Tractor-man 111 Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 I am looking at a 1948 international kb-6 for $9,500 it runs and drive and is in pretty good condition with very minor rust and some mechanical problems but nothing major. It has a PTO dump flat bed that works as well it is noisy but through research have found that this is normal. My question is is this truck over priced at this price and should I walk away or is it a decent price and worth picking up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericmac Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Just from the photo it looks quite over priced, though I do know the patina look is in. If you really like the truck, and you want it, decide what it is worth to you. If you get turned down, give the seller your number and tell them to give you a call if they change their mind. They will! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkhammer Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Trucks are hot right now but the heavier duty models such as this not as much. Do some research of asking and more importantly selling prices of similar trucks and I think you'll see that this one might be a bit overpriced. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor-man 111 Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 Thanks for the reply after a bit of research I do think it’s over priced I will see if I can get the seller to come down if not I will keep shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 He is probably selling that one because the one in the background is better. In general I figure right around $10,000 is a good price for a collector type vehicle that runs, drives, and is presentable. I look at a lot f old cars and buy a few. I always figure the final outlay is going to be in that $10,000 range. It is not hard to see the thousand dollar bills fly once you start repairing a cheaper one. hat truck would be a lot shinier with less dirt on it if I had it up for sale. That I know for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Harper Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) First I love the truck and condition and I am very partial to the KB6 styling and utility. It would be great running to the dump or the lumber store. I believe the engine would be a Blue Diamond and like all the IHC Diamond series nearly indestructible with readily available parts and interchangeability. Unfortunately a lot of trucks such as this end up being hacked-up to make them into something they are not. Cabs and sheet metal used for rat rod monstrosities or the drivetrains "upgraded" (I use that term loosely) in attempts to imbue modern performance. From the few photo it looks like an honest used but well kept truck. Make an offer and go from there. Unless the engine needs a rebuild I don't think the price is that far out of line. Edited February 9, 2023 by Terry Harper (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor-man 111 Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 He was asking $12,000 I offered $9,000 and he is wanting to get $9,500. I’m torn on it I really like the truck just don’t want to loose my butt on it. This is my first classic truck so really just a little uncertain. I attached more pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.Boland Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 They're great old trucks. Hopefully you live in a rural area though. They aren't very fast ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Nice truck but I think it's a little too high,if it was a half ton it would bring that much but like others said the bigger trucks bring less money. You should be able to get one in the 6000 range if you look some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcticbuicks Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 besides the price,do you plan on driving it ? or have you driven it ? you might find it is not very practical on the road and really slow for todays traffic,might be ok in rural area and secondary roads,and do you have to heavy safety it [over one ton ]like brake drums etc ? Some of these bigger trucks can be tough finding parts for safety inspection if it is like where i am brake drums cannot be worn over size etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE POLLARD Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Very cool.... I like old trucks, I'm not familiar with his make / model ( I'm into GM ) but that has some beautiful body lines - fenders / grille etc... Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Harper Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) A few years old but this gives a decent ball park idea of condition and prices. https://www.truckpaper.com/listings/trucks/auction-results/list/manufacturer/international/model/kb6 The problem with trucks of this class and era is they were pretty much tailored to the customers needs. As others have stated the KB5 and KB6 do not command the price that the KB series pickup trucks will. $12,000.00 for this truck is way, way too optimistic. It would have to be perfect. Its a great survivor but $9,500.00 would be at the high end for the current condition. I would suggest throwing out a low ball number and continuing the search. Remember when your looking that tires for a truck this size are not cheap and with lock rings a different challenge indeed! Watch your knuckles on the 2nd to 3rd shift - if its like the KB5 I had its easy to rap them on the dash. LOL) Here are some specifications for the KB6 Edited February 9, 2023 by Terry Harper (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Do you have a yard, do you do your own yardwork? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 When he increased your offer by $500 say call me and I’ll make another offer. Then when a week or two goes by and no one has even called on it and he calls you offer $8000 or $7500 and tell him you did the research and that is what a truck in better condition would bring. You’ve got nothing to loose at this point. Good luck, it’s a nice looking truck but has some fixable seeable problems but unknown engine, brake or electrical possible problems dave s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 18 hours ago, Tractor-man 111 said: He was asking $12,000 I offered $9,000 and he is wanting to get $9,500. I If $500 is standing in the way (5%) you probably really don't want the truck. Might as well walk and save it as a memory of one that got away. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmallregular Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Where are you located? I have a K-7 with a clear Colorado title and a K-6 for parts that I'd part with for a fraction of that price. It's a project... Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 I hope you have driven it. Some items to check.. **Is it a 4 speed or optional 5 speed trans? Probably non syncro spur gear transmission....shift ok...no loud whine or other odd noises? **Does it have the brake booster on it in working condition..brake pedal high and firm? **Many of the bigger trucks have small windows in the backing plate or outer edge of the drum to check brake lining thickness. **Is there any dark colored fluid leakage on any of the brake backing plates? **DrivelineU-joint vibration? **Does the engine run well...no knocking/other odd sounds? **Does it have enough power for you when driving it? 100HP engine **Oil pressure.. 40lbs when driving, 20 when idling hot? **Exhaust system fairly quiet..exhaust manifold broken? **Steering feel fairly tight? **Any cracks in the frame near any welds or elsewhere? **Radiator/water pump showing signs of leaking? **Any block crack repairs? **Generator properly charging a recently new 6 volt battery? **Gauges /lights all work? **Tires decent? Just a few things you need to check to prevent you from imediately dumping a bunch of money into a used truck..and a bigger one at that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor-man 111 Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 I am in Washington state. I really like these trucks but when I talked with the seller he is pretty firm so I decided to walk away and he can call if he can’t sell it. I think he has more sentimental value in it. I really appreciate all the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Do you need a truck this large. If not at that price you should be able to get a smaller truck. I like the larger { 2 ton / 3 ton } trucks, but they were built to do a job, not pleasure driving. It's probably a decent deal at $7500 or so, but $9,500 seems high. Very few people actually have a use for one these days . Keep in contact with the seller and see what his price is 3 or 4 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kar3516 Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 I saw this exact KB-6 truck in June 2021 when I bought some used truck doors from the owner in June 2021. I liked it a lot but my trucks are generally larger than this. As has been pointed out trucks of this size don’t command premium prices and the heavy duty versions (1.5 to 3 ton) often have very limited top speed. On the other hand the styling of the KB-6 and it’s larger variants is very attractive and even more so in person. Assuming that the cosmetic condition appeals to you I would assign significant value if the truck is completely sorted and can be reliably driven for enjoyment from day one. Especially at any price point below $10,000… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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