bulldog man Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 I Have herd of this model & Seen a few pics of one on different sites . It makes me ask the question were these built as Steel hauler due to the offset cab ?Heres the link http://www.ebay.com/itm/1975-International-Transtar-4100-Conco-Cabover-Dont-miss-this-rare-piece-/321791790015?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4aec490bbf&item=321791790015 Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40677-1975-ih-transtar-4100-conco-cabover-on-ebay/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Looked at one down at P.L.Duncan's, also red with a 290 Cummins and 10 speed. First one i'd ever seen except in pictures. P.L.'s was in really nice shape. I don't think he wanted to sell it at the time, but George Tackaberry wanted it bad. I wouldn't mind having it myself. 2 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40677-1975-ih-transtar-4100-conco-cabover-on-ebay/#findComment-294836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share Posted June 27, 2015 The truck on Ebay has the same specs . They are a Rare Truck so i am told . Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40677-1975-ih-transtar-4100-conco-cabover-on-ebay/#findComment-294837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 It appears that it was the Transtar/Paystar cab, offset so it could be mounted low without having to raise it up over the engine. Much like Mack did with the U model. CONCO stands for CONventional/ Cab Over, apparently meaning that the cab was moved forward to the position of a COE, but kept low like a conventional. According to the International Trucks book the driver sat beside the engine. It probably saved money and weight. There was a jump seat available for a passenger, but it doesn't appear there would have been much room there. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40677-1975-ih-transtar-4100-conco-cabover-on-ebay/#findComment-294842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Few made. Off set was like a COE version of the U. I.H. said it was for the driver to see around other trucks.18 days to sell my 300 Hurst Chrysler or one of my Stage III Max Wedges.... Damn I want one of them Conco's!!! 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40677-1975-ih-transtar-4100-conco-cabover-on-ebay/#findComment-294843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share Posted June 27, 2015 Thanks For the Info PZ . Im not big on Cab overs unless they are low like an MR/MC Mack or a White Xpeditor. Due to the fact of a Mild case of CP In my left side makes it tough for me to get in & out of a C/O Truck .But this is one Cabover I Would like to have Myself & by looking @ it i may not have that hard of a time getting in & out of this truck say like a IH 4070 Transtar or 9670 IH . But if i did have to learn a certain way for me to get in this truck i would learn how to maneuver my left leg just right getting in &out. & thats a fact . Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40677-1975-ih-transtar-4100-conco-cabover-on-ebay/#findComment-294868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Hyman Freightways used to have a couple of those that ran around here,they were gray,they also had some short hood DCF405's with 903's. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40677-1975-ih-transtar-4100-conco-cabover-on-ebay/#findComment-294869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 The first time I'd ever even heard of this model was on the internet. The doors and dashboard from the 4200/4300 give the appearance of an early 9670.It doesn't look like it sits all that low. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40677-1975-ih-transtar-4100-conco-cabover-on-ebay/#findComment-294872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Hyman Freightways used to have a couple of those that ran around here,they were gray,they also had some short hood DCF405's with 903's.Garret ran some also, six wheelers with short w.base. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40677-1975-ih-transtar-4100-conco-cabover-on-ebay/#findComment-294878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 There was a freight outfit from upstate NY that ran quite a few of them maybe Red Star was the fleet. No idea where they all went to but disappeared of the face of the earth. Joe D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40677-1975-ih-transtar-4100-conco-cabover-on-ebay/#findComment-294882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted June 28, 2015 Author Share Posted June 28, 2015 The first time I'd ever even heard of this model was on the internet. The doors and dashboard from the 4200/4300 give the appearance of an early 9670.It doesn't look like it sits all that low.Jim the 1st time i herd of this model IH Was on the Net also . Matter fact looking @ the pics Tom posted here maybe the pics i seen on the net possibly on FB ? Hell i dont know i slept since then ..lol .Mike i'm guessing here but with a 903 Cummins i guess they would have a 13spd behind them in this model also ?. Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40677-1975-ih-transtar-4100-conco-cabover-on-ebay/#findComment-294883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Perhaps improper on my part, but I always thought of the Transtar 4100 ConCo as a successor to the "Sightliner". Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40677-1975-ih-transtar-4100-conco-cabover-on-ebay/#findComment-294900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Perhaps improper on my part, but I always thought of the Transtar 4100 ConCo as a successor to the "Sightliner".Don't think so. The Sightliner had a BBC that was under 50" I think. Also I believe it was offered in V-8 gas only Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40677-1975-ih-transtar-4100-conco-cabover-on-ebay/#findComment-294908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 There was a freight outfit from upstate NY that ran quite a few of them maybe Red Star was the fleet. No idea where they all went to but disappeared of the face of the earth. Joe D.You are ringing a bell on "upstate". Might be right on Red Star. Couple of other names than come to my mind are Inland Express and Onieda? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40677-1975-ih-transtar-4100-conco-cabover-on-ebay/#findComment-294909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Somehow I think Oneida was the one??? Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40677-1975-ih-transtar-4100-conco-cabover-on-ebay/#findComment-294923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 It appears that it was the Transtar/Paystar cab, offset so it could be mounted low without having to raise it up over the engine. Much like Mack did with the U model. CONCO stands for CONventional/ Cab Over, apparently meaning that the cab was moved forward to the position of a COE, but kept low like a conventional. According to the International Trucks book the driver sat beside the engine. It probably saved money and weight. There was a jump seat available for a passenger, but it doesn't appear there would have been much room there. 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40677-1975-ih-transtar-4100-conco-cabover-on-ebay/#findComment-294932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ws721 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Friend of mine down in Willston, Fl had a CONOCO that he bought up near Auburn, NY. They are unique! Wish I could add that to our website Quote Remember if it's got a hood it's no good! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40677-1975-ih-transtar-4100-conco-cabover-on-ebay/#findComment-294950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Friend of mine down in Willston, Fl had a CONOCO that he bought up near Auburn, NY. They are unique! Wish I could add that to our websiteAuburn? I do believe that was Red Star's HQ address. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40677-1975-ih-transtar-4100-conco-cabover-on-ebay/#findComment-294957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jud Clark Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 I drove for Delta Lines in Emeryville ca in the late 70's and early 80's they had several concos they were all wheel drive used for winter driving in the sierras. But I always grabbed one for a Medford run or a Fresno run because the suspension was much softer than the other coe's in the fleet. Yes they were ugly and the flip open hood in the front was fiberglass, and the yellow paint wouldn't hold up. The cab itself was a conventional cab so you could reach over and operate the passenger window from the driver's seat, unlike a coe cab. I got some funny comments from the large car drivers on the cb, But Delta put some serious power in them and I would leave those guys in the dust once we got in the mountains. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40677-1975-ih-transtar-4100-conco-cabover-on-ebay/#findComment-560838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 Delta??????? hell forgot all about them I worked in your old yard and sparks for 18 years. Just retired from Fedex Freight a month ago and that’s where we were industrial and Coney Island Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40677-1975-ih-transtar-4100-conco-cabover-on-ebay/#findComment-560848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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