Ride Side Drive Scout

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ScoutDawg

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Not to make it easy on myself I have chosen a ride side drive, automatic, 1966 Scout as my first build. I am truly excited but want to do it the right way. Just started taking it apart so any advise on parts or process is appreciated.

The engine is a 196 cu in 4 cyl

the body has a lot of rust holes and layers of paint to remove.[/attach]


There has been a lot of grinding as every door, top section, tail gate, even the hood had been welded shut! Even the junk on the top was welded. I won't get angry, ill just keep at it. Thanks for your posts on your projects, it keeps me motivated.
 

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Pic of the right side automatic drive. I will be working on removing to top and grinding the rust and paint away. Should start looking like a Scout again. Ill post more pics on Monday.
 
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Starting the body work. Top is in good shape. Body is a rust bucket. Tailgate is good. Engine will be rebuilt. Electrical will be replaced as well as windshield.

I am planning a complete restore so any tips on problems im going to run into with a right side drive let me know!


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You've gone postal! Right hand drive models with auto trans in the us were part of the postal fleet. You've got your work cut out for you. Have fun.
 
Thanks scoutboy, they must have had shorter mail routes back in the 60s because the engine has 48,000 original miles.

Scout on!
 
scoutdawg said:
thanks scoutboy, they must have had shorter mail routes back in the 60s because the engine has 48,000 original miles.

Scout on!
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Are you going by what the odometer says or do you have verification? It could be actual miles, but old odometers roll over after 99,999.9.

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I am unable to find a vin or identification number for my Scout.

Help me please!:confused:
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I see from the one pic taken under the hood that the access panel through the firewall on your driver side is missing. I believe the vehicle data plate would be attached to that panel.
 
Tire question. Let's test that rubber knowledge!
Apparently the tire size that were last on my Scout are not made anymore. Knowing little about tires I went to 4 tire shops and got quotes for tires "that would fit the rim" from $800 to the just for rolling around the shop $116 which I purchased as I am a long time away from driving. I am planning to add a 2" lift kit later.

Size - 31 x 11.50 r15 lt - (on a 6" rim I think)

do I need to buy a new set of wheels (rims) when I purchase the tires? I have always spent the extra money on better tires but not for something that will just "fit".
 
To be completely sure, go to the tire mfg's web site and look up the specs on that tire. There you will find what rim sizes are acceptable for that tire. I'd guess that a 8 or 10" rim would be correct.
 
Hahaha it is addicting as hell! As for your tire post. I would say for just rolling around purposes a 8" rim is fine as long as the stud holes line up. If you went with an 8 you could always upgrade the rubber for those rims later, or just sell them whatever. Lets see those pics of the new family member.
 
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Going to keep and repaint the army license tags
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Thinking about going olive or od green on the outside and black rhino lining for interior.
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The guy I purchased from needed the doors and top for his Scout. With my mail Scout the only parts of the body that were salvageable were the top and doors so it worked out well. Here is a look at his Scout!

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Built in speakers and light on the roll bar
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