Steve's Expedition Scout Traveler

[ihpartsjeff]

The front bumper got a quick sanding and a fresh coat of paint.

Hard top #1 was brought in and set in place.

Wiring and plumbing of the various components has been on going.

As you can see it is a very busy engine compartment.

Many of the components to be installed are pre-assembled before installation is performed.

The AMA air conditioning system was installed under the dash.

 

[ihpartsjeff]

Modern shoulder style seat belts were installed to the cage.

The controller for the grease car system was also installed off of the roll cage dash bar.

A closer look at the controller.

Darren assembled a custom three gauge pod for the mounting of a few extra gauges.

This switch controlled the diesel fuel filter primer/heater control.

Darren also fabricated a custom switch panel that mounted directly to the Tuffy center console.

A little closer look at the switch panel.

 

[YellowTraveler]

This build inspired me to join the forum! The work is superb and deserves recognition. I love the attention to detail and the effort you put into all the major and minor components. Plus the color choice is enchanting.

To be blunt, could you tell me what a restoration job like this will run? I'm just trying to keep my rig (1980 Traveler w/304) alive right now, with all the body rust and asthmatic engine. I don't fully understand the magnitude of man hours to accomplish this caliber finished product.

And thanks for all the great documentation and photos. It helps me convince my fiancée it's still worth the blood, sweat, tears and money!

 

[ihpartschad]

this build inspired me to join the forum! The work is superb and deserves recognition. I love the attention to detail and the effort you put into all the major and minor components. Plus the color choice is enchanting.

To be blunt, could you tell me what a restoration job like this will run? I'm just trying to keep my rig (1980 traveler w/304) alive right now, with all the body rust and asthmatic engine. I don't fully understand the magnitude of man hours to accomplish this caliber finished product.

And thanks for all the great documentation and photos. It helps me convince my fiancée it's still worth the blood, sweat, tears and money!

Welcome to the forum! Sorry, but for obvious reasons we can not divulge what our customers put into these projects, however I can tell you that there is well over 600 man hours into this build at this point not including paint and body.

 

[Scout101]

Will this Scout be up for sale to the public?

 

[ihpartsjeff]

will this Scout be up for sale to the public?

Only if the owner decides to sell it which I doubt he will ever do. If you want it bad enough call us as we'll have no problem building another one just for you.

 

[sierraglen]

So...this is my Scout traveler, and I've thoroughly enjoyed working with Jeff and his crew at IH Parts America. Jeff's right, this Scout won't likely go up for sale anytime soon. But they can build you one of your own...cutomized to your wishes and spec'd to your needs. Call 'em, you won't be sorry.

 

[mikeindustries]

Any updates?

Love this build. Great job guys!

 

[customtronic]

Awesome looking build! Lots of great ideas here.

 

[Richard]

Wow!, I am truly inspired!

I have my 79 traveler sitting since 1987 (yes, 1987) in my garage. I have also owned a 1978 terra, 1977 SSII, and have a 1977 4 banger with 196 / 3 speed stick. I pretty much have completely gone through the 4 banger from front to back and it's just a good paint job away from done. My baby (79) is in pieces in my garage and I want so badly to get it back on the road. So, this is my "this years resolution": it's back on the road running by end of summer, or it's gone.

Great read on your blue traveler, great ideas. I am inspired.

 

[gulfdawg]

Great build! Is that third row of seats in the before pics original? If so has anyone added them to the regular Scout II? I could use a third row.

 

[scouttoo]

Very, very nice build. Do you have any pictures of the mid-ship tank installed?

 

[BigRed15]

Any updates on this fine build?

 

[mikeptag]

Im interested in knowing the more about the Muffler used inc part #s etc. Thanks!

 

[ihpartsjeff]

great build! Is that third row of seats in the before pics original? If so has anyone added them to the regular Scout II? I could use a third row.

Yes that was the original seat that would come with a Midas package. They are very rare. If you need a third row seat in a 100" wheelbase Scout II, I would suggest taking another Scout II backseat and mount it in the rear cargo area. We do have several good used back seats available for sale if this is something you are interested in. Call our sales department for more information.

very, very nice build. Do you have any pictures of the mid-ship tank installed?

All pictures of the build have been posted so unfortunately we did not get one of the installed tank for some reason.

any updates on this fine build?

Last we heard from Steve he was still greatly enjoying the vehicle.

Im interested in knowing the more about the Muffler used inc part #s etc. Thanks!

It's a Walker Quietflow muffler. Sorry we don't give out part numbers, but if you want to buy it from us we retail them for $85.