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Thanks. Looks like your hard at it with your ride. New motor going in?
Rebuilding, just got it back from the machine shop, had to bore it .20 over. It's a bare block on a stand until we finish the rebuild on the tranny. Basically going through the whole Scout, frame off, rewire, suspension and ignition upgrades and going fuel injected. Been trying to hit it as much as we can, it's just been slow going
Scooter
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Welcome
around here in the east bay area, good quality body shops are few and far in between. At least ones that know enough about these old IH(iron heavies). Especially ones that don't cut corners. Which another local Scout owner is currently dealing with from shady body work. Long story, but the shop he went to needs to rework a lot of what they did, if not then the search is on for another shop.
around here in the east bay area, good quality body shops are few and far in between. At least ones that know enough about these old IH(iron heavies). Especially ones that don't cut corners. Which another local Scout owner is currently dealing with from shady body work. Long story, but the shop he went to needs to rework a lot of what they did, if not then the search is on for another shop.
jtg
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Hay guys,
saw your get together post on cragslist and thought I'd say hi.
I didn't know that there was a Scout group in the bay area. Don't think I can make this get together, but still going to try. I live in san gregorio. ( I think the smallest town in the bay area) and have a 63 Scout that I traded some junk for a year and a half ago. It was rusted out and not all there. I started putting it to gather in April this year and now its my daily driver.
saw your get together post on cragslist and thought I'd say hi.
I didn't know that there was a Scout group in the bay area. Don't think I can make this get together, but still going to try. I live in san gregorio. ( I think the smallest town in the bay area) and have a 63 Scout that I traded some junk for a year and a half ago. It was rusted out and not all there. I started putting it to gather in April this year and now its my daily driver.
NorCalScout800
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Hi! We have a '67 Scout 800 and are almost done restoring it. I actually found this group on Facebook and saw a pic of it from before we bought it. I'm wondering if it is anyone here's old scout. We are up in Santa Rosa and hope to make it to the fall rally.
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Hunch
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Moved to the Bay area just over a year ago for work (internet stuff). Driving a '73 Scout II, but really it is a mix and match from many years. I'm happy doing the little things, but prefer to leave the larger jobs to the pros. Although I am still trying to find a shop in the San Jose area where the mechanic doesn't walk to the front of the truck to pop the hood. Next project is to replace the rear seal and rear freeze plugs. I'm tired of the puddle of coolant and oil dripping from the flywheel cover...
Brannen from Redwood Valley.
Hi! I have had classic vehicles my whole life but I just aquired my first IH. I bought it from a fellow in Richmond a couple days ago. I work for calfire during the summer and will be logging the next couple winters. I was looking for a vehicle to use as my "logging truck" as I didn't want to beat up my daily driver Tacoma. I had no idea what I was going to find when I started looking for a 4x4 pickup. I was looking for something classic and stumbled upon dodges and Ford's but as soon as I saw the 1210 I knew that it was the one. I've got a few things to address before winter and I will try my best to document it. Thanks!
Hi! I have had classic vehicles my whole life but I just aquired my first IH. I bought it from a fellow in Richmond a couple days ago. I work for calfire during the summer and will be logging the next couple winters. I was looking for a vehicle to use as my "logging truck" as I didn't want to beat up my daily driver Tacoma. I had no idea what I was going to find when I started looking for a 4x4 pickup. I was looking for something classic and stumbled upon dodges and Ford's but as soon as I saw the 1210 I knew that it was the one. I've got a few things to address before winter and I will try my best to document it. Thanks!
IHPowered
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Hello,
I have a 1969 IH 1200D with the 392 in it for about a year now. I was referred to this site by a friend of mine. I live in the San Jose area. Are there any local people around here? I don’t get to see too many IH trucks. I’d certainly like to meet up for an event with other IH enthusiasts and learn more about the IH brand.
So far I’ve had very little issues with my truck. A few gaskets needed to be replaced and a new gas tank. But otherwise this thing runs like a top.
I have a 1969 IH 1200D with the 392 in it for about a year now. I was referred to this site by a friend of mine. I live in the San Jose area. Are there any local people around here? I don’t get to see too many IH trucks. I’d certainly like to meet up for an event with other IH enthusiasts and learn more about the IH brand.
So far I’ve had very little issues with my truck. A few gaskets needed to be replaced and a new gas tank. But otherwise this thing runs like a top.
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Scooter
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Welcome. Nice truck. Looks fairly solid. There are a few IH owners in san Jose, Fremont, and Hayward. I'm up in Richmond, Ca. Check out the BABS club section in this forum. For the gaskets, along with your other IH needs, IH Parts America, who run this forum, has what you need. There's a link to the store at the top of this page. Who knows, we may meet in passing sometime
Rich_Mc
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Hi,
Richard in San Ramon.
I recently acquired an Arizona registered 1980 Traveler with SD33T diesel, which I picked up in LA and drove the scenic route home up 101. Since I purchased it without a top (apparently a previous owner drove off with the original top inadequately bolted down), my 1st purchase was a Softopper, and I'm now troubleshooting some of the niggly electrical issues. Next purchase will be a manual with wiring diagrams!
Richard in San Ramon.
I recently acquired an Arizona registered 1980 Traveler with SD33T diesel, which I picked up in LA and drove the scenic route home up 101. Since I purchased it without a top (apparently a previous owner drove off with the original top inadequately bolted down), my 1st purchase was a Softopper, and I'm now troubleshooting some of the niggly electrical issues. Next purchase will be a manual with wiring diagrams!
robbymeyer
Member
Hey Richard, I can give you the SD33 manual. I engine swapped mine and no longer need the manual. It only covers the engine, not wiring or other Scout features.
robbymeyer
Member
I just realized it is the non-turbo one, youre still welcome to it if you want it.
Rich_Mc
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regretless
New member
Hi,
Mike here in Sunnyvale.
1st Scout, a 78 I picked up about 2 years ago but haven’t had a chance to do much yet. Would be great to meet up with any local folks.
Mike here in Sunnyvale.
1st Scout, a 78 I picked up about 2 years ago but haven’t had a chance to do much yet. Would be great to meet up with any local folks.
Any update on this? Anyone want to meet out in HMB?
IHPowered
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I was just waiting for a couple more people to chime in on my post so I didn't show up all alone.
But I'm still up for it. I won't be available till next week, but HMB works for me. Gives me an excuse to drive my IH longer than a few minutes at a time.That being said, not sure where a good central location is for most folks. Last time we met up was in Fremont. If we got a few more people to reply to this thread on a location that would be helpful.
IHPowered
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Sorry to have missed out on that meetup. Had to travel to Santa Maria for a race and my trucks still out of commission.
I took it in to have the transmission looked at and its taking several weeks now. The transmission guy sent it out, got it back, installed it and then called me saying it leaks worse now then when I brought it in. Oh and the odometer no longer works! So now he has to pull it back out, send it back to the transmission builder and then reinstall it a second time.
I get that its an unusual truck to work on with limited parts, but it still bums me out to not be able to drive it for several weeks.
I took it in to have the transmission looked at and its taking several weeks now. The transmission guy sent it out, got it back, installed it and then called me saying it leaks worse now then when I brought it in. Oh and the odometer no longer works! So now he has to pull it back out, send it back to the transmission builder and then reinstall it a second time.
I get that its an unusual truck to work on with limited parts, but it still bums me out to not be able to drive it for several weeks.
gulfdawg
Member
Welcome. Not sure who you took your truck to in San Jose. I had a guy down there build the tranny for my scout. Very reasonable price. Don’t let anyone tell you these things are odd or obscure or hard to find parts for. You can get just about anything from ih parts America. If someone tells you that leave immediately. Anyway I can look in my records for the name of the shop if you would like.