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Scoutparts.com is introducing a brand new exclusive lift kit for Scout 80 / 800, 1961 to 1971.   This new kit includes new springs, shocks, u-bolts and spring bushings. I was really glad to see this because no one else … Continue reading →

I have always had a tough time locking and unlocking my doors.  I have also had a funky time with my ignition key.  It has not been so  bad that it kept me from unlocking the doors but the funkyness … Continue reading →

I just talked to a guy from back east that has a Glassic.  We have helped him keep it running for a long time.  He needed a clutch fork and we helped him keep it on the road and sent … Continue reading →

There are a few subtle details that will make your window regulator handle rebuild go smoothly. Once the handle falls off of the metal part of the regulator handle, loosen the hex head screw and remove the handle assembly. If … Continue reading →

If you drive around enough in an old junker International, you are likely to get honked at from time to time. Let’s face it these trucks are pretty slow. Instead of nudging the plastic bumper of the offending honker, why … Continue reading →

One of my flashers went out on my 1972 Scout II.  I have a lot of stuff bolted onto my dash like air conditioning and CB radio, etc.  It really took me a few minutes to find my flashers.  So … Continue reading →

Two of my three trucks turned out to have factory lockers installed. The Desert Scout (1979 Scout II 50k original miles) did not have a locker. Line setting ticket shows axle code 14018, this refers to open carrier Dana 44 which was standard … Continue reading →

I was filling up my 72 Scout II the other day and I started to smell even more gas than usual.  I looked around and noticed that Fuel was leaking from up inside the body just about where the fuel … Continue reading →

I have a 1975 Scout II and my horn stopped working.   Of course I started investigating at the horn button.   I finally discovered that the horn button was fine and It was grounding the horn relay circuit (found … Continue reading →

I was having problems with my fuel gauge on my 1975 Scout II.   It was only reading 1/4 when I knew the tank was full.  Sometimes it would not read anything at all.  My first thought was that I … Continue reading →