It’s also available for purchase.
Customers today have the opportunity to enjoy the best of both the worlds: utilitarian workhorses with modern technology and supple leathers. This is a significant improvement on their humble beginnings. Although pickups have advanced a lot, there is something special about a classic like this 1973 International Harvester Loadstar dually. It looks great with its styling upgrades.
According to the sales post Bring a trailer The Truck It is believed that the truck was used as a service vehicle by the Northwestern Pacific Railroad before being used to work on an olive farm in California. The trucks are essentially the same at the front. However, the rear has a unique bed that makes the IH an interesting build. The tailgate has integrated taillights and the sheet metal is wavled. The pickup was purchased by the seller in 2017. He finished it in satin black and a gray interior.
The engine is a 383-cubic inch stroker V8. It sends power to all four rear tires through a four speed automatic gearbox. The engine features a Holley carburetor and an Edelbrock filter. It also has an MSD electronic ignition, plug wires and a MSD electronic ignition. The exhaust flows through a customized setup that includes Flowmaster mufflers. They exit from the sides, just before the rear wheels. The truck’s mileage total is not known, but the odometer shows 1,400 miles and the seller added approximately 2000 miles.
With six days remaining in the auction, the current bid is $7,777. Its black exterior is well-done and accented by amber clearance lights, meaty sidessteps, and a silver bumper. The driver is able to see an Auto Meter gauge and a four-spoke steering column. A custom suspension with Firestone airbags, and a Vlair compressor help to improve the truck’s comfort. Although it doesn’t have Bluetooth connectivity, or a USB port for charging your phone, this truck is cooler than most.