Nick O.'s Traveler Rehab
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Nick O.'s Traveler Rehab
The following shots should give a fair idea what Nick got into. Overall a pretty
cool old truck, but we did discover some "issues". Roman and Jafo spent most
of yesterday getting the rear axle back in, and the front out. I hope some of
the quality "work" done by a PO shows in these pix. I will let the guys tell you
of the true horrors under this rig. Bear in mind while looking, the guy
Nick baught it from drove it down from Spokane
cool old truck, but we did discover some "issues". Roman and Jafo spent most
of yesterday getting the rear axle back in, and the front out. I hope some of
the quality "work" done by a PO shows in these pix. I will let the guys tell you
of the true horrors under this rig. Bear in mind while looking, the guy
Nick baught it from drove it down from Spokane
Dave
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-I love driving a piece of history that was nearly lost.
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Re: Nick O.'s Traveler Rehab
all i can say is nice penitration on the welds, nice cuts on the spring perches and i could do better than that
edit is that a cut and turn on that axle?!
edit is that a cut and turn on that axle?!
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Re: Nick O.'s Traveler Rehab
Ya like that, huh. Yup, it was a cut and turn in someone's opinion. Still think it'll be a good rig once things
are worked over by "SuperMex". It's in pretty fair shape otherwise.
are worked over by "SuperMex". It's in pretty fair shape otherwise.
Dave
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-By driving a Scout, you my friend have recycled, which is more than those pansy Prius owners can say.
-I love driving a piece of history that was nearly lost.
Have Scout, will wheel...Someday...Maybe
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-I love driving a piece of history that was nearly lost.
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Re: Nick O.'s Traveler Rehab
but makes me wonder how long it was driven like it was?
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Maybe. Got some "home style" stuff to deal with, too, before I get whupped...
Dave
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-By driving a Scout, you my friend have recycled, which is more than those pansy Prius owners can say.
-I love driving a piece of history that was nearly lost.
Have Scout, will wheel...Someday...Maybe
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-By driving a Scout, you my friend have recycled, which is more than those pansy Prius owners can say.
-I love driving a piece of history that was nearly lost.
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Well, they'll be headed for Minnisota in the morning. Quick stop for tires in Spokane, then off on I90. I'll let Jose and Kevin fill in some of the more "fun" details if they're so inclined. Right now, Jose, Steve and some VW pals are out in the shop unwinding
Dave
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oregon80
-By driving a Scout, you my friend have recycled, which is more than those pansy Prius owners can say.
-I love driving a piece of history that was nearly lost.
Have Scout, will wheel...Someday...Maybe
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-By driving a Scout, you my friend have recycled, which is more than those pansy Prius owners can say.
-I love driving a piece of history that was nearly lost.
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Graham, we'll work on that. I think Nick has most of them in his camera...AND, they are home After the false alarm with the wheel bearing in Spokane, everything went okay. Nick allowed as how they like how it rides on the shackle reverse I'm sure that will make Steve feel better Gas mileage coulda been some better, tho...10mpg
Dave
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-By driving a Scout, you my friend have recycled, which is more than those pansy Prius owners can say.
-I love driving a piece of history that was nearly lost.
Have Scout, will wheel...Someday...Maybe
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-By driving a Scout, you my friend have recycled, which is more than those pansy Prius owners can say.
-I love driving a piece of history that was nearly lost.
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thanks dave id appreciate it
if only i could go back to gettin 10 mpg......that was when my truck was stock on little tires.....then it went to 8 with lift and tires then down to 6 with the 4.56 but im hopin to get some back with the 4 spd....ahh whom i kiddin it doesnt matter as long as itll make it to and from the trail im happy
if only i could go back to gettin 10 mpg......that was when my truck was stock on little tires.....then it went to 8 with lift and tires then down to 6 with the 4.56 but im hopin to get some back with the 4 spd....ahh whom i kiddin it doesnt matter as long as itll make it to and from the trail im happy
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For the record, to all who got somehow involved with this, thanks for all the time and effort I can't tell you how much it's appreciated Roman, Jafo, Trash, war&peace and all the rest who contributed ideas. What a crew Nick and John got home, the important thing, for turkey dinner...
Dave
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oregon80
-By driving a Scout, you my friend have recycled, which is more than those pansy Prius owners can say.
-I love driving a piece of history that was nearly lost.
Have Scout, will wheel...Someday...Maybe
Quote:
Originally Posted by Oregon80
-By driving a Scout, you my friend have recycled, which is more than those pansy Prius owners can say.
-I love driving a piece of history that was nearly lost.
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It does seem to have worked out Nick's son, John, is driving it, and has more plans for it. He may end up out here, so it'll maybe end up back in the NW.
As an aside I keep forgetting to mention, it seems the old crock was sold new at the IH dealer in Coos Bay, Oregon. That, coincidentally, is where I grew up, and the dealers son was one of the bunch I ran with when I was a kid So, I now have a Courtesy Pontiac/Buick/IH tag in my collection of "Stuff"
As an aside I keep forgetting to mention, it seems the old crock was sold new at the IH dealer in Coos Bay, Oregon. That, coincidentally, is where I grew up, and the dealers son was one of the bunch I ran with when I was a kid So, I now have a Courtesy Pontiac/Buick/IH tag in my collection of "Stuff"
Dave
Have Scout, will wheel...Someday...Maybe
Quote:
Originally Posted by Oregon80
-By driving a Scout, you my friend have recycled, which is more than those pansy Prius owners can say.
-I love driving a piece of history that was nearly lost.
Have Scout, will wheel...Someday...Maybe
Quote:
Originally Posted by Oregon80
-By driving a Scout, you my friend have recycled, which is more than those pansy Prius owners can say.
-I love driving a piece of history that was nearly lost.
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