Father & Daughter restoration with modern performance, safety, and comfort upgrades.
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I purchased this scout for $500 in 2018 for my dad and I to restore together. It was covered in dust, dirt, and grime, but served as a great start. In cleaning it up for metal work, I found a Lynyrd Skynyrd ticket from 1987.
My dad and I spent countless hours in the garage every day for a year determined to give this Scout a new life. We "finished" in November, 2019; though... they're never really finished!
I'll post a longer write-up with full build details and photos throughout the restoration, but will list some highlights for now.
- Frame Swapped for IFS on a 2004 ZR2 Blazer Frame
- Engine Swapped for 2005 Escalade 6.0
- Custom Interior & Recovered the Original Seats : Thanks to Joe @ Vance Auto Trim
- Painted PPG Brittney Blue : Thanks to Mark @ Collision Craftsman
- Vintage Air & Heat
- Tilt Steering Wheel
- Wet Sounds Bluetooth Sound System
- Dakota Digital Instruments
- Custom Dash : Thanks to Robert @ Insanity Metal Works
- Custom Bumpers & Roll cage
- Sound Deadening and Heat Shield
My father and I made countless memories restoring this '74. We couldn't have done it without the encouragement and help of our friends and family, and are grateful to be in a position to do something like this and share our experience with others. Since finishing the restoration, I've had it at numerous shows and drive it weekly. The Scout remains a staple in my garage, while we continue to buy, restore, and sell other classics that pass through. Glad to be apart of the Scout community, and look forward to seeing the new Scout in person. Cheers! - Hailey
I purchased this scout for $500 in 2018 for my dad and I to restore together. It was covered in dust, dirt, and grime, but served as a great start. In cleaning it up for metal work, I found a Lynyrd Skynyrd ticket from 1987.
My dad and I spent countless hours in the garage every day for a year determined to give this Scout a new life. We "finished" in November, 2019; though... they're never really finished!
I'll post a longer write-up with full build details and photos throughout the restoration, but will list some highlights for now.
- Frame Swapped for IFS on a 2004 ZR2 Blazer Frame
- Engine Swapped for 2005 Escalade 6.0
- Custom Interior & Recovered the Original Seats : Thanks to Joe @ Vance Auto Trim
- Painted PPG Brittney Blue : Thanks to Mark @ Collision Craftsman
- Vintage Air & Heat
- Tilt Steering Wheel
- Wet Sounds Bluetooth Sound System
- Dakota Digital Instruments
- Custom Dash : Thanks to Robert @ Insanity Metal Works
- Custom Bumpers & Roll cage
- Sound Deadening and Heat Shield
My father and I made countless memories restoring this '74. We couldn't have done it without the encouragement and help of our friends and family, and are grateful to be in a position to do something like this and share our experience with others. Since finishing the restoration, I've had it at numerous shows and drive it weekly. The Scout remains a staple in my garage, while we continue to buy, restore, and sell other classics that pass through. Glad to be apart of the Scout community, and look forward to seeing the new Scout in person. Cheers! - Hailey
