Project Treasure-Scout

[Thardy]

My dad bought this scout off our neighbor for 700 bucks. When he never got around to working on it he told me to list it up for sale. Then I decided I wanted it so I bought it. I got a little upgraded version thou. We started to put an AMC 360 with a T-18 tranny and are keeping with the Dana 20 tranfer case. It doesn't really have a lot of exterior body work, but the entire floor will need to be replaced. It needs a 2 inch body lift in order to get the motor in far enough for a radiator. We also plan on either a spring over axle lift or going extreme with coils, and possibly full size dodge axles. Here is a look at how she sits right now. The pics don't show the hood and grill because they were in perfect condition so we hid them in a safe place. The little guy in some of the pics is the best little helper a dad could ask for. Oh I was wondering about the year 68 or 69 any clues.

 

[Kiel]

That will be a cool project. Don't stop now your almost finished

 

[Thardy]

I heard the hardest part is getting your wife to let you buy the rig.

 

[jackjoh]

It is the scout 800 that came with a slant 4 (196) in-line 6 (232) or a V8 (266). Later they came out with a 304 V8. The old 3 speed gear box was trash. They also had a 4 speed T90 (i think) that was good. I highly recommend replacing the electrical harness especially the firewall feed thru plugs and sockets. If you don't replace the gas tank get a new sender. Be real careful with the spring over and have a good shop check caster and camber (I had Currie do mine) Looks like fun and brings back many good memories.

 

[Silly Willy]

Keep us updated on the build. I am very jealous!!

If you get rid of it send me a PM first please

 

[Brad J]

Love the Scout. I put a 2" Body lift on mine from Back Country Binders.
http://www.backcountrybinders.com/contact_info.htm
Very pleased w/ the kit. My only disapointment in doing mine was the steering column drove me nuts till I got it where it works well. Scouts at that time were usually titled when they were sold not made. There weren't many changes during the early years (61-71) to find much of a difference for the year. I did the full size axles & the only bad thing about running them is passing safety (tire coverage). Looks like you've got a great helper. Hopefully he doesn't get bored of helping like mine seem to
Keep up the good work

 

[Thardy]

Love the Scout. I put a 2" Body lift on mine from Back Country Binders.
http://www.backcountrybinders.com/contact_info.htm
Very pleased w/ the kit. My only disapointment in doing mine was the steering column drove me nuts till I got it where it works well. Scouts at that time were usually titled when they were sold not made. There weren't many changes during the early years (61-71) to find much of a difference for the year. I did the full size axles & the only bad thing about running them is passing safety (tire coverage). Looks like you've got a great helper. Hopefully he doesn't get bored of helping like mine seem to
Keep up the good work

What size tires are you running and how much do you have sticking out? Is your profile pic with the full size axles?

 

[Brad J]

They also had a 4 speed T90 (i think) that was good.

The 4spd T-18 was used in the 800's & the earlier SII's. Then the T-19 close & wide 4spds were used. Good trannys

 

[Brad J]

What size tires are you running

36's

how much do you have sticking out?

4-5" sticking out

Is your profile pic with the full size axles?

Yes

My plan for several years has been to run my H2 (17") rims that would tuck the tires in much better. Problem is buying new tires for the rims:-\

 

[Thardy]

My plan for several years has been to run my H2 (17") rims that would tuck the tires in much better. Problem is buying new tires for the rims:-\

I have noticed a couple sets for sale every once and a while on pirate.

 

[Thardy]

So i have a little update. I haven't actually started the project yet but I have been collecting parts. I decided to bage the idea of the Ramcharger axles. I get to many mix opinions to know if I can trust them. I found me a set of Scout II D44's for a really good price. They came on a frame (that is no good) with a 345 V8 that runs vretty good. So instead of putting the 360 in I am going to use the 345 with the T-18 and D20. I think there will be less cutting if I do that, but we shall see. I decided to go with coil springs. I have quite a bit of fab experiance so I am going to build my own mounts and 4 link both the front and rear.

 

[Thardy]

I actually got to start working on the Scout last week. Not much but I did get the body pulled. Picked up my D44's and the thing they came on. Worked on the motor a little and decided to stick with the 360. It will be alot less work. Hopefully I can get a little more done next weekend. Here are a few pics.

 

[Kiel]

WTF is that thing 2 pics up? Something Meat built

 

[N-Smooth]

Q: wtf is that thing 2 pics up?

A: awesome




haha really though that thing rules

it looks like it cost like $43.56 to build, and i bet it would be fun to jump!

 

[jswainthug]

WTF is that thing 2 pics up? Something Meat built

! This made my day! But really WTF!

 

[LT.]

It is good to see you making some headway on the project. Again, thanks for the motor and your family are some of the coolest folks around.

LT.

 

[jsudar]

WTF is that thing 2 pics up? Something Meat built

You can only find that sort of stuff in Santaquin.

 

[Thardy]

you would think but I actually found it in Logan :greg:. I guess that's not much better.

 

[Thardy]

! This made my day! But really WTF!

i think it looks like something off of Mad Max.

 

[Thardy]

The cool thing is that it actually run. I am only going to use the axle's and put my Ramcharger axles under the THING