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  • From all of us at Scout Motors, welcome to the Scout Community! We created this community to provide Scout vehicle owners, enthusiasts, and curiosity seekers with a place to engage in discussion, suggestions, stories, and connections. Supportive communities are sometimes hard to find, but we're determined to turn this into one.

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  1. Rich McArdle

    1962 International Harvester Scout

    Love the stock scout 80's. What bragging rights to say you learned to drive on it. Post more picks!
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    Okie Scout

    Love it, the patina looks great, stance is pretty cool. Could you tell me the tire size
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    Comment by 'Rich McArdle' in item '63 Scout 80 "Clifford"'

    Willy's not Lilly's
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    Comment by 'Rich McArdle' in item '63 Scout 80 "Clifford"'

    The master cylinder is a dual, I bought it off of Amazon it is a doorman M39502 , I think that's for a 76 CJ5, I did not do power brakes. The disc brakes were a kit, they came off of another Scout build, I bought the axles from another 64 Scout 80. There are lots of opinions and ideas on what to...
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    Comment by 'Rich McArdle' in item '63 Scout 80 "Clifford"'

    Yes, i met you there. This the one that scout motors put next to the Terra. There were certainly legacy scouts restored nicer than mine but mine being 100 percent stock must have been the look they wanted.
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    63 Scout 80 "Clifford"

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    63 Scout 80 "Clifford"

    100% sure The dash vents and fold down windshield are key signs. A better shot of the dash would make it clear
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    Colton Goes to Scottsdale | Scout Motors Event at FourtillFour Cafe

    It was a great event, i really liked the Terra, especially the power outlets on the left rear quarter panel
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    Scout Concepts in Scottsdale, Arizona, April 25, 2026

    I will be there with my Scout! Thank you Scout Motors for coming out
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    Comment by 'Rich McArdle' in item '1965 Scout 80 Red Carpet Series'

    As always, looks good JP.
  11. 63 Scout 80 "Clifford"

    63 Scout 80 "Clifford"

    This is a 1963 Scout 80, and originally came with a half cab which I still have. It has the stock 152 engine but I have upgraded to a Weber carburetor, disc brakes and a dual master cylinder. All work was done by me except for the upholstery. It is a fun weekend cruiser. I found this in Arizona...
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    63 Scout 80 "Clifford"

    This thread is for the general discussion of the vehicle 63 Scout 80 "Clifford". Please add to the discussion here.