Project Smurf

[YubaGrey]

Hello all! So here she is. I found this '78 Scout II on craigslist.com the day it posted about 1 month ago. I called the guy that night and drove it home the next day for $800.
The owner claimed it was all original and that the top had never been off. Well, I don't know about that but it's complete and runs well...almost no rust too!
Anyway, I've got a whole bunch in store for this thing over time but hope to have it streetable with the SOA/rs complete by the fall rallye.

Here's the plans in no particular order:

35-12.50-15 swamper ssr's
stock width 44's (front GM)with 4.88's, full spools and molly's
rear disc conversion, front Ford
hysteer
SOA/rs
cv driveshafts
fresh 345/bm700r4 w/cooling upgrades
bumpers, cage, sliders
...fingers crossed.

Here is the thing after I got it in the shop. I was excited so I didn't get any pics on the ground, but it looked like every other old stock binder.

 

[YubaGrey]

I just filled out my registration form for the rallye, so I guess I better get going. I removed the interior and was pleased to find less rust than I thought would be there.

 

[YubaGrey]

The top was taken off. Paint/rust removed from the floor, treated and sealed. I removed the rear axle and performed the spring over. After check fit, it was taken apart and cleaned up/painted along with the springs. I started on the front end.

The position of the driver's side brake line is very temporary.