1974 International Scout Ii Base Sport Utility 2-door 5.0l on 2040-cars
Beaverton, Oregon, United States
As I parked my Scout and
got my kids out of the back seat, an exuberant lady I’d never met leaped out of
her van and ran up to me. With her eyes open wide, she raised her arms out
toward me and blurted “That’s the coolest truck I’ve ever seen!” “Ha ha,
thanks,” I replied casually. “No, you don’t understand,” she said, slowing down
for emphasis: “THE coolest truck EVER!” You get used to this sort
of thing when you drive a Scout. J
This beautiful Scout II has
been my daily driver, as well as my ticket to fishing, camping, and
enthusiastic compliments from random strangers, for 11 years now. When I bought
it I would describe it’s condition as tired but unmolested: all stock and never
butchered. Since then I’ve spent over a decade making repairs as well as
sensible safety & comfort upgrades while keeping it in the spirit of a
stock vehicle, and it’s now about 90% completed (see below for items still
needing attention). Sadly my growing family and looming college bills are
forcing me to rethink our car situation and part with my ride. OVERVIEW: ·
Original IH 304
(5.0L) V8 ·
TF727 automatic
transmission (rebuilt 3 years ago), transmission cooler, and new tranny mount.
It shifts smooth and strong; better than my wife’s Honda ·
Dana 20 transfer
case (rebuilt 11 years ago; works well) ·
Holley 2300 carburetor
(350 cfm) ·
Power steering ·
Pertronix 2
electronic ignition (no changing points!) & matching ignition coil ·
Dana 44 axles
with 3.73 gear ratio and limited slip rear differential ·
Factory front disc
brakes (NEW calipers, NEW rotors, and NEW brake booster all installed June 2014).
Good, responsive stopping power ·
Dual batteries
with battery selector switch. Newer primary/crank battery (purchased September 2013) ·
Rollbar/showbar
with front shoulder seatbelts ·
New tires (less than
6,000 miles on them) ·
Brand new floor
panels, insulation, door weather stripping, carpet, and undercarriage coating
on the new metal. It rides quieter and better insulated than ever! ·
Brushed stainless
steel dash and 7 gauge suite (oil pressure, water temp, tachometer, vacuum gauge,
speedometer, fuel gauge, voltmeter) Other work performed over
the past decade includes: ·
replaced ball
joints & axle U-joints (approx. 5 years ago), and driveline U-joints (11
years ago) ·
New spring
bushings (approx. 6 years ago) ·
New U-bolts, and
installed caster shims (approx. 2 years ago). This Scout tracks
straight and true ·
New water pump
(approx. 4 years ago) ·
Replaced all
belts, coolant hoses, and water tube O-rings (approx. 4 years ago) ·
Replaced rear
wheel bearings (approx. 7 years ago) ·
new windshield
& seal (approx. 3 years ago) ·
Brake system
flush (June 2014) ·
Installed Class
III hitch & flat-4 trailer light connector ·
Had the exterior painted 11 years ago This Scout has been
garaged for the past 8 years; the paint is holding up okay considering it’s age, but
has the normal dings and blemishes you’d expect after 11 years. I drive it less
than 9,000 miles per year, and change the oil & filter faithfully every
three months. It leaks a little oil (roughly 1/2 quart per month). *Actual mileage is unknown because the odometer had been replaced by a previous owner.* The removable hard top
is in good condition; it has only been off the vehicle once (for painting) and
does not leak. This Scout fires up every
time, runs strong, has a clean title, handles snow & ice the way God
intended, turns heads, and is Oregon DEQ-free. I have the original lineset
ticket, and will also include the full IH Shop Manual. Work still needed (the
other 10%): ·
There is cosmetic
paint damage below the fuel filler cap that was caused by a previous owner plugging the
vent line for the gas tank (don’t ask me why…). The tank is now vented. ·
The body has no
significant rust, with one main exception: the driver side rear quarter panel (same
area as the paint damage noted above: see pics). I treated the wheel well area and packed it with
fiberglass as a temporary patch which stopped the rust, but the panel ultimately
needs to be repaired or replaced. Brand new (not salvaged!) complete quarter
panels are available for around $250, and would be a good way to remedy these
first two items (that’s what I would do next if I were keeping the Scout). I
can point the buyer in the right direction if desired. ·
The rear tailgate
& liftgate could use new weather stripping. ·
Three of the
indicator lights on the dash (L turn signal, high beam & brake indicators)
aren’t functioning – probably a grounding issue in the dash wiring. R turn
signal indicator works. NOTE: this is just the indicator lights on the dash. The
actual turn signals and high beams work. SELLER: So who am I, and why don’t
I have a feedback rating? Legit questions! I bought a few items on EBay many
years ago and got a 100% positive rating from all 3 (yes, a whopping three,
lol) sellers I purchased from. But it’s been so long that the email address associated with that
account is gone & I had to make a new EBay account. So since I’m not a
regular EBay-er, I’ll say that I’m a married father of 2 living and working in
the Portland area in Oregon. I deal honestly when buying and selling items and
appreciate it when others do as well, so if you would like to talk to me before
placing a bid, feel free to e-mail me and I’ll gladly set up a time to talk. If
you have questions about the vehicle itself, please post them here so others
can see the answers as well, and I will reply promptly. TERMS: - $500 due within 48 hours
of the close of auction via PayPal, with the balance due by PayPal or certified/bank
check, within 7 days of auction close. - I will gladly arrange to
show the vehicle to local bidders, or work with your inspector. Serious
inquiries only please! - Vehicle is available for
pick-up in the Portland Metro area, or I will deliver within Portland to your
shipper (buyer is responsible for shipping costs and arrangements). - This vehicle is being sold as-is with no warranty expressed or implied. If there are any questions you have please ask and I’ll reply promptly!
Thanks for looking, happy bidding, and good luck! On Jul-19-14 at 13:01:49 PDT, seller added the following information: EDIT: the oil pressure gauge just cut out. I have ordered a new sender unit and will update when repaired. All other gauges are functioning. |
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