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jdjanda · 10-10-2001, 10:14 PM

I’ll admit it this topic is for me….

Is a Scout worth more in parts? I have a runner, was a really clean 75, now has rock rash on all the panels. I also have a second project Scout. The original plan was to run the 75 while I built up the other, then polish up the 75. The only way to ‘polish’ the 75 is to swap the tubs. Time has began to run out and due to time, work, and wife constraints I am seriously considering selling the parts and focusing only on the 75. BTW, the 75 is a daily driver, for now. So now it’s decision time, what would you do, or what have you done.

Joe <IMG SRC="smilies/smokin.gif" border="0">

Overkiller · 10-11-2001, 01:08 AM

Divorce the wife, quit your job, and go live in A SCOUT DOWN BY THE RIVER!! <IMG SRC="smilies/clown.gif" border="0">

Seriously though you didn't say if you project Scout ran or what work it needs. If your 75 has rock rash I'd guess it's wheelable. From my many misadventures I've learned never to underestimate the value of a running project vehicle. At least then you can break it while you fix it up. Or just keep plugging away at your project and write off the 75 as a toy that kept you entertained and got you to work wgile you were building your other Scout. My $.03
Travis

scouter77 · 10-11-2001, 03:34 AM

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Originally posted by Overkiller:
<STRONG>Divorce the wife, quit your job, and go live in A SCOUT DOWN BY THE RIVER!! <IMG SRC="smilies/clown.gif" border="0">

Seriously though you didn't say if you project Scout ran or what work it needs. If your 75 has rock rash I'd guess it's wheelable. From my many misadventures I've learned never to underestimate the value of a running project vehicle. At least then you can break it while you fix it up. Or just keep plugging away at your project and write off the 75 as a toy that kept you entertained and got you to work wgile you were building your other Scout. My $.03
Travis</STRONG>

I didnt know you were from Az? what clubs you in?

Back on topic... If it isnt too bad I'd live w/ the rash. and drive a beater. keep the parts scout if at all possible cause once you get rid of it you'll need it <IMG SRC="smilies/rolleyes.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/crybaby2.gif" border="0">

Zane Znamenacek · 10-11-2001, 07:41 AM

Nothing wrong with driving the beater. That just gives you less to worry about on the trail.

nwmud · 10-11-2001, 07:44 AM

<IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> Scouts are great - I got three free just for asking. But I admit there is a lot of parts wanted by, Jeeps, toys, as so awn. <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">
If you can afford to keep the extra rig and you have the space - I would keep the parts. If your hard up for cash, sell the parts. You know your situation better than anyone.
If I had the space i would go gather a few more rigs and keep all the parts to make my own fleet of trucks. At least you got one that runs. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">
Ritch

10-10-2001, 10:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
jdjanda Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5982 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 4,292	Daily Topic - Worth more in parts? - 10/11 I’ll admit it this topic is for me…. Is a Scout worth more in parts? I have a runner, was a really clean 75, now has rock rash on all the panels. I also have a second project Scout. The original plan was to run the 75 while I built up the other, then polish up the 75. The only way to ‘polish’ the 75 is to swap the tubs. Time has began to run out and due to time, work, and wife constraints I am seriously considering selling the parts and focusing only on the 75. BTW, the 75 is a daily driver, for now. So now it’s decision time, what would you do, or what have you done. Joe <IMG SRC="smilies/smokin.gif" border="0"> __________________ Was that a comment meant to hurt? RU Dysfuncational http://thisdysfunctional.org/forum

10-11-2001, 01:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
Overkiller Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3563 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 1,031	Divorce the wife, quit your job, and go live in A SCOUT DOWN BY THE RIVER!! <IMG SRC="smilies/clown.gif" border="0"> Seriously though you didn't say if you project Scout ran or what work it needs. If your 75 has rock rash I'd guess it's wheelable. From my many misadventures I've learned never to underestimate the value of a running project vehicle. At least then you can break it while you fix it up. Or just keep plugging away at your project and write off the 75 as a toy that kept you entertained and got you to work wgile you were building your other Scout. My $.03 Travis __________________ Amatuer driver on open course, try this at home.

10-11-2001, 07:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
nwmud Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6690 Location: Everett, WA - the edge of civilization Posts: 419	<IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> Scouts are great - I got three free just for asking. But I admit there is a lot of parts wanted by, Jeeps, toys, as so awn. <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0"> If you can afford to keep the extra rig and you have the space - I would keep the parts. If your hard up for cash, sell the parts. You know your situation better than anyone. If I had the space i would go gather a few more rigs and keep all the parts to make my own fleet of trucks. At least you got one that runs. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> Ritch __________________ Fire Good

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10-11-2001, 07:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
Zane Znamenacek Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4758 Location: Fruita, CO Posts: 103	Nothing wrong with driving the beater. That just gives you less to worry about on the trail.