superih Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Please educate me on the Transtar II; What years were they made from? What changes were made from 1977 to 1980 on these trucks and which year would be the best one to own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard_P Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 The CO-4070B or Transtar II was introduced in April, 1974 and replaced by the CO-9670 in March, 1981. I can't recall any major changes being made in the model during its run, although I'm sure there were minor revisions in things. I'd say one of the later ones which would have any improvements that were made would be the best choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everett Dale Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 I always liked the eagle or brougham versions of the Transtars. They were great looking on the outside but Kinda a let down interior wise to me. They had a unique shape to em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT&T Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 On 7/7/2016 at 2:09 PM, superih said: Please educate me on the Transtar II; What years were they made from? What changes were made from 1977 to 1980 on these trucks and which year would be the best one to own Super IH I have a CO-4070 that I hope to restore. I found this link that has a whole lot of information, and may have what you are looking for: gangster IH manuals . I also have years of experience working on these at a large IH truck shop. If you have any questions please feel free to ask. GT&T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superih Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 Thanks for the link, looks like I have some reading to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bailey6588 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 I used to have a 81 model...... Got tired of trying to sell it and scrapped it. DUMB MOVE!!!! Now everyone wants them.... Anyhow, I have two window crank handles and a complete vent window assembly,all were bought new. If anyone needs them give me a message, not throwing anything else away! Lesson learned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Binder Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Sent you a PM. Thanks, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehardred Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 I have a 1980 and 1981 my dad bought new both have 400 Cummins 13 spd. We ran them up until 1998. Both still run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crenwelgeoil Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 The early 4070B cabs had a cable for clutch linkage. They can be identified by having 4 grab handles on each side of the sleeper cabs. In about mid 1977 international lengthened the cab by about 4" giving the driver a couple of more inches. They also had clutch linkage that was more reliable. When a cable broke, the clutch was down on the floor. They can be identified by having a larger tool box door and only 3 grab handles on each side. 1977 also saw the introduction of the Big Cam Cummins which was a great improvement. I ran about a dozen 4070B cabs until about the mid 90's when drivers no longer wanted to climb into a cabover. I repowered all of them with BCIII Cummins with Fuller 14609A and 3.55 gears. This was the 55 mph daays and I would let them run around 60. The B cab was the first truck reliable enough to send from Texas to the upper midwest and not worrying about getting them fixed all the time. I run a dozen 9000 series Internationals now. I wish I had kept at least one of the old 4070 B cabs along with all the spare parts I had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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