1964 International Scout 80
Trenton McGee, an author with the Motor Trend Network, is building a 1964 International Scout 80 4x4 to take on the 2019 Ultimate Adventure. A transmission that could take the long haul and still climb all the rocks was in order! The TREMEC TR-4050 was a perfect match.
Follow along with the build:
Part 1: McGee outlines the history of his Scout, gives a quick rundown of all the updates to come, and starts off cutting out rust and making room for the larger tires and engine.
BUILDING THE ULTIMATE ADVENTURE 2019 ULTIMATE INTERNATIONAL, PART 1 #UA2019
Part 2: McGee adds a roll cage, body armor, and suspension mounts. He welds the body back together. The engine shows up and McGee reveals the TREMEC TR-4050 5-Speed.
ULTIMATE INTERNATIONAL SCOUT 80 GETS SAFER WITH A ROLLCAGE AND MORE, PART 2 #UA2019
Part 3: The engine and transmission go in.
OUR ULTIMATE INTERNATIONAL GETS INTO GEAR WITH ENGINE & TRANSMISSION, PART 3 #UA2019
Part 4: Suspension and axles go in, the new wheels are mocked up.
ULTIMATE INTERNATIONAL GETS SUSPENSION & AXLES, PART 4 #UA2019
Part 5: Brakes, Steering, and Fuel Systems
BUILDING THE ULTIMATE ADVENTURE ULTIMATE INTERNATIONAL, PART 5 #UA2019
Part 6: Final - All the finishing touches, bumpers, interior, dash, and more
PART 6 OF BUILDING THE ULTIMATE INTERNATIONAL #UA2019
