wyodog Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Hey guys --This picture is of my grandfathers truck. I never knew my grandfather, and this is the only surviving picture of his truck. I was hoping you guys might be able to help me figure out what make / model it is. It looks like it's a international but I am not sure. Would appreciate any help...Thanks!Josh Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20000-grandfathers-truck/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Hey guys --This picture is of my grandfathers truck. I never knew my grandfather, and this is the only surviving picture of his truck. I was hoping you guys might be able to help me figure out what make / model it is. It looks like it's a international but I am not sure. Would appreciate any help...Thanks!JoshI think it's an early 70's 4000 Transtar IH.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20000-grandfathers-truck/#findComment-82922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC Trucking Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 it looks like a 2000D ; a 4000 would be a caboverI Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20000-grandfathers-truck/#findComment-82975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 it looks like a 2000D ; a 4000 would be a caboverII think I agree with you but been too long to know for certain.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20000-grandfathers-truck/#findComment-82977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I'm guessing Loadstar 1800. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20000-grandfathers-truck/#findComment-82997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Covert Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I think it is an early Fleetstar 2000 series.I believe it shared a cab with the Loadstar, but the Fleetstar was a diesel. If the picture was big enough you could see the Fleetstar in script and the 2000 also on the side of the hood. Go to utube and type in Fleetstar 2000d and enjoy!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20000-grandfathers-truck/#findComment-83070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyodog Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 Awesome. Thank you for the feedback. I think I am off on the right track. I would like to try and find another truck, and re-paint it to match what my grandfathers truck used to be. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20000-grandfathers-truck/#findComment-83095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I think it is an early Fleetstar 2000 series.I believe it shared a cab with the Loadstar, but the Fleetstar was a diesel. If the picture was big enough you could see the Fleetstar in script and the 2000 also on the side of the hood. Go to utube and type in Fleetstar 2000d and enjoy!!!!!!!!!Yep, this 1800 Loadstar cab looks identical, front end's different. You're right, this 2000D is it I believe. The Fleetstar picture at the top is a newer model I think. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20000-grandfathers-truck/#findComment-83099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 definately loadstar,lol.one of my old favorites,,i prefer spokes.if your fixen to buy one,,thier relatively inexpensive.kinda hard to find,,they used to be thousands of them,good luck,bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20000-grandfathers-truck/#findComment-83105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61fred Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I believe it to be a fleetstar, You could have your coice of cab in the begining of production. It also has the optional tilt hood. If equiped with a cummins engine the majority of the engine was in the cab with you. The Loadstars were a smaller truck and the largest one is a 1890 or 1895. If the truck is a 1900 or biggger it should be a fleetstar. I can always tell a fleetstar from a loadstar by the body line on the cab, The bodyline drops down hard on the cowl panel to match the cab belt line. The loadstar cab is much lower and this line is less destinct. You can see it clearly on the pictures of the four trucks on the previous post, three fleetstars and one loadstar.Fred Quote 15 gears...no waiting! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20000-grandfathers-truck/#findComment-83107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I believe it to be a fleetstar, You could have your coice of cab in the begining of production. It also has the optional tilt hood. If equiped with a cummins engine the majority of the engine was in the cab with you. The Loadstars were a smaller truck and the largest one is a 1890 or 1895. If the truck is a 1900 or biggger it should be a fleetstar. I can always tell a fleetstar from a loadstar by the body line on the cab, The bodyline drops down hard on the cowl panel to match the cab belt line. The loadstar cab is much lower and this line is less destinct. You can see it clearly on the pictures of the four trucks on the previous post, three fleetstars and one loadstar.Fredby golly you were right,,i thought the newer cab was a fleetstar.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20000-grandfathers-truck/#findComment-83116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdWrightBrother Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 It is a Fleetstar, and Fred's right-with a Cummins a lot of the motor was in the cab with you. Drove 2 different Fleetstar 2000D's for a couple of brothers back home when I first started driving. One had a 220 Cummins and a 4+4, the other was a 250 with a 5 Speed and 3 Spd rearends.Russ Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20000-grandfathers-truck/#findComment-83156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Yes it is a Fleetstar 2000, but they also came with a gas motor then had the Y designation. I have a 1969 Fleetstar 2000Y with a 549cid gas V8 with a 5 and a 2. I had another gas job which I sold to a guy in Delaware. They were both single axles. I really like the look of them. With the stack this is probably a diesel. Both of the gas jobs had grass burner exhaust.Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20000-grandfathers-truck/#findComment-83318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Fleetstar 2000 IH My great uncle had one w/ a 549 Gas burner & 5&4 in it . that was 1 tough ole truck.He also had a IH emeryville w/ a NH 250 Compression release Cummins in it . later Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20000-grandfathers-truck/#findComment-86172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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