Scouts West

Well basically I'm looking to replace my steering box because it's leaking. I've seen a few rebuilt ones. Also looking to replace the Master Cylinder , brake booster, proportioning valve. I was told by the mechanic who looked at it, that I might want to also change the brake cables and the brake ...

Just curious but where is one of the better places to buy parts for the Scouts?

I've seen Anything Scout, but I have to imagine they're pretty pricey. There's IHParts. Any other good options?

Big John wrote: Mon May 21, 2018 9:16 am Do you live in Bakersfield?

No I'm actually in Los Angeles

Thanks Big John! Is that close to Bakersfield? I will definitely try to make it out there that day if I'm not working . Would love to meet some other scout owners and gain some insight into the scout world!

Hope to meet you sometime.

Matt

Yes it is a Scout II. For some reason, I thought the scout 2 was actually called a scout 2 traveler or terra depending on the model.

I wish I could find a buddy to help me with this! I'd gladly pay someone to work on it with. I'm an enthusiast about these , but a novice in mechanics! But yes, it ...

Thanks for the reply Big John. I spoke to a guy named John at Karol's Garage in Glendale and his dad apparently worked for International for 20+ years and so the family business has always worked on Scouts. He only restores to original and doesn't do mods / engine swaps / upgrades / etc.

He ...

Hi there. I'm new to this forum and also a new owner of a 77 Scout 2 Traveler. I purchased the car recently in Joshua Tree and it's in impeccable condition, however, there are a few things that need to be done.

According to what I've researched, the travelers since 1976 had Disc brakes, however, I ...