Need advise

[jmuehr]

I own a 1978 Scout II..(Stock) I am doing a ground up and need advise. I want a custom draglink and tierod. I need an evaporator core, condenser, and an expansion valve. I am also in need of a new radiator, a brushed aluminum or custom job is fine.. I also need a new steering box. Can anyone help me with any of this. Thanks, Jason

[jmuehr]

Forgot to mention.... 345 4x4 D20 727 DANA 44

[jmuehr]

I also would like to locate some new pulleys or a place to clean my old ones up..

[Tom Clark]

I think Backcountrybinders makes a sweet stainless drag link and anythingscout makes a sweet gusseted z link.

as for a an aluminum radiator, Northern makes a nice American made model but it will cost over $250,, (less then a new brass one no doubt). Griffin makes a nice aluminum radiator that is very popular even with guys who race (over $400, may take a while to get). lots of people use less expensive radiators from Summit, Afco and other lesser know brands. There are many threads on the subject if you do a search.

As for the pulleys you can always have them blasted and powder coated or chromed. Tim Potter has been doing a lot of upgrades and chroming send him a PM and see if he know more. (if you do a search you can drule over the 345 he is building). If you want to do it your self you can blast them or brush them and paint them.

[Eric Underriner]

if you are truly doing a total restoration I strongly suggest you pick up a parts rig or two. It should not be a problem to find a roached stock 1977 or two with similar specs to what you want to build. When I built mine I had 5 parts rigs at various times and never paid more than $200 for each. Leave one rig alone to use as a template for putting your restored rig back together when you are done. Good luck.