International Scout “THE” Original Make Your Own Road 4×4

by Chris T
(Sac, CA)

(Photo showing the 74 Datsun 620 4×4)
There is nothing that can top the experiences one can have in the ol Intl Scout trucks and Travelalls. I grew up going camping and on muddy trails with 8-10″ of sludge coming up to the door level. Never once did we get stuck in our 79 Intl Scout 2 SUV, plus if its sunny the hardtop is removeable.

The best motor ever made was the 345ci V-8 with the TorqueFlight 727 automatic with manual lock hubs. I have owned lots of 4×4’s and the only downfall to them is parts to rebuild the engine are hard to find and expensive. If smog laws weren’t as bad here in California I would have swapped in a Chevy 350ci and TH350 tranny in there.

Other 4×4’s owned is a 74 Datsun 620 4×4 which is a factory option in 74 from other shops which add the complete drivetrain from a CJ5 Jeep into the Datsun frame and body. And 87 F250 Diesel 4×4 truck which was great and just a bear to get through narrow trails.

Comments for International Scout “THE” Original Make Your Own Road 4×4

Jan 08, 2011
International Scout
by: Anonymous

Them Scouts were the best little trucks around turn them on a dime.Then you could hook them to a log truck in the woods and bring it out with no problem even with the four cylinder.

Loved them Little Monsters – they were the best.