1964 IH C1200, Ford 5.0L V8 - Long Bed + Complete Donor Truck

1964 International Harvester C1200, Ford 5.0L V8 - Long Bed + Donor Truck $17,000 – Includes Complete Donor Truck and Vintage Coca-Cola Cooler Second Owner | 25 Years of Ownership | Clean Colorado Title | Exceptional Frame | Extensive Upgrades Meet Big Red, a 1964 International Harvester C1200 pickup with genuine Colorado ranch heritage, an unusually long cargo bed, and an extensive collection of mechanical and structural upgrades. I'm the second owner, having purchased Big Red in 2001. The truck has spent its entire life in Colorado's dry climate, beginning as a working ranch truck. One of Big Red's most remarkable features is its exceptionally well-preserved, solid frame. That underlying structural condition convinced me to invest substantially in restoring and upgrading this classic International. This isn't a showroom restoration. It's an honest, remarkably straight, old-school ranch truck with plenty of character and an impressive mechanical foundation. ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN - Ford 5.0-liter crate V8 engine with approximately 1,000 (yes, one-thousand) miles - Four-speed manual transmission - Rear-wheel drive (2WD) - New clutch - Custom MagnaFlow exhaust - Shorty performance headers - Custom one-piece aluminum driveshaft, rated for up to 500 horsepower and weighing less-than-half the original two-piece steel shaft - New engine "brain" - Complete, new, matching Stewart-Warner gauges, including Bluetooth speedometer - Custom deep-dish steel wheels professionally fabricated by a wheel shop, replacing the original split rims - Michelin Agilis CrossClimate commercial-grade tires in VERY good condition The engine ran beautifully when last operated, and videos of it running are available. BODY, FRAME & RESTORATION - Exceptionally solid, well-preserved original frame; NEVER wrecked - Very straight body with honest cosmetic imperfections - New steel cab floor panels professionally welded into both sides - Fresh red exterior paint - Unusually long, 104-inch (interior measurement) cargo bed - Factory identification plate showing a 131-inch wheelbase and 7,000-pound GVW - Heavy-duty, frame-welded rear bumper with trailer hitch - Original International Harvester character and working-truck details I describe Big Red as a "six-footer." He looks terrific from six feet away, but closer inspection reveals the patina and imperfections you'd expect from a 62-year-old working truck. The bed retains its authentic ranch-truck appearance, including surface oxidation and wear. VINTAGE EQUIPMENT & CUSTOM FEATURES - Vintage driver's-side spotlight, manually operated from inside the cab - High-wattage rear-facing work spotlight mounted beside the passenger-side taillight, with wiring still connected - Heavy-duty bench vise mounted directly to the tailgate, creating an instant field workbench when lowered - Vise includes anvil surface and pipe-gripping jaws - Side-mounted spare tire - External fuel can - Heavy-duty rear bumper and trailer hitch These details reflect Big Red's long history as a practical Colorado ranch truck. WHAT REMAINS TO BE COMPLETED I consider Big Red approximately 97% complete, with three principal items remaining: 1. Install a three-row radiator. 2. Install a battery. 3. Install a canvas covering for the cab roof. The existing roof template is included. The windshield also has an old bullet impact mark with localized spiderweb cracking. The donor truck provides replacement glass, subject to fitment verification. Big Red will need to be transported. Buyers should inspect the truck and anticipate any additional finishing or recommissioning work. COMPLETE INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DONOR TRUCK INCLUDED The sale includes an entire second International Harvester pickup, acquired years ago specifically as a parts donor. It offers a substantial inventory of original components, including: - Cab and doors - Hood and front fenders - Complete pickup bed - Glass and trim - Numerous additional restoration parts Many of the donor's body panels are in very good condition and have already been primed. The donor is strictly a parts vehicle, not a running or roadworthy truck. Individual component fitment should be verified. For someone who wants to take Big Red's restoration to the next level, having a complete donor alongside the truck is a tremendous convenience. Both trucks are included in the $17,000 asking price. BONUS: VINTAGE 1960s COCA-COLA COOLER Also included is a wonderfully weathered, mid-1960s red metal Coca-Cola cooler, featuring classic embossed "Drink Coca-Cola in Bottles" lettering. I've fitted it with a removable Styrofoam cooler and lid, providing improved insulation and a leak-resistant interior while preserving the original metal exterior. It's a terrific period accessory, approximately the same vintage as Big Red, and it belongs with the truck. 25 YEARS OF COLORADO HISTORY Big Red isn't a recent auction purchase or an abandoned project being flipped. I've owned him since 2001. Over the years, he's hauled ranch supplies, carried friends and family, and accumulated more memories than I could possibly put into one advertisement. One favorite was taking the family to Denver's now-vanished Cinderella Twin Drive-In, where we watched movies from hay bales in Big Red's bed. I even kept the original concession menu from that evening, circa 2002. Big Red has lived a genuine Colorado life (high & dry), and I hope his next owner will appreciate both his history and the substantial work already invested in him. Once you see my garage, you'll understand why I have no more room for another project! THE COMPLETE PACKAGE - $17,000 Included in the asking price: - 1964 International Harvester C1200, Big Red - Complete International Harvester parts donor truck - Vintage mid-1960s Coca-Cola cooler with removable insulated insert Big Red has a clean Colorado title, an exceptionally well-preserved frame, extensive mechanical upgrades, and a quarter-century of ownership history. An outstanding candidate for someone seeking a distinctive vintage ranch truck, restoration project, or classic International Harvester with modern V8 power. Serious inquiries welcome. Additional photographs and videos of the engine running and truck driving are available. I have quite a few. Located in Colorado. Sold as-is. BIG RED - PART RANCH TRUCK. PART HOT ROD. ALL AMERICAN. You deserve this.