1966 Travelall Ambulance Adventure Machine

[shortbus4x4]

I drooled over this rig for a couple years, it would pop up on craigslist every so often but I never had the time or money at the same time. I finally had both together and got a hold of the seller. A deal was struck and off I went on a road trip with my three kids and a dog, it was the beginning of August 2010. It was quite the adventure and something my kids still talk about. Once I got it home from Kansas City MO to Eureka CA I didn't do a whole lot to it, rebuilt the carb so I could move it around the yard but that was about it. In 2011 my wife and I decided to move out of CA so it got to do another road trip to northern ID. Up to this point it has racked up quite a few miles in my ownership but all on a trailer. Here are some pictures of it. Its almost my bedtime so will give some more updates tomorrow.

 

[Christian P.]

9 months before the Maya Rally....plenty of time to finish it...

 

[Johnston]

Pretty cool. Going to have to watch this build. I Have the same wheels. painted mine black. Don't see them that often.

 

[1leglance]

1966.....well I would be cool with another old iron rig on the maya rally even if you did bump my 70 burb as the oldest rig
I really like the Travelall's and an ambo conversion is even cooler

get working on it and let's see some trip reports!

 

[Balzer]

Although my own experiance with IH rigs wasnt pleasant, This is a very cool truck! What are some of your plans for it? Is there a cummins in its future?

I would very much like to see interior pics, does it have seating or is it all flat floor?

WAIT A DARN MINUTE! Do I see a portal axle?????????

 

[Mark Harley]

"WAIT A DARN MINUTE! Do I see a portal axle?????????"

I had to clean my glasses, I am seeing the same double flange.
We need more information!

 

[98dango]

Sweet rig like the Hutchison wheels. Plann to keep the old dana 60u rear

 

[locrwln]

Cool rig. What are the plans?

Jack

 

[Toyotero]

I would very much like to see interior pics, does it have seating or is it all flat floor?

WAIT A DARN MINUTE! Do I see a portal axle?????????

Ditto on the interior photos... and on the portal axle :Wow1:

 

[Rot Box]

Oh Dang! :Wow1:

 

[JCMatthews]

More please!:drool::Wow1::drool::Wow1:

 

[Soobarubin]

Great looking rig! I'm sure when it's finished I'll see it driving around, we aren't far from each other at all!

-Jaren

 

[Treenail]

Wow! Just like The Dukes!

http://www.carpictures.com/International/Travelall-gold-1966-99HOE125010800

 

[belkar]

I love seeing more Travelalls. I've never had a vehicle get as much attention as our '73. It drives great too.

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

Shortbus knows I've wanted his rig for a long time. I watched it when it was listed for sale in the mid west, but I could not get out there to get it. I can't wait to see the progress on this.