SORRY not Ford but has Ford parts from Truck Trend mag.

HI ALL
Just got my January/Febuary Truck Trend mag. and this International was the cover truck its not Ford but its got some ford parts. This thing is huge, here’s some of the stuff it says about it.. I'll post some pic. when I can get to a scanner if you like.
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The International CXT is largest pickup truck made.
Weights in at 14,000 lb.
22’ nose to tail and stands more than 9’ tall
GVWR is 25,999 that’s just 16oz. Under the GVW for CDL’s
Pay load of 12,000 lbs (the bed is 1-ton Ford Dualie staight from Ford)
Towing capacity 17,000 lbs
What maybe more impressive than the chassis is the torque monster under the hood
466 cu. In. I6 (YES A 6 CYLENDER) Ford power stroke Diesel tho
with 540 Feet of torque at 1400 rpms 90% available just off idle.
220 hp at 2000 rpms
only 8mpg city/highway but it does have a 500-600 mile range
Allison 2500 five speed automatic trans.- W/two-speed transfer case.
your eyes are about 7.5’ above ground level

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“We happened to have our truck during a small southern California heat wave and loved the high seating position. We saw more cleavage on our drive home than in the last 10 yrs.” </BLOCKQUOTE></FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD><HR></TD></TR></TABLE>

They only plan on building 200 to 300 units
Base price $100,000 to 130,000 with add-ons.
Some Add-ons are
Air-ride suspension
Dump bed
and a 10.5” drop down DVD player


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i would LOVE to see a pic of that monster! post it up when you get a chance.
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HI TAIlLIGHT
I posted this in the Garage as well under the same topic name and I think the second or third reply has a pic of a red one.
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RIGHT NOW ITS ON PAGE 2
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85 T-Bird 3.8
61 Merc. Comet, 170 3spd.
1964 International 4door, short box W/466


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I'm still trying to figure this one out. It's just under the CDL limit, BUT, if it has air brakes, you'll need a CDL anyway.
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