1947 International KB-1 Resto-Mod
MotoeXotica is pleased to announce our latest addition; a tastefully modified 1947 International KB-1 truck. That has undergone a nut and bolt transformation complete with photo documentation, otes from the builder, nd every recite for all parts and labor spent completing this show truck.
The International Harvester Company’s K and KB series of trucks are known for their prewar design in the postwar era. The KB series is basically a K series truck with wings surrounding the grille, hrome wrap-around hood trim, hrome hood ornament, nd chrome model designation lettering. These trucks were the workhorses of many companies’ fleets, ecause of their low cost, implicity, nd most importantly their legendary reliability.
This resto-mod KB-1 is in fantastic condition it could be used as a true daily driver. From the paint down to the frame, very detail of this truck has been done with quality in mind. The paint is in show quality condition, ith only superficial imperfections. The original numbers matching frame was boxed in front, hile the original steel body panels were sand blasted, rimed, nd painted using two stage paint. This truck was built extremely well, n fact it won the Starbird Class and was featured in Classic Trucks Magazine.
Interior:
Power black leather Cadillac bucket seats New wiring harness, rom Hay Wire Inc. Cruise control New gauges in original space, ith the addition of tachometer and oil pressure Pin-striped color matched dashboard Black vinyl headlinerExterior:
Two-Stage Paint by Hinshaw Brothers in Okmulgee, K 1993 Jaguar Flamenco Pearl Paint Color All original Steel Body Frame-off Restoration Completed in 2004, inor modifications where made to bed Original frame was boxed in the front, ompleted by Lake Shore Fabrication in Columbia, O American Racing Torq-Thrust Wheels “Speedy Gonzales” Icon on tailgateMechanical:
350ci Tuned Port Injected(TPI) V8 700R4 Automatic Transmission Complete C4 Corvette drivetrain, nstalled with a kit from Flat Out Engineering C4 Corvette Rear-End, ith independent suspension Mustang II Front Suspension Power Disc BrakesThis International KB-1 drives very well, verything feels and sounds solid. The engine starts without hesitation and runs cool enough to be used in traffic, ith more than enough power to get anywhere quickly. Known for firm shifts into second the 4-speed transmission shifts very well and will “chirp” the tires easily in second. This truck was built to be driven, erfect for a owner that wants a show truck that can be driven all week too.
GET OUT AND DRIVE!!! VIN: KB154237 MILES: Exempt
Specifications Asking Price: $54,900 Miles: VIN: KB154237 Year: 1947 Make: International Model: KB-1 Title: Clear Warranty: No Condition: Used Options: Engine: V8 Transmission: Automatic Body: Single-Cab Doors: 2 Stock Number: 150606 Lot Number: Exterior: Flamenco Pearl Interior: Black Leather Video
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