1963 Scout 80 resto-mod

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another pic..

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Was able to get a few hours on the rear suspension.
Got the 4-link all tacked in place.
I lifted it 8 inches and had 2 degrees of movement on the pinion, which is more than fine, as ride height will be about 3 inches off the ground.
Started looking at cross bracing, fuel cell and the other final components that need to go back there -such as air tanks and compressors.

Need to make the mid and front body/core support mounts and then remove the body for final fit and welding.

I think the last thing I'm going to tackle before the show is the gauges in the dash and steering.

I'm not stressed, but I'm trying to get it to the show as a motivator. If people, see it now it'll get me going to push harder.
I have already 'failed' as it's not running and driving, but that is how life goes.

I ran the upper bars on the outside of the frame rails to not have them visible once the inner sheet metal work is done. I wanted to keep a non-cluttered section visible. I think I'm going to run the spintech mufflers as well, as I like their square small boxy appearance, and they have such a unique sound to them.

-oh and windshield wasn’t done. Maybe today I’ll get it back…

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Laid out some 3 inch tubing to visualize an exhaust system...

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motor/trans mounts

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Got the front bumper somewhat mounted. I got a few real good ideas on how I will be permanently attaching it after the show. But for now it won’t fall off and I can get some good eyes on to see where I need to adjust it. Not trying to be perfect, but, wanting to make it look like it is supposed to be there.

I think this is the 1st Scout with a car type bumper, and I want people who see it to not know that. Unless you’re a scout fan, you probably wouldn’t know anyways.

Started workin on the steering column mounts. The lower is done, just need to fab up a column drop for the upper.

Also started the dash panel. I’m going to not use the stock scout panel and just start fresh with a piece of sheet metal as it will save time of me trying to weld up all those spots for no real reason. Also, I might mount the gauges in the middle of the dash.

I had an old GM truck billet grill laying around so I butchered it to fit, not sure how I feel about it yet, but, we will see.

I think I'm not posting any more pictures until after the show. Sort of want a bit of a surprise for y'all..

-james

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few pics

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bracing for the side mounted hinges. the gate will open on the passengers side and hinged on the drivers side.
I see no benefit of having the gate drop down 6 inches onto the ground. More so it'd just wreck the paint.
So one sided barn door opening it is...

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Swinging gate is gonna be cool..!!

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Swinging gate is gonna be cool..!!

Ahh, thanks amigo

it was the easiest thing i could come up with.

my down low hinges were rusted and i destroyed them taking apart.

my tailgate was in bad shape with who knows what drilled and attached to it throughout the years.

Ive redeisnged nearly the entire vehicle, so i didnt want to salvage the 'international' text, but i for surely needed the 'scout' script.

so this is what ive come up with...

thanks for lookin

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new tailgate hinges arrived...