Scouts West

How one became two?

I wanted a smog exempt scout. In my thoughts I settled for a 77 because they weren’t popping up for sale like they are today. Granted the price was more reasonable then, I would have wasted the money on my Subaru. After a let down turn-and-burn trip to Texas for a 71 scout 810, I was browsing CL. I saw a scout that caught my eye. I thought to myself this must be sold, and on top of that there was no way my wife would agree. A few days later I sent a message to the seller and by weeks end our family would be doing another Turn-and-Burn, this time heading north, a few hours shy from the state of OR for this beautiful ‘72. It was definitely a trek to some remote coastal location.

Anyway, here is our boy "kane." 2 owners before me, has OG miles, and it’s been sitting since ‘97/98 due to electrical issues. Solid rig for the most part.


Short Term Goals: Start w/ driving project, dive off the deep later.

• Re-Wire

• Assess current 345 health & re-seal

• Service/rebuild/replace Drivetrain

• Remove body lift

• Convert to disc brakes

Long Term Goals:

• Replace all necessary panels

• Repaint

• update interior

• Build a side 392 or molest it by dropping in a GM LS engine

Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8AG-6zFsJk

Nice Scout. Keep us posted!

Of course.

Purchase day.

Nice find, I think one of my 72's is that color.

Thanks you! Mind sharing those pics? I'm torn between keeping this color or just doing my thing which is black. As I love black vehicles.

taking point from the previous scout. I pulled the pan first making sure there are no shavings.



quick media blast and paint.


also if anyone is interested, I'm going to be putting together a website (basic) for engine hardware soon. I should have it up by next week.

When we purchased this scout, I had asked "why it sat for so long," I was told something to the effect of electrical issues. While peeking behind the dash, I received my answer. Rodent droppings galore, in acorn city.

Looking good... share the website once you get it going... I have to rewire mine at some point. I have the full kit but she is running fine so I don't want to temp fate....

Hey Guys! Kane is back..... I don't even know where to begin. Life's been hectic on both ends, mine and the Legend who had decided to give me a hand way back when. There's too much there to narrate. Overall, I'm just glad it's home.

some X files - Kane left home July 2021..... During the course of its hiatus, Kane was getting its axles rebuilt, some new calipers and brake shoes.