welll I might name it too so people know which truck I'm talking about..like, "bessy" or "the mistress"......ya...this is to important.....now where is it at? lol 48D Quote
1955 plymouth Posted November 13, 2009 Author Report Posted November 13, 2009 I went up to the truck the other day, about an hour away from me. Me and two friends dug with shovels and picks for three hours in the rain, hooked a chain aroung the front frame cross section and gave it several dozen tugs. we were able to get the truck above ground level, it no longer sits under mud to the axles. The truck moved about 10 yards towards the old barn, now faces the gate opening just right for a flat bed truck to come along and pick it up. Neither axle seemed to be spinning/rolling during our battle. I am still unsure about this project... The one thing that keeps drawing me back is for one the price / Free when I perform an oil change on the jeep / Complete, right down to the key for the locking gas cap and air filter element still in place, all emblems intact and on the truck, heck this thing still has the glass float bowl on the fuel pump/filter. So I guess I am asking for a little more encouragement at this point, we have done the muddy job of getting it resurected from the grave, now the challenge will begin... So what do you all think, could one of you take a year or two off and come live with me and help get this thing done? hahaha:rolleyes: Quote
PatS.... Posted November 13, 2009 Report Posted November 13, 2009 Even if all you do is haul it home, clean it up and sell it, you have saved it from the crusher and becoming dust again. One step at a time. Get it home, clean it up and go from there. Quote
JoelOkie Posted November 13, 2009 Report Posted November 13, 2009 Well as you are getting in to it with out laying out any/much money, how can you go wrong? Get it home, or where ever you are taking it, get it cleaned up a bit, and at least rolling, and you would not have any trouble selling it if you decide you don't want to go any farther in to it. As far as the truck itself, if you look at my 46 International in the background of the recent pic of my Pilot-House, and it's condition, (which in view of some of the cars and trucks I've worked on, including this Dodge, I consider to be a great start), your truck appears to be a pretty darned good one to start with if you do decide to go for restoration, or rod project. The one I have is also straight, and virtually rust free, and that said, after what had to have been a long hard tenure as an Oklahoma farm truck that probably got worked till it's nose bled, is ample testement to how solid, and durable these trucks were made. Good luck whichever way you decide to go with it! Joel Quote
49dodgeb Posted November 13, 2009 Report Posted November 13, 2009 I went and looked at this '48 today, the current owners told me if I changed the oils and radiator fluid in the '78 Jeep they own, I could have this old International truck. It has been sitting since '73 per the licence tag so I would have myself a sure project on my hands, yet that seemed like a great price to start with, real solid truck, body is straight and it is suprisingly complete, right down to the key for the locking gas cap. So what do you guys think? should I do an oil change and rescue an old truck? Mate, it`s gunna cost you a fortune and 10 years of your life. Stick it in a container and I`ll pay the freight to ship it done under. You guys got more old tin than us. Jack Quote
Young Ed Posted November 13, 2009 Report Posted November 13, 2009 Not rolling is pretty much what you'd expect. With any luck its just rotten brakes hanging up in the drums. I still say go for it Quote
Norm's Coupe Posted November 13, 2009 Report Posted November 13, 2009 Is it really only going to cost you what you'd charge for an oil change for that truck. I'll admit, that is a good price. But.........you will have to get paid for a lot more oil changes to pay to restore that truck. Quote
1955 plymouth Posted November 13, 2009 Author Report Posted November 13, 2009 Yeah, you are all right, why not right. at this point what do I have to lose? about an hours worth of time? what do I have to gain? who knows possibly a few hundred bucks or some more parts for my cars? anyways. I think you all have pushed me over the edge again, I will contact a towing co. with a flatbed truck to come get it. Hey, I wonder if I could use AAA and tell them I just got stuck while driving:rolleyes: Quote
Merle Coggins Posted November 13, 2009 Report Posted November 13, 2009 Sure... Tell them that the brakes locked up and you need to get it home to fix it. Isn't that why you pay your annual dues? Merle Quote
pflaming Posted November 13, 2009 Report Posted November 13, 2009 TOWING: I needed to move a vehical, called a u-haul company who also had a tow business to rent a two wheel tow trailer. He asked me how far I was going to tow it. He offered to haul it for the same amount, I accepted. He made more money hauling then renting the 'trailer'. We both won. Just an indirect suggestion. Quote
woodscavenger Posted November 19, 2009 Report Posted November 19, 2009 If you pass on it let us know. That series of truck is what I want to hot rod. Do a google search for the "Silver National: It is a tricked out K series truck. I love my PH but I really want to make good on my IHC! Quote
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