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This is a very rare, very unusual, very cool RV conversion based on a1973 Olson Kurbmaster, International Harvester 1510 chassis. Powered by an International Harvester 345 V8 gasoline, with dual wheel rear axle, 17x7.50 tires with less than 5,000 miles on original split rims. Power steering. Power brakes. Odometer shows 25,345 miles. No way to tell if it's 125K, or 25K. I assumed it was 125K, so went through most mechanical systems for reliability. See details below.
Interesting trades, asking $12,000 OBO: Motocross bikes, big pick-up truck, unusual street bike, sports car, VW van, dune buggy, BMW 740il, 7 series...
The Kurbmaster exterior is 6' 8" wide, 24' long, 10' tall with deck unloaded. 6' 1" height interior. Originally shipped with roll-up doors that have been converted to hinged ambulance doors to save interior space. Body is 1/8" aluminum.
Truck was offered in International's "light line" which is one notch below their Big Rigs. This model 1510 chassis was used for full size mobile homes, dump trucks, tow trucks, snow plows, delivery trucks, maintenance trucks. It's the equivalent of a deuce and a half.
Olson bought the chassis's and mounted their aluminum Kurbmaster bodies on them. All body parts, hinges, door handles, trim, are still available and cheap. Engine and drivetrain parts are not as common can can be found.
Originally this was a bakery delivery truck for a school district outside Riverside, CA. It has a hydraulic Maxon lift gate that is very handy as a platform for a ladder to the deck, or when loading. The truck was purchased at auction, painted black with blue flames to look "cool" then let sit. I acquired it mid 2000s and converted it into an RV for Burningman.
I have all the useful factory/dealer service manuals and parts books for the 1510 chassis, including cross reference parts book, the motor home chassis guide, original Kurbmaster sales brochure.
It has been to the Black Rock desert/playa four times, driving from Santa Cruz, over the Sierras. 20 gallon tank. Room to mount an additional underbody fuel tank. 140 mile range between refills. There's a custom rear bracket in the back to hold two Blitz 5 gallon gas cans. Runs very smooth, but likes to be started regularly. Shifts great, clutch is great, power steering is smooth. Suspension solid.
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