Page 6 of 6 FirstFirst ... 456
Results 51 to 53 of 53

Thread: International Harvester Scout

  1. #51
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    NSW far north coast
    Posts
    17,285
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by Bronco View Post
    Gday 101 Ron
    I'm all new to this forum/club & I've just joined up becasuse I'm interested in what you had to say about the early Broncos.
    I have a Imported '74 Bronco Sport LHD.
    I have read in an old 4wd article that John Laws did own one of these but was wondering if you had any info on the importers or the conversion mob for the Australin version that was sold in limited numbers. I beleive John Warren Ford were the importers of some but can't find out who the converters were. Really just after the steering box details of what was used etc as I'm thinking of converting mine.
    Is regoed at the moment but a pain in the a##e for everyday use being LHD.
    Any info at all on these would be greatly appreciated!!
    cheers!
    I can't help on who did the conversions (hopefully Ron will chime back in) have you talked to Gardiners at Mascot ? They might be able to steer you in the right direction. They have an extensive range of F Series and Bronco stuff, and import directly from the US too.
    I used to deal with them when I had an F100 and they were fantastic.

  2. #52
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Gosnells, WA
    Posts
    512
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Used to sell parts for scouts, don't get any call nowadays, but I recall the most common part I was asked for was the gearshift cable for the auto on the Scout II.

    I think Esperance was the capital in WA for Scout sales in the early 80's.
    Was tempted to get one myself but the parts were expensive then in comparison to other vehicles even at my staff cost.

    Used to have a regular customer in Newman ordering parts every second week. These were in the days before credit cards and dealing over distance with cheques etc was a bit of a hassle. I was relieved one day when he announced he had enough of buying so many parts and he was going to buy a Land Cruiser.

    About 6 months later I got a call, he had decided he didn't like the Land Cruiser and had bought himself another Scout. Only this one was a manual and he wanted to convert it to auto. He did it and I don't think I have had to import so many parts from the US for one customer since.

    Would love to see how your project goes. Good luck
    Last edited by Phil633; 10th September 2010 at 04:11 PM. Reason: Can't spell

  3. #53
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Ellendale Tasmania.
    Posts
    12,986
    Total Downloaded
    0
    I love them, got a chance to drive one with 390ci Chrysler V8 what a weapon

    As others have said though, typical American steering, bloody terrible.

    Baz.
    Cheers Baz.

    2011 Discovery 4 SE 2.7L
    1990 Perentie FFR EX Aust Army
    1967 Series IIa 109 (Farm Truck)
    2007 BMW R1200GS
    1979 BMW R80/7
    1983 BMW R100TIC Ex ACT Police
    1994 Yamaha XT225 Serow

Page 6 of 6 FirstFirst ... 456

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Search AULRO.com ONLY!
Search All the Web!