Category: Purchasing
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Scout II: From Rusty Relic to Wallet Wrecker – Let Me Grab My Crystal Ball…as if You Care.
The International Harvester Scout II, produced from 1971 to 1980, holds a special place in automotive history as one of the pioneers of the modern SUV. This rugged, off-road-capable vehicle was built by International Harvester (IH), a company more commonly known for its farm equipment and trucks, as a direct competitor to the Jeep CJ Read more
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Scout Traveler and Terra: The Electric Off-Roaders That’ll Make Your Jeep Blush and Your Gas Pump Cry
Buckle up, adventure seekers, because Scout Motors is back, and they’re bringing a pair of electric off-roaders that are ready to rumble through the wilderness like a bear with a battery pack. The Scout Traveler SUV and Terra pickup truck are set to revive the iconic Scout brand, which hasn’t seen action since the days Read more
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They Gray One
I woke up today and went to go see 1974 International Scout ll Original 345 v8 4×4 Borg Warner T18 4-speed manual transmission. Front power disc brakes, power steering, Dana 44 Rear and Dana 60 front axle, Redhead power steering gearbox, Holley Sniper EFI fuel Injection, 33×10.50 BF Goodrich All-terrain Tires 90% tread on 15″ Read more
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Project Steering Wheel: Like an old batch of collard greens.
I am searching for the perfect replacement steering wheel for my trusty Scout II. When I bought my Scout, I knew the steering wheel had to go. It was time for an upgrade, and I was determined to find the perfect replacement. Little did I know that this seemingly simple task would become an epic Read more
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Project: Plug the holes…
It’s better known as dropping a grand on gauges… The boys at Anything Scout recommend gauges from AutoMeter.com. Over the next month or so, I will research these bad boys and consider the look I want inside my Scout II. So I pulled the trigger on my gauges and went with the AutoMeter American Muscle Read more
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The Rise of the SUV in the 1970s: Embracing Adventure and the Great Outdoors
The 1970s marked a significant turning point in American automotive culture with the rise of the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). This era, characterized by a robust spirit of adventure and a burgeoning appreciation for the great outdoors, perfectly matches the versatile and rugged SUV. One of the iconic figures of this movement was the 1972 Read more
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Project: Lights Camera Action
Okay, please refer to #2 of the home page – “Gullibility”. I am on Instagram a lot, yes more than I would care to admit. I found a guy –Wallace 4×4 with some really cool stuff! He doesn’t have a store or anything, but he does have a VENMO…. I mean, what is the worst Read more
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I bought one. One eyebrow.
So- This old thing had to come home with me. I know it is not perfect. I am sure I will look back and say that I overpaid…the self doubt is real. Next: Read more
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The Red One ’79
Well, Craig is back at it again. This one looks pretty good, and actually, the guy that had The Yellow One texted me and told me about the post. I don’t like the way the seller puts the pictures in very specific places, but I want to go down and see this. I am going Read more
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The Yellow One
This one is interesting. I decided to drive up to the beautiful state of Kentucky to see a ’77 Scout II that seemed in pretty good shape. I found this one on Craig’s List. I did some research, and it is true that a guy named Craig started it. I only knew one dude named Read more
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The Black One ’72 w/ winch
Okay, so I got in touch with a guy named Marlin. He bought this 1972 IH Scout II for $16K in 2022. This guy is super nice! He is 89 years old and looks like he is in his 70’s. His wife had a stroke, and he took care of her until she passed this year. Read more
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The Black One ’76 Scout II
I live in Chattanooga, so I figured I would look there first, and to my surprise, there were two! The first one was listed on Facebook, but it turns out it was at a used dealership named Z Motors. I contacted a guy named Phillip, and we set up a time to meet. I showed Read more