Scout II build up saga

[Craig]

Since I started the build up 1 1/2 ago, I will start from the beginning and try and go through the process up to-date. A lot has been learned about Scout since this is my first Scout. Like all projects you have a budget, I started with $3,800 with the sale of my Chevy Truck.
I looked for a Scout that was in good shape and did not cost 10k dollars, I missed my chance on a Terra Scout for $3,500 that was in tip top shape. Then on Craig's list I found my Scout, well it was a two for the price of one. ( Would have been a good deal had the non op fees been paid ) So with registration I had two old Scouts for $1,600. I pulled them out from there resting place "back yard" and trailered them home. I worked on each one, trying to figure out which one had the better motor and drive train. So new/used tires for one, as I could not belive they would hold air.

I worked on the "better" looking one repairing a rusted out body mount, but found the motor had a knock. I usupected a lifer as I was told this could be the problem. I changed the oil and the noise went away, but after driving it for a while the knock came back. So I decide to have the other Scout's engine gone over to make sure it was not on it's last breath. Jeff at IH Only North did a tune up and check the compression and got the engine running good. It had some pep to it now. So the descion was made to do an engine swap.

[Craig]

So much for a chronological build up. I pick up some CUCV axles and put them under the Scout as they came with 4.56 and a detroit installed. I went Reverse Shackle, I put on some H1 rims and tires. I have 44044 in the front and Chevy pickup leafs in the rear.

I blew my motor up ( low oil pressure ) I was doing 70 on the freeway and the rod bearings did not like that. I had a spare motor but it has a cracked head (oil in the water) So then I bought a "runner" that later found out needed to be rebuilt. ( flat lobe on the cam) I had Jeff rebuild the engine as I wanted somebody that was going to make sure it was done right.

[Scouty]

Hey Craig,

How is the Scout coming along? Is it going to be done by Hollister? If so, are you going to drive or trailer it? Looks like I probably will be driving mine there since I can't find a trailer wide enough for my junk.

[ihochad]

you need to get one, then just make the fenders able to be driven over.

[Craig]

As for the trailer, he could drive over the fenders, buts it still about 8,000 lbs to pull around. I made it to Hollister and was able to drive home too.