International S-Series
International S-1700/S-1800 | |
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1987-model Blue Bird-bodied International S-1800, marketed as the Blue Bird Conventional | |
Years of manufacture | 1979 to 1989 |
Length | 16'2" to 34'11" |
Width | 96 inches |
Power/Fuel | Gasoline, Diesel |
1988-model Thomas-bodied International S-1800, marketed as the Saf-T-Liner Conventional | |
1982-model Wayne-bodied International S-1800, marketed as the Lifeguard |
The International Harvester/Navistar S-Series is a bus chassis manufactured by International Harvester (later Navistar International) as a range of trucks and stripped chassis. Produced from 1979 until 1989, the S-Series replaced the existing Loadstar. In 1989, the S-Series was replaced by the 2nd-generation of S-Series chassis, the 3800. This later lead to the creation of the International 3300, the basis for the IC Bus CE Series.
Variants
S-1700
Produced as a lighter-duty derivative of the S-1800.
S-1800
Standard-model chassis with a higher suspension weight capabilities.
1853FC
Forward-control chassis for use on Type D school buses, produced from 1981-1989.
Specifications
The S-1700 / S-1800 was available with either a gasoline or diesel powertrain. This was reflected in the model identifier, as models ending in '23' (S1723, S1823) indicated Gasoline engines, while models ending in '53' (S1753, S1853) denote diesel engines.
Engine name | Production | Fuel | Configuration | Transmission |
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International Harvester 345 | 1979-1986 | Gasoline | 345 cu in (5.7 L) V8 | 4-speed manual (S-1723 only)
5-speed manual* 4-speed automatic (optional all) |
International Harvester 392 | 392 cu in (6.4 L) V8 | |||
International Harvester MV-404 | 1979-1982 | 404 cu in (6.6 L) V8 | ||
International Harvester MV-446 | 446 cu in (7.3 L) V8 | |||
International Harvester 9.0L V8 | 1980-1989 | Diesel | 551 cu in (9.0 L) V8 | |
Navistar DT466E | 1979-1989 | 466 cu in (7.6 L) I6 turbodiesel | ||
International Harvester IDI | 1983-1987 | 420 cu in (6.9 L) V8 | ||
1986-1989 | 444 cu in (7.3 L) V8 | |||
Caterpillar 3208 | 1979-1981 | 636 cu in (10.4 L) V8 turbodiesel |
*(optional on S-1723, standard on S-1753, S-1823/1853)
Applications
Manufacturer | Model | Production | Notes |
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Blue Bird | Conventional | 1979 - 1989 | Replaced by International 3800 |
Carpenter Body Company |
Classic | 1979 - 1989 | |
Cavalier | 1983 - 1988 | Type D; 1853FC chassis | |
Superior | Pioneer | 1979 - 1981 | |
Thomas Built Buses |
Conventional | 1979 - 1989 | Replaced by International 3800 |
Ward Body Works | Volunteer | 1979 - 1989 | |
President | 1981 - 1986 | Type D; 1853FC chassis | |
Wayne Corporation |
Lifeguard | 1979 - 1989 | Replaced by International 3800 |
Photo Gallery
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An early-model Blue Bird-bodied International S-1800
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A late-model Blue Bird-bodied International S-1800
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A Thomas-bodied International S-1800
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A Wayne-bodied International S-1800