My New Jeep....Kinda...Well, Not Exactly...New...Or A Jeep...

[inVERt'D]

The other day I was pulling a neighbors car out a ditch for the second time in about as many weeks (sorry, currently can't get the photos off my cell phone) when I met another neighbor who, as it turns out, has a couple of International Scout IIs. Long story short, I got a couple of his problems for a couple hundred bucks to be paid in installments.

Here are some pics. What you don't see are all the parts the guy has stashed away somewhere or laying around. He has an incredible collection of vehicles, tractors, parts, and junk spread out over his several acres. Basically I get whatever I need for the Scouts (that he doesn't need), and I may end up getting paid to help him on some of his other projects. You'll see why I got them cheap...

[dirtman13]

Looks like a fun and extensive project.

[GP4Play]

The other day I was pulling a neighbors car out a ditch for the second time in about as many weeks (sorry, currently can't get the photos off my cell phone) when I met another neighbor who, as it turns out, has a couple of International Scout IIs. Long story short, I got a couple of his problems for a couple hundred bucks to be paid in installments.

Here are some pics. What you don't see are all the parts the guy has stashed away somewhere or laying around. He has an incredible collection of vehicles, tractors, parts, and junk spread out over his several acres. Basically I get whatever I need for the Scouts (that he doesn't need), and I may end up getting paid to help him on some of his other projects. You'll see why I got them cheap...

Is the barb-wire the ignition hot side?Looks like you got your hands full with that proj.

[Kodiak Spirit]

that's great! does he have any big bronco's? :beer:

[inVERt'D]

Looks like a fun and extensive project.

Fun? hopefully. Extensive? definitely. Expensive? can't be.

Is the barb-wire the ignition hot side?Looks like you got your hands full with that proj.

Actually I think it's a ground, but I think you're onto something: a hot wire from the battery (rather than the ignition) would do a better job at preventing the wood rats from using the engine as a toilet.

that's great! does he have any big bronco's?

No, but he does have a K-5 Blazer that he drives. Gotta have a four-wheel drive out here in the winter. I guess he sold his restored Ford GPW (can't remember what year--'42?) for $15K. He still has a GPW grill (looks like a CJ or MJ to me) that would look great my bodiless '75 Scout. He was suggesting I putting his Triumph TR7 body on it, but he was just kidding (I think).

[USMC 0369]

[COLOR="Sienna"]You may be one of the most legit guys to ever say, "So I started my rebuild by shoveling out the interior."
Wow, that looks like a lot of work!![/COLOR]

[inVERt'D]

[COLOR="Sienna"]You may be one of the most legit guys to ever say, "So I started my rebuild by shoveling out the interior."
Wow, that looks like a lot of work!![/COLOR]

Yeah, no joke. On the bright side, I think the original carpet is underneath all that rat remodeling. I honestly don't know if circumstances will allow me to keep or complete them. If nothing else, I figured I could sell or part them out. I might even use one of the front Dana 44s for my Jeep.

[Mtbikbob]

You really need to get back to work.... You have waaay too much time on your hands.... it looks like you are getting into more trouble than good... lol.. let me know when your going jeepn again.

BobO

[Roger]

David,

Hey I know you are a smart guy, so this is just a friendly reminder. If and when you clean out the rat shit & sticks, please take precautions against the Hanta virus. Tyvek suit, gloves, resperator, and the like.....

I would be very pissed at you if I had to miss a days work to go to your funeral...

[womb raider 940]

sweet find. good luck