Re: [ihc] SR-2 factoids

["Allan Ericson" <lowvolt@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Roy-

Slightly more trivia here, "prototype" means "use the template model" in IH
talk. Any bone stock scout 80 had "prototype" on the line set ticket, for
example.

-Allan
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From: <RLIRELAND@domain.elided>
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Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2003 4:44 PM
Subject: [ihc] SR-2 factoids


> After reading information from several sources such as Binder Bulletin,
Crismon's Interational
> Trucks book, and several vintage Scout ads, I have come to these
conclusions:
>
> The SR-2 was a limited production model of the 800A intended to "fancy up"
the Scout 800A and appeal to
> a more suburban clientel. This is evidenced by the T-39 automatic and
add-on air conditioning.
> The Aristocrat was also aimed at a more upscale buyer and they had some
features in common. Both had chrome front and rear bumpers as well as
slotted 15x7 chrome wheels. Both
> had sliding side windows in the travel top.
> Both featured unique paint schemes although the SR-2 used just the
stick-on rocker and hood stripes.
> I haven't been able to determine what colors the SR-2 was available in.
Mine is red-orange and
> the only other photo I've seen of an original SR-2 is also orange.
> The Aristocrat went a little further with the creature comforts by adding
upholstered headliners,
> carpeting and rear side seating pads.
> Judging from the lack of mention of the SR-2 in any advertizing or
promotional materials, I am
> assuming that it was very limited production. My line set ticket has
"Doll-up Scout" stamped on
> it and one of the line items says "SR-2 Prototype". That indicates to me
that this may have been
> a one-of-a-kind truck or at least one of a very few.
> I'd welcome information from any who can confirm, refute or add
> to these "facts".
>
> Roy Ireland
> 1970 800A SR-2
> Tucson, AZ