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We're no strangers to the International Harvester Scout II. As a quirky and different alternative to Ford, Chrysler, and GM as a platform for a restomod classic 4x4, it doesn't get any better than a Scout II. But if absurd lifts and Cummins diesel swaps are the standard modus operandi for restomod American trucks, one example for sale on Bring a Trailer out of Colorado is breaking all the conventions. Let's take a look at the details.
Even on first looks alone, it's fairly clear what we're dealing with here is very atypical compared to what we've come to expect with heavily modified classic 4x4s. No massive lift kits or, frankly, hilariously chunky tires to be found here. Heck, it almost looks like there are drag slicks on the rear end, not BF Goodrich. It even looks like the body's been heavily chopped along the way at some point. Just check out that aftermarket rear pickup bed. So then, what the heck are we looking at here? Well, normally, that'd be explained by popping the hood and revealing what appears to be a 4.3-liter Chevrolet 90-degree V6 engine.
Then again, the only mention of the true nature of this engine claims that it's a "fuel-injected 4.3-liter V6," as if that's supposed to be a tell-all about what's going on under the hood here. But, from what we can gather, the specs and figures of this engine point to it being the above-mentioned Chevy V6. But whoop-de-doo, what's the big deal? What makes this chopped old truck so special? Well, just take a peep at what's behind this engine. That's right; this old truck has a second 4.3-liter V6 connnected to the front engine.
Why anyone with any semblance of common sense thought this was a practical configuration is beyond us. But then again, what self-respecting petrolhead has more common sense than ambition? If that ratio were to ever change, most of the coolest restomods out there would've never gotten off the ground. Nearly every aspect of this Scout II, from the bodywork to the interior and just about everything underneath, had to be re-oriented, modified, or changed to get this truck in the state it's in now. Even most competent restomod shops out there might balk at the idea of building a restomod truck this complex and labor intensive.
We'd love to know more about the team that built this truck and the person who commissioned the build one day. But for now, we'll simply admire the top-notch bodywork, tasteful black cloth interior, and an overall silhouette quite unlike any other you're liable to see on the road today. With four days left on the auction and a bid of $4 grand as of publishing, that's one sweet deal.
Then again, the only mention of the true nature of this engine claims that it's a "fuel-injected 4.3-liter V6," as if that's supposed to be a tell-all about what's going on under the hood here. But, from what we can gather, the specs and figures of this engine point to it being the above-mentioned Chevy V6. But whoop-de-doo, what's the big deal? What makes this chopped old truck so special? Well, just take a peep at what's behind this engine. That's right; this old truck has a second 4.3-liter V6 connnected to the front engine.
Why anyone with any semblance of common sense thought this was a practical configuration is beyond us. But then again, what self-respecting petrolhead has more common sense than ambition? If that ratio were to ever change, most of the coolest restomods out there would've never gotten off the ground. Nearly every aspect of this Scout II, from the bodywork to the interior and just about everything underneath, had to be re-oriented, modified, or changed to get this truck in the state it's in now. Even most competent restomod shops out there might balk at the idea of building a restomod truck this complex and labor intensive.
We'd love to know more about the team that built this truck and the person who commissioned the build one day. But for now, we'll simply admire the top-notch bodywork, tasteful black cloth interior, and an overall silhouette quite unlike any other you're liable to see on the road today. With four days left on the auction and a bid of $4 grand as of publishing, that's one sweet deal.
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