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I should point out that my old worm drive Desert Dynamics winch is the same one you can purchase today from the forum sponsor Pierce Winches!

 

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I think it's a great idea. You should consider using some fiberglass rods/strips in the roof to give it a positive arch. They could be sewn in like battens on sail, and then pop into some pockets on the frame.

Hope that makes sense.

It does - there's two existing steel "bows" that hold the shape for the steel top, you can see the front one at the very top edge of the picture:

I was thinking of leaving them but if I cut the middle out of them the remaining portion could be the pocket for a removable rod and I could even raise the roof a few inches too!

 

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Even though undergoing regular work/upgrades Al is a daily driver and weekend warrior:

 

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Is anybody interested in seeing a trip report thru Arizona for the Scout?

 

[Storz]

Is anybody interested in seeing a trip report thru Arizona for the Scout?

Very much so. The more I learn about these old Scouts, the more I want one

 

[sandalscout]

Very much so. The more I learn about these old Scouts, the more I want one

What he said! I have always liked Scouts, but don't know much about them. I would love to own a diesel Scout.

 

[Storz]

What he said! I have always liked Scouts, but don't know much about them. I would love to own a diesel Scout.

Anyone know if a healthy SD33T has enough power to pull a 2000lbs boat/trailer combo?

 

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Anyone know if a healthy SD33T has enough power to pull a 2000lbs boat/trailer combo?

Word over at BinderPlanet is that it will, but not fast.
Which pretty much describes any Scout. They're basically road going tractors.

 

[Storz]

Word over at BinderPlanet is that it will, but not fast.
Which pretty much describes any Scout. They're basically road going tractors.

Good to know. Seriously thinking about one, either a diesel or V8 of some sort. A friend of mine (MajorPayne on here) actually has a couple of the diesels, I guess we could always try towing the boat with it and see how it goes.

 

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Is anybody interested in seeing a trip report thru Arizona for the Scout?

If you would like to see the most awesome trip report ever featuring old iron getting some miles down - vote!

 

[beast1210]

If you would like to see the most awesome trip report ever featuring old iron getting some miles down - vote!

heck ya