1972 Scout II Mutt
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ScoutinLaveen
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That is a good lookin Scout for sure! (need to get paint on my ride) is the paint a single stage or 2 stage?
1972ScoutII
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Got some more work done
mirrors, handles, locks, seals, door panels installed
mirrors, handles, locks, seals, door panels installed
1972ScoutII
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Thanks for the feedback.
I am not sure what lift it has since it came that way. I am guessing that its a 2 1/2
the tires are 32x11.50x15 BFG a/t ko's
I am not sure what lift it has since it came that way. I am guessing that its a 2 1/2
the tires are 32x11.50x15 BFG a/t ko's
blueblur1984
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I like the gauges. Did you buy a kit with all the gauges or did you buy the dash and source the gauges yourself? I was thinking about doing a new dash/gauges if I were to do a full re-wire of the truck. For now I'm on a tighter budget and the new cvr I soldered in seems to be working great.
1972ScoutII
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The gauges are from here
dolphin automotive gauges,programmable speedometers, tachometer, volt, oil, fuel gauges
The faceplate is custom made out of aluminum.
I am doing a complete rewire myself.
dolphin automotive gauges,programmable speedometers, tachometer, volt, oil, fuel gauges
The faceplate is custom made out of aluminum.
I am doing a complete rewire myself.
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blueblur1984
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Thanks for the link! It never occurred to me but a programable speedo would make a lot of sense running different size wheel and tires. Good luck on your Scout and if you think of it post pics on your re-wire. I can use all the help I can get...I just pulled the carpet to find a previous owner had installed a mini-fuse box with tons of naked copper hanging around everwhere. 
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Worked on the Scout today
got the front blinker and running lights working. Installed the grill and the B&M super-cooler
got the front blinker and running lights working. Installed the grill and the B&M super-cooler
1972ScoutII
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Started tackling the wiring
I wanted to be able to remove the dash when needed so I used the same weather pak connectors I used for the exterior wiring.
As you can see these connectors make a very strong connection.
This way if needed I can unplug and pull out the dash just like a new car
I wanted to be able to remove the dash when needed so I used the same weather pak connectors I used for the exterior wiring.
As you can see these connectors make a very strong connection.
This way if needed I can unplug and pull out the dash just like a new car
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More work on wiring
Vintage air gen iv magnum
Random question does this looke like a normal Scout front drive shaft?
Vintage air gen iv magnum
Random question does this looke like a normal Scout front drive shaft?
1972ScoutII
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Got the heater hooked up and one of the ac lines. Its tight in there
Started heat/soundproofing the driver side
Started heat/soundproofing the driver side
1972ScoutII
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Started building the harness for the contura switches. The nice thing about these beside the look and the fact they are waterproof is that you can build oem style harnesses. These are the same switches ARB uses for their locker switch
1972ScoutII
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Did some more work on the wiring last night
starting to less like a rats nest
Got the vintage air unit hooked up. Ac will come later but I have the lines hooked up under the dash and then stubbed through the firewall with a vintage air billet plate
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Starting to mock up how I want to put the fuse blocks in the glovebox
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starting to less like a rats nest
Got the vintage air unit hooked up. Ac will come later but I have the lines hooked up under the dash and then stubbed through the firewall with a vintage air billet plate
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_aokewjzozh8/tkgouitfyoi/aaaaaaaacke/ffcswvn9dkq/s800/dsc02557.jpg
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Starting to mock up how I want to put the fuse blocks in the glovebox
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scoutpappa
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Excellent wire marshalling and really just a nice job overall.
1972ScoutII
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Thanks for the feedback
more wiring done. This stuff takes forever
more wiring done. This stuff takes forever
1972ScoutII
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More progress today:
got the dash installed and the guages in
Vintage air controls in. I have just the heater hooked up now. Still deciding what dash vents to use
I need to finish wiring on the switches and then the dash should be done for a while.
Next on the list is a carpet kit and then get the tuffy box secured and add in the stereo. I plan on using the tuffy storage/speaker boxes in the rear
speaker & storage security lockbox set for Jeep wrangler, yj, cj-7, cj-5
Have not decided where to mount any speakers in the front
I am considering have a cage built and then have som tube bent in the corners that way I could fiberglass in some boxes for som 6.5in speakers.
I want to keep all the electronics pretty high so I can Ford without worry. This puts doors or kick panel boxes out of the question
got the dash installed and the guages in
Vintage air controls in. I have just the heater hooked up now. Still deciding what dash vents to use
I need to finish wiring on the switches and then the dash should be done for a while.
Next on the list is a carpet kit and then get the tuffy box secured and add in the stereo. I plan on using the tuffy storage/speaker boxes in the rear
speaker & storage security lockbox set for Jeep wrangler, yj, cj-7, cj-5
Have not decided where to mount any speakers in the front
I am considering have a cage built and then have som tube bent in the corners that way I could fiberglass in some boxes for som 6.5in speakers.
I want to keep all the electronics pretty high so I can Ford without worry. This puts doors or kick panel boxes out of the question
1972ScoutII
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Rebuilt the door hinges. The door shuts so much better now
I rebuilt a another set, if somones needs it I will sell it cheap.
I also found relay pack cover on a Chevy silverado and modified it to cover my relays
Some pictures I took
I rebuilt a another set, if somones needs it I will sell it cheap.
I also found relay pack cover on a Chevy silverado and modified it to cover my relays
Some pictures I took
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Got some 33x12.5 tires and rims off a friends 92 Bronco that he decided to let California "retire" they have 250 miles on them
I have 4" lift springs. And new body bushings, looks like I May need a body lift, the shackle moves towards the read though so I May be ok
I have 4" lift springs. And new body bushings, looks like I May need a body lift, the shackle moves towards the read though so I May be ok
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scoutpappa
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Looks very good. I couldn't tell if you already have one but a shackle lift May help and the urethane body bushings can add a little without screwing with your steering.
1972ScoutII
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Thanks I have stock shackles
1972ScoutII
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Havent posted in a while. Some of you May have seen the engine problems I had earlier.
Rather the throwing good money after bad I started over fresh
355 4 bolt main, lunati voodoo torque cam, roller rocker, double roller chain, new evertyhing else.
Also decided to add a e fan while I was at it. This is a Ford contour unit made by bosch. Fits my radiator like it was made for it
Dropped in
Wiring up fan
I am using two bosch waterproof relays
the first fan will kick on when the sensor hits 195, and the next fan will kick on at 210, or when the ac is on
Rather the throwing good money after bad I started over fresh
355 4 bolt main, lunati voodoo torque cam, roller rocker, double roller chain, new evertyhing else.
Also decided to add a e fan while I was at it. This is a Ford contour unit made by bosch. Fits my radiator like it was made for it
Dropped in
Wiring up fan
I am using two bosch waterproof relays
the first fan will kick on when the sensor hits 195, and the next fan will kick on at 210, or when the ac is on
1972ScoutII
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Here some pictures of the completed install
I used the rive nuts and alum stock to make a bracket. Similar to the stock bracket, but mounted from the front to make room for the efan
New made in the usa napa hoses for 67 impala
Tight fit but enough room
After I got it mounted I remembered I wanted a body lift. With the mount I made moving it down a little will be easy.
Then I need to install the ac condenser, and mount the transmission cooler.
Then hopefully button it up for good
still working on the fan switch I dont like it getting so hot. So I ordered one that kicks the first fan on at 185 and the next at 195
I used the rive nuts and alum stock to make a bracket. Similar to the stock bracket, but mounted from the front to make room for the efan
New made in the usa napa hoses for 67 impala
Tight fit but enough room
After I got it mounted I remembered I wanted a body lift. With the mount I made moving it down a little will be easy.
Then I need to install the ac condenser, and mount the transmission cooler.
Then hopefully button it up for good
still working on the fan switch I dont like it getting so hot. So I ordered one that kicks the first fan on at 185 and the next at 195