1973 International Scout II 300 HP with Chevy 5.3L LS Conversion Classic Truck

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1973 International Scout II 300+ HP Convertible with Chevy 5.3 LS Conversion (LM7 2005 Suburban) CALIFORNIA SMOG EXEMPT! Compete RestoMod

This is one of a kind, and can be used as a daily driver... Hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars invested to build. Complete body off restoration, custom 300HP+ EFI chevy LS (LM7) conversion - Almost all the components on this truck are brand new, it has a full custom aluminum fuel tank that allows the use of a factory GM in-tank fuel pump and sender, full custom 304 stainless exhaust, all new Ni-Copper brake lines, 2.5’ Rough Country lift kit, absolutely ZERO rust on the entire truck (body and chassis) - Genuine Recaro speed seats (made in Germany). Painted in period correct bright metallic green (Porsche Cayman R, Peridot Green)

THIS IS THE ONLY COMPLETE CHEVY LS 5.3L MOTOR CONVERTED SCOUT ON THE MARKET... ANYWHERE!

Comes complete with build photos, and history. Anything scout charges $17k starting + Motor and Trans for this conversion!!

Currently located in Irvine, Southern California - The Scout has a very cool story, it’s had one owner since 1973 - From the factory it came with an 4.2L inline six with manual transmission, and was used as farm truck most of its life. Primarily used in Northern California (Sacramento area), the owner past away and it was left to the family in San Francisco, subsequently they had no use for it and later sold it. I have most of the original maintenance documents since the late 70’s. The Scout was originally orange but unfortunately was repainted red at some point during the 90’s. My initial intention was keep it, have it restored, and use it as a daily driver here in Southern California, hence the enormous amount of effort to restore it. I have gone above and beyond a regular build as you can see by the details.

The reason for selling - Circumstances and priorities change, the wife and I have decided to downsize everything, so that we are able travel for the next year and plan for a baby... therefore very reluctantly she must go to a new home!

Please bear in mind it DOES NOT come with a roof, so is being sold as a convertible. It’s a rare factory rear wheel drive scout, (great for cruising up and down PCH, great MPG! It can easily be converted to 4x4 if its a necessity for the new owner)... If I were to keep it there are some other tweaks/modifications I would do. i.e. Anything Scout autometer gauge conversion (original gauges are not hooked up), a custom six point DOM 1.75’ roll cage, custom front and rear bumpers, weld in new rear leaf carriers to shift the rear axle back an inch (or do a quick fix of 6deg wedges), re-fit the manual windows and door trim panels, Delete the Suburban factory fuse box with wiring harness modifications for cleaner look, add a stereo…. Having said that, as it stands, the scout is very usable, runs and drives very reliably. Plus above all gets SO MUCH ATTENTION EVERYWHERE, PEOPLE ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!

Here are the build specs. -

Specification:

Drivetrain

• Engine - 2005 Chevy LM7 300HP LS series Gen III (69k miles Suburban)

• OEM ECU mapped with VATS removed (front O2 sensors and MAF in config)

• Anything Scout weld in motor mounts

• Cold air intake

• Tru Ram LS1 Corvette cast stainless headers (Top of the line)

• FULL Custom stainless 304 exhaust system, with center Y pipe

• New OEM AC Delco spark plugs

• New OEM AC Delco Ignition leads

• New OEM Water Pump

• New OEM Fan Assembly

• New OEM Serpentine belt

• New OEM Belt tensioner and idler pulleys

• Anything Scout LS Radiator (WIZARD) and Stainless Shroud (Top of the line)

• New AC Delco Fluids (Oil and Coolant)

• New fly by wire 2007 GM Accelerator Pedal

• New Custom welded aluminum fuel tank (utilizing factory drop in pump)

• New GM in-tank LS fuel pump

• New custom aero fuel lines and fittings

Transmission

• GM factory 4L60e transmission (60k miles)

• Custom driveshaft for application

• Custom HD transmission mount

• New AC Delco trans fluid filter

• Original Dana 44 Rear Axle

• Anything Scout LS Trans Shift gate

• Anything Scout LS Trans Shift Kit

Brakes

• Anything Scout front disc brake conversion

• New OEM Front Brake Discs

• New OEM Front Calipers

• Completely new Ni-Copper brake lines w/fittings (front and rear)

• New OEM brake booster

• New OEM master cylinder

• New GM brake proportioning valve

• New IH e-brake cable

Steering

• New Anything Scout LS high pressure steering line

• New Anything Scout Borgeson steering joint

• New rebuilt PSC Steering gear box

• New AC Delco power steering fluid

• New Anything Scout HD drag link

• New Anything Scout pitman arm

Body

• LED HD headlights

• Rare 1974 Grille with original stainless inserts (painted green)

• Rare stainless front quarter window frames

• Bushwacker Fender Flares

• New OEM Windshield

• New Anything Scout Windshield rubber

• New Anything Scout Side Marker Lights w/seals

• Original 1973 Rear Tail Lights

• New OEM Door Handle Seals

• New OEM Wiper arms and blade conversion

• New OEM Anything Scout window felts

• New OEM Anything Scout Door Seals

• New IHParts ABS glove box liner

• New Anything Scout HD Rockers

• New IHParts Rear Quarter Panels (Both Sides)

• New IHParts Floor Pan (Both Sides)

• Interior finished with Upol Raptor liner

• New Anything Scout Accelerator pedal Bracket

• New IHParts passenger seat base

Suspension / Wheels & Tires

• New 2.5” Rough Country Lift Kit (SUA Leafs and shocks)

• New Anything Scout HD Peanut shackles front and rear

• New CPT weld in rear HD leaf hangers (not fitted)

• New Crager Soft 8 - 15x10 gloss black steel wheels

• New Falken WildPeak Mud Terrain Tires (33x12.5)