1978 International Scout II Traveler 'Texas truck!'

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Yes, this is a relist because the first buyer backed out. EBAY 101 folks, if you need to clear your purchase through your wife, husband, mother, dog named Sam, or whoever controls the money, PLEASE do so before bidding or hitting Buy It Now! Buy It Now DOES NOT mean 'Lock it up for three days so nobody else can get it while I try to figure a way to get it or if I even want it'. Enough said, on to the listing!
I really didn't think I'd ever sell this Scout because they're getting a lot harder to come by in this condition, so somebody is going to get a nice truck. This is a Texas Scout, and if you look at the photos, all of the rust on the entire truck is visible right there. The floors still have paint on them under the carpeting, the under body including body mounts and frame are solid also. No floor pans or body mount repairs for this one! Other than the rust shown in the photos, the driver's side rear end cap could use a little massaging (t has some waves in it) but that's about it for body work. It was a Texas barn find, and as such it had the carpet replaced and an interior out of a parts truck installed that was in better shape. The dash pad is uncracked, and the gauges all work like they are supposed to. I have replaced all of the belts and hoses, it has a new aluminum radiator, and at the same time I installed the radiator I put in a transmission cooler and a new air conditioning condensor (parallel flow aluminum for R134) because I intended to eventually install AC. The truck was originally an air condition truck and still has the compressor bracket mount on the alternator, however the other AC components were removed. I planned to use an aftermarket unit from Summit Racing but never got around to it, but the new condensor installed makes it easier. This summer it got a transmission service, shift shaft seals, new transmission shift cable, oil change, and rear differential service. Both exhaust manifolds have had the gaskets replaced also, as have the valve covers. The engine is a 345 which runs great, no noises, knocks or concerns ever. Transmission is the Torqueflite automatic, transfer case is Dana 20 with the floor shift. Rear differential ratios are 3.54. The only really 'non stock' item is the ignition has been converted to use a GM HEI ignition module which is mounted on the fender, gives a hotter stronger spark and parts are at any auto parts store if needed as compared to original IH ignition.
This is not a show truck as it sits, but it's a very dependable, solid driver that you can fly in and drive home if you want. I took it to the IH Scout and Truck Nationals in Ohio a month and a half ago and it runs down the road great. Wouldn't sell but have my eye on another project.
PLEASE READ: I have asked for a $200 deposit on this when it sells by PayPal. If you don't have PayPal, sign up now. If you are leery of paying somebody hundreds of miles away by check or money order, or carrying that much cash to pick it up, I do understand. For that reason, I will accept Paypal for the entire payment IF YOU BUY IT NOW. This costs me money, but it should give you peace of mind. However, if you BUY IT NOW and then pay the deposit by PayPal, then the item shows 'paid' so I can't send you an invoice. You CAN still pay the balance via Pay Pal by going to the 'Make a Payment' section, and choosing 'Pay for Goods or Services'. Or, you can choose to make the total payment by PayPal after you 'Buy It Now'. Either way you get PayPal protection that you'll get your Scout, and I'm assured I get my money (minus the PayPal fees). Remember this is ONLY if you BUY IT NOW! If it goes the length of the auction and sells for over reserve, deposit via PayPal and cashier's check or cash are the only things accepted. Thanks, and if you aren't clear on this PLEASE contact me or use the 'ask a question' form on the listing. I have 850 positive feedbacks on Ebay with ZERO negatives in 20 years, so I'm not a fly by night seller. Thanks!