Technically he’s orange, but closed enough.And "Yes" a yellow cat.
How would you build your Scout?
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My mistake was not getting kitty sleeping pills. Our plan was to alternate drivers however the orange cat, Chief, spoiled that plan. He yowled for 12 hours straight till he lost his voice. We tried out of the crate, in the crate, took him out on a leash at a rest stop at midnight. Didn’t matter. I told my husband never again.
Mine both got quiet after an hour or so, but had to be out of their crates otherwise it was non-stop.
Next time? DRUGS
Having had 0-60 in 3 seconds for 2 years, I am in no need of the Tri. I will likely wait to see what the specs are and what the cost trade-offs would be. In other words, I don't know...
I think the drugs were ment for the cat.
I'm very glad you enjoy it. I'm about to be 66 and have been wanting to take a second night to travel, 3 days, when driving to a coast. I have a sister on Cape Cod and my daughter near the Pacific in WA. I WANT to slow down and BEV would force the issue. But I'm too 'driven'...I can't seem to stop. Always in a hurry to come home to visit the grandpunks, 4, 5, 8, and 11. They grow sooooo fast. My wife hates to miss a day never mind 2 weeks.
And the other thread we are talking about migraines which I may end up with if I look at that image any more
Probably also better for our health to stop and take care of ourselves.
-Traveler / Harvester
- Matte Navy Blue
- Retractable solar roof
- Split front seats
- Heated/Ventilated Seats
- 33” inch wheels
- Clay colored interior just like Traveller prototype
- Earthy gray quartersewn oak trim
- Rubber floor mats for winter/spring
- Tube style running board/step
- Roof rack
- Rear tire carrier
- Tow Hitch
- Matte Navy Blue
- Retractable solar roof
- Split front seats
- Heated/Ventilated Seats
- 33” inch wheels
- Clay colored interior just like Traveller prototype
- Earthy gray quartersewn oak trim
- Rubber floor mats for winter/spring
- Tube style running board/step
- Roof rack
- Rear tire carrier
- Tow Hitch
Does the towing capacity change when you have to add an extension to get past the tire carrier?
Just throwing this out there…
I have had one of these hitches with a 10” drop for a long time.
The receiver on the 4X4 Labs high clearance rear bumper on my 1999 Land Cruiser was WAY up there and I needed to haul shingles and roofing materials to job sites with dual axle enclosed trailers.
I got one of these and have used the heck out of it.
They can handle 10,00lbs+ with a 2” receiver.
genyhitch.com
If you plan to run 35”s+ this might be necessary unless you can tow in a lower suspension mode with the optional air struts.
Edit: Found some photos of it after getting rear ended by a goober in a Ram.
It took the brunt of the impact since it sits up so high, and that hitch is so tough it ripped through the receiver in the steel bumper.
I have had one of these hitches with a 10” drop for a long time.
The receiver on the 4X4 Labs high clearance rear bumper on my 1999 Land Cruiser was WAY up there and I needed to haul shingles and roofing materials to job sites with dual axle enclosed trailers.
I got one of these and have used the heck out of it.
They can handle 10,00lbs+ with a 2” receiver.
Mega-Duty Drop Hitch 10K Dual Receiver - GEN-Y HITCH
Highly 10,000 lb. capacity adjustable drop hitch with dual receivers that can be used with Geny 2" ball mounts and attachements and also with bike racks, cargo carriers, or other 2" attachements. Fits all 2" vehicle receivers. Available with Versa-Ball (2 5/16" & 2") and pintle lock
genyhitch.com
If you plan to run 35”s+ this might be necessary unless you can tow in a lower suspension mode with the optional air struts.
Edit: Found some photos of it after getting rear ended by a goober in a Ram.
It took the brunt of the impact since it sits up so high, and that hitch is so tough it ripped through the receiver in the steel bumper.
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That’s a great build. That could be my third choice build
Okay now that I have seen them in person, I decided to revisit my thought experiment and see what’s changed.
Traveler for sure. I am not a truck person.
Yellow, but it has to be the right yellow. There were quite a few yellow vintage Scouts there that day and it’s amazing how different the color can be from yellow to yellow. No highlighter yellow, no orangey yellow.
I really like the charcoal grey roof that’s on the Traveler. Having seen the transition from body color to roof color with that dark windows and the black molding piece, at this point I prefer the dark charcoal.
I really like the wheels on the green concept that was posted a while ago. Of the three designs I have seen so far that one is my favorite.
I am not sure now if I want colored brake calipers. I’m hoping at some point they show some color options. I would like to see red, orange and blue brake calipers.
Same for the tow hooks. Would like to see different color options. Red, orange and blue tow hooks.
35s. I know, I know, range but I have always wanted them.
That tan/grey interior in the Traveler is beautiful. Just like that. It’s the prettiest tan I have ever seen in a car and I have had multiple vehicles with tan interior.
I really liked the doors in the traveler with that fabric. I don’t know how it will hold up versus the hemp but I preferred that over the hemp.
Dark flooring with rubber floor mats. SM please don’t make tan flooring. Had that in a few cars. Gets too dirty.
Glass roof for sure.
Rock sliders. Saw some vintage this weekend with a big step. No thanks. Not my cup of tea.
After seeing the bench seat and the regular bucket seats, I’m buckets all the way. Love that console in the middle. Definitely want that.
Loved the Rallye stripes. I’m 95% sure I want those.
After seeing the roof rack I’m sure I don’t want that. Don’t want to worry about height and I want the glass roof to be a completely unobstructed view of the sky.
I do like the brush guard on the bumper but I would need to see it in person. I don’t really need it and if it gets in the way of getting to the frunk then I would not get one.
Have to do my research on air suspension. Not sure on that yet.
And the big question still is to harvester or not to harvester. My husband is 100% harvester and all these articles lately about how EREVs are the new thing aren’t helping.
Okay this is where I am as of now. It will be interesting to see what we all change or stick with after we all get to see them in person.
Again, if they are anywhere even remotely close to you, go see them. You won’t regret it!!
I agree with seeing them if they are within 4 hours of driving. In person is a game changer
It took us 6 total with stops. Totally worth it!
I am still very much looking forward to what the bench seat center console looks like when its folded down. The non-bench console looks fantastic but the bench in the Terra concept is static and cant be moved.
Jamie had said they are still working on it. Maybe we will see it when they refresh the paint colors later this year.
Jamie had said they are still working on it. Maybe we will see it when they refresh the paint colors later this year.
Answered this awhile ago so trying to remember. Basically your build but with butter yellow and white roof 35’s and I think I’m gonna gamble the cabana roof. Otherwise identical. Second is same but a non metallic lagoon blue/green with white or gun metal gray roof. I absolutely love the Tahitian red but suspect everyone will be going that way. My first Scout was butter yellow tone so the nostalgia of it. I also think I’d like the tinted Ralleye strip but curious how it would look on butter yellow
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