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astggates
03-07-2009, 03:33 AM
I hate to do it.... but I just don't have the time!

1980 Turbodiesel Scout Traveler - This is the last scout made! Has the Nissan SD33 T engine - runs and drives, with just over 100k on the odo - Barely broken in for a diesel.

I bought this scout 3 years or so ago in hopes of resto to use as a tow vehicle for my gasser 78 Scout II - But since then, I have moved from Detroit to California, and simply don't have the time to work on it.

The scout is currently in Detroit - and I will be there from thursday 3/12 - Monday 3/16.... So any interested parties, now is the time!.

Here is the skinny on this beast:

Runs and drives - but I wouldn't think of driving it any long distance... It needs work, as it has been sitting for 3 years, and not sure how long before that.
- Comes with a clear title - I never transferred from the guy I bought it from (Wisconsin Title).
- Not registered currently.
- Fuel gauge does not work.
- Manual trans (3 speed) makes a bit of noise when you press in clutch (throwout bearing?) but shifts fine.
- Has the "Midas" interior - but is in rough shape inside (think rust colored shag carpet and plaid seats...
- Floor, rockers, and door bottoms are rusted - but rest of body is solid!
COMES WITH NEW FLOORS, INNER AND OUTER ROCKERS, AND DOOR BOTTOM PATCHES. - All of this is new sheet metal purchased from Super Scout Specialists for this project. - You have some cutting and welding to do - but everything you need comes with the truck. These parts all cost me nearly $1,000.....

$3000 or best offer takes it home....

As I mentioned - I'll be in Detroit Thursday March 12 - Sunday March 15..... After that, I might not be back for more than a month.

I'll post some pics later today.

908 Binder
03-18-2009, 05:10 AM
Honestly only slightly interested, so I hope you don't feel botherd.
Mostley interested in the Diesel Engine. Can you tell me about its condition? I live in Colorado, can you ship?

binderchaser
03-19-2009, 10:54 PM
is this the very last scout made or you mean just last year?

astggates
03-24-2009, 05:27 PM
I posted some pics at:

http://www.asimpletheory.com/scout/index.htm

astggates
03-24-2009, 05:29 PM
no shipping... but I could be there for a car hauler pickup - won't sell just the engine - all or nothing! but engine runs well - just over 100k original miles

sledhead
03-29-2009, 12:21 PM
no shipping... but I could be there for a car hauler pickup - won't sell just the engine - all or nothing! but engine runs well - just over 100k original miles

Is the green one for sale as well?

Allan E.
03-29-2009, 01:40 PM
is this the very last scout made or you mean just last year?


The last scout ever made is owned by Mike Bolton in Iowa. If it was the last scout made, he'd have posted the serial number.

79DieselScout
12-14-2009, 03:28 AM
ever sell it?

michigan scout
12-19-2009, 12:49 PM
yes he sold it I bought it I live in Lansing, I have a terra diesel and was going to convert this one to a terra for my dad..Since then I have sold it to a guy in north west michigan..