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  1. ScoutScribe

    1966 Scout 800 Sportop

    Very nice. The Sportop is underappreciated. It was a sales failure back in the day but was also a pivotal historical jump into mainstream marketing for International at the same time. A combination of an "eye-of-the-beholder" appearance and being the hghest priced Scout doomed it. For my...
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    Comment by 'ScoutScribe' in item '1966 Scout 800 Sportop'

    Very nice. The Sportop is underappreciated. It was a sales failure back in the day but was a pivotal historical jump for International at the same time. A combination of a "eye-of-the-beholder" appearance and being the hghest priced Scout doomed it. For my research, I'd geatly appreiate seeing...
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    1977 Scout II, SS II

    Love to see a one owner SSII. I have found some interesting trends in 1977. With teh VIN or an LST, I can probably tell you a bit more about your SSII.
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    1961 Scout 80

    No listing of VINs here. Frankly, they don't tell you much unless you have the resources to dig into for research. Later Scouts (post 12/66) have a prefix which tells you a little more. If you have particular questions, ask away... and the serial number does help me in that regard, since I have...
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    1974 Scout II Cab Top

    It would be aftermarket. I don't see a visor in teh '74 acccessories catalog of IH approved stuff, but dealers often bought outside as well. I see them in the vintage aftermarket catalogs I have. if you post up a pic of the visor, installed, I'll check to see if I recognize it.
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    1974 Scout II Cab Top

    I didn't realize it had been converted from a 4x2 to a 4x4. That means the axle could be from anything. With that BOM, however, I could tell you what year Scout it was originally installed into.
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    1974 Scout II Cab Top

    Got a question? Does this Scout have the optional Dana 44 front axle. If it's factory, it's likely an FA43, a variant of the FA44 Dana 44. If so, I could really use the BOM number off the axle tube to help me with a research project on the elusive FA43 axle. You can find the number on the front...
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    1978 Scout II Rallye

    Well, the '79 is something special, because it's one of the "Uptfitter's Package" Midas, of which there were only 92. It's listed as a "Show Unit," which indicates it was liekly used in shows or for PR work at some point. I checked the images I have from the '79 Chicago Auto Show, but didn't see...
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    1978 Scout II Rallye

    There is often a regional component to color choices. In my experience, Embassy Gray is most common in the Southeast. Where was your Scout sold? Do you have the LST?
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    1978 Scout II Rallye

    Nice work on that Scout. Embassy Gray is a fairly uncommon color and it goes nicely with the Rallye applique.
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    Factory Upgrades

    Bear in mind that in 1980, the most expensive applique was $199. Adjusted for inflation, that's about $750 in 2023 dollars.
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    Just signing on here.

    Moonstone Blue? That was a '66 only color replaced by Bahama Blue before the end of the year due to trouble with the paint. Doesn't look Like Aspen Green, though artificial lights make it hard to tell. Where was it being displayed in the picture?
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    Scout in a game trailer

    A little of both. The Comanche was a '71 only special promotional vehicle with a Native American theme. It was proven to be one of the most popular and collected Scout special model. Only about 1,500 were produced.
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    Scout in a game trailer

    And they chose a '71 Comanche 800B for the Scout.
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    1961 Scout 80

    Yep, FC501 was the first! And yours isn't too far away from it. An early Scout is definitely a blessing... one that takes you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear!