"jminer" (jminer)
07/08/2016 at 13:55 • Filed to: None
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"jminer" (jminer)
07/08/2016 at 13:55 • Filed to: None | 3
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So this has been long overdue. My 79 International Scout II Traveler (that’s a mouthful) has finally been getting some attention paid to her. I’ve had her a couple months now and just hadn’t been able to devote any time with work and a few other home projects.
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This was what she looked like when I brought her home.
I have since found an excellent source for parts. Parts can be a serious problem on a vehicle created by a company that hasn’t made passenger vehicles for 35 years. There is actually a guy in the St Louis area that operates an International Harvester parts warehouse. His family used to operate a dealer until IH shutdown, he goes around and buys up new old stock and used parts from IH dealers across the country and has quite a collection. I was able to get a used inner drivers fender in decent shape, which alone could have sidelined this project. That part is unavailable new, and nearly impossible to find used!
So if anyone needs IH parts, he has a selection unlike I’ve seen elsewhere and was very helpful. Roedel Brothers is the name of the place.
Well anyway, back on track. I got the fender cleaned up and installed. I also got most of the engine bay wiring hooked back up. I even got the new radiator installed last weekend, transmission cooler and everything plumbed up!
Barring any other major issues, I think I have enough time this weekend to replace the Carb, button up a couple other items and try to start her! Wish me luck...
Party-vi
> jminer
07/08/2016 at 13:59 |
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I really miss working on my car. I need to get back out there and get my transfer case sealed up and replace the battery.
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jminer
> Party-vi
07/08/2016 at 14:07 |
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Yeah, life and work definitely get in the way. Before you know it your project has a dead battery and bad gas.
That’s how I usually end up with my projects, someone else took it on and either it became too much or they didn’t have time. It then finds its way onto my property for next to nothing.
I’m atleast making progress though. I haven’t brought home a non-running motorcycle in a little over a month :)
shop-teacher
> jminer
07/09/2016 at 08:59 |
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That’s good progress! Keep us posted!