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Fall Harvest: 1934-36 International Harvester

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Wearing a few decades worth of rust and plant life, this 1934-36 International hasn’t seen street duty in many years. Appearing fairly complete, and not in the worst of conditions, this International is interesting. Thanks to reader Dave W for the submission! Priced at $2,500, this truck would make an excellent project for someone. Find it here on ebay.

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The original Flat head 4 cylinder engine is present, and turns over by hand, not that you will likely be driving this International anytime soon. Although, the drivetrain is at least salvageable. Little else is mentioned on the drivetrain of this truck, but the drivetrain does appear to be complete.

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The interior leaves a lot to the imagination. There isn’t much left over time, but the interior bones are still there. The front fenders on this truck are pretty nice, as well as the front of the cab. The back side of the cab looks to be multiple pieces, and needs some attention to join the panels back as original. This truck is completely covered in surface rust, but rot appears to be a minimum. Some of the backside of the cab looks to have some rot, but looks to be manageable. There appears to be no glass present with this project, other than about a 1/3 of the windshield. But all of the glass in this truck is flat glass, so new glass isn’t too bad to come up with.

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A restoration would be wonderful to execute on this truck, but there are other alternatives for those with a creative mind. What would you with this International Harvester?

Comments

  1. Aaron

    Whoa! Free shipping!

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  2. CelestialGryphon

    That’s gotta be one hell of a typo.

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  3. Coventrycat

    One of the nicest looking trucks of the 1930’s.

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    • Brian Birkner Member

      I agree, sharp looking truck indeed.

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  4. JW

    Cool !!!

    Further down in the ad he states he will shop for the lowest price on shipping for the buyer.

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  5. RicK

    Almost looks like it has Budd wheels, if so that is one heavy truck. Would be fun to put a pick-up bed on it.

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    • Rustowner

      Budd wheels? Budd wheels are one piece “disc” style wheels, much like one piece modern rims. This has “Dayton” style spoke wheel/rims on it, as do most early trucks.

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  6. Van

    I love the look of this style International. What do you guys think, could you install a modern 6 speed and a vintage 2 speed axle and get enough power for today’s driving?

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  7. Ck

    Definatly a kool lookin truck . It would make a nice Hot Rod.I would modernize everything from the chassis to the drivetrain and evey thing in between. I know if there were a thumbs down button it would be off the charts.But even if you could find all the parts to restore it,It would take years and tons o $$$$$$$. Oh by the way whats up with all the other stuff that is just sittin in that old junk yard?

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  8. Jay Bree

    Great looking truck…. it’s a nice design.

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  9. IanW

    Diesel 4 cyl from 906 series Mercedes Benz Sprinter delivers150- 190 hp and would suit this well. No problem in modern traffic, mine weighs 2 1/2 tons and often surprises others at head of traffic light queue when it rockets away from the sedans. Great low down torque and revs to 4,000 rpm.

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  10. Rustowner

    These are great looking trucks. Lots of style. But judging by the gap between the drivers door frame and the door, this one looks a little “worn” with some tin worm eating at it. Nice to see one not totally rotted or picked over, however. While restoring it would be very cool, it would be a loss for any resale value. It might be a better choice to slip over a more modern chassis for some fun…….but not a “rat” rod please. A mid 80’s light GVRW IH S series with a 366 and a straight 6 speed would keep it in the family and be pretty cool……Oh yes, can we please have the “thumbs down” button back?

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  11. Glen

    I wouldn’t mind going for a stroll around this property!

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  12. Mark S

    If it were my project I’d keep the chassie and axles to help maintain that authentic look. I’d strip the cab and front off to be restored separately, I’d remove the engine and trans and replace it with a cumins diesel and 6 speed manual trans with an overdrive gear. I’d then shorten the wheel base so that when the cab was put back a custom truck box with period correct look could be installed. Finally I’d paint it forest green with black fenders with gold pinstripes. You could put a fifth wheel hitch in the back and use it as your RV hauler or your toy hauler.

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    • Tom S.

      Modern brakes, too.

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      • Mark S

        Yes modern brake too forgot to mention that. I’ve actually seen it done where there are modern disc brakes hidden behind the old drums. But very good point Tom.

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  13. geomechs geomechs Member

    I would restore it to original and drive it. These trucks have a lot of class just being original. Don’t mess up a good thing…

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    • HoA Howard A Member

      Hi geomechs, once again, we’re in the same gear here. This would be a great truck to restore as is, because of it’s rarity and style, but you know as well as I do, it will probably become a rat-rod. The “C” model, which I believe was made into 1937, was powered by a 4 cyl. Waukesha motor( 6 cylinders were IH motors) and this probably is a C30 1 ton. Great find, but a lot of work either way.

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  14. Doug Towsley

    I suppose a restoration would be cool, but would limit its use. Not exactly ready for modern traffic. Plus upside down on the cost/value. However KEEP the original parts as others have said, but me? Id sit on a modern chassis/drivetrain. I am a Chevy guy by nature but I can sure see the appeal of some of the modern Diesels. If i went that way,. I would have to go with exhaust stacks on either side of the cab vertical with flappers.

    Back in early 1990’s I workd as a mechanic for a fleet trucking company and we were offered a week of use for demo on one of the new Dodge trucks with the Cummins Diesels. On swingshift the whole shop crew loaded up in that 4wd and went out to lunch’s an did 4 wheel burn offs. I had never seen a diesel do that before I was mucho impressed with them. That would be fun to do with this body on it and see the expressions on peoples faces.

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  15. Mark S

    I wouldn’t mind that stack of fenders sitting on the back, lots of potential there. I once started a custom boat tailed roadster that I was putting on a ford ranger chassie. I scrapped the project in favour of a sidecar bike couldn’t afford both so it had to go. This stack of fenders would have gone along way toward keeping that project alive.

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  16. peter farmer

    great looking truck, would love to have it in my garage in the UK!
    dumped, shaved and 350ci Chevy.

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