Posted by Janicholson on March 24, 2009 at 09:33:36 from (199.17.6.128):
In Reply to: IH Pickups posted by sodly on March 24, 2009 at 09:14:31:
Dealerships for the most part. Different divisions of a comglomerate company. Was it wise?? I do not know. My opinion is that the low numbers can be attributed to random choice of OEM suppliers, making assorted differences within any model year. Without a linesetting ticket, the axles, clutch, ignition, and other components were difficult to identify and order parts for. This ticket was casually places in the glove box, and was a single (often) 8.5X11 printout of what the vehicle was composed of. That, mediocre styling, and poor rust prevention drainage strategies in the body work, and a few management issues (including pricing) destroyed the light IH truck division. And a recall of every school bus chassis made from 19 75 to 19 79 (not good 4.2 flatrate to replace all bolts in the rear chassis to spring hangers. from grade 5 to 8) An engineer on the production floor made a running change to cheaper bolts. Then some came apart on the RR tracks. OOPs. JimN Former IH light and medium duty Mechanic and service manager, Bowling Green OH.
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