Scouts West

Got what I needed from Brian Gruelle n Thank you Brian

In search of two stock bumpers like the factory style on the Scout 80/800 front bumper (although sometimes used on the rear). If the ends are bent that could be okay as I am mainly looking for a piece to fit the width of the frame.

Russ in Bakersfield

Just finished up with bodywork, sand and prime on Big John’s Scout 80 build on the front facia piece. I knew he would want me to get it done prior to installing the lights for the electrical testing, gulp. I used a product called Transtar 4603 2 in 1 sandable primer and sealer and Zero Rust ...

Christmas is getting close, so here is our Christmas wish, from Russ and Kathy Beck, to all of you. Just like our wonderful daughter did with her two doggies (in the attached picture, our grand-doggies)……she rescued/saved them. So maybe all of you, in some way, could rescue/save a dog, or a cat, or ...

For all you troops that are considering going to the Scouts West Christmas Party, at Bruce and Jill’s house in Castaic, the Beck sleigh (well minivan) currently has 3, maybe 4, seats open for the ride down and back to the party. Currently, three seats are spoken for by Dasher, Prancer and Donner. We ...

I thought I would try something different for our Thanksgiving Day dessert, Rice Crispy Treat Turkey legs, way too much work and messy, but hopefully they will be good. Almost time to loosen the belt and chow down on some good food. Happy Thanksgiving to all

A couple of months ago, I overheard Big John talking about an AM FM CB Cassette that he had in the past and was hoping to find another one to put in one of his rigs. Well, that was a “game on challenge for me” for a guy that had helped me out with a bunch of parts over the past couple of years. So ...

Ranting can be good, but being old is even better, well if you ask me

I know its been a while, but is it gone already. Russ