S/A Dump Thoughts/Questions

[Dstosh]

I have an oppertunity to purchase a 1980 Int. 2155. It has a cat 3208 motor and a 5spd trans. About 160k on it. I dont know if the odometer works. I would assume it does.

I know its an older truck, and it may have problems, but I wont be running it every day. It will mostly be to help out with material delivery to job sites, and hauling debris etc.

I wouldnt use it every day, but when when the need arises that I could use a larger truck, It would be handy.

Its at a right price at about 5k, tires are good. I'd say 80% it has had a new rad,new injection pump and a new fuel tank.

I dont do a lot of excavation/dirt work, but I do do some and if I had a decent truck to do so, I probably would.

My thought is if I can pick up the truck for a good price, and use it as need be, I dont think it would be hard to make my money back.

Going to check tomorrow on insurance. I think that will be my final decision maker.

Thoughts? On the actual truck/the situation?

[bobcat_ron]

International is a good truck, but 1980 is old, take it for a spin first.
What kind of brakes has it got?

[Dstosh]

Air Brakes

[Gravel Rat]

Its good to see that the injection system has had some work done on the 3208 as they can be expensive and problematic with those pencil injectors.

As for the truck its old if its got lots of rust especially in the floors it may not pass motor vehical inspection.

I never heard of a 2155. Aslong as the truck has the S series cab your okay.

Is the truck a 5+2 or a straight 5spd. A regular 5 spd would be awfull behind a 3208.

Anyhow I hope you have lots of mosquitos in your neighbourhood because the 3208 will kill them all :laugh: