1963 Scout 80 Needs Dana 44's

[RustyNuts80]

Hi Folks,
Dan here. Just joined Sonora Desert Scouts a few weeks ago. Someday soon, I'm looking forward to meeting you on the road. I have a 1963 Scout 80, 154. I'm rebuilding this machine, she runs and drives. Has some rust (LOL) that I'm working on now. I understand the Dana 27's in this machine are not good. Would like to have disc brakes and a setup that can be serviced. Does anyone know where I can find a front Dana 44 with Disc brakes, same for the rear? Also i have no clue how to convert/modify/mount them on a Scout 80. Axles were not something I learned in school. Thanks!
Rusty AKA Dan.

 

[Fins160]

Hi Rusty/Dan, thanks for joining!
There's not a lot of activity on this forum nowadays. You might have more luck and engagement posting on the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/495208327277732/. You can also reach out to our newsletter editor Phil Bailey at pbailey184@yahoo.com and he can put a call out in the Newsletter.

Hope this helps!

J.P.
Webmaster
Sonora Desert Scouts

 

[RustyNuts80]

Hi J.P.
Thanks for letting me know. I'm new to scout construction so thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I don't use facebook so I will send an email. Thank you kindly for providing me that direction as well.
-Dan

 

[bk2life]

hey Dan, any luck on axles?

 

[RustyNuts80]

Nothing. Zero replies and I reached out on several forums. Ended up ordering axles after saving for a few months.

 

[bk2life]

Nothing. Zero replies and I reached out on several forums. Ended up ordering axles after saving for a few months.

dang, i was in iraq when you and then i posted, but i have a pair you might be interested in. But, unfortunately, looks like you got it taken care of.

 

[RustyNuts80]

No worries friend, you know how these projects go, but I appreciate you reaching out!

 

[bk2life]

No worries friend, you know how these projects go, but I appreciate you reaching out!

dan, im in nw phx (i17/101) where you located?

 

[RustyNuts80]

I'm in scottsdale. 101 and cactus

 

[bk2life]

I'm in scottsdale. 101 and cactus

i have driven by there almost everyday this past week.
if you need a hand or any parts give a shout.
are you going to be at the monkey pants meeting coming up?

 

[RustyNuts80]

I don't know about an upcoming meeting. I joined a Scout Club out here but they seem to do everything on Facebook, which I don't use so....

 

[winchested]

I don't know about an upcoming meeting. I joined a Scout Club out here but they seem to do everything on Facebook, which I don't use so....

Most all clubs are on FB now. I had to bite the bullet and join just to see 4x4 club events.

 

[RustyNuts80]

Most all clubs are on FB now. I had to bite the bullet and join just to see 4x4 club events.

Got it. I guess at some point I'm going to have to do the Bookface! LOL. Happy 4th friends!

 

[bk2life]

Got it. I guess at some point I'm going to have to do the Bookface! LOL. Happy 4th friends!

https://www.sonoradesertscouts.com/ is the club you probably have talked to.
and their monthly meeting is coming up:
Phoenix Area
Second Tuesday each month - 7:00pm (13 july)
Monkeypants Bar and Grill
3223 S. Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ
www.monkeypantsbar.com
Contact: J.P. Coughlin - (928) 985-0145
NE corner of Mill & Southern Ave in Tempe

 

[Fins160]

Yup, Sonora Desert Scouts is the Arizona club. All our meetings and contact avenues are on the website: www.sonoradesertscouts.com. You can also sign up for our newsletter (just got a new one out yesterday).

Hope you can join us!

 

[RustyNuts80]

Yup, Sonora Desert Scouts is the Arizona club. All our meetings and contact avenues are on the website: www.sonoradesertscouts.com. You can also sign up for our newsletter (just got a new one out yesterday).

Hope you can join us!

Sorry work has been busy for the last couple months. Will try to make the next meeting. Haven't made a lot of progress on my Scout lately.....

 

[Fins160]

Sorry work has been busy for the last couple months. Will try to make the next meeting. Haven't made a lot of progress on my Scout lately.....

Hope to see you on September 14!

 

[garyspies]

Hi Folks,
Dan here. Just joined Sonora Desert Scouts a few weeks ago. Someday soon, I'm looking forward to meeting you on the road. I have a 1963 Scout 80, 154. I'm rebuilding this machine, she runs and drives. Has some rust (LOL) that I'm working on now. I understand the Dana 27's in this machine are not good. Would like to have disc brakes and a setup that can be serviced. Does anyone know where I can find a front Dana 44 with Disc brakes, same for the rear? Also i have no clue how to convert/modify/mount them on a Scout 80. Axles were not something I learned in school. Thanks!
Rusty AKA Dan.

Dan I just joined last month myself and I am in Tucson. I recently obtained a pair of rough scout 80s (62 and 65) that I am working on and one of them has a rear dif with broken spyder gears. Interestingly the front dif ratio tag is 4.27 and rear is 4.88--guess that set the stage for the disaster. investigating if cheaper/easier to replace the whole differential with a functional pullout used one. Anyway, what are your plans for the old rear and front differentials you have? are they functional as is, what ratio and what would you be willing to sell them for? Thanks, Gary