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1946 International Truck - KB1 Series
VIN: HF388768113 Wheel BaseThis car was last inspected in Virgina in 1984;it was then placed in storage.
We are liquidating a collection of cars and parts,this is one of them.
We put in a new battery and ran anauxiliary fuel line toa portable tank in back of bed, ee photo.
Engine started right up!Engine sounds strong, id not over heatand no major smoke.Runs and drives; shifts well into all gears.PLEASE NOTE ---- > NO BRAKES!!!!!
Gaugesseem to be working.Ignition cylinder is a little loose in dash.
Pleasetake the time to study all photos well.Frame and body are very solid; no major rust in frame.
Cab,underneathdoors, ear fenders, nd bed are all good.There is some rust in front fenders, ery repairable.
Front & rear bumpers are solid but chrome is peeling off.We do have most of the chrome for the front, ee photos.Also of air cleaner, xtra master cylinder,and other spare parts.
Please note that this is a crank out windshield and it will need replaced or repaired!There are companiesavailable to repair these frames with stainless steel.
There is some rust in certain areas; would make great project car or street rod.
Speedometer reads 67,866 ; this may be original miles but we have no way of authenticating it. Car comes with clean PA title with an exempt odometer status.
---------- A brief history of the KB1 ------------
TheInternational Harvester K and KB Seriesare trucks that were produced byInternational Harvester, he first being the K introduced in mid 1940. In total there were 42 models, 42 different wheelbase lengths and load ratings ranging from 1/2 ton to 90,000lbs.[1]They are best known for their durability, rewar design in a postwar era, nd low price. The followup to the K, he KB, as introduced in 1947, ith the characteristic difference being a widened lower grill appearing like "wings". Between 1947 and 1949 122,000 KB-1 and KB-2 trucks were sold.
-------- KB1 SPECIFICATION INFORMATION --------SPECIFICATIONS INTERNATIONAL MODEL KB-1 Gross Vehicle Weight 4,400 lbs. Carrying Capacity: (cab, ody, quipment, nd payload) 2,100 lbs. Chassis Dimensions: (in inches) Weights: (in pounds) Wheelbase length (WB) 113 125 Overall length, ith front bumper (OAL).... 175% 187% Back of cab to c/1 of rear axle (CA) 38 50 C/1 of rear axle to end of frame (AF) 30 30 Back of cab to end of frame (CF) 68 80 Bumper to center of front axle (BA) 32 % 32 % Turning radius with bumper clearance (feet) .21 23 Chassis weight, ncluding fuel, il, ater and 6.50-16, -ply tires (approximate) 2,290 2,315 The following dimensions are with 6.50-16, -ply tires. Tread—front wheels, 89-^2 in.; rear wheels, 0}^ in. Clearance under front axle, % in.; under rear axle, 5^2 in- Overall width—front 73 J4j in.; rear, 8% in. Frame: Pressed steel channel; depth, 13-in. W.B., in.; 125-in. W.B., !^> in.; thickness, 13-in. W.B., 8 in.; 125-in. W.B., A in.; width of flange, J4 in.; width, ront, 7^ in.; rear, 4% in. Engine, nternational Green Diamond 214: Six-cylinder, ast-in-block, -head type; 3*fe-in. bore, j^-in. stroke. Displacement, 14 cu. in.; compression ratio, .3. A.M.A. rating, 6.3 h.p.; maximum brake h.p., 2.4 at 3,400 r.p.m. Maximum torque, 60 lb.-ft. at 1,200 r.p.m. Four steel-backed, eplaceable-shell, recision-type main bearings; total projected area, 6.24 sg. in. Six replaceable-shell, recision-type connecting-rod bearings. Exhaust-valve seat inserts. Lubrication: Full-pressure feed to all main, onnecting-rod and piston-pin bearings, amshaft and timing chain. Gear- type, ear-driven oil pump. Floating oil strainer. Oil capacity, ^ qt. Cooling System: Centrifugal pump circulation, in-and-tube radiator; fan and pump driven by V-type belt. Capacity, 3^ qts. Ignition: Vacuum control, ull-automatic distributor. Generator: 30-ampere, 00-watt, hunt-wound, elt-driven. Lights: Sealed-beam headlights. Battery: 6-volt, 5-plate. Starting Motor: 6-volt. Carburetor: Downdraft type. Oil-bath-type air cleaner. Fuel System: Fuel pump. 15-gal. tank inside frame. Gasoline filter. Clutch: 10-in., ingle-plate. Transmission: 3 speeds forward, reverse; selective, ynchro- mesh type, ounted in unit with engine. Gearshift on steering post. Transmission Reductions: First, .053 to 1; second, .481 to 1; third 1 to 1; reverse 3.707 to 1. Propeller Shaft: Large-diameter steel tubing. Universal Joints: All-metal, oller-bearing, nti-friction type. Front Axle: Drop-center, -beam, eat-treated steel drop- forging. Fore and aft steering hook-up, ie rod at rear for protection. Rear Axle: Semi-floating, piral-bevel gear type. Manganese steel axle shafts. One-piece, ressed steel, anjo-type housing. Differential and axle-shaft bearings are tapered rollers. Axle Reductions: 3.72 to 1, .18 to 1, .11 to 1. Steering Gear: Cam-and-twin-lever type. Brakes: Service: 4 - wheel, ydraulic, nternal - expanding, wo-shoe, ouble-anchor type. Hand: Propeller shaft. All brakes fully enclosed. Springs: Semi-elliptic. Front, /i x 40}^ in.; rear, % x 51 in. Wheels: Pressed steel, 6-in. disc type. Tires: Standard: 6.00 x 16, -ply. Controls: Gearshift on steering post. Throttle, ight, nd choke controls on instrument panel. Accelerator, lutch, nd service brakes operated by pedals. Hand brake lever located at left side of driving compartment. Standard Equipment: Flat-back cowl and dash; spare wheel; shock absorbers; oil-type air cleaner; jack and tools.

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