Scout 80 on Scout2 frame
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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 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.