I have a 88 1600 old U Haul . I built a deck on it and have worked it for 11 years . I installed a 5.9 cummins with the 47rh automatic out of a 93 dodge got 5 years out of the transmission had to rebuild it . Works really well does 65 on the hiway 70 down hill lol love the look of yours gives me ideas for my old girl . O and I got over a million that 5.9 runs ever day
It's so easy to get two wheel drive vehicles stuck, even in grass! Have you ever tried the brake trick to get both rear wheels to hook and spin equally? Great video, I enjoy seeing trucks taken out of their comfort zones.
@@MillerFamilyFarms Oh haha it's been a while for this comment. I have a GMC two wheel drive rollback that isn't a pavement queen. I move buildings to pulling down trees with it. If you think there is a chance the truck will spin and get stuck in wet grass/mud especially on an incline, you can apply brake pressure and then apply the throttle and slowly let of the brakes once the truck is moving a few feet. I've hooked to trees and didn't do this and dug a deep hole on the driver side. I had to unhook and pull up and do this method to get the truck to actually move forward and usually the tire marks are minimal. You're causing both rear tires to spin. It has saved me over and over again. I can't say if it works in all trucks, you just have to try it.
Going back and watching a few older videos... I wish they had made a lot more of the S series in four wheel drive. A 4x4 DT466 crew cab would be an amazing tow rig. Regardless, your truck looks sweet even if it spins once in a while!
About to get a S1700 with D190 9.0 Diesel engine and Dana 5+2 transmission 14 foot dump truck converted from a stake bed lumber truck. Says it has 162000 miles on the odometer. Runs like a top. Looking to use it to start up my own dump truck for hire business as no one does 8-12 yard bulk loads around me anymore. Everyone is into the 3/4 ton pickup and dump trailer craze. Going to ask my buddy if he is willing to do a payment plan. He wants 1500 for it. Bought it off the town to use it for hauling hay bales but realized it would only get used 1 month out of the year.
You can email a picture to khtractors@gmail.com, I actually have a dump bed on this truck now and use a 1992 DT466 to pull the trailer. Thanks for watching
That’s a good looking old truck. I’m slowly becoming a fan of these old school 6 wheel tractors. What is the engine powering it? Sounds like it might be a 6.9 or 7.3 idi naturally aspirated.
I’ve got an 84 model with 9.0 with a double winch wrecker body . It has less than 15000 miles on it. Air Force had it , I guess they didn’t have to tow many air planes! LOL
Just found myself one of these in the UK a 1981 S1704, 9 litre ex USAF with 31k miles from new. Not picked it up or seen it yet. Hope it sounds this good.
The little off road cart was incredibly helpful and The owner knew it could. That was awesome! But why not the backhoe tractor? I’m assuming it was broken..
Just thought we’d try it with the RTV and see. Clayton hadn’t drove the M6060 at this point so I didn’t feel it was time for him to learn right then. Thanks for watching!
Cool. When you were getting out of the ditch i noticed the frame had a fair bit of sway. is this normal? Im planning on building a motorhome out of one. and havent accounted for sway in the frame.
@@bradyweber7278 the stacks worked out good. I just used some tubing to mount them on and ran the engine exhaust up into the bottom of the tubing. Gives it a nice sound.
@@bradyweber7278 I used 6” square across then the stacks set down over 4” gas pipeline which measures 4.5” outside diameter. You can wrap a thin piece of steel around that pipe and it’s a perfect fit for a 5” stack to slip down over.
ive got an 89 s1900 and want to convert it to 4x4 , this video is just a confirmation... anyone have any tips or experience that could ballpark estimate cost of parts for the build?
Yes it’s been a good truck! I’m running it as a flat bed dump now. It’s under powered for our hills but I get by. Recently bought a 4900 with the DT466 to pull my trailer. Thanks for watching!
@@pimpy_og9128 I don’t know much on the 9.0 engines. Mine is a 6.9. I would check any symptoms related to head gasket issues which is common on v8 diesels. Most all International diesels also requires a coolant additive and filter. It’s important those filters are change regularly. Also let it run long enough to to get the injector pump warm, sometimes if they are beginning to fail they run fine cold then start to act up after it’s hot. Just a few things I can think of.
I could watch this truck work all day 😍
Thanks!
I have a 88 1600 old U Haul . I built a deck on it and have worked it for 11 years . I installed a 5.9 cummins with the 47rh automatic out of a 93 dodge got 5 years out of the transmission had to rebuild it . Works really well does 65 on the hiway 70 down hill lol love the look of yours gives me ideas for my old girl . O and I got over a million that 5.9 runs ever day
The 5.9 is a good engine! Appreciate you sharing this with me. I’ve got a dump bed on this truck now. Thanks for watching!
I missed these types of trucks!
Markquis West I love the old Internationals and the R Model Mack’s. Just simple dependable trucks. Thanks for watching.
@@khtractors and they also sounded like the old Ford Super Duties from the same era too!
@@markquiswest6607 yes!
That’s a fine looking truck you’ve got there sir.
Thank you so much!
It's so easy to get two wheel drive vehicles stuck, even in grass! Have you ever tried the brake trick to get both rear wheels to hook and spin equally? Great video, I enjoy seeing trucks taken out of their comfort zones.
Long shot but what is the break trick?
@@MillerFamilyFarms Oh haha it's been a while for this comment. I have a GMC two wheel drive rollback that isn't a pavement queen. I move buildings to pulling down trees with it. If you think there is a chance the truck will spin and get stuck in wet grass/mud especially on an incline, you can apply brake pressure and then apply the throttle and slowly let of the brakes once the truck is moving a few feet. I've hooked to trees and didn't do this and dug a deep hole on the driver side. I had to unhook and pull up and do this method to get the truck to actually move forward and usually the tire marks are minimal. You're causing both rear tires to spin. It has saved me over and over again. I can't say if it works in all trucks, you just have to try it.
@@blueridgehollow2510 thank you I’ll definitely try it
@@MillerFamilyFarms Let me know if it works for you. It's kinda fun too so definitely give it a try. I subscribed and I'll check out your videos.
Going back and watching a few older videos... I wish they had made a lot more of the S series in four wheel drive. A 4x4 DT466 crew cab would be an amazing tow rig. Regardless, your truck looks sweet even if it spins once in a while!
Yes that would be nice!
Sweet old corn binder. I love the old S series
Appreciate that!
I was not expecting that little thing to pull the international
Yeah I really didn’t either but thought we would try! Merry Christmas!
@@khtractors Merry Christmas to you too
Wish I could have been around back when these trucks were on the road all the time!
Roy Fabian yeah I was, but about to young to remember. Me and this truck is the same age. Haha.
I'm going to look at an 88 S1600 tomorrow, 7.3 idi 5 speed. Supposedly had a full overhaul on the engine courtesy of Uhaul less than 1000 miles ago.
There definitely not over powered but fairly dependable and good driving trucks. Best of luck!
About to get a S1700 with D190 9.0 Diesel engine and Dana 5+2 transmission 14 foot dump truck converted from a stake bed lumber truck. Says it has 162000 miles on the odometer. Runs like a top. Looking to use it to start up my own dump truck for hire business as no one does 8-12 yard bulk loads around me anymore. Everyone is into the 3/4 ton pickup and dump trailer craze.
Going to ask my buddy if he is willing to do a payment plan. He wants 1500 for it. Bought it off the town to use it for hauling hay bales but realized it would only get used 1 month out of the year.
Sounds like it would still be a good truck! Best of luck with it! Thanks for watching!
hey you wood truck, stop trucking ma wood.....lol.....imitating the geico commercial
🤣🤣 Thanks for watching!
Have same setup but 66 model wish I could add a picture
You can email a picture to khtractors@gmail.com, I actually have a dump bed on this truck now and use a 1992 DT466 to pull the trailer. Thanks for watching
That’s a good looking old truck. I’m slowly becoming a fan of these old school 6 wheel tractors. What is the engine powering it? Sounds like it might be a 6.9 or 7.3 idi naturally aspirated.
It’s a 6.9. I have converted this truck back to a dumptruck and now use one with a DT466 to pull the trailer. Thanks for watching
I’ve got an 84 model with 9.0 with a double winch wrecker body . It has less than 15000 miles on it. Air Force had it , I guess they didn’t have to tow many air planes! LOL
That 9.0 should have plenty of power! Wow extra low miles too! Good find for sure. Thanks for sharing!
Just found myself one of these in the UK a 1981 S1704, 9 litre ex USAF with 31k miles from new.
Not picked it up or seen it yet. Hope it sounds this good.
31,000 miles that’s awesome! Is it manual or automatic?
@@khtractors Manual 5 speed, its currently got a wrecker body PTO driven.
@@hotrodhouse nice! Once you get it send me a picture to my email. khtractors@gmail.com Thanks!
@@khtractors I certainly will.
The little off road cart was incredibly helpful and The owner knew it could. That was awesome! But why not the backhoe tractor? I’m assuming it was broken..
Just thought we’d try it with the RTV and see. Clayton hadn’t drove the M6060 at this point so I didn’t feel it was time for him to learn right then. Thanks for watching!
Cool. When you were getting out of the ditch i noticed the frame had a fair bit of sway. is this normal? Im planning on building a motorhome out of one. and havent accounted for sway in the frame.
Yeah if you build a steel frame basically a flat bed, then build off of that it should eliminate that flex in your structure.
Thats what i was hoping. thank you!@@khtractors
I like that trailer.
Thank you! I built the gooseneck part it was originally a tagalong style trailer.
cool truck
Thank you! I have a dump bed on it now. Thanks for watching
Your truck would be perfect for pulling my rv.
Good lookin old S-Series. Sounds like a 9.0 Liter. Good engine!
It’s actually the 6.9, a 9.0 would be nice. Thanks
What size Wheels are they 19.5 and is it a strait five speed or 5+2
It has 10R22.5’s and a straight 5 speed. I have a flatbed dump on it now and use a 1992 IH to pull the trailer. Thanks for watching
I've got an 87 S1600. It had a 7.3
I like International trucks! This one has the 6.9. Would love to get one with a DT466 someday. Thanks
@@khtractors I swapped a 6v53 Detroit in mine. It's been a work in progress
@@WARD5KUSTOMZ that’s neat! Does it fit good?
@@khtractors it did. Had to make my own manifolds and move engine mount brackets. Made my own radiator tubes
@@WARD5KUSTOMZ very cool!
Do you still have this beast?
Yeah it has a dump bed on it now and I use a 1992 International with a DT466 to pull my trailer these days.
I’ve got an S1700 with the 9 litre. Looking to maybe put stacks on it like yours
@@bradyweber7278 the stacks worked out good. I just used some tubing to mount them on and ran the engine exhaust up into the bottom of the tubing. Gives it a nice sound.
@@khtractors it looks great! What size of round tubing did you use?
@@bradyweber7278 I used 6” square across then the stacks set down over 4” gas pipeline which measures 4.5” outside diameter. You can wrap a thin piece of steel around that pipe and it’s a perfect fit for a 5” stack to slip down over.
ive got an 89 s1900 and want to convert it to 4x4 , this video is just a confirmation... anyone have any tips or experience that could ballpark estimate cost of parts for the build?
They made these trucks that way. Be nice if you could find one already Equipped or to use for parts on what you have.
Was this a good truck to you ?
Yes it’s been a good truck! I’m running it as a flat bed dump now. It’s under powered for our hills but I get by. Recently bought a 4900 with the DT466 to pull my trailer. Thanks for watching!
@@khtractors I got one I’m. Looking at what should I look for on these 9.0s really clean truck for super cheap
@@pimpy_og9128 I don’t know much on the 9.0 engines. Mine is a 6.9. I would check any symptoms related to head gasket issues which is common on v8 diesels. Most all International diesels also requires a coolant additive and filter. It’s important those filters are change regularly. Also let it run long enough to to get the injector pump warm, sometimes if they are beginning to fail they run fine cold then start to act up after it’s hot. Just a few things I can think of.
@@khtractors what are the top speeed on them
@@pimpy_og9128 both of mine run about 62.
What motor is in it?
It’s a 6.9 diesel