$54,900
Fenton, Missouri
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1947 International KB-1 Resto-ModMotoeXotica 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, notes from the builder, and every recite for all parts and labor spent completing this show truck.The International Harvester Company%26#8243; 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, chrome wrap-around hood trim, chrome hood ornament, and chrome model designation lettering. These trucks were the workhorses of many companies%26#8224;fleets, because of their low cost, simplicity, and 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, every detail of this truck has been done with quality in mind. The paint is in show quality condition, with only superficial imperfections. The original numbers matching frame was boxed in front, while the original steel body panels were sand blasted, primed, and painted using two stage paint. This truck was built extremely well, in fact it won the Starbird Class and was featured in Classic Trucks Magazine.Interior:Power black leather Cadillac bucket seatsNew wiring harness, from Hay Wire Inc.Cruise controlNew gauges in original space, with the addition of tachometer and oil pressurePin-striped color matched dashboardBlack vinyl headlinerExterior:Two-Stage Paint by Hinshaw Brothers in Okmulgee, OK1993 Jaguar Flamenco Pearl Paint ColorAll original Steel BodyFrame-off Restoration Completed in 2004, minor modifications where made to bedOriginal frame was boxed in the front, completed by Lake Shore Fabrication in Columbia, MOAmerican Racing Torq-Thrust Wheels%26#8220;Speedy Gonzales%26#8221; Icon on tailgate%26nbsp;Mechanical:350ci Tuned Port Injected(TPI) V8700R4 Automatic TransmissionComplete C4 Corvette drivetrain, installed with a kit from Flat Out EngineeringC4 Corvette Rear-End, with independent suspensionMustang II Front SuspensionPower Disc BrakesThis International KB-1 drives very well, everything feels and sounds solid. The engine starts without hesitation and runs cool enough to be used in traffic, with more than enough power to get anywhere quickly. Known for firm shifts into second the 4-speed transmission shifts very well and will %26#8220;chirp%26#8221; the tires easily in second. This truck was built to be driven, perfect for a owner that wants a show truck that can be driven all week too.GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; VIN: KB154237 %26nbsp;MILES: Exempt Ad provided by OldCarOnline.com/cond>