74 Scout II rebuild/restore

[Rentalman]

I thought I would share my blood sweat & tears on the rebuild/restore progress of my 74 Scout II. I bought this non-running Scout II to do an LS project last December. I don't have the means to work on it at home due to the HOA and my garage is not big enough. Luckily my employer lets me use a mechanic bay. I'm only able to wrench on it on Fridays as I live 70 miles away. The Scout is equipped with a 345, TF727, FA-Dana 30 w/disc, RA- Dana 44 & Dana 20 t-case. I don't know what it is about these IH Engines...I don't have the heart to replace it. So this is no longer an LS project. Here's my progress after about 30 Fridays at an estimated 6 hours per day. Most work performed with ratchets and a lot of WD-40. One of the mechanics let me borrow his 1/2" pneu. impact to tear down the frame. I got to get an impact and sockets.

 

[Rentalman]

I would bring the smaller items home to refurbish on weekends. Thanks to IH Parts America for stocking some much needed items. Here are pics of the Mohair Window Channel Liner being put to good use.

 

[Rentalman]

I disassembled and cleaned the internal shifter mechanism. I also had to hunt down a shifter knob on Ebay. The driver side window regulator got steel wooled, primerd and painted. Both items are ready to be installed.

 

[Rentalman]

I found on Ebay the driver and passenger side windows for $75 plus $25 for shipping. Score! I disassembled them and used the original frames out my Scout as they did not have that much rust. I scraped, wire brushed and steel wooled all the rust out. Followed with a treatment of Permatex Rust Treatment, primer and paint. Ready to be installed.

 

[Rentalman]

I'm finally turning the corner. The major rebuild process is starting to begin. I had the frame and axles sandblasted for $350. That probably saved me 2-3 days work with a wire wheel. Then I hired a welder to remove the factory spring and shackle hangers and had him install/weld the CPT heavy duty spring and shackle hangers in place along with the Harvester Hardware Gussets for the front spring mounts I purchased from IH Parts America. I had the welder also beef up the engine mount and front frame spring shackle hanger welds as the factory welding is a little weak in my opinion. Also the rear of the frame needed straighten. When I removed the body mount bolt it was slightly bent. The cost of the welder was $675.

 

[FDChappie]

I would bring the smaller items home to refurbish on weekends. Thanks to IH Parts America for stocking some much needed items. Here are pics of the Mohair Window Channel Liner being put to good use.

My Scout is waiting for this too. The parts have been sitting for a few years.

 

[Rentalman]

Here's an update of where I'm at on this project. Since the last post the frame has been epoxy primed and painted semi gloss black. Then I installed new Energy Bushings in the frame. Installed new Sky Jacker 4" Springs and CPT 5" Shackle kit for front swaybar. Pictures attached are showing the Harvester Hardware front spring hanger gussets, CPT rear spring hangers, CPT rear shackle hangers, 5" shackles and 5" shackles for the factory front sway bar. While I wait for my axles to be rebuilt I've gotten handy with a 4" pneumatic grinder and air hammer removing the rear rusted cargo floor.

 

[int77345]

looks awesome !

 

[Rentalman]

Here's an update on my Scout II build. Since the last post a mechanic from work and I rebuilt the rear axle using all parts ordered from IHPA, Dana 44 master rebuild kit, Revolution 4.10 gears, Detroit Tru Track Locker and Dutchman Chromoly Axles. Then I installed new rear parking brake cable, stainless steel hard brake lines, braided brake lines and Bilstein rear shocks . Now I'm just waiting for more brake parts to arrive and my front Dana 44 to return from the sand blast shop so that it can be rebuilt.

 

[Rentalman]

Front axle has been finally been rebuilt. It took awhile. First I had to source a Dana 44 axle housing. I used the knuckles, spindles and hubs off my Dana 30. A mechanic from my work helped me install the Detroit True-Trac with Revolution 4.10 gears, Dana 44 master rebuild kit, chromoly axles, forged HD Dana 44 axle u-joints and new ball joints. All parts were purchased online through IH Parts Americas web site. We had a slight problem getting the knuckles to seat correctly on the axle. I got a hold of Darren. I sent him a few pics and he walked me through our mistake. The ball joints were not seated all the way. I appreciate the support I get from IH Parts America.

 

[Winchested]

Very nice, should be a nice stout axle.

I made it through last year wheeling pretty hard on my front axle with stock shafts and an lunch box auto locker. Had front wheels bouncing and hopping quite a bit on one rock face and never heard a snap lol. u joints are the 570-X spicers and were fine. 35" M/Ts.

I upgraded to 4340 ten factory shafts for this season.

 

[Rentalman]

Moving right along with this project. This past Friday Lee and I got the rotors, calipers, brake pads, and all drum related brake parts installed. Locally I found a shop that specializes in brakes for older vehicles, C.H. Topping in Long Beach, CA. I had them vent and turn my new rotors. I had bought some bonded brake shoes earlier and ended up not using them. They offer a service of sourcing brake lining material and rivet bonding it to the shoes. They arced the shoes to the newly turned drums. Eventually I will install the CPT Hydro Boost kit. This Scout II should have better than new braking performance when done.

 

[Richard]

WOW! Your project is really cool! Where is this truck being worked on? I'd like to stop by and take a look. The reason for asking is that I am doing the same thing to my 79 Traveler.

Richard
562-458-6821

 

[Rentalman]

It is at my place of employment in Long Beach.

 

[Rentalman]

On this work day I adjusted the brake shoes, installed the tie rod and installed the tires. Finally the chassis is off of jack stands and tires are back on the ground! Working on the Scout only on Fridays, this took me about 15 months to get to this point. The attached pictures show before and after. I still need to install 4 degree shims per IHPA recommendations. Hopefully this next Friday I can do that along with installing the drag link and rebuilt power steering gear. After that work is complete next I will tackle the the fuel tank and fuel lines.

 

[Mike Tobin]

I thought I would share my blood sweat & tears on the rebuild/restore progress of my 74 Scout II. I bought this non-running Scout II to do an LS project last December. I don't have the means to work on it at home due to the HOA and my garage is not big enough. Luckily my employer lets me use a mechanic bay. I'm only able to wrench on it on Fridays as I live 70 miles away. The Scout is equipped with a 345, TF727, FA-Dana 30 w/disc, RA- Dana 44 & Dana 20 t-case. I don't know what it is about these IH Engines...I don't have the heart to replace it. So this is no longer an LS project. Here's my progress after about 30 Fridays at an estimated 6 hours per day. Most work performed with ratchets and a lot of WD-40. One of the mechanics let me borrow his 1/2" pneu. impact to tear down the frame. I got to get an impact and sockets.

This is awesome. I have my 77 in the garage. Time for some major TLC. But I went and bought a 75 traveler with a stick Excited about getting it in the shop. Continue on.

 

[Rentalman]

This is awesome. I have my 77 in the garage. Time for some major TLC. But I went and bought a 75 traveler with a stick Excited about getting it in the shop. Continue on.

Thanks Mike. It's been a lot of fun and time consuming. I've enjoyed tearing it down, researching info and putting it back together. Hopefully this summer it will be running.

 

[Rentalman]

Small update on the project. I installed my rebuilt power steering gear, steering gear reinforcement plate with grade 8 hardware and drag link a couple weeks ago. This coming up Friday I will have a grinder in my hand cutting out the drivers side floor so the floor, wedge and cab mounts can be replaced.

 

[Mike Tobin]

Well it’s coming along. Like you I only work on my baby when every other honey doooo is done. But it’s coming along also

 

[Rentalman]

Well it’s coming along. Like you I only work on my baby when every other honey doooo is done. But it’s coming along also

Amen on when time is available.