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Clarktx
04-01-2013, 05:31 PM
Well here it goes, I'm fairly new to the forums have only been reading and drooling over rides and after i sold my 2wd 73 Blazer i have missed driving with the top down so to speak so i have access to a 1994 Firebird with an LT-1 and the T56 so I figured why the hell not after i sold the 4wd parts to the scout its been sitting on pallets at my uncles i figure it would be a fun project for me and my son to build


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/04/b5-1.jpg

cobragt
04-01-2013, 08:13 PM
sounds like a fun project

RMMiller
04-01-2013, 08:16 PM
Sweet! I have wanted to do one of these as well. I love the idea of the odd balls being built into something they were never intended to be.

ONDSKAN
04-01-2013, 08:52 PM
Cant wait for updates!!!

TEXAS PAUL
04-02-2013, 09:16 AM
2 weeks ago I saw a scout on the autocross track during the Texas Goodguys show. I have a 76 scout and a 75 truck and if the engines ever let go LS the way i will go. Please post pictures during swap, i would really like to see the progress. Good Luck.

Clarktx34
04-02-2013, 12:04 PM
yeah I plan on taking the frame off the scout and getting it on the frame table later this week i plan to do a full tube chassis but haven't made up my mind yet

Clarktx
04-14-2013, 09:57 AM
now first off I am no Photoshop guru or even claim to know how the program fully works lol that bieng siad this is an idea I have for the scout or at least the general direction we all know how the projects morph and change over time

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/04/scout34side1_zpsebbfbe07-1.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/scout34side1_zpsebbfbe07.jpg.html)

Im kinda going for a DTM look and I doubt ill use any of the original frame durign the build but this is just an idea im rattling around and as far as updates Im moving into a new shop at the first of the month so i haven't done anything but pack up the shop Im in now in to move the damn thing lol so let me know what u think

68Formula
04-14-2013, 10:14 AM
Since you're planning on slamming it, I'm wondering how much of that Firebird did you plan to use? Because the wheelbases are within about an inch! I'm thinking with the proper cutting, you have the potential to do a rebody and keep the suspension intact and everything.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Harvester_Scout
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_Firebird

Buryingthesun
04-14-2013, 11:03 AM
This has such awesome potential

Clarktx
04-14-2013, 12:46 PM
[QUOTE=68Formula;985184]Since you're planning on slamming it, I'm wondering how much of that Firebird did you plan to use? Because the wheelbases are within about an inch! I'm thinking with the proper cutting, you have the potential to do a rebody and keep the suspension intact and everything.

My buddy wants to make a drag car out of it and i haven't made up my mind on the front suspension yet Im so early in this project im just tryign to figure out my direction and whats possible, and when i say "possible" that also include affordability lol my plan was to use the whole front sub-frame of the firebird but im its all up in the air right now

snopro
04-14-2013, 04:06 PM
something like that would be incredible

Clarktx
04-14-2013, 05:15 PM
well tubing bender should be here in a month I'm hoping....... and I have been looking at English wheels trying to figure out which one I need

Donutboy97
04-14-2013, 05:26 PM
I can't wait to see how this progresses

Clarktx
04-14-2013, 05:43 PM
I hope i dont fall on my face with an epic fail lol

Clarktx
04-21-2013, 06:25 AM
so 10 days i move into the new shop and right now i am contemplating what kind of front suspension I wanna use. I plan on using a the new Camaro wheels that are 20's but till i get the front clip out of the firbird i dont know if they will work but we shall see not worried about the bolt pattern thats an easy fix but not sure about the offset yet. I am just not crazy about the strut front end, but I am trying not to break the bank with this damn thing lol but the idea of bending up my own a-arms has crossed my mind but we will cross that bridge when we get there

ent72olds
04-21-2013, 07:28 AM
If you can get it close to looking like your photoshop concept, it will be sick! Even 2-tone.....

GRIMMEY71
04-21-2013, 08:14 PM
I miss my old scout and was thinking about buying one and doing something similar with a srt cherokee drivetrain. But that's waaaaaay down the line

Clarktx
04-22-2013, 03:38 PM
Yeah I am looking at stock BMW wheels now and i think I am going to build an Independence front suspension so i can have some more flexibility than a strut front end

68Formula
04-22-2013, 04:42 PM
Yeah I am looking at stock BMW wheels now and i think I am going to build an Independence front suspension

Our forefathers would be proud. :twothumbs

SparkyRnD
04-22-2013, 05:28 PM
that's awesome! We've been building drop-in radiators for scouts for years (mostly LS, but a few others). Would be sick to see this on the track :)

Clarktx
05-09-2013, 08:21 PM
Day 1 of shop move in
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/05/IMAG044893678067_zpsd2627772-1.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/IMAG044893678067_zpsd2627772.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/05/IMAG0447892033291_zpsc70aaa45-1.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/IMAG0447-892033291_zpsc70aaa45.jpg.html)

Clarktx
05-09-2013, 08:22 PM
Doner Car!!!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/05/IMAG0449864333403_zps8f35d9dd-1.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/IMAG0449864333403_zps8f35d9dd.jpg.html)

Clarktx
05-10-2013, 03:52 AM
Day 1 shop move in

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/05/IMAG0448_zps9a633250-1.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/IMAG0448_zps9a633250.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/05/IMAG0447892033291_zpsc70aaa45-1.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/IMAG0447-892033291_zpsc70aaa45.jpg.html)

Clarktx
05-10-2013, 03:55 AM
DONOR CAR!!!!!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/05/IMAG0449864333403_zps8f35d9dd-1.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/IMAG0449864333403_zps8f35d9dd.jpg.html)

Clarktx
05-10-2013, 03:55 AM
DONOR CAR!!!!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/05/IMAG0449864333403_zps8f35d9dd-1.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/IMAG0449864333403_zps8f35d9dd.jpg.html)

Clarktx
05-10-2013, 04:05 AM
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/05/IMAG0449864333403_zps8f35d9dd-1.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/IMAG0449864333403_zps8f35d9dd.jpg.html)

The Donor

Clarktx
09-26-2016, 04:58 AM
I have returned! I know it's been a while to say the least, but work kids life gets in the way of projects for sure we'll small update the fire bird idea has went away. It's no longer the donor car for the scout it has now become a 1995 GMC Safari AWD.

Clarktx
09-27-2016, 04:47 PM
here is the new donor
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/09/van2_zpsor8fm5u0-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/van2_zpsor8fm5u0.jpeg.html)

Clarktx
09-27-2016, 04:56 PM
The rolling stock
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/09/wheels_zpssoejmmfi-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/wheels_zpssoejmmfi.jpeg.html)

Clarktx
09-27-2016, 05:02 PM
the van disassembly
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/09/van3_zpsrh7zgbmd-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/van3_zpsrh7zgbmd.jpeg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/09/van4_zps4uhwgnie-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/van4_zps4uhwgnie.jpeg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/09/van1_zpsfu0l22wz-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/van1_zpsfu0l22wz.jpeg.html)

wfo guy
09-28-2016, 08:42 AM
Great concept.

Clarktx
10-06-2016, 02:42 PM
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/transtransfer_zpsikksoxdw-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/trans.transfer_zpsikksoxdw.jpeg.html)

pulled the trans and transfer case and v6 from the front sup frame

Clarktx
10-06-2016, 02:45 PM
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/clip2_zpsyf3nd2bw-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/clip2_zpsyf3nd2bw.jpeg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/clip1_zps88csrrso-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/clip1_zps88csrrso.jpeg.html)

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Tomorrow I will be building the frame jig and Order the tubing bender

andrewb70
10-06-2016, 06:20 PM
Better late than never...LOL

Andrew

Clarktx
10-06-2016, 07:27 PM
lol Yes sir!!!

Clarktx
10-08-2016, 08:53 PM
Frame Jig done
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/Resized_20161008_160625_zpsxdqgn5kp-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/Resized_20161008_160625_zpsxdqgn5kp.jpeg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/Resized_20161008_162507_zpsz6h5g5fm-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/Resized_20161008_162507_zpsz6h5g5fm.jpeg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/Resized_20161008_165509_zpsh4zanorn-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/Resized_20161008_165509_zpsh4zanorn.jpeg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/Resized_20161008_1827112020Copy_zpswoulx-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/Resized_20161008_182711%20-%20Copy_zpswoulxh7v.jpeg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/Resized_20161008_183335_zpshm9i6erk-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/Resized_20161008_183335_zpshm9i6erk.jpeg.html)

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Next step is tearing down the front end and starting the front clip build

Clarktx
10-10-2016, 06:36 PM
LEFT OVERS https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/Resized_20161010_083046_zps7motpfyy-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/Resized_20161010_083046_zps7motpfyy.jpeg.html)

Clarktx
10-10-2016, 06:37 PM
THE GOODS https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/Resized_20161010_083916_zpsp9amyrx3-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/Resized_20161010_083916_zpsp9amyrx3.jpeg.html)

Clarktx
10-15-2016, 09:22 PM
Well I got her on the table today couldnt help but put the the wheel up to it and day dream
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/Resized_20161015_174355_zpswxmwq2hp-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/Resized_20161015_174355_zpswxmwq2hp.jpeg.html)

Clarktx
10-16-2016, 09:52 AM
well got her on the frame table and that will be the ride height
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/Resized_20161016_105731_zpsn4x5x33z-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/Resized_20161016_105731_zpsn4x5x33z.jpeg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/Resized_20161016_105740_zps9vbwoexd-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/Resized_20161016_105740_zps9vbwoexd.jpeg.html)

Clarktx
10-19-2016, 04:59 PM
Floor cut out for axle
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/Resized_20161019_1455381_zpsuff6orwz-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/Resized_20161019_1455381_zpsuff6orwz.jpeg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/Resized_20161019_172053_zpsg3c4ffwf-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/Resized_20161019_172053_zpsg3c4ffwf.jpeg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/Resized_20161019_175756_zpschm8uqg2-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/Resized_20161019_175756_zpschm8uqg2.jpeg.html)

Clarktx
10-19-2016, 05:01 PM
the cut is rough as hell but im planning on fender flares
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/Resized_20161019_183530_zpsgqrqb4w6-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/Resized_20161019_183530_zpsgqrqb4w6.jpeg.html)

Clarktx
10-19-2016, 05:04 PM
Turned out like i wanted
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/Resized_20161019_183538_zpsbl6nwqhj-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/Resized_20161019_183538_zpsbl6nwqhj.jpeg.html)

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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/Resized_20161019_185417_zpsbd0top8m-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/Resized_20161019_185417_zpsbd0top8m.jpeg.html)

Clarktx
10-21-2016, 07:44 PM
Started the C notch tonight
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/Resized_20161021_192158_zpsagtnkd8u-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/Resized_20161021_192158_zpsagtnkd8u.jpeg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/Resized_20161021_192153_zpskwmbb2jp-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/Resized_20161021_192153_zpskwmbb2jp.jpeg.html)

Clarktx
10-21-2016, 07:49 PM
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/Resized_20161021_193833_zpsqaegevcy-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/Resized_20161021_193833_zpsqaegevcy.jpeg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/Resized_20161021_202111_zpscwxhcxtk-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/Resized_20161021_202111_zpscwxhcxtk.jpeg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/Resized_20161021_212018_zpsrpbo91ej-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/Resized_20161021_212018_zpsrpbo91ej.jpeg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/Resized_20161021_212027_zpst0tgvrtp-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/Resized_20161021_212027_zpst0tgvrtp.jpeg.html)

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4 link parts ... Really big 4wd stuff
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/Resized_20161021_193200_zpsserjwgcf-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/Resized_20161021_193200_zpsserjwgcf.jpeg.html)

Ghiaguy
10-22-2016, 12:50 PM
There are so many c-notch kits on e bay now and they are so cheap, that I can even buy the steel and have it cut for the prices

You're looking good!!!!

Clarktx
10-22-2016, 03:29 PM
There are so many c-notch kits on e bay now and they are so cheap, that I can even buy the steel and have it cut for the prices

You're looking good!!!!
I agree but this is stuff i have laying around the shop so its free lol most of of it I have acquired though trading crap for crap lol

Clarktx
10-23-2016, 06:58 PM
worked on the notch today
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/Resized_20161023_090053_zpsc05jqlli-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/Resized_20161023_090053_zpsc05jqlli.jpeg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/Resized_20161023_094911_zpsftliuu9i-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/Resized_20161023_094911_zpsftliuu9i.jpeg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/Resized_20161023_094919_zpsov0zetfz-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/Resized_20161023_094919_zpsov0zetfz.jpeg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/Resized_20161023_180051_zpsuzvyt1ul-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/Resized_20161023_180051_zpsuzvyt1ul.jpeg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/Resized_20161023_180032_zpslneessnv-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/Resized_20161023_180032_zpslneessnv.jpeg.html)

rustykey
10-24-2016, 06:36 AM
Such a cool idea

Clarktx
11-02-2016, 04:26 PM
Works been busy and school stuff for kids not really and significant progress to show but I will share the motor
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/11/Resized_20161030_111800_zps5q2j0hym-1.jpeg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/clarktx34/media/Resized_20161030_111800_zps5q2j0hym.jpeg.html)
Pontiac 400