My buddy has a 1968 sout not sure what model. i was wondering where you guys get the parts for these trucks. i know he needs everything for his brakes, like prebent hard/soft lines, master cylinder, etc...

any info would be greatly appreciated, thanks guys

This has got to be the most common internet Q regarding Scouts (except maybe for the ever popular "what's my Scout worth").


Go here:

www.napaonline.com

www.rockauto.com

www.kragen.com

www.ihonlynorth.com

www.binderbooks.com

www.partsmikeparts.com

www.anythingscout.com

and most importantly:

www.binderbulletin.org

and

www.justih.org

Those last two are web sites more suited to your questions.

Figure out what model you've got. The BinderBulletin FAQ will help here, as will the vehicle's data plate. Also, it should say "Scout 800" on the dash if it's a 1968...
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my best service for parts has come from
www.ihonlynorth.com

well it's not mine, it's my buddies. luckily i have a GMC K5 Jimmy and i can get parts pretty much anywhere.

i'll find out what model it is and go to those other sites

thanks alot

napa auto parts...

Ive had really good luck lately at both Auto Zone and Car Quest after completely stumping the guys at Advance Auto Parts and O'Reilys. Sometimes it just depends on who is working the counter.

P.S. a 68 is a model 800

You should be able to find most stuff at one of those sites, but some how no one mentioned scoutparts.com so i thought i would.

well it's not mine, it's my buddies. luckily i have a GMC K5 Jimmy and i can get parts pretty much anywhere.

i'll find out what model it is and go to those other sites

thanks alot
Us too. Just have to know where to look.


http://www.binderbulletin.org/forums/showthread.php?t=8030

maybe have him try to look for parts before asking - it isn't that hard..

Scout II (71 and newer) parts are easier to find. The ealier scout just plain have less parts 'redily' avalaible, but you can usually find, or adapt just about anything.

Tell your buddy to find a GOOD Napa in his area. The one were the counter monkeys don't scratch their head when he says International. With a 80/800, you need to get creative, and many parts should be changed/upgrded anyway.

The wireing is crappy. Plan on a COMPLETE wireing job. They were bad from the factory, and most have 40+ years of previous owners messing with them. Either do one from scratch or get a Painless or simular kit and spend a quality weekend.

The brakes are drums. And drums work when in 100% condition, but on modern roads discs in the front are a much beter choice. If I inteded to keep the truck, I wouldn't invest any money in the drums and work on swapping to front discs. Then upgrade the MC and brakelines to acomidate. I don't think you can find pre-bent lines, but you can make them yourself easy enough.

The close knuckle, drum brake front axle isn't the greatest in the world if your buddy wants to put anything bigger than 32's on it and actually wheel it. And upgrade to a Disc'd, open knuckle D44 kills two birds with one stone. The rear is a tapered axle D44, a later model Flanged axles is a better choise as well.


Parts can be found, it just takes a little more time and research. After time you buddy will get good at knowing were to find stuff, and what to call his truck to get the CORRECT part, rather than the part the store's say they don't have, but do. Just not under the listing they looked under.

To bad your so far off, I got 68 800 I would sell you cheap, Its 95 % complete too.

Scout II (71 and newer) parts are easier to find. The ealier scout just plain have less parts 'redily' avalaible, but you can usually find, or adapt just about anything.

Tell your buddy to find a GOOD Napa in his area. The one were the counter monkeys don't scratch their head when he says International. With a 80/800, you need to get creative, and many parts should be changed/upgrded anyway.

The wireing is crappy. Plan on a COMPLETE wireing job. They were bad from the factory, and most have 40+ years of previous owners messing with them. Either do one from scratch or get a Painless or simular kit and spend a quality weekend.

The brakes are drums. And drums work when in 100% condition, but on modern roads discs in the front are a much beter choice. If I inteded to keep the truck, I wouldn't invest any money in the drums and work on swapping to front discs. Then upgrade the MC and brakelines to acomidate. I don't think you can find pre-bent lines, but you can make them yourself easy enough.

The close knuckle, drum brake front axle isn't the greatest in the world if your buddy wants to put anything bigger than 32's on it and actually wheel it. And upgrade to a Disc'd, open knuckle D44 kills two birds with one stone. The rear is a tapered axle D44, a later model Flanged axles is a better choise as well.


Parts can be found, it just takes a little more time and research. After time you buddy will get good at knowing were to find stuff, and what to call his truck to get the CORRECT part, rather than the part the store's say they don't have, but do. Just not under the listing they looked under.

Well said.

NAPA as mentioned. Find a NAPA that has employee vehicles in the parking lot like 4x4's or other older vehicles that look nice/well cared for. The odds of finding intelligent counter personnel is much higher. Typically this will be a NAPA with a machine shop attached to it.

Around here, autozone has the best prices, but the employees can't change their own oil and selection is not always the best.

O'reillys has a machine shop attached and usually a good stock of parts. In fact, they had rancho lift shocks in stock for my 74. Their employees are usually very helpful. One of them drives a 3/4 ton 4x4 international pickup.

Napa is far away but they almost always have what i need or can get it.

You should be able to find most stuff at one of those sites, but some how no one mentioned scoutparts.com so i thought i would.

Nobody mentioned Scoutparts.com because his prices are 2x higher than everyone else. :shaking:

The site has great pictures but that is about where it ends....

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If you can't find it at Napa, odds are it will need to come from a junkyard or a Scout specific dealer like IHOnly or the other 12 or so light line dealers.

Ok, I'm gonna need to throw in another vote for IHonlynorth. VERY knowlageable and good prices. I called him and ordered a bunch of odds and ends to be able to install power steering, a smog pump (2x alternator), and OBA compressor onto a 304 that only had manual steer and an alternator and water pump before. Bunch of pulleys and a custom bracket for a little over 100, 55 of that was the bracket.

Ok, I'm gonna need to throw in another vote for IHonlynorth. VERY knowlageable and good prices. I called him and ordered a bunch of odds and ends to be able to install power steering, a smog pump (2x alternator), and OBA compressor onto a 304 that only had manual steer and an alternator and water pump before. Bunch of pulleys and a custom bracket for a little over 100, 55 of that was the bracket.
Not to mention, just a damned hospitable, down right friendly guy. I can't say enough about him for opening up his shop to me last fall when I needed it. Keep up the good work Jeff. (PS... see if you can get Norma to mail me one of those handmade pita bread sammiches :D )

My vote for aftermarket stuff goes to ihonlynorth.