History of the 19611971 international harvester scout. In school, having a favorite class was usually dependent on the teacher. Scout 80, scout 800 used 152 4cylinder engine good running. While malcolm x, rosa parks and of course martin luther king jr. It was built by hahn fire apparatus for use within the siemens production plant. This 1968 international scout 800 fire truck is a musthave for collectors. The book includes details about scout models from the very first to the last one to leave the factory, full of history. Complete with spare engine and transmission in the back, this beatup 1961 ihc scout 80 was too far gone for restoration. According to international truck color history, by tom brownell, in its first month, international doubled scout production from 50 to 100 per day, then increased that by another third. International harvester scout simple english wikipedia, the. International harvester scout classics for sale classics on. Now, 1961 to 1980 scouts are a soughtafter classic.
In 1953 international harvester added a protosuv to their lineup. Apr 19, 2016 the scout camper had come full circle. Hosted by here is a fantastic link if youre looking for international harvester history. The prices have relatively gone nutso in my best fonz voice over the last few years and original examples like this 1961 international scout 80 are showing very strong prices lately. Bill gates is a fan of vaclav smil and his recent book energy and civilization. Bsa has plenty of reference books to guide scouters and scout leaders including the cub scout history book, this years boy scout requirements book, leader guidebooks, and many more. Jan 01, 2018 obviously this 1962 international harvester scout 80 was set up to pull behind some sort of rig, but the seller doesnt mention it in their craigslist ad. When this engine is running in your scout with oil in it, the compression will go up as much as 10 lbs.
Working on a new book on the international scout for octane press due out in 2016 and all of you glassicheads know the international scout connection in the early years of the glassic. This 1961 international harvester scout is one of the. The topten most influential scout models octane press. Like the jeep it had square utilitarian styling but had cleaner lines. International scouts for sale velocity restorations. Slideshow featuring the international scout, from its conception through the 800b. Stumbling upon this little beauty on a recent pick, they wer. The first 800 model was produced from 1965 to 1968, and offered an upgrade in comfort and aesthetics. The updated international scout encyclopedia 2nd edition book provides the reader additional information and offers more insight into the iconic ih scout truck. The scout 80 ignited international scouts popularity. The book includes details about scout models from the very first to the last one to leave the factory, full of history, stats. Just as some books examine a country or a region, others discuss the continent or at least very large parts of it as. As a result of an international conference held during the first world scout jamboree at olympia, london in 1920, leaders there agreed to create a boy scouts international bureau bsib. This project started with a phone call from dustin, the owner of this 1962 international scout 80.
Aug 14, 2018 the scout 80 ignited international scouts popularity. For two decades, the international scout ran rampant on the american horizon. Get the best deals for international scout 80 parts at. The compression test was done dry with no oil added.
International trucks used international scout 80 mitula cars. This 1961 international harvester scout is one of the earliest. The scout 80 concept actually started in the 50s when internationals management pushed its styling and engineering departments for a. To fit the engine they hacked up and created this bulbous firewall crater. Of course, the number one most influential scout has to be the one that. Find 1980 international scouts for sale on oodle classifieds. Abandoned ih scout first start will it run after 40 years. Complete with spare engine and transmission in the back, this beatup. Jun 05, 2017 the scout 80 was the first model of the international harvester scout and it was available as either a conventional 2wd or 4wd. Heres everything you need to know about this classic 4x4.
While many history books are dedicated to highlighting a few major achievements of each era, there are millions of stories that none. International harvester scout classics for sale classics. Parts for 1964 international harvester scout for sale ebay. These members are recognized national scout organizations, which collectively have over 50 million participants. Oct 01, 2017 in 1953 international harvester added a protosuv to their lineup. Buyer responsible for shipping up for sale is a 1962 international scout 80. The international harvester scout is an offroad vehicle produced by international harvester from 1961 to 1980. The complete illustrated history banks, michael on. Scout 80, scout 800 used 152 4cylinder engine good. Most images are ih promotional materials, sales brochure pages, or perio. International harvester scout simple english wikipedia. International trucks chief of design, ted ornas, came up with the idea of a small utility vehicle to. Civil rights leaders you wont read about in history books.
At velocity, skillfullyrestored and modernized international scouts are one of our specialties. Want to start reading about french history, but arent sure where to start. It was a nice little cave that made the accelerator pe. Veteran journalist and fourwheel drive historian jim allen and recognized collector and scout expert john glancy built the most indepth book about scout trucks on the market. Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products. Explore our available project scouts below and imagine the possibilities. The international scout encyclopedia did not disappoint. After talking with dustin for a few hours we jotted down on paper what he wanted to do to his scout. Scout 80 and scout 800 scout 80s were built between 1960 and 1965. Several years later, someone at ih decided it was time for something different. International scout off road vehicle company history diesel. These models were identifiable by removable sliding side windows in 19601961 and even some very early 1962 models, a 152 4 cyl.
The hagerty classic truck valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1963 international ihc scout 80 and assess the current state of the classic truck market. Cover of an advertising brochure for the international scout 800, featuring a color photograph of a woman behind the wheel of a scout truck. World organization of the scout movement wikipedia. All the books listed for the financial times and mckinsey business book of the year award. History of the 19721980 international scout ii after the original international scout proved that fourwheeldrive vehicles are as fashionable on the boulevard as the barnyard, ih totally redesigned their little truck for 1971 to become bigger and potentially more powerful. Scout ii, scout 80, scout 800 original ih dealer slide show dvd video. The complete history of the international harvester scout. International truck history book international scout. It needed a mighty successor to fill its shoes, and the scout 800 was the champion ih produced. The international scout encyclopedia home facebook.
I have access to the line setting ticket lst files in the. Incredibly rare historical photos you wont find in history books. Along with the firstgeneration ford bronco, the international scout has to be one of the current it vehicles. A precursor of more sophisticated suvs to come, it was created as a competitor to the jeep, and it initially featured a folddown windshield. An office was established at 25, buckingham palace road, london, and the then international commissioner of the boy scouts association of the united kingdom, hubert s.
Without any production definition to use as a guide, head designer ted ornas was told design something to replace the horse. A young man in a boy scout uniform is standing in the driveway holding a bicycle, and an older man presumably the boys father with a rake is standing nearby. The scout 80 was the first model of the international harvester scout and it was available as either a conventional 2wd or 4wd. The hagerty classic truck valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1962 international ihc scout 80 and assess the current state of the classic truck market. Scout ii production hosted by binder planet heres a link to. International truck history book international scout parts. These nine books about numerous topics regarding european histories on a continentwide basis rather than nation states will educate you about europe. You are referring to the scout 80, just as you stated. It needed a mighty successor to fill its shoes, and the scout 800 was the champion ih.
It has the 152ci 4 cyl all wheel drive with 4 high and low options. The 2nd edition features new information on the most collectible trucks, a new section identifying all the appliques offered, an expanded index, and tweaks and updates throughout. Jun 01, 2016 a book i go back to often for information and reading pleasure. Dustin had purchased elder a few months prior and wanted to make some upgrades to it. Remarkably, the scout went from a basic idea to production in only two years. This scout was shipped out from idaho and only driven in the summer months. Perhaps surprisingly, the early modern period of history starts c. International harvester ih scout book encyclopedia 2nd. These models were identifiable by removable sliding side windows in 19601961 and even some very early 1962.
It has always been taken off the road and put in storage for the winter. Feb 12, 2019 a 1961 international scout 80 in a denver selfservice wrecking yard. The 1978 scout data book shows the five interior color options available for scouts, as well as six appliques. No matter how much history we study, each of us can only hope to see a small piece of the massive picture. We have the parts and accessories you need to keep your classic ih on the road and on the trail. The international scout was an offroad vehicle which was made by international harvester from 1960 to 1980. Get that new truck feeling again with these original reproductions of the factory owners manual. International harvester scout encyclopedia this is the only scout book youll ever need. Scout 80 800 serial numbers hosted by binder planet heres a link to. This hammersmith bookshop was founded by the hammersmith branch of amnesty in. The 800 model was also released in 1965, which does have wipers mounted below the windshield and a fixed. Abandoned ih scout first start will it run after 40. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. In addition, the scout store also carries books on leathercrafting, activity books, comic books, etc.
About this vehicle this 1962 international scout 80 is a project vehicle. We have what you need to for that daily driver or custom trail machine. Elder, 1962 international scout 80 d and c extreme. Introduced in 1960 to compete with the jeep cjseries, the international harvester scout was one of the americas first offroad sport utility vehicles, produced until 1980. A 1961 international scout 80 in a denver selfservice wrecking yard. This post is one of a series of articles and photographs that were discovered during the research for international scout encyclopedia by jim allen and john glancy. How to identify an international scout v8 it still runs. International scout encyclopedia the authoritative guide to ihs legendary 4x4. Information about the international harvester scout. Find the best deals for used international scout 80. Interior colors and applique chart the 1978 ct404d, scout data book. Runs and drives, this vehicle was a barn find and in really good shape for the year. Here is a fantastic link if youre looking for international harvester history. Whether you are a scout zealot or just interested in classic 4x4s or international harvester history you will find this book a true labor of love.
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