1962 International Travelall Custom Build with 6BT Cummins Swap

 Introducing the 1962 International Travelall!

When this mostly original International Harvester Travelall arrived at our shop it was powered by a running 392 and a barely shifting 3 speed manual transmission. Although it was functional, it was far from what most people would consider "fun", which lead the Travelall's owner to find our shop. He had some big ideas that he needed executed, and we were inspired to build his dream for him.

See our introduction YouTube video below for a walk around and ride along in the Travelall as it was when we first got our hands on it.

A few spirited conversations and some brainstorming sessions later and here we are... about 1/2 way through frame modification to accommodate a custom build plan including a new driveline powered by a 12 valve 6BT Cummins Diesel powerhouse from Big Bear Engine Company 

Enjoy a few photos of the journey so far and we'll continue adding content and updates as we move along! Follow us on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date and see our latest updates first.

Dash and interior were mostly stock when it arrived

Tear down and engine removal in progress   

The first step was to remove the existing drive train and separate the body from the frame. Once that initial tear down was completed, we could begin test fit and complete design to fit all the new goodies under hood, on the firewall, inside the Travelall and of course on the chassis. 

Lift off! Frame is separated from the body   

392 and stock frame

Original frame will be heavily modified

New engine arrived from Big Bear Performance, 6BT Cummins

Test fitting in the engine bay in progress. Trim, fit and repeat!

Frame measurements, rivet and cross member removal and then full boxing and reinforcement begins

Rotisserie mounted 62 Travelall body for final tear down, rust repair and custom firewall work to begin

Boxing the frame in progress. This involved a lot of plates, gussets and then cross member fabrication

Frame boxing in progress

Original 392 was restored to factory condition for showroom display at International Dealerships in Southern WI and Northern IL!

Final finish and cart fabrication for the engine are in progress and chassis completion is coming soon. Check back here and on our social media, especially Facebook, for updates on this build!