Project Scout?

I'm debating weather or not to purchase a 1973 Scout II to build as a project rig in the magazine. I like the concept of a daily driver/ trail rig with real-world appeal. I'm thinking 35-inch tires, fuel injected V8, bumpers, rockers, cage and interior. I guess I'm looking for input from YOU, our readers to see if a project Scout is something you would want to read about. Any input would be awesome!

 
You can do anything you dare to dream.

Well, heck yes! I love an old "Harvester" (a.k.a : 13 letter poop spreader)     I would like to see a real world, multipurpose support rig. Maybe some on board air? tool locker? winch? maybe a little microwave for Hotpockets or little deepfryer for funnel cakes?  

Thanks guys, does anyone have a better name than "Trail Scout"
How about Cub Scout, no wait I know Girl Scout and I could paint it hot pink... no wait on the other hand... LOL
Seriously though, anyone have a name?  
You can do anything you dare to dream.

uh YEAH do a scout prodject they are not well known or built by many so yea lets see a buldup and how bout
SCOUTMASTER!!!  
solid axle chevys cant be beat
78 K5: 350 V8,700r4,np208, 8 lug D44 4:88, 14 bolt 10.5 4:88 with detroit locker and 35 inc parenelli jones dirt grip tires

well you got my vote, how about "cubscout" or "boyscout" i dunno haha. if you need a vehicle to do a buildup on lemme know, you can use mine as long i get to keep it (wink wink) i think it is awesome that a magazine is picking up a forgotten/orphan 4x4, this will be awesome.  
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1975 Scout II XLC Built with used parts
1999 Diesel powered F250 Superduty Lariat

"glenddddddddaaaaaaallllleeee!!!!!!!" (04-Z71)

I like "ScoutMaster" that might work.  
You can do anything you dare to dream.

Stover:
I like "ScoutMaster" that might work.

sweet...cough..fourwheeler license plate..cough cough    
solid axle chevys cant be beat
78 K5: 350 V8,700r4,np208, 8 lug D44 4:88, 14 bolt 10.5 4:88 with detroit locker and 35 inc parenelli jones dirt grip tires

I'm diggin "ScoutMaster"  
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That's kinda creepy...it makes me think of a pedifile! How 'bout Stout Scout?  

That's funny I didn't even think of that angle
I certainly don't want parents snatching up their kids whenever they see our project scout coming down the trail...lol.  
"Stout Scout" would work but it kind of implys that the rig is stout above everything else. If I were going to build it with 60's and a whole bunch of HD upgrades it might work, but I really want to keep things simple. Rebuild what is there already, fuel-inject the 345 V-8, mild lift, 35-inch tires, maybe reinforce the frame a bit and have it zinc plated, paint & body work, interior, bumpers etc.
I don't know...
Do you think the name "Stout Scout" fits with these mods?  
You can do anything you dare to dream.

A fuel injected 345 sounds like a plan to me! I absolutely believe the benefits outweigh the cost. Fine tuning your fuel curve to suit your needs with a laptop? That's just manly! That'll put hair on your chest(or back)  

affordable fuel injection makes a kit for scouts sold thru ihonlynorth.com, scout guys run 35's on stock axles and don't usually stepup to a dana 60 until they run 37's or bigger  
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1975 Scout II XLC Built with used parts
1999 Diesel powered F250 Superduty Lariat

"glenddddddddaaaaaaallllleeee!!!!!!!" (04-Z71)

Eagle Scout. You can sport a cool paint job.  
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ultrapc40:
Eagle Scout. You can sport a cool paint job.

That might be cool...maybe a patriotic paint scheme? Some wavy stripes and strategic stars? It sure is easy to spend somebody else's money!    

hmm, Eagle Scout...
I could paint a big bald eagle on the hood like the old fire bird cars had...LOL  
You can do anything you dare to dream.