"GREAT PUMPKIN" - Va Beach, VA
james - Scout II - 1972
Current Rating: 3.92
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Restoration
Its a time portal, taking us back to a better time and a better place
Description & Modifiations
this isn't my original work but I bought from a metal worker in Michigan that had put a lot of work into it, but now its time to add the finishing touches. the scout has been a frame off restoration, with new metal and galvanized steel floor pans and bed. i have added a new bumper and winch. I have also had the tub and shell line-ex. looks great.
Recent work includes rebuilding the brake system (calipers, rotors, brake booster, master cylinder, brake lines). just upgraded to red top optima battery, and a very cool aluminum custom radiator (bolt in) courtesy of IH only north...(THANKS Jeff). Definitely keeps her cool. all new radiator hoses, and fan shroud; went with an 18" flex fan (non-clutch no room for it). rebuilt transmission with new torque converter.
just had the whole brake system rebuilt , new proportioning valve , steel braided brake lines , new calipers + pads , new master cylinder , and new rear pads and hardware. Whew...
Engine
345 v8 IH motor that has cleaned painted and baked, trued heads @ 3 degrees, shaved heads .030", new valves, speed hypo pistons/rings, isky racing cam, polished crank, 600 edlebrock, petronox ignition/coil, msd 6al ignition box, malory wires...it purrs with a new flow master dual exhaust from the manifolds back
Future Modifications
Well I just bought stock in IH only north, or rather they have all my money...
1.DUI distributor on the way with live wires set
2. bilstien front shocks with new shock mounts
3. steel braided brake cables
4. 14" k&n filter charger kit
5. cpt reverse shackle kit front
6. IH only north rear sway bar kit
7. new brake portioning valve
8. stans headers (old style)
9. rebuilt tilt steering column and borgensen steering knuckle
will post pictures of the finished product.
Scouting out for fathers day
SCOJUT AFTER WASH
after some extensive work she looking good
Babble
I just purchased the scout 2 months ago (said over 2 years ago by james).
nice scout sounds like she runs good (said over 2 years ago by Darren Rule).
Looks great, sweet find. (said over 2 years ago by James).
anyone ever hear of a coil over conversion for scouts? (said over 2 years ago by james).
I know D and C extreme does some kind of fabrication work for link conversion systems for Scout II's. (said over 2 years ago by Fred Gatti).
this is a very nice scout, the sheet metal work is awesome,i love the look, i wish you many happy miles in it.. (said over 2 years ago by steve Gingrich).
Hey nice rig, is that a K&N 63 series air filter? I want to change my stock air filter but I am not sure what will fit. Thanks & again Nice Scout (said over 2 years ago by Ron Newman).
Very nice rig,wish we could all get together for a rally sometime. does the K@N air filter whistle. do you have a top? (said over 2 years ago by carl roach).
I am up for it , a scout rally wold hit the spot...as for the K&N filter I dont remember what size it is....and no it doesnt whistle. I just added a new bumper for the front and line-ex the interior. I'll post some pics in a few. any of you guys every had (said over 2 years ago by james).
WOW! I never thought I'd be so impresed with a pumkin! Thats a W.A.R. SCOUT!
(W.illing A.ble,and R.eady) (said over 2 years ago by Chad Maile).
Hey, I'm all for a Virginia Rally. The guys out west get to have all the fun. Let's make it happen. (said over 2 years ago by Zach).
looks good ,if it has pumkin color rims ,then i seen it on dam neck,and you bork my neck hope i see it again (said over 2 years ago by mitchel munro).
I have seen a lot of scouts and scout owners in my area...so when are we gonna have that east coast scout rally??? (said about 1 year ago by james).
You guys should see it in person...It's an absolute monster. (said about 1 year ago by AJLong66).
James is right I put alot of heart and sole into this scout, But james is really making it shine, I am so GLAD!!! that someone who appreciate's it has it...by the way if anyone needs work done to their bunder give me an email I DO IT ALL (said about 1 year ago by billy).
"oops" here's my email..bgormley64@gmail.com (said about 1 year ago by billy).
awesome, sort of looks like mine. i will get pics up when it gets out of the shop, having custom bumpers made with d-rings, and winch, has 6 inch lift, spring over axle, 35 inch mud kings on black steel wheels (said about 1 year ago by Christopher Herman).
great looking scout. what part of va beach are you in? Im surprised i havent seen it around. Something like that would be hard to miss. I dont see that many scouts around here. (said about 1 year ago by kris).
Check out Super Scout Specialists for wire harnesses. They build them up from IH specs. They are perfect. About $800 for all 4. (said 7 months ago by Jason Muehr).
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I really like that scout. Wasn't someone selling it just recently? I swear I've seen it before. (said over 2 years ago by Fred Gatti).