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1947 International Boom Truck- Unique?

For sale by Owner. Photos, specs and description.

$7,500

Year
1947
Make
Model
Category

Specification

condition: goodcylinders: 6 cylindersdrive: rwdfuel: otherpaint color: orangesize: full-sizetitle status: missingtransmission: manualtype: truck

Seller information

Location: portland, Oregon
Type: Owner

For sale is a Very unusual 1947 International Boom Truck Model KB-7. This truck was recently acquired from a friend’s high desert property in Eastern Oregon. It is beleived to be "one of a kind". It was custom built, (Bed and Boom) in Southern California for a now defunct energy company; the still visible logo on both doors reads: "Santa Fe Energy Company, Western Division". Purportedly, it spent its’ early years in the oil fields of Southern California. I have been locating and collecting rare examples of commercial trucking for four plus decades and have never seen another one like this; if anyone knows of another such truck, please let me know. This International is complete and in original condition with "black diamond" 282 cu. in. 6-cylinder engine, 4 speed transmission with 2 speed rear end. Note: The engine was converted to run on propane gas years ago, for it spent most of its later life pulling cable and setting wooden power poles out in the boonies of Eastern Oregon, where gas stations were few and far between. The under seat gas tank is still in place, so it could easily be converted back to gasoline. This "Boomer" is beleived to have been operational when parked (approx.) eight years ago; should start and run with little effort; I would fire it up myself but I know nothing about LPG powered vehicles. For its age, this 70 year "survivor" is in great, solid condition, easy restoration. Delivery is available. Possible trade for rare commercial chain driven truck in the teens or early 20s? Thanks for your interest.

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