Vehicle Description
Beautiful and rare pro-built International pickup. 350 Chevrolet
power, TH350 3-speed automatic, power steering and A/C for easy
handling, new interior, and steel bodywork. A great little truck
that gets the job done, whether the job is cruising or hauling. You
don't see many International pickups from the '30s these days,
mostly because they were such durable trucks that they were worked
until there was just nothing left. Seriously, when was the last
time you saw one of these? It has a distinctive look, from the
painted grille shell to the upright cab, and despite its status as
a work vehicle for most of its life, it's actually quite beautiful.
Check out the flowing fenders, the swept-back louvers in the hood
that match the angle of the windshield, and the delicate belt
moldings that look like they belong on a much more expensive
vehicle. Nothing was chopped or modified during the build and it's
all steel except the rear fenders, which are slightly wider than
stock. The colors are VW Electric Blue over Corvette Daytona
Yellow, and the combination is striking, particularly with the
bright orange pinstripe separating the colors (dig how it wraps
into the door jambs!). A few chrome pieces add just the right
amount of 1930s charm and experts will quickly spot the Model A
Ford bumpers, which fit almost like they were designed for this
truck. Strategic use of spray-on bedliner makes this truck useful,
not just a show piece, so you can actually toss stuff in the bed
and put it to work on weekends (you'll also note that the raised
ribs on the running boards are covered in the same durable
material). This is a hobby truck that not only shines at shows but
will draw a crowd at the local home store or garden center, too!
The blue leather interior is brand new, stitched by Johnny Miller
and far nicer than the original vinyl, rubber, and steel
accommodations installed by International. The bench seat makes the
most of the cab's compact dimensions so even taller drivers can get
comfortable, and a tilt steering column with custom-wrapped billet
wheel certainly helps. A custom panel houses an array of
white-faced instruments, while a custom panel under the dash neatly
camouflages the inner workings and includes vents and controls for
the Vintage Air A/C system. The long-handled shifter has a vintage
feel and to make this truck feel truly updated, there's a 12V power
point and a powerful Kenwood stereo system whose speakers are
hidden throughout the interior. Check out the neat little details
like map pockets in the doors, custom floor mats with matching blue
leather binding, and the beautifully fitted headliner-this was not
a cut-rate build by any means. A truck like this is about
reliability, and nothing beats a familiar 350 cubic inch Chevy V8.
Rebuilt but not radical, it makes plenty of power to make the truck
feel punchy, but it also relaxes and cruises with you when you're
not trying to impress anyone. After all these years of selling hot
rods, we've come to realize the journey is more important than how
quickly you can get there, and this truck's attitude is tailored to
match. An Edelbrock carburetor up top, aluminum heads, and an HEI
distributor all help balance the performance-to-reliability ratio
and make it very easy to live with. You'll also notice block-hugger
headers that leave plenty of room for the power steering and A/C
plumbing, a dual power master cylinder on the firewall, and a
massive radiator up front with an engine-driven fan, which is still
the best way to keep your rod cool. It starts with just a few pumps
of the accelerator, idles nicely, and pulls the lightweight
International around with real vigor. Punch it and it'll spin the
tires but go easy and it even pulls down decent fuel economy. Nice!
The frame is still the original International pieces, and given the
thick side rails and beefy cross-members, there's no reason to do
anything more radical. The front suspension is actually fairly
stock, complete with leaf springs and a dropped I-beam axle, while
out back there's a GM 10-bolt rear with 3.08 gears inside. A custom
dual exhaust system features Thrush glasspack-style mufflers for a
great soundtrack and the TH350 3-speed automatic transmission is
fortified with a frame-mounted billet cooler. It's simple, which
means there's not much to go wrong, and it drives great with a
vintage feel and modern performance. Isn't that the point? That
awesome stance comes complements of a set of custom-built
Wheelsmith aluminum wheels, painted to match the bodywork and
fitted with 255/60/17 front and 265/60/18 rear Diamondback
whitewall radials. I know a lot of you guys like the looks of old
cars but want the modern comforts like A/C and power steering.
Well, this truck delivers. It's sorted, it drives right, and it's
always going to be one-of-a-kind at any show you attend. That's
what having a cool hobby vehicle is all about. Call today! Harwood
Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or professional
inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
