Finally

[rlt7272]

I have been looking for a Scout in my price range (i.e. cheap) for years. Last week I finally hit paydirt. She's a 1971 Scout II with the massive 196 4cyl and 3 speed. Im still working out the bugs on a carb rebuild but she will run. Like everyone else my list of things to do on it is growing but I think this is a good start.





I look forward to reading more from you existing Okie Scouters and maybe one day joining you at an event.

[Mike Scherr]

Looks a pretty clean truck, nice platform to start with. What are you going to do with it? Looks like a great truck for daily driver duties.

Good luck!

Mike

[meerkat]

Splendid! Congratulations and have fun with her!!

[rlt7272]

First trick is to work out the running problems. When I got it, it would not idle. I rebuilt the carb and now it will idle but will run for a min or so then stall and almost die.

I replaced the plugs and coil last night but when I went to take the condenser wire off the coil, it fell off in my hand (disconnected from the condenser). Hoping that was causing the stall.

It will be a weekend driver/hunting wagon once I get the bugs worked out.

[bbranch]

Originally Posted by rlt7272

First trick is to work out the running problems. When I got it, it would not idle. I rebuilt the carb and now it will idle but will run for a min or so then stall and almost die.

I replaced the plugs and coil last night but when I went to take the condenser wire off the coil, it fell off in my hand (disconnected from the condenser). Hoping that was causing the stall.

It will be a weekend driver/hunting wagon once I get the bugs worked out.

Did you ever get all the bugs worked out on your truck? Hope to see it at the meeting. I'm sure someone has some pointers.

[rlt7272]

New webber carb and a few other thing and its running fine. I have since lifted it 4", changed out body bushings and a couple of others things i cannot remeber now.

It's ready to make the trip to okc for the meeting.

[bbranch]

Originally Posted by rlt7272

New webber carb and a few other thing and its running fine. I have since lifted it 4", changed out body bushings and a couple of others things i cannot remeber now.

It's ready to make the trip to okc for the meeting.

Great, we really enjoy new trucks to look @ and new persons to visit with. COME HUNGRY!!!

[rlt7272]

Picture update







after 4" lift and new tires, and a little paint

[Mike Scherr]

Thats a pretty good looking Scout. Them wheels are plain ol' shiney!

[rlt7272]

Thank you

I had a set of Cragar directionals on my first truck back when I turned 16. I told myself if I ever got a scout I would find a set. Not the most practical but I like them.