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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 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)

The rear was rotted pretty bad to start with. But it shines now!!

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.
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.
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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