Project Expidition
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Back Country Binders is currently doing a major buildup of a customers vehicle. Its a 1973 Scout 2 owned by Robert Eggleston and Christine Gust  of the Carnation Washington area.. When its completed it will be submitted to Petersons Publishing company for approval and subsequent feature article status (hopefully). I must stress that I am involved in each and every aspect from manufacturing to installation so that strict quality assurance will be in effect.

The following major work has and is being done: This by no means covers every little detail, but gives you a good window into the capabilities of what Back Country Binders can perform. You will see that we are well capable of doing all facets of a buildup. If you are interested in a buildup why not call and discuss your buildup with us. Thanks

 

 

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In order from left to right, top to bottom.

  1. Engine Compartment (showing Holly F.I. and Jacobs ignition installed)
  2. Jacobs and Holly F.I. close up.
  3. Mean Green Starter comparison with stock
  4. Mean Green starter installed
  5. Rear End shot showing rear disk brakes and diff with Lock Right Installed)
  6. Rear Disk Brake Close up (with caddy calipers w/emergency brake)
  7. Left front Knuckle area shows Stainless Steel tierod&draglink with regular ends,  Heim Joint ends, and Stainless Steel extended Brake lines)
  8. Passenger Knuckle close up (shows how massive tierod and draglink are)
  9. Front end shot of 1" Polished Stainless Steel Tierod and Draglink.
  10. Straight Steering Brace installed.
  11. This is the Borgeson steering solution ( Used because the body lift caused angle problems on the stock rag joint, and the rag joint is very prone to tearing with larger tires and trail use.)
  12. The Inline Fuel Sump for the F.I.
  13. The Rear Hidden U-bolt Plates Installed & Rear Disk brakes Installed
  14. The U-bolt plates installed & another good pic of the SS Tierod & Draglink
  15. This is the air box for the snorkel before cutting the path for the air piping.

         
    This series of shot shows the flooring before and after removal. There was a severe amount of Body Cancer that needed to be removed, fabricated, and replaced.

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This series of shots are the latest in a war on rust. They show the extensive repair of rusted out floors, kick panels, and sides. In addition it shows more shots of the hidden u-bolt plates, and the repairs of the rear body mounts. They sag and need to be beefed up.

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Newest Picture of Project Expedition as of 10/3/02

Category Sub Component
Ref #
OVERALL
Protection Framing Incomplete
Suspension Drivetrain Complete
Steering Complete
Brakes Complete
Electrical Ignition Incomplete
Oxygen Incomplete
Fuel Complete
Flooring Incomplete
Lighting Complete
Framing
A  Front Bumper
B  Rear Bumper
C Warn 9500R winch (4.8 hp)
D  Nerf Bars                                                             *Built*
E Roll Cage                         
F Rocker Armor
G Glove box                                                      *Installed*
H Aluminum DP trannie tunnel cover
Suspension Suspension Drivetrain section completed
Drive train
A 3/8  Extended shackles                                   *Installed*
B Hidden U-Bolt Plates                                     *Installed*
C 5/8 Sever duty U-Bolts                                   *Installed*
D LockRight Rear Locker                                  *Installed*
E 2" Body Lift                                                   *Installed*
F Polyurethane Body Bushings                           *Installed*
G Poly Spring Bushings                                      *Installed*
Steering Steering section completed
A Straight Steering Brace                                   *Installed*
B Stainless Steel 1" solid Draglink w/1 ton ends  *Installed*
C Stainless Steel 1" solid Tie rod w/heim joints   *Installed*
D Borgeson Steering shaft conversion                 *Installed*
Brakes Brakes section completed
A Rear Disk Brake Conversion 
W/e-brake capability                                      *Installed*
B Emergency Brake Brackets                            *Installed*
D Stainless steel braided brake lines                   *Installed*
Electrical Electrical Section Completed
A Jacobs Pro-Street Ultra Team                        *Installed*
B Jacobs Anti-Theft Switch                                *Installed*
C Autolite Spark Plugs                                       *Installed*
D Jacobs Opto-Timer Deluxe                             *Installed*
E Mean Green Battery Isolator setup 130 amp   *Installed*
F Mean Green Starter                                        *Installed*
G DC Engineering 130 amp Alt                          *Installed*
H Optima Yellow Top (2)                                  *Installed*
I New Battery Cables and connectors               *Installed*
J Jacobs Battery Cutoff switch                          *Installed*
K Fabricate Battery Boxes                                 *Installed*
L Pertronics Ignighter                                         *Installed*
Oxygen
A Snorkel Air Intake system                   *90% completed*
B K&N air filter                                                 *Installed*
Fuel Fuel Section Completed
A 33Gallon fuel tank w/skid plate*Finished needs installed*
B Holly 2bbl F.I. W/oxygen sensor                    *Installed*
C Fuel Injection accessories                               *Installed*
D  In-line reserve tank for F.I.                            *Installed*
E Panther Fuel Stabilizer                                    *Installed*
Flooring
A Front Floors                                                   *Installed*
B Rear Floor                                                     *Installed*
C Mud Guards                                                   *Installed*
D Front Body Mounts                                        *Installed*
E Patching Top Of Rockers                               *Installed*
F Patching side walls of Bed and kick panels       *Installed*
G Doors and Tailgate seals
Lighting Lighting section completed
A Hella Headlamps 7" round                              *Installed*