My brother drove these and I fell in love with them. I see an occasional cabover transtar on the road today and it always brings back memories. Nice to see someone put it back on the road that is rich enough to do it.
This video is very inspirational. I've got a '53 International RC160 and unfortunately it needs everything touched. My "budget" is just the parts required to make it safe on public roadways and me doing as much of the rebuilding/machining. I'm currently restoring the entire brake system. New lines; rebuilding the air compressor; new front drums; re-lined shoes; rebuilt cylinders; etc. I'm very proud to own this piece of history and save it from oblivion.
I was always an admirer of the IH Transtar trucks. I never was a trucker(was a farmer that worked with IH tractors some years back) but always was a fan of the IH Transtar. Its great to see that some guys still like them and rebuild them.
My very first driving job was driving a 1980 Transtar, I loved it. One of these days I would love to restore one, but as you pointed out some parts you just can not find and when you do they are outrageous.
I started out in a 80s Transtar 2. Tagteamed driving it with my brother in law . And he kept me on the straight and narrow. Ill never forget trying to sleep in that sleeper. I woke up in midair a bunch of times. It was fun though. Good luck with the old girl!
Owned and drove one of these things for 12-13 years and hated every minute of it, noisy uncomfortable hot in summer and cold in winter. The nightmares come back.
Awesome seeing this old International brought back to life. Same kind of single axle tractor, even the red color, that I used to see all up and down I-5 in California, Oregon and Washington pulling triples for ONC. Oregon-Nevada-California. George Van Dyke Trucking in Tangent Oregon (exit 228 Hwy.34 west) runs rebuilt-refurbed Peterbilts that are some of the nicest rigs I've seen for a good sized trucking company.
I learned to drive on a 1977 daycab Transtar II just like this one. Pulled a flatbed for a steel fitting company back in the mid '80s. Miss that truck even though at the time I bitched and moaned I wanted something newer. I wish I had the time/resources to restore one
Frame off rebuilds are the hardest & expensive to boot, in the end the out come is dynamic as is shown here by the BMT crew who did a really good job in making it into a memorial truck for Gord who put his heart soul & hard earned into this project....great work guys.
A labor an expense of love. Awesome! That particular truck is the easiest of all to maneuver in tight spots. Turns kinda like a forklift truck You can turn them around in a closet. Love those old trucks!
Thanks for the video, I drove a transtar just like this one, even bright red but our fleet had a black stripe with gold out line coming up the front and back over the doors
There is nothing I would like more than to restore and update old iron but likely not a Transtar. Still, its an amazing job and i miss seeing them all over the USA roads. Best of luck with your new rig!
Great story behind the rig!🤩 Love the truck.🥰 It’s always good to hear the stories behind a truck and the tribute that goes with it.😍 Very heart warming! Inspirational! 😯
There are plenty of them out there and in nice shape and working. Its not rare at all. I just bought a very clean 78 for $4000 US and will put it work in the next couple weeks. An online search will find plenty for sale. This is a beautiful job.
Interesting video and great restore with all of the very needed updates on the old truck. those International Harvester trusks were not built with the idea that an actual human would be opperating them. Would have loved to see it start and drive.
Harris Transportation in Victorville, CA bought a brand new ‘76 Cabover, single screw with a 290 Cummins and a 13 speed off the floor of the Truck Show that year. After 2&1/2 years, there was ABSOLUTELY no way you could sit in that thing at an idle. No upholstery save for the doghouse, and trust me!! Rattle enough to make you insane!! But! Cabover International’s were the most comfortable Cabover I have driven. At 5’7 back then, everything fit me perfectly! Right now I’m beginning the restoration of a ‘74 COE Peterbilt! Yes! I will model after an old Pete that Harris’ had.
I drove one of these back in the early 90s but it had an extra axle. It wasn't bad easy to get around in but it had trouble pulling lowboys. Ran well only down fall was it was really hot in the summer like riding in a fish bowl.
In regards to the hard to find windshields, some places now have started making custom made reproduction ones for cars. You send your old broken one, and they will form a new one for you. They get glass, heat it up, and conform it as necessary based on the old piece. At least I think that is how it works. I think it can supposedly be cheaper than hunting for a junkyard part. Jay Leno mentioned something about this in some videos.
I was dtiving one of those transtars back in 86, i drove three differnt ones, with the two stroke Detroit in it, all of them smoked like crazy, but they were fun to drive, and it wasnt long after that they all disapred, due mostly to smog regulations i guess.
I'm buying a single axle 78 International for $800 this weekend in outstanding condition, runs, drives & stops..... Bought the 48' drop deck trailer from the guy for $1600 so he offered the Truck to me for cheap... I've never had any intention of buying a rig but I'll take it.... And, it's got great glass & all can lights on top !!!! Awesome
Nice truck ! I've been driving these things for 45 years and am nearing retirement. Let me know if you need a driver. I'm so glad you kept the original manual transmission. Automatics are for the ladies, but don't belong in a real truck. What are you going to pull with it? Great job !
The trucks original paint scheme was quite nice but the red is a lot better. To bad these were everywhere one time, now try find one. Have to look on farms and in the bush. I'd love to have something like this but no way I could afford it.
@@superbmediacontentcreator - wrong! The first Terminator movie had a scene with an exploding tanker truck. It is indeed an IH Transtar. You can clearly tell it's a model after the explosion too.
It would be nice to know about the 5th wheel RV that beautiful “corn binder” pulls. I hope it is heavy on the fifth wheel end! Preserving history, very nice. That model was one of the many COE’s I drove, a ‘69. Consider a ‘69 White 3400. 250 Cummins w/10spd. No cab jack, 5 gauges and no radio. As aero dynamic as a barn door. Spring susp. that rode like a brick. My first interstate driving job. The eleven western states. I love it, especially after I found someone that actually knew how fix the A/C.
I would have done it for cost. And for the love of trucks. I have 6 pairs of those windshields and a dozen of those clearance lights. I'm in Ontario Canada.
I drove one of these pancakes in the 80s when i wanted a day off i ran line they put me local on one of these the day before i was off,the one i drove had a 290 cummins 10 speed the one i drove no AC barely had a heater air wipers steering was armstrong
hi there. i suggest using architectural window seals...i bought a roll of it and just did my own seals..look around at home depot for starters..and if you buy it, do not forget the silicon to use as a glue agent.
Many memories growing up in these IH Transtar 1 & 2 COE trucks and have driven several myself over 30-years. I do like these IH COE trucks however most memories are bad because they all rode like log trucks with solid front and rear suspensions because airride did not exist on heavy trucks in those days, only on buses. Not even the seats had airride as they were all torsion rod suspension which was not that great while sitting directly above the steer axle. In a nutshell they were miserable trucks to drive with huge steering wheels, sloppy gear shifters, and dangerous on slick pavement since ABS brakes did not exist back then. None until the Eagle models from 79-81 had air conditioning, so in summer they were hot and very noisy with windows open unless you had a roof mounted Red Dot A/C system. Also in those years they rode rough because cabs did not have airride and once locked down to chassis, you felt everything bad in the roads. Today they have an airride conversion kit to retrofit those models which helps. Yes I would have another one today but only with the Hendrickson airride suspension system for steering and drive axles, plus cab airride, and airride seats we have today. Add a modern drivetrain, rack'n'pinion steering, and ABS disc braking system and they would be fun safe trucks to drive. I love this build you all have done and I hope to see it on the road near me some day.
James Barrow I drove one of these too it rode poorly hot like sitting in a fish bowl but nothing was worse than the white 4000 with velvet ride that was the worse.
Hi All,,, could someone tell me where I may be able to purchase a front panel, below the screen for a 4070,,,I am in Australia,,,Barry Scanlan on facebook,,,thanks in advance.
WHEN, are we going to start re manufacturing these type / style of vehicles. We have far too quicly evolved into something thats so dysfunctional and bland . Perhaps the new America might cultivate this.
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My brother drove these and I fell in love with them. I see an occasional cabover transtar on the road today and it always brings back memories. Nice to see someone put it back on the road that is rich enough to do it.
This video is very inspirational. I've got a '53 International RC160 and unfortunately it needs everything touched. My "budget" is just the parts required to make it safe on public roadways and me doing as much of the rebuilding/machining. I'm currently restoring the entire brake system. New lines; rebuilding the air compressor; new front drums; re-lined shoes; rebuilt cylinders; etc. I'm very proud to own this piece of history and save it from oblivion.
Albion filmeorks...I'm not generally a fan of single screw rigs, but this is something that the build team should be proud of. Great job guys.
Very nice rebuild! Great to see another Transtar kept alive. I have an '81 Daycab twin screw and she's still running strong
I was always an admirer of the IH Transtar trucks. I never was a trucker(was a farmer that worked with IH tractors some years back) but always was a fan of the IH Transtar. Its great to see that some guys still like them and rebuild them.
My very first driving job was driving a 1980 Transtar, I loved it. One of these days I would love to restore one, but as you pointed out some parts you just can not find and when you do they are outrageous.
I started out in a 80s Transtar 2. Tagteamed driving it with my brother in law . And he kept me on the straight and narrow. Ill never forget trying to sleep in that sleeper. I woke up in midair a bunch of times. It was fun though. Good luck with the old girl!
Awesome Story!! Old International cabovers are my favorite and its so cool to see the Old Iron staying alive
Thanks hayhauler362, I'll pass the comment on to the build team. It was a great project to document.
Thanks very much for this. The folks at BMT Services really appreciate it.
+Albion Filmworks
Would like to know the total cost.
Owned and drove one of these things for 12-13 years and hated every minute of it, noisy uncomfortable hot in summer and cold in winter. The nightmares come back.
Awesome seeing this old International brought back to life. Same kind of single axle tractor, even the red color, that I used to see all up and down I-5 in California, Oregon and Washington pulling triples for ONC. Oregon-Nevada-California. George Van Dyke Trucking in Tangent Oregon (exit 228 Hwy.34 west) runs rebuilt-refurbed Peterbilts that are some of the nicest rigs I've seen for a good sized trucking company.
I learned to drive on a 1977 daycab Transtar II just like this one. Pulled a flatbed for a steel fitting company back in the mid '80s. Miss that truck even though at the time I bitched and moaned I wanted something newer. I wish I had the time/resources to restore one
Frame off rebuilds are the hardest & expensive to boot, in the end the out come is dynamic as is shown here by the BMT crew who did a really good job in making it into a memorial truck for Gord who put his heart soul & hard earned into this project....great work guys.
A labor an expense of love. Awesome! That particular truck is the easiest of all to maneuver in tight spots. Turns kinda like a forklift truck You can turn them around in a closet. Love those old trucks!
Thanks for the video, I drove a transtar just like this one, even bright red but our fleet had a black stripe with gold out line coming up the front and back over the doors
Very cool video to watch. Another piece of truck culture saved and updated to enjoy. Well done.
Brilliant job well done all at BMT and Bob Anderson of Albion Filmworks :-)
I loved driving transfers this one is the best looking I've
Sean
There is nothing I would like more than to restore and update old iron but likely not a Transtar. Still, its an amazing job and i miss seeing them all over the USA roads. Best of luck with your new rig!
Great story behind the rig!🤩 Love the truck.🥰 It’s always good to hear the stories behind a truck and the tribute that goes with it.😍 Very heart warming! Inspirational! 😯
Makes my heart melt seeing such a gorgeous old classic girl.
Excellent! Very nice job "recycling" this beautiful old machine! Definitely a part of trucking history!
Wow...thanks for sharing! Simply beautiful truck!
There are plenty of them out there and in nice shape and working. Its not rare at all. I just bought a very clean 78 for $4000 US and will put it work in the next couple weeks. An online search will find plenty for sale. This is a beautiful job.
what a truck, awsome cab over. looks great
I've seen this man before thinking a truck show. Amazing looking rig💯%
Interesting video and great restore with all of the very needed updates on the old truck. those International Harvester trusks were not built with the idea that an actual human would be opperating them. Would have loved to see it start and drive.
Harris Transportation in Victorville, CA bought a brand new ‘76 Cabover, single screw with a 290 Cummins and a 13 speed off the floor of the Truck Show that year. After 2&1/2 years, there was ABSOLUTELY no way you could sit in that thing at an idle. No upholstery save for the doghouse, and trust me!! Rattle enough to make you insane!!
But! Cabover International’s were the most comfortable Cabover I have driven. At 5’7 back then, everything fit me perfectly!
Right now I’m beginning the restoration of a ‘74 COE Peterbilt!
Yes! I will model after an old Pete that Harris’ had.
really nice truck and really awesome people.
I drove Transtars, and, Transtar ll, for Holland Motor Express 1976-78, I liked them very much, worked out of the Cincinnati terminal..
Not a bad lookin High-speed hayrake!
I drove one of these back in the early 90s but it had an extra axle. It wasn't bad easy to get around in but it had trouble pulling lowboys. Ran well only down fall was it was really hot in the summer like riding in a fish bowl.
What a beautiful truck glad you saved the truck and restored with a hot rodders touch.
In regards to the hard to find windshields, some places now have started making custom made reproduction ones for cars. You send your old broken one, and they will form a new one for you. They get glass, heat it up, and conform it as necessary based on the old piece. At least I think that is how it works. I think it can supposedly be cheaper than hunting for a junkyard part. Jay Leno mentioned something about this in some videos.
Attaboy boys; She looks great and like a smooth runner! Thanks alot.
I was dtiving one of those transtars back in 86, i drove three differnt ones, with the two stroke Detroit in it, all of them smoked like crazy, but they were fun to drive, and it wasnt long after that they all disapred, due mostly to smog regulations i guess.
Very nice restore of a 4070B ! Two story Cornhusker !
I'm buying a single axle 78 International for $800 this weekend in outstanding condition, runs, drives & stops..... Bought the 48' drop deck trailer from the guy for $1600 so he offered the Truck to me for cheap... I've never had any intention of buying a rig but I'll take it.... And, it's got great glass & all can lights on top !!!! Awesome
Wow...that’s awesome. Hope you have years of enjoyment with it! 👍
Canadian Pacific Express bought hundreds of these over the years when in operation for regional hauls all painted a special code blue
Wow… What a beautiful truck!
Beautiful truck. My father drove transtar and transtar 2 for many years.
Nice truck ! I've been driving these things for 45 years and am nearing retirement. Let me know if you need a driver. I'm so glad you kept the original manual transmission. Automatics are for the ladies, but don't belong in a real truck. What are you going to pull with it? Great job !
Did I hear the transportation cost right? $9500 US from CA to BC? I would take that load any day for that kind of money.
WOW !!! I think I am in love.
Very nice job. That is a beautiful truck.
Did that with a 1970 Hayes HD was a fun project.
Love these!
Thanks for the vid but didn't even see it drive or start
I have a single axle day cab 78 6v92 10 speed in my back yard right now complete minus tanks grill and radiator
My first truck! A 1971 w/ a sleeper. 13 speed and a Cummins. Paid 26 grand used (Trucks were a lot more expensive back in the 70s)
Beautiful ole truck, I would have been happy to just Restore it back to original .
fist truck i drove in 1980
The trucks original paint scheme was quite nice but the red is a lot better. To bad these were everywhere one time, now try find one. Have to look on farms and in the bush. I'd love to have something like this but no way I could afford it.
GREAT GREAT JOB AWESOME
This truck looked menacing on the Terminator.
Except that the truck in terminator wasn't an IH...
@@superbmediacontentcreator - wrong! The first Terminator movie had a scene with an exploding tanker truck. It is indeed an IH Transtar. You can clearly tell it's a model after the explosion too.
Cabover semi trux are rare now these days.
It would be nice to know about the 5th wheel RV that beautiful “corn binder” pulls. I hope it is heavy on the fifth wheel end! Preserving history, very nice. That model was one of the many COE’s I drove, a ‘69. Consider a ‘69 White 3400. 250 Cummins w/10spd. No cab jack, 5 gauges and no radio. As aero dynamic as a barn door. Spring susp. that rode like a brick. My first interstate driving job. The eleven western states. I love it, especially after I found someone that actually knew how fix the A/C.
Nice rebuild
It looks great, not gaudy. Happy trucking.
Nice
Now that the truck is done, are you still driving it? Got more videos of it?
I have an extra windshield too
very nice.
I would have done it for cost. And for the love of trucks.
I have 6 pairs of those windshields and a dozen of those clearance lights. I'm in Ontario Canada.
So that’s where all the windshields are!
I have a 66 in full operating condition. not sure what it is worth
Would love to find a non sleeper like that. Have a drop deck low boy that I need to hook it to.
I drove one of these pancakes in the 80s when i wanted a day off i ran line they put me local on one of these the day before i was off,the one i drove had a 290 cummins 10 speed the one i drove no AC barely had a heater air wipers steering was armstrong
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
I painted a big bunch of these trucks. These trucks and Macks.
good allls job :) respect
Does anyone happen to know where to find rubber seals for the quarter window on these trucks? Or any window parts for that matter?
hi there. i suggest using architectural window seals...i bought a roll of it and just did my own seals..look around at home depot for starters..and if you buy it, do not forget the silicon to use as a glue agent.
just like the truck he learned to drive in?
I think I just watched this on whistling diesels channel.
my dad diver a 80s ih transtar back in days
My father had one also
Many memories growing up in these IH Transtar 1 & 2 COE trucks and have driven several myself over 30-years. I do like these IH COE trucks however most memories are bad because they all rode like log trucks with solid front and rear suspensions because airride did not exist on heavy trucks in those days, only on buses. Not even the seats had airride as they were all torsion rod suspension which was not that great while sitting directly above the steer axle. In a nutshell they were miserable trucks to drive with huge steering wheels, sloppy gear shifters, and dangerous on slick pavement since ABS brakes did not exist back then. None until the Eagle models from 79-81 had air conditioning, so in summer they were hot and very noisy with windows open unless you had a roof mounted Red Dot A/C system. Also in those years they rode rough because cabs did not have airride and once locked down to chassis, you felt everything bad in the roads. Today they have an airride conversion kit to retrofit those models which helps. Yes I would have another one today but only with the Hendrickson airride suspension system for steering and drive axles, plus cab airride, and airride seats we have today. Add a modern drivetrain, rack'n'pinion steering, and ABS disc braking system and they would be fun safe trucks to drive. I love this build you all have done and I hope to see it on the road near me some day.
James Barrow I drove one of these too it rode poorly hot like sitting in a fish bowl but nothing was worse than the white 4000 with velvet ride that was the worse.
Leo 😊
Hi All,,, could someone tell me where I may be able to purchase a front panel, below the screen for a 4070,,,I am in Australia,,,Barry Scanlan on facebook,,,thanks in advance.
AIR SUSPENSION ???????????????????? OMG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHEN, are we going to start re manufacturing these type / style of vehicles. We have far too quicly evolved into something thats so dysfunctional and bland . Perhaps the new America might cultivate this.
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i know of 2 on the road