C-Series Travelettes (1961–68): Features, Common Problems, and Binder Boneyard Build Upgrades
From The Binder Boneyard Podcast by The Binder Boneyard
May 18, 2026 · 31 min
About this episode
Dan discusses the features, common problems, and upgrades for the International Harvester C-Series Travelettes from 1961 to 1968.
Dan discusses International Harvester C-Series Travelettes (1961–68), noting year-to-year feature changes like grille/headlight styles, gauge and interior updates, and option availability up through the more modern 1968 models (power steering, power brakes, A/C, custom interior, multiple tanks, five-speed). He emphasizes common issues including severe rust (cowl, floors, fenders, roof, bed, end caps), rear cab wall separation at the floor seam due to inadequate mid-body mounting, poor door fit, side glass breakage from worn felts/tracks, and rear-window glare when backing up at night. He outlines preferred resto-mod upgrades: power steering using D-series components and column mods, power brake kits, GM axle swaps (often 14-bolt rear and Dana 44 front; Dana 60/70 for heavy diesels), lift approaches, transfer case/driveshaft considerations including a carrier bearing, and fuel-tank solutions including aluminum tanks or a single rear between-rails tank. The Binder Boneyard Podcast is hosted by Dan Hayes and produced by Bradley Parsons. Music by Bradley Parsons Support the show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thebinderboneyardpodcast Follow The Binder Boneyard on social media…
People in this episode
Host: Dan Hayes
Topics covered
- International Harvester
- C-Series Travelettes
- restoration
- common problems
- upgrades
- vehicle features
Keywords
- C-Series Travelettes
- International Harvester
- restoration
- rust issues
- power steering
- upgrades
- vehicle features
- common problems
- resto-mod
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: International Harvester
Products: C-Series Travelettes, D-series components, GM axle, Dana 44, Dana 60, Dana 70, power steering, power brakes, A/C, aluminum tanks
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