Brand new and could use some guidance.

[phxdude89]

Hey there everyone. I am just starting out a new build, this is my first restoration project ever. I am working with a 62 Scout 80. This will be a complete frame off from what I am gathering after doing a quick inspection. Here is what my plan is:

CPT 9" front and rears or D44s (haven't decided yet.
SBC 350
700r4
power steering coversion from Cherokee
4" lift and 35s on there
unsure if i should do a spring over or under
will likely run 4.56
column swap
complete rewire
new steering box


I am looking for any critique you all have for me as well as what else I should plan on for this build. I am brand new to doing this and have minimal experience. I do have a couple guy with quite a bit experience that are available to help. I am also in no rush to do this build. I have 2 sons that will help on this project with me. When I called to price out axles they told me i need to know things like pinion angles, driveshaft length, and a few other things. Given that this is my first build, this is all unknown for me. I appreciate all of the help and advice. I will be sure to post updates as I go.

 

[DRocket]

Hey there everyone. I am just starting out a new build, this is my first restoration project ever. I am working with a 62 Scout 80. This will be a complete frame off from what I am gathering after doing a quick inspection. Here is what my plan is:

CPT 9" front and rears or D44s (haven't decided yet.
SBC 350
700r4
power steering coversion from Cherokee
4" lift and 35s on there
unsure if i should do a spring over or under
will likely run 4.56
column swap
complete rewire
new steering box


I am looking for any critique you all have for me as well as what else I should plan on for this build. I am brand new to doing this and have minimal experience. I do have a couple guy with quite a bit experience that are available to help. I am also in no rush to do this build. I have 2 sons that will help on this project with me. When I called to price out axles they told me i need to know things like pinion angles, driveshaft length, and a few other things. Given that this is my first build, this is all unknown for me. I appreciate all of the help and advice. I will be sure to post updates as I go.

Mine is a spring over conversion with Dana 44's. I like the setup with running 33's.

 

[J Alynn]

Hey there everyone. I am just starting out a new build, this is my first restoration project ever. I am working with a 62 Scout 80. This will be a complete frame off from what I am gathering after doing a quick inspection. Here is what my plan is:

CPT 9" front and rears or D44s (haven't decided yet.
SBC 350
700r4
power steering coversion from Cherokee
4" lift and 35s on there
unsure if i should do a spring over or under
will likely run 4.56
column swap
complete rewire
new steering box


I am looking for any critique you all have for me as well as what else I should plan on for this build. I am brand new to doing this and have minimal experience. I do have a couple guy with quite a bit experience that are available to help. I am also in no rush to do this build. I have 2 sons that will help on this project with me. When I called to price out axles they told me i need to know things like pinion angles, driveshaft length, and a few other things. Given that this is my first build, this is all unknown for me. I appreciate all of the help and advice. I will be sure to post updates as I go.

Sounds like a fun project. I think beyond what some on this forum might have to offer you may also want to check some other Scout forums that are geared more to original Scouts vs those on here that are more about the new Scout than the originals. I suspect there are plenty of people here who can provide you with forum/website leads. Want you to find the best folks to give you great advice for the best rebuild you can manage. I do hope you share progress photos of the project. Wish I could offer more but I haven’t rebuilt. I think the Dana’s and the 35’s are both great calls though
Good luck!

 

[GotScout]

Hey there everyone. I am just starting out a new build, this is my first restoration project ever. I am working with a 62 Scout 80. This will be a complete frame off from what I am gathering after doing a quick inspection. Here is what my plan is:

CPT 9" front and rears or D44s (haven't decided yet.
SBC 350
700r4
power steering coversion from Cherokee
4" lift and 35s on there
unsure if i should do a spring over or under
will likely run 4.56
column swap
complete rewire
new steering box


I am looking for any critique you all have for me as well as what else I should plan on for this build. I am brand new to doing this and have minimal experience. I do have a couple guy with quite a bit experience that are available to help. I am also in no rush to do this build. I have 2 sons that will help on this project with me. When I called to price out axles they told me i need to know things like pinion angles, driveshaft length, and a few other things. Given that this is my first build, this is all unknown for me. I appreciate all of the help and advice. I will be sure to post updates as I go.

Best advice, ignore the cheerleaders, seek out the advice from the actual builders and critical thinkers. There are a few really great baby Scout builders... see what they do, emulate the bits that apply to your desires, and ask questions. Like the old carpenter thing.... ask thrice, weld once.

 

[GotScout]

*You might be better off putting it on a Scout II frame and platform, thus giving you more beef, space, and better axles and disc brakes from the jump...
(Otherwise a 3/8" plate can just be frame welded so you can mount a Scout II box to your frame and get power steering that way, to avoid jeeping it!!)