"DISCO TRACTOR" - Moab, UT
Ed George - Scout II Soft-top Safari (SSII) - 1979
Current Rating: 3.85
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Weekend Wheeler
Drive it to the trail, looks and performs well
Description & Modifiations
1983 one ton chevy axles, 456 gears. Detroit lockers in rear, welded front.
SOA with sawzalled fenders and JCWhitney flares.
Stock 345 V8 and custom 727
Tera Low gears in the Dana 20.
Hydraulic assist steering.
This is a Presidantial - Midas package.
Tires are 37in Goodyears
Home built roll cage, and sliders.
Bottle opener on dash.
It likes to play in Moab!
Engine
Bone stock 345 With Thermal Quad
Future Modifications
Are they ever done???
Babble
Great rig let's see more! (said over 3 years ago by Rob ).
Is that a real Midas? It look like one. (said over 3 years ago by Tim Smolinski).
Thanks for the looks, I didnt think the old traactor would get such attention. Yes it is a Midas. I guess not too many were made. It came with the high back seats, front and rear. A carpet kit. And custom paint and air-brushed sunburst graphics. My family (said over 3 years ago by Ed George).
So Ed did that also come original with those bumpers and is that the original paint job? Oh and let's see the opener! (said over 3 years ago by Rob ).
That push bar came stock on the Midas Baja SSII. I love it. (said over 3 years ago by Tim Smolinski).
That's a rare one. An estimated 25 were made and they only made them in '79. (said over 3 years ago by Tim Smolinski).
Thanks Guys! Yes, bumpers and push bar are origional. Ill have to work on a picture of opener. (said over 3 years ago by Ed George).
Ed I'm conflicted by your rig, on one hand such a rare rig should be preserved in it's originality and restored... (said over 3 years ago by Eric).
on the other...It's BAD ASS!!! Rock On! (said over 3 years ago by Eric).
When I bought the rig it already had 3/4 ton axles and cut fenders. So I thought the best thing was to finish the job! (said over 3 years ago by Ed George).
Tim, are you a scoutepedia? You should write a book! Seriously great info. (said over 3 years ago by Rob ).
That was a good thought! (said over 3 years ago by Eric).
Scoutepedia...no, but I own a Midas SSII too! I'll post pictures soon. (said over 3 years ago by Tim Smolinski).
How did you have to modify the Chevy axles to work with the SOA. I want to do the same SOA to my scout.
(said over 3 years ago by Nate Spence).
I had to relocate spring perches on the rear in-ward. The front I drilled a new hole inward slightly for spring pins. (said over 3 years ago by Ed George).
Thats kickass! A rare truck that kiils it. what more could you ask for? (said over 3 years ago by Ugly).
Does anyone know what the Presidential badge on my dash means? (said over 3 years ago by Ed George).
I do... (said over 3 years ago by Rich Nelson).
It means you should sell it to me! (said over 3 years ago by Rich Nelson).
You should invest in some armored diff covers if you are playing on rocks. Having to replace a smashed up ring and pinion isn't pretty. (said over 3 years ago by Rich Nelson).
Good idea! (said over 3 years ago by Ed George).
Hello from LaPoint, Nice ride it looks good. (said over 3 years ago by Dennis Petty).
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More pics, please!!! (said over 3 years ago by Bobby Abbott).