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« on: July 10, 2008, 03:29:59 PM »
Thought I'd post a pic of one of my INternationals even though it is not a farm tractor it is from the same family. This one I bought in 89. Its a 56-57 model S-160 that I use occasionally as a water truck. When the old Adirondack green paint is cleaned up and waxed it looks not too bad at all. Odometer reads just over 18,000 miles.
Ralph in Sask.

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« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2008, 09:07:44 PM »
Thats beautiful, the paint held up well over the years

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« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2008, 12:44:49 AM »
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Thats beautiful, the paint held up well over the years

Thanks Danny. Its not quite as perfect as the picture might indicate. Up close there is a lot of stone chipping on the front, plenty of scratches on the hood and roof top from its previous life. At some point before I bought it I think it was re-painted but a pretty good job. It has had indoor storage since I bought it in 89 which sure helps. Its a nice solid old truck that feels good to drive. It was originally a short wheelbase truck but the frame has been cut and lengthened a few feet to handle a grain box.
Ralph in Sask.

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« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2008, 07:11:07 AM »
Ralph;
International must have used different letter identification in Canada from the U.S. My 1957 cab over was a S-160 and my 1960 converted semi tractor was a B-180. Your cab style here would be a R-160... Gene

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« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2008, 03:06:08 AM »
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Ralph;
International must have used different letter identification in Canada from the U.S. My 1957 cab over was a S-160 and my 1960 converted semi tractor was a B-180. Your cab style here would be a R-160... Gene



Hi Gene
I would have to respectfully disagree with you on that. I am sure there was no difference between U.S. and Canadian sheet metal on these series trucks. The S was built in 56 to 57. The R from 53 to 55. Here is a picture of my R160. You can see quite a difference in the front end from the S series even though they shared the same cab. Side windows were a little deeper on the S series and it also has the big back window (one piece) whereas most of the R series had the split rear window.
Ralph in Sask.