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Mike Omweg 08-30-2004 18:42:12 24.210.40.164 11093 Report to Moderator	I'm considering buying a 1954 International Metro Van for my contracting business. Its definitely an eye-catcher. Does anyone have any experience with these? I'm trying to find out what to ask and look for while making the decision. Any pitfalls to be aware of? Will it be impossible to restore and maintain? What resources I can turn to? Any and all help is greatly appreciated. I'm just starting out. [Reply]  [Send Email]
robert cicerone 10-26-2007 14:56:30 68.15.34.35 27733 Report to Moderator	Re: 1954 International Metro Van in reply to Mike Omweg, 08-30-2004 18:42:12   I own abakery in cranston RI and do remember the Metro International Trucks very durable trucks Many were of steel and bodies would rot out after a couple years the style you want rounded body lasted until 1964 new type lasted until the mid 1970s good for nostalgia but you are better off for work with a Grumman Olsen Aluminum body van   [Reply]  [Send Email]
Harold H 08-31-2004 14:00:58 66.6.185.16 11102 Report to Moderator	Re: 1954 International Metro Van in reply to Mike Omweg, 08-30-2004 18:42:12   I tried to post a reply earlier but it disappeared so I'll try again. The International Metro of that era was the preimum and most popular step van produced. They were built in 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, 1 ton and 1 1/4 ton. I think the model numbers at that time were; 100 1/2t, 110 HD1/2t, 120 3/4t, 130 1t, and 150 1 1/4t. These are from memory and may have errors.The drive train is basicly the same as other International light trucks of the same tonage at that time. Parts are generally available. An exception is Metro body parts would probably be very hard to find. They were a very durable truck. There are a couple of good IHC truck sites on the internet. One is "oldihctrucks.com" I think this address is correct. Harold H   [Reply]  [No Email]
Michael Omweg 09-01-2004 17:53:11 24.210.40.164 11113 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: 1954 International Metro Van in reply to Harold H, 08-31-2004 14:00:58   Thanks for the help. I will check out that site and I'm glad to hear that they are pretty solid trucks.   [Reply]  [Send Email]
Chester 09-03-2004 19:30:30 199.243.47.116 11151 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: Re: 1954 International Metro Van in reply to Michael Omweg, 09-01-2004 17:53:11   Look for this magazine also, many IH links in it. http://www.antiquepower.com/vt_frameset.html   [Reply]  [No Email]