International Scout II

James' 1971 International Scout ii

Year 1971Make InternationalModel Scout iiSuspension Custom Leaf SpringsMotor Rebuilt Chevy small block 350 w/ Holley pro-jection,Transmission SM465 4 speed w/ Granny LowTransfer Case 203/205 Doubler T-case Rear Axle 14 boltFront Axle Dana 60 Axle Gearing 5.38Rear Locker Detroit LockerFront Locker Lock Right LockerSteering Custom high steer w/ PSC hydro assistWinch Ramsey / Patriot 9500Rock Sliders Custom frame attached slidersRear Bumper Custom w/ tire carrier andjerry can trayFront Bumper Custom w/ winch plateTires 42" Pit bull Rocker Bias PlyWheels Steel bead-locks

Home-Made 4x4 Rig

Built to wheel

The Beast! This 1971 Scout II has been 'slightly' modified. What remains of the original scout is little more than the body and (some of) the chassis.

This 4x4 rig runs with 5.38 gears and has a custom stretched wheelbase sitting on a Dana 60 axle in the front and a 14 bolt, full float axle in the rear. The rear differential is locked up by a Detroit Locker. The front includes a Lock Right differential locker.

Granny 4Lo-Lo is achieved with a 203/205 doubler tcase and an SM465 4 speed transmission held in place by a custom / fabricated transmission cross-member.

Wider, longer front leaf springs on reverse shackles, home-made spring mounts and 63 inch rear leaf springs keep this Scout chassis and body suspended high enough to clear the 42 inch pit bull tires on steel bead-lock wheels ( recently upgraded from 38" tires).

Shock mounts are custom all around, with a dual shock set-up in the rear.

The power plant under the hood is a Chevy small block 350 with Holley pro-jection, and supported by custom, fabricated motor mounts.