Tag Archives: International Harvester

Cross Pollination

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Eric

You’ve probably seen the quikry signs at gift stores with funny sayings like “If it ain’t red leave it in the shed” or “John Deere parking only”, these signs are to let the world know your tractor of choice. They … Continue reading →

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Still Working – International KB-5

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Eric

This past weekend Madison County (NY) held an open house of sorts for some of the various departments most often seen by the public. The idea is for people to learn more about the people and equipment used to plow … Continue reading →

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Anno Domini 1963

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Eric

Truck adverting has certainly changed over the years. To start, you don’t find ads for large commercial trucks outside of industry publications anymore. Gone are the days when you would open you copy of Life or Time and see advertisements … Continue reading →

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CNY ATHS Show 2012

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Eric

I’m a little late with this notice but the 2012 CNY ATHS show is THIS Sunday (7/8/12) at Long Branch Park in Liverpool, NY.  So far the weather looks to be perfect with a high of 82 and partly cloudy. … Continue reading →

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ATHS Springfield – International

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Eric

International Harvester, International, IHC, Navistar by Intenrational (or maybe the other way around), International Trucks.  Despite the name changes over the years the song remains the same.  Good trucks at a good price.  They many not be as fancy as … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Loadstar and John Deere

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Eric

This photo is a few years old now so I can’t say with any certainty if this truck is still with us but at the time it was working so that is how I choose to remember it.  This Loadstar was working … Continue reading →

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Scout. Anything less is just a car.

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Eric

The other day I received a package from a new friend.  Contained within was a great collection of articles and ads from old Popular Mechanics magazines.  There is a TON of great material to post and enjoy over the coming days … Continue reading →

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Hough H60 Payloader

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Eric

Keeping the loader trend going from earlier in the weekI present you with this Hough H60 Payloader.  You’ll notice that this loader is wearing the famous “man on tractor” IH logo of International Harvester.  Hough was purchased by International in … Continue reading →

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The International Harvester Film Library

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Eric

From FarmingtonImplement.com International Harvester changed the advertising world forever in 1911 with the production of “Back to the Old Farm,” the world’s first commercial film. Shown in local theaters, all early films were 35mm and featured tractors, trucks and many … Continue reading →

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International Trucks – The 70’s Roster

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Eric

The Loadstar, Paystar, Fleetstar, Scout II.  The all star line up of the International Harvester in the 1970’s.  Sadly the Scout would not survive the decade but the others would go on to years of service.  The Paystar is still … Continue reading →

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