The building and the scout (pics)

**billybob_81067** · 09-21-2006, 11:18 PM

That rocks... Scouts are teh aw3som3!

**TheAngryDrunkenRussian** · 09-22-2006, 12:05 AM

Formula 940 is the best I came across just don't let it sit there for more than 10 minutes if you like your paintl

edit also get some under coat

**PyRo** · 09-22-2006, 08:22 AM

It looks like their isn't any rust on that thing. Good find. Now undercoat it and keep it that way.
Also ask him if he has the rest of that plow setup sitting around.

**Pacifist_Farmer** · 09-22-2006, 01:37 PM

That would make an amazing project rig.

**TheAngryDrunkenRussian** · 09-22-2006, 01:38 PM

I'd say scrap the old plow and put on a nice hiniker v-plow but you live in Neveda which won't make sense.

**WaffleBaron** · 09-22-2006, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by TheAngryDrunkenRussian

...but you live in Neveda which won't make sense.

We had over 8 feet of snow 2 years ago in Reno... anything is possible.

**TheAngryDrunkenRussian** · 09-22-2006, 08:32 PM

yeah but still doesn't justify spending the dough on a new plow

**maxama10** · 09-22-2006, 10:00 PM

like i have the dough to spend on a plow anyways
haha
I was gonna get some pics of the engine (404V8) but hood latch doesnt seem to work...

also, call me ignorant, whats undercoat?

Edit: dont think there ever was a plow. Guy told me that the old owner towed it behind a motor home or something? Idk

Needs new fuel line guage and sender, he says hes got the guage and sender. Other then that it supposedly runs...

**stondroopy** · 09-22-2006, 11:12 PM

cool scout, ive been looking for a 73-75 scout 2. Heh and there is rust somewhere it's a scout

**TheAngryDrunkenRussian** · 09-23-2006, 06:57 AM

undercoat is kind of like a paint that spray on to make a long story short it help protect the under side of your truck or car from rust and dirt.

**PyRo** · 09-23-2006, 07:37 AM

Originally posted by maxama10

like i have the dough to spend on a plow anyways
haha
I was gonna get some pics of the engine (404V8) but hood latch doesnt seem to work...

also, call me ignorant, whats undercoat?

Edit: dont think there ever was a plow. Guy told me that the old owner towed it behind a motor home or something? Idk

Needs new fuel line guage and sender, he says hes got the guage and sender. Other then that it supposedly runs...

You mean 304 V8 right?

Undercoat is just a paint you use underneath a vehicle. It's purpose is to prevent rust. Usually is is some sort of rubberized paint. To apply it you need to go under there, remove any existing rust, de-greese everything, then paint it. I recomment a Benjamin Moore produce that I can't think of now but it's a rust inhibiting oil based paint. I've used it many times and it works great especially at it's $40/gal price. I'd then spray on some rubberized undercoating.

Weather or not their was a plow you have the tabs for one in front. Look at the front under the bumer. That bar has a square hold in the middle for trailers, then two tabs on either side for a plow. The upper frame isn't there though.

I don't see why it wouldn't run without a sending unit? The sending unit is just for the gauge, the actual pump should be cam driven and located on the motor. You have to pull the tank if you want to change all the lines and sending unit. I'd go find a good scout forum and ask on there about removing the tank. Also if you want to just get it running for now and it really is the line get a 5ft peice of fuel line, and a gallon of gas in a can. Just put the piece of line on the in side of the fuel pump on the block, then put it in the gas can. It will suck it right in.

**maxama10** · 09-23-2006, 12:56 PM

nope...I meant 404... at least thats what the guy told me...

Edit:hmm after doing some googleing youre probably right with the 304 but he DID tell me it was a 404

**punkncat** · 09-23-2006, 01:33 PM

That one appears to be in pretty good shape, esp. body wise.

I would consider a complete set of gaskets and seals everywhere before driving that. I bet there is enough sludge in that oil pan to make LaBrea jealous.

**maxama10** · 09-23-2006, 07:31 PM

Well, I dont want to license or insure it, so its only gonna see dirt trails and roads...

The building and the scout (pics)

The building and the scout (pics)

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