Vehicle Description
1963 International C1000 Pickup North Dakota Truck Long Term
Ownership Original 266cid V8 / 3spd Manual Short Bed Vin #
C1000SB318081A Evolve Motors and Chicago Car Club are pleased to
present this 1963 International C1000 V8 Short Bed! Exterior:
Please take a good look through the photos, as the truck is
documented in detail. Red paint (an old respray of the original
red) is faded and peeling/cracking in a number of areas. We'll call
it "patina". There is some light surface rust on the rear hatch.
Bed, which measures 85" by 66", is in nice shape, with no through
rust. There are a couple spots where it looks like there may have
been a rust repair that was sprayed over with red paint. Body is in
really nice shape, with no dents or damage other than paint
cracking. Glass is all clear and crack-free. Lower front fog lights
are cracked. Wheels are in good shape, chrome centers are free of
any damage but do show surface rust. Interior: Bench seat wears a
dark brown leather cover. All powered systems are functional.
Radio, fan, and all gauges are in good working order. Dash presents
nicely, with just a bit of typical wear. Windows are roll ups and
track nicely. Original steering wheel is free of any peeling or
cracks. Under the Hood / Underbody: This car still retains its
original engine, the optional 4.4L 266cid 2bbl V-8, and Holley 2300
carb. The V-8 was the more-desirable of the available engines at
the time, as opposed to the 240cid 6-cylinder option. Odometer
reads 30,286, true mileage is unknown. Underneath, the truck looks
quite good. There's obviously some surface rust, but nothing of any
real structural concern. Floors are replacements on both passenger
and driver side, frame rails are in very nice shape. On the road,
the truck feels good. Clutch feels good (though there's a tiny bit
of chatter in first) and it runs through the gears smoothly, with
no grinding or hesitation. It tracks straight both under
acceleration and braking. Idle is low and steady, and the truck
keeps nice and cool. Suspension is forgiving, and handles
speedbumps without any noises or tendencies of concern. Tires,
while not too worn or dry rotted, are older and should be replaced
sooner rather than later. Overall, this is a seriously cool truck
that exemplifies exactly what we'd want from an old International
Harvester, a worn, utility look with a nice, reliable, original V-8
drivetrain. With any further questions, requests, or to discuss
purchasing, please reach out to Jake at 773-267-2684.
