1973 International Harvester Other

Pickup Truck

345 cu.in.

Manual

3Q3A0CHC10167

Clear

Gasoline

It’s time to sell my 1973 IH 1310, affectionately known as Big Red. This truck spent its entire life as a fire and public service support truck in Monroe, LA until I purchased and restored. Originally had a service bed, but I replaced with stepside. I completed the restoration 3 years ago and it’s been stored in my garage since then. It is driven periodically for upkeep. I always receive compliments when driving this truck. Hate to let it go, but want to move on to another project. Odometer shows 22,226. It's possible that it could have rolled over 100,000, but I kind of doubt it since it was a fire service truck within city limits. Extremely reliable truck, just don’t plan on getting anywhere quickly. It’s a 1-ton truck geared incredibly low that will pull your house off the foundation. Power steering turns with one finger. Interior looks and feels like it just came off the assembly line and exterior always draws attention. They don’t make trucks like this anymore. It was made in USA, assembled in Springfield, OH. Don’t miss a chance to be the owner on its upcoming 30th birthday. More high resolution photos and videos can be seen at my photobucket link below. http://s1133.photobucket.com/albums/m591/Me3725/BigRed/AfterRestoration/ A few of the photos documenting the restoration can be seen at this link. http://s1133.photobucket.com/albums/m591/Me3725/BigRed/BeforeRestoration/ The list below describes what was accomplished during the restoration.Engine:ORIGINAL IH 345 cu.in. engineAll new gaskets throughout, new rear main sealNew hydraulic lifters and push rodsAll new belts/hosesTiming gears inspected (this is not a chain drive motor)Drained and flushed cooling system and block. Replaced all freeze plugs with brass plugs so they won’t rust out.New thermostatDistributor vacuum and centrifugal advance fully functional and curve checkedMotor painted with high-temp engine paint Drivetrain: Dana 70 front drive axle with 4.88 gears. All new bearings, seals, king pins, closed knuckle seals, brakesDana 70 locking rear drive axle with 4.88 gears. All new bearings, seals, brakes4 speed Borg T-19 manual transmission with granny lowNP205 H/L transfer case. All gears, no chainsNew clutch, pilot bearing and resurfaced flywheelAll new U-jointsNew 285/75/16 Cooper Discoverer STT tires. Converted wheels from 16.5” to more common 16”Power steering Fuel System: Rebuilt Holley Model 2300 2 bbl. carb. Does not hesitate or bog.Tank and filler neck electro cleaned and sealed with POR tank sealerNew fuel pumpNew sending unit and filter in tank Brakes:New master cylinder and brake boosterNew slave cylindersAll new flex hoses100% solid pedal that will throw you through the windowParking brake works perfect Interior:Immaculate interiorNew rubber floorliner and padNew firewall padRecovered seatNew head liner Sunvisors restored Near flawless original dash padNew heater coreNew vent and defrost ducts. Heater and defrost work perfectIn dash vacuum gage to monitor engine condition under load and maximize fuel economy Body: ALL body panels were stripped, primed, blocked, sealed to perfect finishReplaced steel where rust was foundEngine bay refreshedWaxed often to protect finish Electrical: All dash, interior and exterior bulbs workGages work and calibrated correctlyWiring inspectedNo radio, it’s a real truckConstant voltage regulator converted to more reliable solid state circuitFlame-thrower II coil and Ignitor II electronic ignition upgrade (no longer points) New cap, rotor, wires, Autolite 85 plugsLED taillights Glass: New front windshield and sealRear window and seals are original and look good (not cracked up)Window mechanisms removed, cleaned and lubedAll new window felts and sealsSide and rear windows slightly tintedNew wiper blades Paint: Head turning paint job receives constant complementsExterior painted with single stage original IH paint codeInterior primed and painted with same single stage redBed and rear wheel wells coated with high texture bed linerUnderside of hood sealed with gloss black POR-15Frame and axles painted with rattle can blackBed underside painted black Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping, but I will help load, as needed. $2000 deposit due 48 hours after auction close via paypal. Full payment due within 7 days of auction close (cashier’s check / money order / cash in hand). Neither title nor vehicle will be released until full payment has cleared. This truck is being sold "as-is" with no existing warranty, and all sales are final.