Category: Scout Links

  • So I have ADHD: The vanishing Scout II

    So I have ADHD: The vanishing Scout II
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    So I saw a squirrel in the backyard on the way to rake leaves. I started looking at the squirrel and noticed mushrooms growing of old limbs decaying in my backyard. It got me thinking. How many Scout IIs rotted in the proverbial backyard? I think there were some 200,000 Scout IIs produced. They were… Read more

  • The Rise of the SUV in the 1970s: Embracing Adventure and the Great Outdoors

    The Rise of the SUV in the 1970s: Embracing Adventure and the Great Outdoors
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    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

  • Engine Swaps

    Engine Swaps
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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