1933 International B3 Stake Bed Truck

[THarrison351]

 Produced from 1930 to 1938, the International three ton A5 featured a 279 Cu In International Harvester six cylinder engine rated at 65 hp, new front axles and a new semi-floating rear axles for heavier loads. There's not much else I can seem to find about this truck. I did notice in all the pictures I found on the web they had spoke hubs with demountable rims as opposed to the model having Budd type steel wheels. As far as the model is concerned it's pretty nicely detailed. The removable stakes for the bed have tiny chrome bolts, which hold in a bunch of Budweiser wood cases, the engine compartment is fully wired and plumbed. It has removable seat cushions to show off the battery and the gas tank  located underneath and an opening windshield. Also, there is a removable spare tire. The biggest problem this one had and it seems like it's common, is the stakes come apart. If you get one that has them in parts, make sure you put the vertical pieces in the bed pockets before you glue them back together or they won't fit well otherwise. Ask me how I know. Anyways, other than a little bit of polish, this one needed nothing else. 

 

Edited February 12, 2020 by THarrison351

[randyc]

Another nice piece.  Thanks for sharing.  

[Gramps46]

Very nice find and restoration.  I like these old trucks a lot.