Re: Anything Scout Discoveries

[Matt and Stacy Sopher <sopher@domain.elided>]

Was there any roll bars for Scout 800's?
Matt

Joseph M. Shaw, II wrote:

> Folks of the Digest (my gender non-specific greeting)-
>
> Well, as any of you that read the digest know from Tom's entry
> yesterday, we did indeed make the trip over to Anything Scout and took a
> look around.  Yes, it was a IH lover's paradise, and yes there is a lot
> of stuff that would be very valuable to many people that is probably
> going to go to waste.  I just want to let you know the highlights of
> what I saw and tell you that I am willing to do whatever I can to try to
> save some of these parts.  If there is something that you can work out
> with Jim between now and tomorrow, and I can in any way get it out of
> there and put it some place until you can come to get it, I will.
>
> Here's a list of the highlights for me.
>
> EARLY 60's, late 50's T'all full body, though missing some trim and one
> headlight assembly.  This one appears to be 2WD, but Bill that works
> there has one converted to 4 WD and it is very cool.  Not exactly the
> same as the later 60's style, though I'm very vague on the
> differences-looks like it is still the 50's body style-similar to "gold
> jubilee" model.
>
> One very solid Scout 800 body-home-grown or cheap paint job, but very
> straight/solid-no engine (I don't remember whether tranny was still
> sitting in it or not).  4WD. White with red racing strip running up over
> whole thing on driver's side.  Top cut in half.  4 Wheels still on it.
>
> One 800 Scout body with no wheels, but a very clean straight body.  I
> believe it had 4WD and was right-hand drive.  I'm not sure how to get
> this out of there, but if someone can figure it out, I would help.
>
> One '64 or so 3/4 ton PU 2WD.  Very faded paint, and driver's front
> fender has been replaced and not very carefully.  Not lined up quite
> right.  Front bumber is bent up as another PU has been pushed into it
> for better storage spacing, but doesn't appear to be serious damage.
> Supposedly runs well, with straight six.  3 or 4 speed floor shift.
> Rust hole in driver's side floor, but floor around it seems solid.
> Passenger window missing, driver's side window handle broken.  I asked
> and he said he's take $600-I didn't try to barter any more than this,
> but I know they are not into the trucks, and are not into the 6
> cylinders.  I would love to get it, but room and money are very tight
> right now.  I couldn't really crawl under it, but it seemed pretty
> solid, restorable, though will need a lot of tlc.  If someone wants
> this, I could probably park it for a little while, if it will make the
> 40 miles to my house.  I could also tow it to NWBR.
>
> Multiple Traveler tops and 800 tops.
>
> Hoods for 60's PU and one hood for 70's PU
>
> Many Scout II doors
>
> A couple of straight Terra bodies, though only one on wheels.  One had
> what appeared to be a very well-cared for 4 cyl. in it, though it must
> not have been too good or it wouldn't be used for parts now.  It was
> also a 2WD
>
> A couple of good bulkheads for Scout II Terras
>
> As Tom said, there were tons of what appeared to be 727's- condition
> unknown, but full housings with guts.  If you call Jim he may know if
> they were supposedly runners or not.
>
> With the number of junked vehicles, some even in decent shape, there are
> probably any body parts for any year/model Scout, though getting them
> off may present a time problem.
>
> If anyone is interested in any of this stuff, I would strongly recommend
> trying to call or e-mail today.  I believe that the gate is locked on
> them Tuesday morning.  I know that they are going to be working the yard
> today to try to save what they can.  I don't know if anyone will be in
> the office or not, and if so, it will probably be hit or miss.  If we
> had someone in the Bay Area with a lot, Tom H. and I would probably go
> try to buy the whole lot and store it, but alas, we are not financial
> titans and time is running short.
> I am not in any way affiliated with Anything Scout, but just hate to
> think of how much of this stuff is going to be lost forever if someone
> doesn't get it.  It gives me that melancholy, almost mournful feeling
> combined with a bit of helplessness to do anything about it.  With the
> number of rusting out Scouts around the country, I hate to see all of
> this good metal possibly go to waste.
>
> Michael