Things to look out for! Body rot everywhere. They were nothing but rust buckets. I had a '68 and a '69. I was constantly repairing rust. Finally the body mounts rotted through and there were no replacements. Off to the junkyard they went. Too bad, I liked them. Now, every part is available.
I have a scout 80, the body would have been to far gone in another year in this coastal weather to want to deal with it anymore, but besides the fact that the fuel economy is absolutely atrocious for a 4 cylinder, its just as realiable as any old international tractor, its pretty cool
You can see the big fish eye along the bottom of the left front fender going towards the driver’s door. Looks like someone tried to salvage that fender, by pasting it back together
The problem with the crank windows is by now the regulators are shot. On my 69 I installed Electric Life flat glass hot rod electric regulators. I did that 19 years ago and daily drive the scout if the weather is nice. It's my favorite vehicle - EVER.
We have installed jeep inline 6 engines in them and had no issues. You will need to modify front radiator support on the 4cyl models. But inline 6 was plenty of power.
Things to look out for! Body rot everywhere. They were nothing but rust buckets. I had a '68 and a '69. I was constantly repairing rust. Finally the body mounts rotted through and there were no replacements. Off to the junkyard they went. Too bad, I liked them. Now, every part is available.
You'd make a great shop teacher. Can't wait to see your build
My 64 has that magic patch panel too. looks like it's to make replacing the starter easier or to access bellhopusing bolts
I have a scout 80, the body would have been to far gone in another year in this coastal weather to want to deal with it anymore, but besides the fact that the fuel economy is absolutely atrocious for a 4 cylinder, its just as realiable as any old international tractor, its pretty cool
Just got a barn find 66-67 800. Going to watch this series pretty close. I don't think ive got near the rust. What did the guy pay for it??
You can see the big fish eye along the bottom of the left front fender going towards the driver’s door.
Looks like someone tried to salvage that fender, by pasting it back together
I've a 61' With the 152/ 4. Only dislike is the slider windows. Never looked into swapping doors or after market. Any thoughts or ideas appreciated.
The problem with the crank windows is by now the regulators are shot. On my 69 I installed Electric Life flat glass hot rod electric regulators. I did that 19 years ago and daily drive the scout if the weather is nice. It's my favorite vehicle - EVER.
Doors will swap for wind up windows
I own a 68 Scout, a beauty. I keep it stock. 156. Body is decent but starting to rust out. ??????
152
Scout 80
They certainly messed up the heater and defrost system with the new brake system
An honest look at an old vehicle. .
Can an inline 6 cylinder engine fit in a Scout 80? I would like to put a Ford 170cc engine in it...
We have installed jeep inline 6 engines in them and had no issues. You will need to modify front radiator support on the 4cyl models. But inline 6 was plenty of power.
Great information! Thanks so much.." im a Scout fan...
An AMC 258 engine fits into a Scout 80/800.
Scout 800 offered a 6 cyl AMC engine.
Where are you located?
1965??
It looks like the only nice thing this truck has are the modern headlights
Whys it have a scout 80 dash ?
Because it's a Scout 80.
For some reason I thought he said 800 😅
@@edwardseaton2902 heard both 80 & 800