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Category: My First Scout
From V-Belts to Serpentine: Slithering into a Smoother Scout II Ride
I wasn’t expecting this, but I am not surprised. We will do two things to get a more modern and serviceable engine. I will be taking pictures of before and after, but since a mechanic is doing the work, I may be missing some process steps. Updates: Talk to the guys at state line auto… Read more
Chillin’ Like a Scout II Villain: The AC Chronicles
I found a shop in town that can install the after-market kit. The guys at State Line Auto say they are up to the challenge and have a fabricator to fabricate the steel pieces to hold the compressor and move the alternator around. I am excited to get this piece taken care of because the… Read more
Sidequest: Big, Shiney, Happy, Beauty Rings…and center caps.
So I grabbed the beauty rings off the Scout and brought them home for refurbishment. The outside of the rings were in pretty good shape. The biggest challenge I had was to blow the rust off the back of the rings and work them over with a wire brush. You can see how I handled… Read more
Project Scout II:The final quest…before the ongoing saga.
Sure, I remember the Christmas of 1987. Why do you ask? Well, I remember that year I got the Legend of Zelda. It was under the Christmas tree, all beautiful and gold! I unwrapped that bad boy and stared at it. It took us a few months to beat it. Yes, we called the hotline in Seattle… Read more
Sidquest: Headliners are for quakers.
You will notice that my cover image is a little different. I quit paying for ChatGPT and use Grok now. Grok creates more realistic images which, I don’t know if I love or not—either way. GPT only allows the free version to do a few renditions of pictures before it says to try again tomorrow.… Read more
Project II-Tone: Ready for paint! Part Deux
I figured I would break from the old post to jump to paint stuff here. Now that that deadener is applied and the spray on bed we will start to attack the exterior. Reed has started painting on the loose parts like the cowl, front grill, lower valance, rear hatch window, and glove box door.… Read more
Project Running Like a Singer: Only hopefully with a little more power.
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Project II-Tone: Ready for paint! Part Uno
I think I have found the color scheme. I am not 100% sure about the color of the pinstripe, but I LOVE the front cowl, all in white. It will look great with the stainless grill. Leave your comments in the section below. I am going with sage green and an “antique white”. I talked… Read more
Bondo Bonanza: My 1972 Scout II’s New Skin Regime
She’s back at the body shop: Update: I talked to Tony 11/5/24 about the process. We are going to go weekly on the truck. I will go down and get updates on the process and approve the next steps. We are getting closer to putting her back together. Update: 59.5 Hours of Body Work…. Okay,… Read more
Project: Everyone could use 2-3 inches…and it only took 5 months!
Good day!….Um, er to spend money!!! So I had the tow guy, I use Cain, pick up the Scout. Cost me $150 to get it up the lift kit place but I don’t have any other option. My mechanic grabbed a crate and told me it could be fun after he finishes driving it with… Read more
Body Work: How is it going?
My body guy put up a video on Instagram, which I pinched and posted below. I have sandblasted, removed rust, replaced sheet metal, cleaned up most rotted spots, refurbed the windows, and gas vaporizor. Chatt Town Exclusives Next: Love0 Share Share Share Pin Read more
Project Driver and Passenger Refurb: Glass refurb part deux.
I am working on the driver and passenger windows and both triangle windows. Now for the triangle window. I am starting with the driver’s window because the latch is broken. Update:I have been working to complete my glass FAQ on procuring glass for your drive and passenger door. You can order the glass ONLY here from… Read more
Project Scout’s Honor: Bringing the ’72 Glass Back to its Clear, Glorious Past
So, let’s get into it, shall we? I have the glass from my Scout II that I would like to restore. This will include cleaning and restoring the glass, and I will also take on the hardware restoration. The glass is pretty grimy and gross, as shown in the pictures below. The front and rear… Read more
Project 70’s Shag Baby: Secrets to a Deep Pile Satisfaction
Ah, carpet. You wouldn’t think this decision would be so hard to make, but there are many options for carpets. There is a plush cut pile, an ultra-plush cut pile (the most expensive), a neon cut pile (for those who love disco biscuits), an 80-20 loop, and a loop pile carpet. FYI: Neon-cut pile carpets… Read more
Project Heavy Metal: Louder and Nastier than Ever!!
Now that all the sheet metal is in, I must take it to the sheet metal guy for advice. As you remember, I am gaining two inches or more with a new suspension and a one-inch body lift. UPDATE: I took down the HD Surefit Wedge from the boys at Anything Scout. I forgot that it would… Read more
Project Dune Part 3 Part 2: Scout Prime
I visited my friend down at Chatt Town Exclusives to see the recently blasted and primed Scout II. I took some pictures and discussed the items needed. Essentially, all of the floor panels needed replacement. That means I needed the following: UPDATE- So, the suppliers came through. Right front quarter panelLeft front quarter panel EJClassis… Read more
Project Hog Ring 101: Tan Corbeau rear seat cover installation.
Today, I had a little bit of extra time so I decided to work on the rear seat. I didn’t have 100% confidence that I had the skill / patience / detail to make it happen. I have been going a little over budget on some of the other things. HUH HUM – BROKEN Axle.… Read more
Project “Arm-rest”oration: Upholstering a 1972 Scout’s Interior, One Pun at a Time
I really do hope you appreciate the work that went into the title of this blog. Yes, most others are stupid, but this one is pretty good!! One of the most frustrating parts about re-doing this ’72 Scout has been finding the people to do the work. I don’t have any relationships. I ask friends… Read more
Project Dune Part 3: The sandblasting.
I have read the horror stories. Sandblasting can warp steel. There are ways to minimize warping and maximize the outcome. I am putting a lot of trust in A2Z Sand Blasing, and I must admit. I am a little nervous. I would say that this portion of the restoration has caused me the most anxiety.… Read more
Project Broken Axle: The Story of a July Suprise.
Log Entry 129: I felt like the tide was turning in my quest to have a good July, and I made it less than a few hours before I heard the news. I took my Scout II out to tweak my EFI a few days ago. I noticed a rattle in the back end of… Read more