Truck Stories: My 1970 Scout 800 A Trail Rig!

แชร์
ฝัง
  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ธ.ค. 2024

ความคิดเห็น • 48

  • @thomassmith4022
    @thomassmith4022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I grew up on a hay farm / ranch with many Corn Binders being used. I served in the Navy, and when I got out I found a 70 Scout 800A with a V8 in it. We were surprised that it was a 266 we thought that all of them were 304's. It worked ok but was under powered. A couple of years later we found a wrecked one ton utility truck with a 392 in it. We paid $50 for the truck and pulled the 392 and it was a direct swap for the 266. Wow, what a hot rod. Then we started the long sad story of drive train breakage.We took the drive train from a full size Wagoner, and all the other stuff we could think of. What a joy to wheel. the only thing that was a direct bolt in was the 392, but what fun we had. Wish I still had it. But I have it on good authority that it is still wheeling somewhere in Arizona.

  • @gayle4804
    @gayle4804 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice looking scout

  • @craigbowley6783
    @craigbowley6783 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Those 4 litres came with 200hp I've got a built one in my 04 jeep. Bored,domed piston ported,polished head,header,Borla raptor exhaust,fuel injectors from a 5.0 stang big ass throttle body. (Don't remember but wanna say 63 mm) air raid throttle body spacer, baffled bondage tray. I love that engine! Over 300hp out of an I-6? Yes!

  • @geepeerces
    @geepeerces 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice scout.

  • @keithbailey540
    @keithbailey540 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That is a sweet ride! Glad you are enjoying it the way the previous owner intended.

  • @nerdius8204
    @nerdius8204 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The design of the scout was so ahead of its time. Ages better than its contemporaries

    • @ChasRebel420
      @ChasRebel420 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I miss mine. I had a,76 international HI.

  • @maxxcherry6955
    @maxxcherry6955 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks like your friend knew what he was doing. You're lucky !

  • @alexgehring1623
    @alexgehring1623 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super nice,!

  • @jamestreuel3848
    @jamestreuel3848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice Scout and RPR hat too!

  • @donaldstenico5266
    @donaldstenico5266 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great story Ben. And a huge thumbs up to your friend. He took a cool rig and did an excellent job and made it his own.

  • @fredhetler7148
    @fredhetler7148 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like your Poppy hat👍👍👍.

  • @jessemangrum5733
    @jessemangrum5733 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s a sweet build!

  • @donaldhalls2189
    @donaldhalls2189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent rig you can get a lot of fun trailing, thanks for showing us all the best to yous and your loved ones

  • @timking2194
    @timking2194 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice trail rig found you from your neighbors channel. Will be watching

  • @jeffclark2725
    @jeffclark2725 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, cool truck

  • @jeffreypinder9398
    @jeffreypinder9398 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That is a great story and rig, Ben. That guy was ahead of his time. Good info on the engine swap.

  • @alderbottomoutdoors9794
    @alderbottomoutdoors9794 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a 76 scout 2 that I'm ls swapping up here in WA. Love it!

  • @richardguse3410
    @richardguse3410 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful story about a great rig! I'm envious.

  • @weshawkins7165
    @weshawkins7165 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a 74 Scout ll and it was the best vehicle for going through the snow in. Take that 4.0 liter and build it into a 4.6 stroker using a 258 crankshaft.

  • @Scott6283
    @Scott6283 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am so jealous of all of your internationals! I love the old IHC iron. I miss my 72 scout II and wish I had never gotten rid of it. I can’t afford one now lol. And all of the crew cabs and travelalls!

  • @RCPropaganda
    @RCPropaganda ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing

  • @pabloferrer1839
    @pabloferrer1839 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lucky guy.

  • @edwinschlee8374
    @edwinschlee8374 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He built a rock crawler before anyone was even thinking about that!

  • @ihatedietcola7920
    @ihatedietcola7920 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such an awesome rig!!!!

  • @lesabre1972
    @lesabre1972 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I LOVE your rig.

  • @marygrace5231
    @marygrace5231 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's so cool.

  • @Nackdad
    @Nackdad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I see the issue with me trying to buy my 1st IHC is ppl are hoarding them.
    Tell me I'm wrong...

  • @shawndonnelly5317
    @shawndonnelly5317 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Ben! What an awesome truck storytime.

  • @craigbowley6783
    @craigbowley6783 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My ex named it the beast. I've literally had other car guys argue with me saying dude that's a v-8 and I'm like no look!😂

  • @EatCarbs
    @EatCarbs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pretty sweet!
    Thanks for the video

  • @robertquackenbush5547
    @robertquackenbush5547 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dad did the axel fix on his which raised it up pretty good

  • @whatyaworkingontoday5018
    @whatyaworkingontoday5018 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lucky man man you are! To know someone that knows a thing or two; good common sense and a moral standing is cool and all but you get to call him "friend". Lucky or blessed I say. I think he made a choice in selling to you.

  • @bobwales6612
    @bobwales6612 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They made truck from snowrunner into real life

  • @thomasfletcher4765
    @thomasfletcher4765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Enjoying all of the content you post , Ben ( this could be yours and the rigs you keep ) , keep up the excellent work 👍

  • @55desotomine
    @55desotomine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Of course the engines swap easily, they're both AMC straight sixes!

  • @boronin10
    @boronin10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Were these same as the broncos or based off the bronco??

  • @martinshelley2332
    @martinshelley2332 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does the A in 800 A mean anything??? I Want to see/hear more International stories. IF--IF You buddy owned this Scout in the 90's-how did he acquire it??? There has to be another story from 1970 till 1990. How where did Scout come from before him???

    • @braahstututu3572
      @braahstututu3572 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      A bit late, but the A i think means "alpha" so the first model, atleast how the IH naming sceme goes

  • @traceysmierciak6080
    @traceysmierciak6080 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tanks ? i see three fills .

  • @danielvazquez719
    @danielvazquez719 ปีที่แล้ว

    258 had 150hp 240ft torque

  • @robertquackenbush5547
    @robertquackenbush5547 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My dad had 1 of thesevbut I thinkbitcwascoldervthan this 1by a few years

  • @raymonderickson7975
    @raymonderickson7975 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    😎🇺🇸

  • @wilburthomson
    @wilburthomson 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Someone else built you a nice scout

  • @kellykonoske91
    @kellykonoske91 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ben, you sound like another one of these wonks that think Summer starts in May in Oregon! you were all spoiled by El Ninio! Its Hilarious to me.

  • @adamformanack318
    @adamformanack318 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A LS engine will work much better at pulling you around man.That 4 cylinder is freaking weak
    Even if you gear it

  • @robertquackenbush5547
    @robertquackenbush5547 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dad had 1 of thesevbut I thinkbitcwascoldervthan this 1by a few years

  • @robertquackenbush5547
    @robertquackenbush5547 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dad had 1 of thesevbut I thinkbitcwascoldervthan this 1by a few years