Joined: Monday July 18 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 27
Since I don't know most of the people on the forum yet, thought I would introduce myself. Maybe it will catch on and more people will do the same, or maybe I'll just look like a jackass!
I'm in the Navy and stationed here in San Diego. I work in the weld shop. We provide welding services to all of the ships stationed here, and occaisonally on visiting ships in need of casualty repairs. I got into off roading a couple of years back. I like IH's, my dad (2scout2) has a few IH's but I don't own one. I owned a 82 CJ7, and now I drive a 1968 Landcurser (cause I hate dealing with smog!). I'm a journeyman welder, so fabrication is my strong point. I'm a descent wrench turner. I'm a terrible troubleshooter when it comes to electrical and carbs though. No, it's not a JEEP...
Joined: Sunday May 15 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 659
Welcome RisingSun. I too am in San Diego. I actually just bought my first IH back in March and have been doing some fixing and upgrades. Mostly getting my spring over lift fixed thanks to Chris at Rock Tech. I grew up around LandCruisers. I love them. I learned how to do most of my engine work and other things on it. Oh yeah, it is a 76 LandCrusier. It is still in the family, my dad and lil bro drive it. Anyways, I hope to see ya around town sometime, maybe on a trail run or something. William (Bill)- San Diego Chapter President 1978 Super Scout II SV 345, Holly 2300 2BBL, T19, Dana 300, SOA lift with 1.5" shackles, Dana 44s front and back with 3.73 gears, Detroit Locker in rear, 33x12.50 ProComp, On Board Air San Diego YouTube
Joined: Monday May 16 2005 Location: K-town, California Posts: 54
I'll jump on board... Born and raised in internationals. Dad Bought a 79 scout back in 84, and we have had one international or another ever since. originally from Shaver Lake, I got married and Moved into the flatlands of Kerman, which is in the middle of Cali. its hot, flat, and full of people who speak another language, all things I am still not used to. The scout was my first "car" I have had it for about 7 years. Still love driving it around. By day I sit behind a desk, I am the A/R, H/R supervisior for a pesticide company called Wilbur-Ellis. By night I am a wrenching fanatic. I can and have rebuilt almost everything that a car/truck can throw my way. But, I cant weld worth a darn B) someday, Ill learn. 1972 SII: SV 345, Eldelbrock 4BBL, K&N, 12" Clutch, T-18, D20, D44's W/4.09 R&P, Detroit Tru-Tracs F&R, SOA, 35x12.50 BFG M/T's....Nothin' finer than a Binder!
Joined: Sunday February 03 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 1
I am new to the site also...I have a 1980 INH scout 2. It has a 3 1/2" lift from rough country, 33's, custom bumper with 9.5 winch...Custom exhaust for the nissan turbo diesel engine...Dana 300 transfer case and dana 44 axles. I live 1 hour from San Bernadino which is where I wheel mostly...
Joined: Monday November 05 2007 Location: buena park Posts: 510
nice Dave, your pretty close to our meeting location in la habra and we are a little short on diesel scouts so hope to see u at a meeting..(next meeting feb 14th, yes velentines day) 1978 scout II 345 with 727 and dana 20 transfer case dana 44 front w/456 gears and ARB dana 44 rear w/456 gears and detroit spring under for now with 4" lift springs and 33's 10,000 pound winch in front w/custom bumpers and sliders warn hubs my scout, once ready for a junkyard, now ready for a jeep
Joined: Saturday June 11 2005 Location: Very High Desert Posts: 527
RisingSunFJ40 wrote ...
I'm in the Navy and stationed here in San Diego. I work in the weld shop. We provide welding services to all of the ships stationed here, and occaisonally on visiting ships in need of casualty repairs. I got into off roading a couple of years back. I like IH's, my dad (2scout2) has a few IH's but I don't own one.
Joined: Tuesday February 12 2008 Location: Loveland CO. Posts: 6
Here I am. Just bought my first IH a week ago. 1972 Scout II. 500 dollars didnt know what a deal it was until my 4x4 friends seen it. Project for sure, wife hates it already. anyway Married 10 month old boy, live in colorado. Nice meeting u all.
Joined: Wednesday January 16 2008 Location: Santa Ana Posts: 11
When my husband towed a pile of metal 100 miles to our driveway I thought he had lost his mind. That thing was in the shop forever and oh my gosh the $$$$. I just did not understand! Then the FIRST time is was finished and ready to go . Our first run in the Scout was on Valentines Day and we had a picnic in AZUZA Cyn. And yes I fell in love... With OUR Scout. The respect other people had for the Scout, learning what she can do and how much fun we can have. I realized we had a diamond in the rough (corny but i am a girl) 6years later my husband and I still love to talk about how great the Scout can be. ugh$$$ Becoming Scouts West members has realy made being a Scout owner even more fun. So good luck(72intersctII) and hope one day your wife can find the diamond in all that metal.
Ok ya'll kinda new here, only posted a few questions up...I am down here in FL where there are very few scouts around.. I aquired mine about 5 months ago, i traded a hunting rifle for it.. I got a 73 Scout II, 345, auto tranny.. all bone stock...BUT NOT FOR LONG... i have since got d44 disc braked front and rear for it, lifted it & sittin on 38s now...still got a fair bit to do, but it runs and moves under its own power...Just being built for a mud toy so its not going to be anything super pretty and fancy...i will post up some pics as soon as the front lift is finished..hopefully within the next few days..
Joined: Saturday March 01 2008 Location: Fountain Valley, CA Posts: 252
New member here in OC, looking for anyone to talk to around Fountain Valley. Just got into the Scout thing. But have owned 2 Old Farmall Tractors for several years. '61 Scout 80 Half Cab '66 Scout 800 Full Cab, '72 Scout II
Joined: Thursday December 07 2006 Location: Garden Grove Posts: 1870
Welcome; In O.C. we have a strong member base and there is plenty of folks willing to talk IH with you. I'm in Garden Grove and you can send me a PM for more details.... Hope to see you at the meeting?
The scout was my first "car" I have had it for about 7 years. Still love driving it around. By day I sit behind a desk, I am the A/R, H/R supervisior for a pesticide company called Wilbur-Ellis. By night I am a wrenching fanatic. I can and have rebuilt almost everything that a car/truck can throw my way. But, I cant weld worth a darn B) someday, Ill learn. 
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