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[Scoutboy74]

I'd say it deserves a new lease on life. That surface rust is just patina. The rage nowadays is to preserve that patina with clearcoat instead of repainting. Did you say you got the engine running? Hopefully those front drums are still within spec diameter wise. They're unobtainium. The interior looks better than average.

 

[racered57]

The engine does run, I have not run it much as the rad and water pump are off for clean out of cooling system. The carb was clean and needed only gaskets for meter block and bowl. I pulled the plugs and used gas mixed with 2 stroke oil to lube the cylinders. When I was removing the wheels I had to put the trans in 1st gear to get the lug nuts loose because whoever put them on last used wayyyy to much cowbell to tighten them.Grrrrr. That turned the motor and bent two push rods. New pushrods on the way. Straightened bent rods, freed the valves and rotated the motor with starter to circulate the oil. Started up and ran with new oil and filter. Brazed one of the coolant tubes, 115.00 for a new one? nope.

 

[FDChappie]

Nice old truck. I've got it's twin brother in green. They all have windshield rust. Where are yo located, I've got some things you might want?

 

[racered57]

Nice old truck. I've got it's twin brother in green. They all have windshield rust. Where are yo located, I've got some things you might want?

Thank You! You may well be right about parts.
I live 70 miles north of Dallas, near Sherman Tx. I may need some parts that are not readily available from retail sources but so far only know I need brake parts, hydraulic and hard parts. The wiring under the hood has suffered somewhat, but I have not begun to take inventory of that. My goal with this truck is reliability but not restoration. Tomorrow I will be away from the internet but Tuesday should a day in the shop.

 

[Polytch]

Welcome
I'm a hop skip and a jump away in Richmond

Thanks Scooter. I've been struggling with getting my Scout to run again since I brought it down from Oregon. Since you're in my area, are there any shops close to Martinez that you would recommend?

 

[Scooter]

Thanks Scooter. I've been struggling with getting my Scout to run again since I brought it down from Oregon. Since you're in my area, are there any shops close to Martinez that you would recommend?

Not really. Not too many quality shops, locally, that know much about these old rigs. I have had to fix a few jobs after so called professional shop did repairs on a few other scouts. If you need help, I'm usually available on the weekends. Feel free to message me, if you like

 

[Polytch]

Not really. Not too many quality shops, locally, that know much about these old rigs. I have had to fix a few jobs after so called professional shop did repairs on a few other scouts. If you need help, I'm usually available on the weekends. Feel free to message me, if you like

Awesome. Thanks Scooter.

 

[1990jspeedy]

Hello, it took me a while to find the introduction thread.

 

[Luv2fish]

Hey there…
New guy to IH but not vintage iron.
Anyway thanks in advance and I’m looking forward to chatting with everyone here

 

[Robert Kenney]

Welcome to the site. That's a very clean and original example. California's environment has been nice to it...

 

[Luv2fish]

Needs tires , brakes gone through and a new seat. Oh and a 5000 acre ranch …

 

[Jflummer]

Hello All...

I live in Kingman, Arizona and have been driving Internationals since before I was legally allowed too. My 1972 Scout 2 was purchased new from the factory for my mom. Years later that same scout brought me home from the hospital and was my parents only vehicle until I was 2 years old. A wet sheet over my car seat served as a swamp cooler in the Arizona heat. I would later drive that Scout all through high school (Nothing like 240 air). I have done very little to that Scout and now drive it daily back and forth to soccer practice. My kids love the Scout! I have loved these vehicles as long as I can remember. My mother grew up on a ranch in Montana near Yellowstone and my grandfather was an avid International die hard! From IH farm equipment to the IH trucks and scouts.

I also have a 1972 1210 4x4, and I just got a 1974 Scout 2. (Both AZ with very little rust)

 

[Max Petersen]

Just like the title says. Please let us know a little about yourself and how you found the forum.

Bought a 69 Scout 800A and ready to tear it apart and put it back together new. Wanted a place to converse with other Scout owners on logistics, parts and advise. Might want to put an LS conversion in replace of the 304, however seeing if anyone else has tackled this and what hurdels and challenges they faced.
Max

 

[qwas37]

Found this forum through a search for International Harvester info. I just sold a 1967 1100 B that I’ve had for four years and acquired a 1968 1000 C that I will start a restoration on in the coming months.

 

[DALES63IHSNAIL]

Found these guys along time ago. 15 plus years. I’ve had my 1963 scout since around 2000 when I found it in a junk yard as a barely rolling body. I believe light line told me about this place when I was searching for parts. One day I called for some brake parts and found that there was a lot of changes and a move. Glad to see it’s still going strong with new and old members.

 

[TheGleaner]

I found the store part years ago when I was looking for parts from the 1940s.

As of right now, I'm more interested in the pickup line as Scouts near me are more expensive and more modified than anything else for sale. I'm a fan of "stock" for better or for worse.

 

[Robert Kenney]

Bought a 69 Scout 800A and ready to tear it apart and put it back together new. Wanted a place to converse with other Scout owners on logistics, parts and advise. Might want to put an LS conversion in replace of the 304, however seeing if anyone else has tackled this and what hurdels and challenges they faced.
Max

Found this forum through a search for International Harvester info. I just sold a 1967 1100 B that I’ve had for four years and acquired a 1968 1000 C that I will start a restoration on in the coming months.

I found the store part years ago when I was looking for parts from the 1940s.

As of right now, I'm more interested in the pickup line as Scouts near me are more expensive and more modified than anything else for sale. I'm a fan of "stock" for better or for worse.

Found these guys along time ago. 15 plus years. I’ve had my 1963 scout since around 2000 when I found it in a junk yard as a barely rolling body. I believe light line told me about this place when I was searching for parts. One day I called for some brake parts and found that there was a lot of changes and a move. Glad to see it’s still going strong with new and old members.

New members, welcome to our little slice of IH heaven where things are brought back to life or just kept alive. Hope you all enjoy the forms.
PS, we love pictures.

 

[GingerMoose]

I recently bought a 1973 scout 2 with a 345 that I am in the process of resurrecting for some overlanding trips.
I found the forum through a search regarding the stock carb and headmaster replacement, and really found the information helpful

 

[Mercier]

Just purchased a 1964 IH C-1100. Still waiting on its delivery. Super excited to get her in and get going on the restoration. I hope I can get good info from this form and maybe some links to places that carry parts. Will send pictures as soon as she arrives. Hope its as rugged as it looks.

 

[Scoutboy74]

Congrats on your purchase and welcome to the forum. IH Parts America who owns and maintains this forum is an authorized Light Line vendor and has a webstore here. Many of their parts are listed on the site, but many more or not yet listed. Sometimes, if you don't see what you need listed on the site, a phone call placed to them during hours of operation might get you what you need.