""SCOUCH"" - Summerville, SC
Mike Reinhard - Scout 800 - 1966
Current Rating: 3.81
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Restoration
Its a time portal, taking us back to a better time and a better place
Description & Modifiations
1966 Scout Sportop
152 4 cylinder Commanche
4 speed tranny
Dana 44 rear axle
Custom upholstery
Realistic FM Converter
Flowmaster exhaust
The name "Scouch" was coined by my dad who busted a lot of knuckles on the old Scout and decided it was appropriate to combine "Scout" with "Ouch". I have since also gained a hugh appreciation for the "ouch" factor of restoring an IH vehicle. I got the "Scouch" from him on Labor Day 1992 after he trailered it to El Paso from San Antonio so that I could put it on a tow dolly and drag it back to El Centro, CA to begin the resurrection.
When I first got the Scouch, he was pretty "used up" after spending about 12 years with dad on the farm and serving as his primary hunting /fishing and running over and through stuff vehicle. The bonus was that I did have the greenest grass in the neighborhood after washing about 500 pounds of dirt and cow manure out of the the fender wells on my lawn
One of the best memories of having owned/restored the "Scouch" came in about 1996 when I was able to take both my dad and grand-dad to a car show and poker run in the the scout.
Whenever I drive the "Scouch" today I know dad and grand-dad are either sitting in heaven smiling, or better yet riding shotgun to make sure the "Scouch" is still purring along.
Engine
152 4 cylinder Commanche
Future Modifications
Besides the constant search for a straight passenger side axle for the old two piece dana 44 and a matching IH Logo mirror for the passenger side door, I'd like to rehab and reinstall the add-on a/c unit that was in the Scout when purchased by my dad in the mid 70's. With that addtion, it will be the ultimate Sportop to me, even if the a/c doesn't work.
Winter Warm-Up 2010
Hooters Show May 17 2008.jpeg
Babble
Nice rig. These are not easy to find and it's in great shape after the restore. Like the original look. -Bill (said over 2 years ago by bill foster).
nice truck (said over 2 years ago by Jayson LaFrance).
Excellent ride I especially like the interior and what's above the rear fender well? (said over 2 years ago by Rob Gojkovich).
this is a really nice scout man!,but i dont know why your scout isnt closer to the top of the list. (said over 2 years ago by Jovan).
Simply Beautiful!! Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing ;) (said over 2 years ago by Kate).
Wow, great little rig. Love the retro look, must be fun to drive. (said over 2 years ago by Matt).
Very well done, I'm sure your grand-dad and father are very proud of your accomplishments with this machine...."Icymoon" (said about 1 year ago by Joseph C. Archuleta).
looks good man! Ultra plush! (said about 1 year ago by Ben Law).
Thanks to all for your comments... to answer Rob's question, the Sportop came with a full interior and the rear wheel well treatment is pretty much stock except I elected not to reinstall the courtesy lights and ash trays. (said about 1 year ago by Mike Reinhard).
Unbelievable Scout Sport top...same color as my Dad's 800A...brings back memories! (said 11 months ago by Gordon Thompson).
WOW!!!Glad we have someone that went back in time and put it in a hole till now... Bad Freaken A!!! (said 5 months ago by Matt ).
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Great story... Memories in our Scouts are priceless...and I am also like it much more stock too! - Sean (said over 3 years ago by Sean Barber).