Once upon a time, in a small town known for its vibrant auctions, lived a man named Waldo. He was a man of simple tastes and a deep love for vintage vehicles. One day, he stumbled upon a gem at an auction – a 1986 International Harvester S1600 truck, which he managed to acquire for a mere $1000.
This truck was no ordinary vehicle. It was powered by an International 6.9 liter V8 diesel engine, a model known for its reliability and simplicity, especially when compared to the complex diesel engines of the modern era. The truck was equipped with a Spicer 5-speed manual transmission and a two-speed rear axle, effectively making it a 10-speed truck.
The wheels of the truck were classic Dayton five-spoke wheels, which Waldo admired and decided to keep. However, the tires were a different story. They were 9×20 inch tires, which were hard to come by. Waldo, being the resourceful man he was, decided to convert the wheels to accommodate modern 22.5-inch tires.
But Waldo had bigger plans for his new acquisition. He envisioned turning the truck into a dump truck. With a gross vehicle weight rating of 25,000 pounds, the truck was more than capable of hauling dirt and gravel. Waldo planned to build the dump body himself, a testament to his love for hands-on work.
Waldo decided to name the truck “Harvey,” a nod to its origins as an International Harvester. Despite its age, Harvey ran and drove, but it was clear that it needed some love and maintenance work. Waldo was more than willing to put in the time and effort to restore Harvey to its former glory.
Waldo saw the potential in Harvey. He envisioned it as a useful tool for dirt work and hauling materials, especially for his upcoming project of building a new shop.
And so, the journey of Harvey began, from an auction lot to becoming a beloved project in Waldo’s hands. Each day brought new challenges and victories, but Waldo was determined to see his vision come to life. Harvey was not just a truck; it was a testament to Waldo’s love for restoration, a symbol of resilience, and a beacon of endless possibilities.
- Waldo bought a 1986 International Harvester S1600 truck at an auction for $1000.
- The truck has an International 6.9 liter V8 diesel engine, which is reliable and simple compared to modern diesel engines.
- The truck has a Spicer 5-speed manual transmission with a two-speed rear axle, making it effectively a 10-speed truck.
- The wheels are classic Dayton five-spoke wheels, which Waldo plans to keep, but the tires (9×20 inch) are hard to find, so he’ll convert the wheels to use modern 22.5-inch tires.
- Waldo plans to turn the truck into a dump truck by building a dump body himself. The truck has a gross vehicle weight rating of 25,000 pounds, so it can handle hauling dirt and gravel.
- He wants to name the truck “Harvey” after International Harvester.
- The truck runs and drives, but it needs some love and maintenance work.
- The truck will be useful for dirt work and hauling materials, especially for building a new shop.
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