1959 International Harvester R190

Pickup truck

6 - Cyl.

Manual

R19A FA40758G

Gasoline

ILLINOIS TITLE IN HANDGreat hauler, fire wood,shingles, brush, junk, metal, mulch, lumber, when done,DUMP IT.A true survivor. Super low miles and it is road/work ready. Last used to haul grain from the field to elevator. What does it need to be road worthy, NOTHING. 12volt alternator, air brakes. 5 speed with super low. Hydraulic double action 2 ram hoist works just like it is suppose to. The box sides are removable if a flat bed is needed to haul antique cars or tractors to the show or for dough. The cab is presentable. In the early years this truck hauled a mounted generater so the mileage is really low and the chassis is tight.1959 International Harvester R190 The R190 is the truck that made IH famous. Around 1950 IH produced first the L series followed by the R series which are essentially the same. The running gear wasn't new, but the cabs were. Until then IH was using the prewar cab as seen on our D-35 truck, with an updated fender set. The early post war models (late 40's) were of the "K" series. The older cabs are readily identifiable by the fact that they have no fly windows, a 2 piece windshield that can be cranked open, and a square instrument cluster. The L and R cab used throughout the decade of the 50's was rounded everywhere. It had a rounded dash, two round instrument clusters, a rounded curved windshield and the like. It was also a very sturdy cab as compared to the Ford and Chevrolet competition. The most important thing was the doors. If the doors won't close or stay closed the truck is pretty well done. I've drive a lot very tired trucks of this vintage, and the doors always worked---not something that I can say about the newer 1960's vintage Loadstar series which always seemed to have door problems.R190 Getting Logs In understanding the model numbering of IH, Pickups usually had a 1,2 or 3 in the model number somewhere,while the mediums used 4 thru 8, and the heavies used 9 and above. Thus the R190 was a 'heavy'. I used 'big block' engines and the only bigger was an 'West Coaster' which was an R-200 with diamond plated fenders and a Cummins Diesel. Of all time popular trucks the R190 was 'the' truck of the 1950's. You saw them everywhere doing everything. They were made in both single and tandem axle models and with all sorts of running gear.On Nov-03-10 at 15:22:36 PDT, seller added the following information: In the background of one of the pictures can be seen a 1958 R190 semi tractor. This truck has a 2 speed single rear axle and will run 57 mph highway. Yes it is also for sale.On Nov-04-10 at 12:21:08 PDT, seller added the following information: The R-195 had a 24,000 lbs GVW, used a Red Diamond 406 engine, 14 inch clutch, overdrive or direct drive (in top gear) five speed transmission, and Eaton single reduction rear axle. The truck for sale is a R192A model. On Nov-04-10 at 12:25:29 PDT, seller added the following information: On Nov-08-10 at 13:07:44 PST, seller added the following information: NEW PICTURES ADDEDTHE ENGINE IS A 406 AS VERIFIED BY STAMP ON ENGINE BLOCK