1980 International Scout SSII Full Custom

1980 International Harvester Scout SSII Description

I'm getting old, and as such, getting in and out of this vehicle is becoming very difficult due to an old neck injury.. So I'm reluctantly puttingthis beloved Scout up for sale.

This is a 1980 Scout that came off the assembly line as a Turbo Diesel, and has now been transformed into a beautiful SSII (clone). For you non scout aficionados, International never made a SSII in 1980, hence the SSIIclonedesignation. I’ve owned 2 original SSIIs throughout the years but I wanted to have one that wasn’t original so I wouldn’t be accused of “destroying” a true SSII by modifying it. What you see in the pictures is the final results. The only original pieces from the 1980 vehicle are the frame and bare axle housings along with the transmission and transfer casehousings!!

After the frame and drivetrain component housings were sandblasted, epoxy primed and coated with Por-15, the transformation began. A complete fiberglass body, fenders, & hood were added next.The plan was to change this vehicle from a boring, stinky, s-l-o-w running diesel, into a kick-ass 4x4 street and dune runner SSII that could still be a DAILY driver

Here is the short list of what’s been done:

BODY:

ØPaint is British Racing Green!! (paint’s not perfect)

ØFiberglass Tub (body) & Fenders (mounted correctly for fiberglass)

ØFiberglass Hood with Teardrop Scoop

ØSteel Firewall mounted over the Fiberglass one (for strength)

ØSSII Fiberglass Door Inserts (modified with Steel Reinforcing)

ØChevy Colorado Fender Flares

ØModified Chevy Rear Bumper

ØSteel Radiator Support and Cowl (for strength and safety)

ØBikini Top

ØNew Windshield with 10% Tint (new gasket too)

INTERIOR:

ØAll interior surfaces coated with either Line-X or MonstaLiner

ØFull Custom Roll Cage (2” x 3/16” DOM tubing) mounted to frame (6 pt.)

ØCorbeau Baja Seats & 5pt. Harnesses W/ Custom Adjustable Mounts

ØSeats and Harnesses Mounted to Roll Cage (for safety)

ØMachined Aluminum Instrument Panel and all Round Gauges

ØModified/Custom Steel Dash with all Rocker Switches

ØTilt Steering Column with Grant Wheel

ØDefrost Vent Covers (it’s a SSII thing)

Ø2.5 pound Halon Fire Extinguisher (mounted on roll bar with quick release)

ØInterior is designed for up to a 6’4” driver

SUSPENTION, AXLES and TIRES:

Ø4” Triangle Lift

ØReversed Front Spring Shackles

Ø12” (travel) Front Shocks with Re-located Mounts (better articulation)

ØDana 44 axles with 4:11 gears

ØARB Air Lockers Front and Rear

ØFront Axle Cut/Turned, (5.5 degree positive caster)

ØFront Hub Conversion (IH to Chevy)

ØAll New Rotors, Calipers, Drums, Bearings, etc…

ØCenterline Wheels (polished) with 35” Yoko Mud Tires

ØSpare Tire Mounted on rear Roll Cage (like Pre-runner)

ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN:

Ø345 cu.in. (rebuilt with all new components)

ØFully Balanced Rotating Assembly

ØPort Matching

ØChevy Valve Springs and Retainers

ØSchneider Cam #2

ØHamilton Fuel Injection w/ Modified Distributor

ØCast Aluminum, Finned Valve Covers (very rare)

Ø105 Amp Alternator with dual belts

ØStan’s Headers

ØCustom Exhaust with air ratio Sensor and Gauge

ØClose Ratio 4-speed

ØTwin Stick Dana 300 Transfer Case

ØNew Driveshafts and HD U-Joints

ØCold Air Induction W/ Washable Filter

Ø3 Core Aluminum Radiator

LIGHTS & WIRING:

ØComplete Painless Wiring Harness

ØAll Frame and Interior Wiring is in High Abrasion Loom

ØAll Engine Wiring is in High Abrasion, High Heat Loom

ØHalogen Headlight Kit

ØFront Turn and all Side Lights converted to LEDs

ØBattery Disconnect Switch

Please note that even if the item isn’t listed above, it was still NEW (i.e. brake lines, clamps, hangers, bearings, ball-joints, tie-rods, etc…) . Also, the cover picture is showing the old hood which is also included. The engine picture is showing the installation of the fuel injection and as such, the wires are still all over. All wires are now in looms and neat!!

This Scout went to the 2014, 2015 & 2016 Scout Nationals and won 1stplace in the “Scout Street/Wild-Modified” class all three years….. It's been on the road since June of 2014 and the odometer just turned over to 2,000 miles. This year alone, I put less than 250 miles on it. Sad....

Does this SSII need anything? Well, yes, a few minor things. I haven’t mounted an E-Brake yet, and the horn isn't hooked up..

As an added bonus, if you buy it for 29,750.00 or more, I will deliver within a 500 radius of Fremont, OH for free. Vehicle must be paid in full before delivery..

Please call if you have any questions..(4196803668) Also have many more pictures.

I reserve the right to end this auction early as this vehicle is also for sale locally.