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We do Custom Fabrication projects at a rate of $65/hour. This is top quality, one of a kind unique work, or hardcore modifications such as the work shown below.

These are pictures of my 1979 Scout Traveler and the custom long travel shock mounts I made to utilize Rancho RS9000 series shocks (#9010s with 10" of travel).

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Rear Ext.-Shock-Mounts.JPG (38526 bytes)  A shot front the rear. It shows how I relocated the old bracket up 2.5 inches. This is only possible with a 2" or greater body lift. Then to maintain ground clearance in departure angle I relocated the gas tank mounts 2 downward so the gas tank again sits directly under the rear floor and the filler neck aligns properly.


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Rear Ext.-Shock-Mounts2.JPG (61643 bytes) These two photos show how I added the bar between the old upper shock mounts and made it adjustable to different travel shocks and lower mounting plates. It also shows the stainless steel brake lines (6" over stock) to accommodate the increased travel. These two front hoops will be available as a bolt on kit in the near future.


This is Greg Rocks 1962 Scout 80 on a Scout 2 frame and running gear. It is the way to go to make a Scout 80/800 really 800onScout2Frm.jpg (53391 bytes)off-roadable. You get the axles, disk brakes, power steering, and the tighter turning radius (narrower frame) of the Scout 2 with the classic look of the original Scout.
This photo is at the 1998 NWBRU before the transformation. (note rear frame exposed)

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The rear was rotted pretty bad to start with. But it shines now!!
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The floor was rusty but had been patched. I cut out and replaced the trannie and t-case humps since they were no longer needed with the 3 inch body lift.
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The drivers side was more of a challenge and had to be made from 3 separate pieces since the pedals got in the way of a two piece like on the passenger side.
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The rockers on both sides are all one piece and fit very flush with the lines. It was difficult to make but with the patterns I have now I can make them for about $175 a set of two. They are held in place with aluminum rivets and silicone sealed. The scout 2 frame conversion leaves a bit of the rear frame exposed so I custom crafted a bumper to take advantage of this and made a step to hide the gas tank area. You can e-mail Greg about the quality of my work if you like.

 

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