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  1. DBHowe

    Instrument Cluster

    YES! Why wouldn't we?!!! *grin* (I think I'm just being silly now!)
  2. DBHowe

    Comment by 'DBHowe' in item '1970 Scout 800A'

    Such a cool project. I'm assuming that a 345 has very little trouble moving an 800 up the trail? *grin*
  3. DBHowe

    Once Upon a Wench

    He was very happy. Nice guy, but out there all alone.
  4. DBHowe

    Once Upon a Wench

    So I have a wench on the front of my Scout strong enough to lift two Scouts chained together straight into the air. Hopefully I'll never have to do this! But one time I was heading off the mountain in the late afternoon and I came around a bend to find a man "Chicago Jack" out of his...
  5. DBHowe

    Comment by 'DBHowe' in album 'High Country Scout II'

    So I have a wench on the front of my Scout strong enough to lift two Scouts chained together straight into the air. Hopefully I'll never have to do this! But one time I was heading off the mountain in the late afternoon and I came around a bend to find a man "Chicago Jack" out of his vehicle...
  6. DBHowe

    Spare tire carrier - other locations?

    Ha ha ha! Your wife's "spidy senses" told her that a Jeep was not the way to go. Good for her. Get the Traveler, set her up with wine and cheese in the center console. Then when she's enjoying her favorite music take a wrong turn and head for MT, UT, CO, WY, WA, OR or CA. (Come to think of...
  7. DBHowe

    Stunning colors & stripes on Terra / Traveler - previews 😍

    I like the Ralleye. My plan all along has been to have all of the heritage decals put on my new Scout as ghost decals. They'll be visible but you'll have to look close to make sure you're seeing what you're seeing. My plan is to do the Ralleye Sripe and "Scout" on the top rear of the quarter...
  8. DBHowe

    Spare tire carrier - other locations?

    YOU DON'T OFF ROAD??!! Who hurt you!!! (grin)
  9. DBHowe

    Instrument Cluster

    If you really want me to feel at home, then "55" needs to be red. (grin) I know I've joked about this before, but how cool would it be if you could select "retro" on the speedometer options and have the needle waver around the speed of travel. (Too far?) I am liking everything about this Scout.
  10. DBHowe

    Spare tire carrier - other locations?

    Now that is an EXTREMELY good reason to put it on the back. I have never run larger than 31s. Even 35s might be just way too monster big to realistically put inside. Good point!
  11. DBHowe

    Comment by 'DBHowe' in item '1980 Diesel Scout II'

    So I have a wench on the front of my Scout strong enough to lift two Scouts chained together straight into the air. Hopefully I'll never have to do this! But one time I was heading off the mountain in the late afternoon and I came around a bend to find a man "Chicago Jack" out of his vehicle...
  12. DBHowe

    Spare tire carrier - other locations?

    You might be right, but keep in mind that I've been stomping through the mud for more than 35 years with multiple Scout IIs all with tires mounted inside and that's my go-to preference. However, I also don't haul much cargo when I'm off-road. If I did, I would love to have the extra space.
  13. DBHowe

    Spare tire carrier - other locations?

    That's where it is in my 1980 Scout II. I would prefer this. My wife would prefer to not have it inside. She represents most buyers I would guess. I see the vehicle as more of a rugged off-road adventure vehicle and she she's it more as a nice luxury vehicle. Inside fits with rugged...
  14. DBHowe

    Comment by 'DBHowe' in item '1974 Scout Restomod'

    Bad9er.Garage, what's that you did to the dash pad? VERY clean!
  15. DBHowe

    October 2024 Production Center Update

    Yup, and here's how it got started.... "The practice of "topping out" a new building can be traced to the ancient Scandinavian religious rite of placing a tree atop a new building to appease the tree-dwelling spirits displaced in its construction. The tradition also served a functional...
  16. DBHowe

    Spare tire carrier - other locations?

    It just dawned on me that if Scout Motors chooses to use a 4-cylinder boxer motor (nice, flat long-lasting motor) in the Traveler then Volkswagon seems to have re-released the Bug! (just making a joke) But put a Baja body on this and LOOK OUT!
  17. DBHowe

    Spare tire carrier - other locations?

    Here's a good picture of what they're planning. The fuel filler is up front but you can see that the Traveler (generator) sits underneath in the back. Lots of talk on here about what type and size of motor will likely be used. Nothing official yet that I've seen.
  18. DBHowe

    Spare tire carrier - other locations?

    No the generator is located in the back. Seems like a brilliant location.
  19. DBHowe

    October 2024 Production Center Update

    That's awesome! I guess you really can teach an old Scout new tricks. Thanks.
  20. DBHowe

    October 2024 Production Center Update

    I get the American Flag and I love it. Anybody know why the pine tree on the top beam? Maybe the building under it is the first gift of Christmas? *grin*