Category: Scout II

  • The Time to Spend

    The Time to Spend

    Gregsby Gibbs

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    Picture this: you’re cruising down the highway in your freshly restored International Scout II, wind in your hair, sun on your face, and nothing in the world. Sounds like a dream, right? But before you can hit the road and live out your classic car fantasies, you must know what it takes to transform your… Read more

  • ’72 Scout Wiper

    ’72 Scout Wiper

    Gregsby Gibbs

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    So, I think this will be my first project besides getting things up the MTN and parked at his temporary home. It is called a wiper pivot – the pivot that rotates the wiper arms. The good news is that the guys at Anything Scout sell a wiper arm conversion kit. The guys at IHONLY.com… Read more

  • I bought one. One eyebrow.

    I bought one. One eyebrow.

    Gregsby Gibbs

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    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

  • The Red One ’79

    The Red One ’79

    Gregsby Gibbs

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    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

  • The Yellow One

    The Yellow One

    Gregsby Gibbs

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    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

  • The Black One ’72 w/ winch

    The Black One ’72 w/ winch

    Gregsby Gibbs

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    Okay, so I got in touch with a guy named Marlin. He bought this 1972 IH Scout II for $16K in 2022. This guys 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

  • The Black One ’76 Scout II

    The Black One ’76 Scout II

    Gregsby Gibbs

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    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

  • Cool Links

    Cool Links

    Gregsby Gibbs

    Buy Parts:Anything Scout is a cool store with some great videos! Legit outlet. 10-20% markup. CUSTOM Parts for easier fit. Very responsive to questions and I have made many purchases from them. Shipping can eat you alive. Be smart and buy a lot at one time to get better shipping. Call them, too, to make… Read more

  • Engine Swaps

    Engine Swaps

    Gregsby Gibbs

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    I am very interested in better understanding what options there are to replace the engine in the Scott II. I am taking the pin out of this because I think the LS swap is the route to go. Not sure if this is needed, but I will be swapping the engine out of the ’72… Read more

  • Buying a Scout II

    Buying a Scout II

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    With my youngest approaching 16, I am looking for a daily driver International Harvester Scout II. I fell in love with Scouts at a very young age. My next-door neighbor Martin G. Rush (G for Gregsby) had one, and he drove it daily until he died in 1985. I grew up in Selma, Alabama, and… Read more