Vehicle Description
1953 International-Harvester R-112 3/4-ton Pickup Professional
documented nut and bolt restoration by Prescott Hot Rods of
Prescott, Arizona First year for the R-series, product of design
chief Ted Ornas First year for the well known farmer on the tractor
IH corporate logo designed by Raymond Loewy Silver Diamond 220 CID
inline six-cylinder engine Optional T-98 four-speed manual
transmission Heavy duty front disc brake conversion Upgraded with a
new aluminum radiator Stunning County Green Metallic exterior with
multiple areas of Rhino Liner underneath Body color green and tan
leather interior Comfo-Vision cab seats three people, has two-piece
rear split windows Aftermarket stereo system with two 6x9's mounted
behind seat and power antenna on fame rail Toolbox with dual,
locking compartments behind cab Jerrycan on driver's side running
board; spare tire mounted to passenger side of cargo bed the R-112
specs are 127-inch wheelbase, eight-foot cargo bed, 2,800-lb.
carrying capacity and 5,400-lb. GVWR Documentation includes
original owner's manual plus books and a CD related to the truck's
stereo system Stunning and tidy undercarriage, a must see! As you
might know, we really love our International-Harvester trucks here
at MotoeXotica Classic Cars. We are very proud and pleased to
present this over the top full profession nut and bolt restored
1953 International R-112 3/4-ton pickup truck. We usually see top
notch restorations like this with classic American trucks from the
big three but in this instance, we really have to tip our Harvester
hat to the boys over at Prescott Hot Rods of Prescott Arizona, for
performing such a stand up restoration on a vintage International
pickup! Out of all the International pickups we have sold in the
last two decades, we can confidently say this one is truly one of
the best! Prescott Hot Rodshave provided us with full photo
documentation of the restoration from the very beginning to the end
and many of those photos are provided in the listing gallery
images. They started restoration with a original truck from
Pocatello, Idaho. They even chose a fantastic year to restore as
the 1952 was the first year for the R-series, a product of design
chief Ted Ornas and the first year for the well known farmer on the
tractor IH corporate logo designed by Raymond Loewy which makes
this particular truck an excellent collector milestone for
International. This truck was originally made between January and
November 1953 in International's Chicago, Illinois factory and is a
three-quarter ton truck with127-inch wheelbase, eight-foot cargo
bed, 2,800-lb. carrying capacity and 5,400-lb. GVWR. Beneath that
exquisite bright green metallic paint are multiple areas with Rhino
Liner installed for sound absorption. The green metallic paint and
black trim are in excellent outstanding order, as are the truck's
lights and windows and you would expect from a professional
restoration, the truck's bodywork is very straight and solid and
this truck appears in person 1952 showroom new! The truck features
a "Comfo-Vision" cab, an all-steel one that seats three people with
a one-piece, curved "Sweepsight" windshield for a non-obstructed
front view. The truck has split rear windows along with a curved
contour instrument panel. The engine bay is extremely tidy and
highly detailed to the very last bolt, same as is the cargo bed,
complete with dual, locking compartments behind the cab. On the
driver's side running board is a jerry can that matches the trim
and a spare tire hangs on the passenger side of the cargo bed. The
truck's correct black bumpers and headlight rings are in matching
condition to the rest of the body. This Binder rolls on General
Grabber radials, size 235/70R16 tires mounted on black steel wheels
with factory wheel covers, including the spare tire. The tires and
wheels are all in excellent condition and the front wheels stop
excellent with a new heavy duty front disk conversion! Under the
one-piece hood that can be opened from either side is
International's 220 CID Silver Diamond straight six-cylinder engine
matched with the optional T-98 four-speed manual transmission. The
motor now benefits from a new quality aluminum radiator. Couple new
features of the Silver Diamond engine was new stellite-faced
slo-roto exhaust valves rotated during operation. Exhaust-valve
seats are of long-lasting durachrome, a high chrome-nickel content
metal that insures more efficient valve operation for a longer
period of time. Carburetion is new too; the visible-flow carburetor
featuring a fast-idle cam that speeds engine warm-up, contributing
to greater fuel economy. Other features of the Silver Diamond
engine included a new ceramic-filter fuel pump engineered to
prevent vapor lock; hotter spark plugs to minimize carbon
formation; a wide-lobe camshaft that lengthens the life of camshaft
and tappets and a capsule-type thermostat that is unaffected by
water pressure, assuring faster engine warm-up and positive
maintenance of proper operating temperature. The engine rested on
three rubber mounting points, called Buoyant Power Engine Mounting.
International claimed a smoother, quieter power flow and longer
engine life as well as fewer engine noise and vibrations
transmitted to the cab and frame. Inside, the cab has been fully
restored, too. The tan leather bench seat (which smells nice and
rich) is in fresh and excellent shape while the contrasting black
carpet is in excellent order. The headliner matches the leather
seat and is in identical condition. A black, three-spoke steering
wheel faces the driver and looks fantastic. The green over tan
instrument panel features full instrumentation and it looks
fantastic, as do the inner door liners. Rounding out the interior
is an All-Fresh-Air heater and an Alpine AM/FM stereo with CD
player connected to two 6x9 speakers behind the bench seat and it
sound excellent in this International! The radio is connected to a
power antenna concealed and mounted on the frame rail of the truck.
Underneath of this handsome truck is a stunning and very tidy
undercarriage and is a must see! The highly detailed undercarriage
really tells the story of this top quality restoration from
Prescott Hot Rods. While International may have been the last to
offer an all-new postwar pickup, its tardiness ensured it was the
most advanced of the new trucks. It was truly an all-new truck,
from the wide three-man width Comfo-Vision cab with two-piece rear
window, to the one-piece left- or right-side opening hood (just
like Buicks), and the Silver Diamond engine tucked underneath. Upon
its introduction in 1950, it was the only pickup to have an
all-insert bearing, a fully pressured oil system and an overhead
valve engine. While International's line of L-Series pickup didn't
lack in engineering, some argued that it was want for looks. The
truck's sides were rounded in a fashion similar to its
contemporaries, but the grille was generally panned as being too
complex looking. Cleaning things up was part of the job of the
revised R-Series trucks, which were introduced in late 1953 and a
few subtle refinements along with a more refined grille highlights
of the new release. Documentation includes original owner's manual,
full photo documentation of the restoration, plus books and a CD
related to the truck's stereo system. Competition to this Binder in
1953 includes Chevrolet's 3100 Advance Design, Dodge's B-series
truck, Ford's F100 and GMC's New Design trucks. This stunning
International truck needs to be seen in person to be fully
appreciated, so please visit MotoeXotica Classic Cars today!
VIN:236422 Chassis ID #: 28380 This truck is currently locate...for
more information please contact the seller.
