So, I needed a new rig to go off-roading in after I rolled my jeep off a cliff, and now, finally, I have one!
This lovely specimen of off-road excellence is a 1974 International Harvester Scout II.
Not in perfect shape, but the upgrades make it well worth the $3800 I paid for it.
A partial list of upgrades:
360 cu in Dodge TBI engine
Automatic Transmission
Dana 44 front axle
Dana 60 rear axle
Both differentials welded to be 0 slip
Extra armor plate on front differential, skid plate, and rear corners
36" Super Swamper TSL tires on beadlock rims.
Full roll cage
Custom front and back bumpers
Custom-made rock rails on the side
Wheelbase shortened by 10 inches
Huge lift with lots of flex in the rear
Upgraded gas tank
CD player
Heavy duty, armored steering system
Some more exterior pics for you:
The Scout II is a very unique classic truck, many people have never even heard of them.
The interior is spartan, but not as much as usual for this kind of truck. It has niceties like soft seats, 100% working controls, windshield wipers (with cleaner spray), a heater, and a CD player.
Its roll cage and 5-point harness will give me more safety than the jeep did, so even if the worst happens again, I'll be better off.
The final picture, the Dodge engine that provides plenty of power to keep this beast moving:
Future plans for mods/repairs:
-paint job
-plexiglass for rear windows... and perhaps a windshield too
-replacement of worn-out front leaf springs
-minor electrical work: blinkers and a back-up light that is out
I'll be taking it out on the trails with the off-road clubs twice this weekend, so hopefully I'll come back with action-shots of this thing doing what it does best!
Last edited by ocalhoun on Sun May 17, 2009 6:40 am; edited 1 time in total
This lovely specimen of off-road excellence is a 1974 International Harvester Scout II.
Not in perfect shape, but the upgrades make it well worth the $3800 I paid for it.
A partial list of upgrades:
360 cu in Dodge TBI engine
Automatic Transmission
Dana 44 front axle
Dana 60 rear axle
Both differentials welded to be 0 slip
Extra armor plate on front differential, skid plate, and rear corners
36" Super Swamper TSL tires on beadlock rims.
Full roll cage
Custom front and back bumpers
Custom-made rock rails on the side
Wheelbase shortened by 10 inches
Huge lift with lots of flex in the rear
Upgraded gas tank
CD player
Heavy duty, armored steering system
Some more exterior pics for you:
The Scout II is a very unique classic truck, many people have never even heard of them.
The interior is spartan, but not as much as usual for this kind of truck. It has niceties like soft seats, 100% working controls, windshield wipers (with cleaner spray), a heater, and a CD player.
Its roll cage and 5-point harness will give me more safety than the jeep did, so even if the worst happens again, I'll be better off.
The final picture, the Dodge engine that provides plenty of power to keep this beast moving:
Future plans for mods/repairs:
-paint job
-plexiglass for rear windows... and perhaps a windshield too
-replacement of worn-out front leaf springs
-minor electrical work: blinkers and a back-up light that is out
I'll be taking it out on the trails with the off-road clubs twice this weekend, so hopefully I'll come back with action-shots of this thing doing what it does best!
Last edited by ocalhoun on Sun May 17, 2009 6:40 am; edited 1 time in total
