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Northern VA-DC-MD IH Metro Van Owners


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Are there are any other IH Metro Van owners a stones throw away in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area? Would be nice to network with other owners?

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Guest 68427vette

i have one,, but will be listed on ebay this weekend, just pulled it out yesterday., motor turns over jc -ohio

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Had some time to do some more research. There are some other things that point to it being a later model. In 48 they were still using flathead engines, and this van has an overhead valve engine. Could have been updated at some point. Also the grille and parking lights are the newer style. Round lights instead of rectangle and the grille has the two wide bars in the middle where the older modles had small bars all the way. Hope this helps narrow down the year.

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Guest Montecito Dog Trainer

Does anyone know where there is one for sale? I am looking to buy one. Body as complete as possible but I don't intend to run it on the original motor. Love love the one in this picture.

How much did you get for it?

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I found a very nice pair of IH Metro rear doors at an old yard in PA.  They have rust but considering how old they are the rust out is minimal.  The remains of the business name are still on the lower part of the doors.  I believe it was a laundry service truck.  The upper hinges still work and the door latch mechanism is still in place. The truck also has both side rub rails intact on the body as well.  I posted  pics if someone is interested let me know.  I know that the driver side rear door has a small hole in the very bottom.  From memory I believe the passenger side rear door has no holes.  I have seen these with the doors rotted completely off at the bottom these are far better than that.  I could get more pics and I would have to remove them if someone wants them.

 

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Hi

These IH metro refuelling trucks were based at an airport in Ireland.

The truck with black tyres has International A150 script.

What year are these magnificent machines ? Any more info on what models they are ?

Any idea if they would have arrived fully built from US ? Or perhaps just a cab front on chassis from US  & remainder coachbuilt in Ireland or UK ?

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On 10/25/2024 at 6:17 AM, carfanatic said:

These IH metro refuelling trucks were based at an airport in Ireland.

The truck with black tyres has International A150 script.

What year are these magnificent machines ? Any more info on what models they are ?

Any idea if they would have arrived fully built from US ? Or perhaps just a cab front on chassis from US  & remainder coachbuilt in Ireland or UK ?

Most likely 1959-61?  Likely sold as "cab" and chassis, although the cab wasn't what we typically of as a complete cab.  More like a cowl and chassis.  Body would have been built locally in country.

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