1964 International Harvester 1200

Pickup truck

6 - Cyl.

Manual

SB438131B

Gasoline

Up for auction here I have my 1964 3/4 ton International Harvester pickup. I orginally purchased the truck to be a winter/work truck several years ago but the project was derailed when I stumbled across an old Ford that was ready to go already. It has both four wheel drive and the IH equivalent of posi-trac, a four-speed manual transmission, and manual locking hubs. I have kept it around trying to decide whether or not I wanted to finish fixing it up but since I will be moving out of state within the next year I won't have the space to take it with me and I don't want to leave it at my mother's house as she has no interest in it. It is a project truck so there is plenty about it that isn't pretty, but overall it's a solid vehicle with a lot of potential for an off-road rig, unique restoration, or simply a cheap work truck, depending on how much one puts into it. All the parts needed to get it back into driveable condition are present to the best of my knowledge. I already did the legwork in finding the parts for the old truck (which can sometimes be the hardest part), but I just don't have the time to put the pieces together, and I really wouldn't have a use for it anymore even if I did finish it. I'll start with the work I have put into it. The motor is an inline 6-cylinder that came out of another 1964 donor truck I no longer have. The truck was orginally equipped with a 345 c.i.d. V8, so the conversion entailed moving the drivetrain back a couple of inches. While I had it all apart I had the transfer case rebuilt, replaced a worn motor mount, installed new u-joints on the drive shafts, and checked out all the mounts while moving the transmission and installing the different bell housing. Aside from that I did a brake job and began installing new brake lines, the radiator was rebuilt and I cleaned up and painted the fan shroud and fan. The motor got new plugs, wires, distributor cap, fuel pump, and what not (it ran very strong in the donor truck so I can offer testimony on how it runs). I also installed a brand new wiper motor. The flatbed is a home-built made of galvanized steel. The galvanization made the welding rod pop quite a bit so the welds need to be cleaned up some asthetically, but in terms of functionality it is a strong frame. I was planning to install a wood floor in the bed but never got to that so one could go with wood or steel without changing anything. The work that remains is remounting the transfer case and having the drive shafts resized to account for the extra length of the straight-six motor, running the wiring to the ignition switch and to get the lights working, one axle stud needs replacing, and then all the little things like gluing weatherstripping into the doors, new tires, and getting the doors aligned. That is of course just to get the truck driving reliably, if you wanted to restore or turn it into a real off-road rig there will be some additional steps involved. In terms of condition there are the usual dents and dings associated with an old work truck. Mileage of course is unknown. The odometer shows over 31,000 but no telling if that is accurate (it probably isn't). There are some stress cracks in the fenders that can easily be repaired by a skilled TiG or gas welder. The front bumper looks like the previous owners had tried to weld two pieces together and did a poor job, but it is bolted to the truck with the original mounts so no worries there (I was planning to build my own bumper/brush guard so I never got around to removing the old one). The driver's side front fender has some incomplete body work where pull pins have been drilled out then filled with JB weld or Quick Steel. To do it right I was planning to smooth everything out with hammer and dolly and have a friend with a TiG welder fill in the holes with metal, but again never got that far. The floor pans have some rust but nothing all the way through, and the structural parts of the cab are rust-free and solid. I sanded the rust off the interior floor pans as best as I could and repainted them so the interior actually looks pretty good once everything is put together and cleaned up. The seat is original but needs a new cushion and recovering. All the other body panels are solid and fairly straight. One of the windows has a crack but the rest is in good condition--notably the curved windshield. The truck comes with a small collection of spare parts. There are two extra bell housings, a working 3-speed transmission that came from the donor truck, some extra locking hubs, and some miscallaneous parts from the donor truck like window cranks and what not. I could probably get more by parting these things out individually, but I really don't have the time. As for the administrative details, please do not bombard me with requests for the reserve price. I have very little in the truck and I have had it for so many years I am just looking to get a little of it back. I can assure you that the reserve is set very, very low. I ask that bidders similarly refrain from asking me to sell them parts off of the truck. As I mentioned before, I could probably get more parting it out but I don't have the time, and as the truck sits it could make someone a very good start for a project, but if I start pulling parts off of it that will cease to be the case and then I will never be able to find buyers for all the leftovers. If you are interested in it as a parts donor, my reserve is set low enough that it would still be economical to purchase the truck and take all the parts you need at your leisure. For those of you interested in restoration, I also made a couple contacts for IH parts I will try to dig up that could be of great assistance for any future needs. Buyer is responsible for shipping or pickup within two (2) weeks of purchase. That being said, keep in mind that PayPal requires payment within one week. I am merely giving a generous window to make arrangements because this is a heavy truck that will need trailering. If you have a 1/2 ton or smaller truck, I would recommend finding something heavier to borrow to transport this IH if you're going far. I've hauled it with my 1/2 ton GMC but it was quite a load. I will consider local transport for a fee, but as has been my recurring theme I am short on time so the amount I would have to charge beyond 100 miles would probably be comparable to that of a professional. If you need help loading the truck you'll find I'll be more than happy to assist. I would appreciate a message from the winning bidder within 24 hours of auction's close so we can start working out pickup arrangements and dates (and so I know when to pull the old truck out of the barn and have it waiting). My email is zci@ksu.edu. Thank you so much for your interest and happy bidding!