Vehicle Description
1949 International KB2 Panel Delivery
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
The 1947-1949 International KB-2 pickup evolved from
International's K-series pickup trucks introduced in the early
1940s, but old age didn't hinder its ability to work as hard as any
postwar rival. International built its first car in 1907 and its
first truck two years later. Over the years, International's
triple-diamond logo became widely associated with tough,
hard-working vehicles. In 1952, International could still claim
that over half the vehicles it ever built were still in
service.
For consignment a barn find KB2 Panel Delivery truck from the
International Company from 1949. This particular truck can be
restored by an ambitious restorer, or just used as a parts truck
for a current restoration. All steel panels, some with invasive
rust at the seams, some cleaner, all have surface rust combined
with a patina of aged blue paint.
Exterior
Most of the original truck is intact, and steel panels are
abundant. So is surface rust and aged paint, in particular the
surfaces that face the sun and sky, and elements. The curved grille
with its 2 winglets which creep into the fenders is present,
however the center section has been taken over by invasive rust,
and what winglets are showing signs of deterioration. Front fenders
house bezeled headlights, but on the passenger's side the headlight
and turn signal are missing. The rounded hood has its front badge
on the nose, and original badges on the sides, and shows surface
rust. The split windshield is surrounded by a rusted trim, and
above is a metal roof for the cab and cargo area which has surface
rust. Small running boards extend from the front fenders, and also
show areas of invasive rust. The cargo area and rear of the truck
have no invasive rust, just surface rust. On the passenger rear
side, the fender is not attached however it is in the interior
cargo area.
Interior
The passenger area sports 2 buckets, one original to this truck and
the other replacement, so they are non-matching. Floor boards are
missing underneath, and the original dash is present and has a
heavy coating of dust and some paint peeling, but has original
gauge cluster. The back is a wood floor with rusted metal strips
and plenty of old parts assumed to go with this truck, however not
confirmed. All structural steel inside and the cargo area appears
to have been repainted save for the mid-section of the roof inside.
Above the passengers is a warped cardboard insert.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is a 214ci Flat 6 cylinder with a 1-barrel
carburetor, and a 3-speed manual transmission attached to the back.
This engine does not currently run.
Undercarriage
Surface rust and plenty of grease and road dirt are covering metal
surfaces underneath. Currently it is unknown and cannot be
determined if this structure and frame is sound.
A barn find parts truck, which you can work your way through to
find parts you may need for another restoration.
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.