Vehicle Description
This is a very unique 1973 International Scout II. The truck
resided in California its entire life until recently so it is
completely solid and all metal. No Bondo. The body is in excellent
original condition with mostly original paint with the exception of
a few touch ups that were done years ago. Looks amazing and has the
great patina look. The scout recently underwent a restoration,
everything mechanically is new, the interior was redone, and the
underside was cleaned and detailed but the exterior was left alone.
This truck runs and drives much better than it did new it now
easily cruises ant 75mph with one hand on the wheel. The engine was
swapped over to the popular GM 5.3 H.O.LS and the trans is a 4l60e
overdrive. Truck has the old look with the modern feel when
driving. The engine was professionally installed using parts from
anything scout.
- 5.3 HO (L33 Vortec 5300) engine was torn down, inspected and
reassemble with the following new GM parts. Stage 2 cam, lifters,
head gaskets, head bolts, new oil pain gasket, timing cover gasket,
rear main, front main. Engine has a custom tune with hp tuners.
Custom bent flow master exhaust system and Aluminum radiator.
- 4L60E transmission, serviced with new fluid and filter Advanced
adapters adapter housing to original scout dana 20 transfer case
which was disassembled, cleaned and resealed. New custom drivelines
front and rear with all new u-joints.
- Front axle is a Dana 44 with 3.73 gears. Has new ball joints, new
disk brake conversion and completely serviced. Rear axle is a Dana
44 with 3.73 gears and factory limited slip also serviced with
complete new brake job.
- Entire brake system is new Power booster, master cylinder,
proportioning valve, all stainless brake line and hoses.
- New power steering gearbox, new 1 ton cross over steering with
steering damper and new steering Borgeson steering shaft.
- 4" lift kit all new springs, shackles, shocks and bushings. New
set of BFG mud terrain tires 33x12.50R15 on factory wheels and
factory hubcaps.
- New Body bushings and 1" body lift.
- Interior is basically all new or redone. Entire floor painted
then covered in Dynomat with new carpet. Factory bucket seats
redone with new foam and vinyl. New door panels, headliner, dash
pad and steering wheel. Factory center console. New weather
stripping on all doors and tailgate/hatch.
- Rear lift gate gas shock conversion
- Factory front winch bumper and heavy duty rear bumper with built
in 2" hitch.
- Body is clean and straight with plenty of patina paint still has
a really nice shine. Floors Are real nice and solid and with
original paint there is nothing to hide.
This vehicle rips down the road and drives amazing. Overall this
scout is ready for the next owner to enjoy for years to come and a
pleasure to own and drive.
We hand pick each vehicle, drive it, inspect it, and make sure it
is ready for you to enjoy! We drive what we sell so that we can
give you a first hand and accurate report on how the vehicle runs
and drives. Our pictures are never touched up or photoshopped. What
you see is an accurate representation of the vehicle. We take
consistent pictures and show you everything so you can get a true
representation of the vehicle.
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