My '64 International stepside

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Gonna be a bit before I can get started on it, but here it is.............What do y'all think?

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[jhammel85]

I love old internationals (my dad had 2 62 scouts)

I love it man..good luck with it.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

I think you need a seat cover.

Keep us posted on your project

 

[chvlfrk]

????

I've driven my share of 70's model International trucks when I was in the military, but they were all 345 V8's.......is it me, or does that have a slant 4 cyl?

 

[Welder0800]

I've driven my share of 70's model International trucks when I was in the military, but they were all 345 V8's.......is it me, or does that have a slant 4 cyl?

I was always told IH cut their v8's in half and used those halves as 4 cylinders which gave them that slant look. Not sure if that would work but it seems possible.

 

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I've driven my share of 70's model International trucks when I was in the military, but they were all 345 V8's.......is it me, or does that have a slant 4 cyl?

Yep, it is a stock 4 banger.....I don't remember the cubic inches right off...it did have a T-15 (I think) 3 spd.


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[fordfan86]

thats awesome dude looks like its pretty solid to start with too. keep us posted.

 

[RangerBoy94]

Its either a 152 or a 196 Looks like a 152 one of my buddys just picked up a 65 scout 800 with a 152 4 speed for free!!!

 

[wrecking-crew]

It's a 4cyl? Damn. I expected a 6.

 

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I haven't been able to find out much info on the 900 series, apparently it was International's attempt at a "compact" p/u. All they did was shorten the wheelbase & apparently add the 4 cyl.......

It is UNBELIEVABLY solid!!!! It has definitely had a good place to sit for the last 25 years or so, I can't wait to get started on 'er...


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[freckles]

The A-900 was an option for a few years...63 to 66?...and was intended for light delivery. The box was only about 4.5 feet long, so it's about right for running errands. The slant 4 was indeed either 152 or 196 (think half of a 345 or 392) and was functionally half of either of the mentioned v8's, but with a truncated block. Heads, distributors (except for the rub-block) and exhaust manifolds were all shared with the v8's. Cams may even have been the same. Mileage was decent, about 16-18 mpg. Most were 3 speeds, but I've seen 2 t98 4 speeds. There were few made, but IHC was willing to do one-offs, so the A-900 kind of gets lost in the sea of 'rare' IHC's.

If this one's solid, by all means do what you can to protect it as a rare vehicle. The rust-bug has the same zest for A-900 sheetmetal as it does for any other IHC of the era. If you can keep it clean and dry and kill the rustbugs as they show, it should be a good rig around town.

All in all, good find, and good luck with this project!

 

[RangerSVT]

Allen, if you decide to go a little custom with it, I'd find a 6.9L international with a T-18 or even a ZF, that would be a kool combo, not to mention staying IH
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[chilsam]

Luv it!

LOVE DEM BINDER'S!

 

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The A-900 was an option for a few years...63 to 66?...and was intended for light delivery. The box was only about 4.5 feet long, so it's about right for running errands. The slant 4 was indeed either 152 or 196 (think half of a 345 or 392) and was functionally half of either of the mentioned v8's, but with a truncated block. Heads, distributors (except for the rub-block) and exhaust manifolds were all shared with the v8's. Cams may even have been the same. Mileage was decent, about 16-18 mpg. Most were 3 speeds, but I've seen 2 t98 4 speeds. There were few made, but IHC was willing to do one-offs, so the A-900 kind of gets lost in the sea of 'rare' IHC's.

If this one's solid, by all means do what you can to protect it as a rare vehicle. The rust-bug has the same zest for A-900 sheetmetal as it does for any other IHC of the era. If you can keep it clean and dry and kill the rustbugs as they show, it should be a good rig around town.

All in all, good find, and good luck with this project!

Thanks for the info man!! The whole truck is solid as a rock, the ONLY rust I have found on it is in the driver side floor board and it is just enough for mice to climb in and chew up the seat to make a home in the glovebox....


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Allen, if you decide to go a little custom with it, I'd find a 6.9L international with a T-18 or even a ZF, that would be a kool combo, not to mention staying IH
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It's a cool idea man, but I'd love to keep it stock if I can!! You know how I am 'bout using stock engines...


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