pack53scouter
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I've learned a lot from this group just by lurking in the back ground, I figured it's time to share what I'm doing.
I purchased my first Scout this past September. I picked it up from my neighbor whose wife told him to "let it go!"
it's a 1968 800 with a 196 4cyl. 3spd. Original Dana 44 rear and Dana 30/27 front. I've got a "new" rust free full top as well as a half top. I've even got a factory roll cage if I want to go topless. Seemed like a good deal.
It appears mostly original (except May maybe for the bumper made for the zombie apocalypse). The 4 cylinder 196 runs great. Not fast, but it starts on the first try every time and doesn't burn oil. New weber carburetor (paper filter), new ignition, new 12 circuit wiring harness. Both axles have been serviced. I just replaced the rear wheel bearings. Drums and shoes are also refurbished. My goal is to build a weekend driver that my wife won't be embarrassed to be seen in. I also want to be able to use it to take my boys out camping. I'm thinking "preservation / poor man's resto-mod".
There are a couple of issues with the fuel tanks. The passenger side has a locking cap with no key. I have no idea what the tank and filler neck look like yet. The driver side has a new pe tank, but the filler neck was made from exhaust pipe and slopes uphill so I can't fill it without a funnel. There were also some issues with the lights (no tail lights when headlights on).
I started by pulling the dash to look at the light switch. Well, one thing led to another, and now I'm pulling it off the frame to do some rust mitigation on the frame and the body. No major holes found yet. I'm sure I'll find more as I continue taking it apart and using the wire brush on it.
Major goals:
I'm very teachable, and love to learn from those who've done this before.
Quick poll: should I go with the 16x4.5" rims (looks like I'm limited to 650-16 bias ply tires) or 15" standard rims?
Here's the project so far. :
I purchased my first Scout this past September. I picked it up from my neighbor whose wife told him to "let it go!"
it's a 1968 800 with a 196 4cyl. 3spd. Original Dana 44 rear and Dana 30/27 front. I've got a "new" rust free full top as well as a half top. I've even got a factory roll cage if I want to go topless. Seemed like a good deal.
It appears mostly original (except May maybe for the bumper made for the zombie apocalypse). The 4 cylinder 196 runs great. Not fast, but it starts on the first try every time and doesn't burn oil. New weber carburetor (paper filter), new ignition, new 12 circuit wiring harness. Both axles have been serviced. I just replaced the rear wheel bearings. Drums and shoes are also refurbished. My goal is to build a weekend driver that my wife won't be embarrassed to be seen in. I also want to be able to use it to take my boys out camping. I'm thinking "preservation / poor man's resto-mod".
There are a couple of issues with the fuel tanks. The passenger side has a locking cap with no key. I have no idea what the tank and filler neck look like yet. The driver side has a new pe tank, but the filler neck was made from exhaust pipe and slopes uphill so I can't fill it without a funnel. There were also some issues with the lights (no tail lights when headlights on).
I started by pulling the dash to look at the light switch. Well, one thing led to another, and now I'm pulling it off the frame to do some rust mitigation on the frame and the body. No major holes found yet. I'm sure I'll find more as I continue taking it apart and using the wire brush on it.
Major goals:
- stop the rust.
- stop the rust and make it look good.
- fix the sheet metal where needed
- update the suspension (no major lift. Just looking to address the sagging springs - maybe a 1" SUA lift?)
- update the interior - replace the bench with bucket seats. Find a rear seat. Update the panel.
- put it back together with not too many extra parts lying around. (I hated finding extra screws after I'd put my plane back together following an inspection
)
I'm very teachable, and love to learn from those who've done this before.
Quick poll: should I go with the 16x4.5" rims (looks like I'm limited to 650-16 bias ply tires) or 15" standard rims?
Here's the project so far. :