1978 International Harvester Scout II 5.3L LS

1978 International Harvester Scout Additional Info:

This auction is for my 1978 International Harvester Scout II with gen III 5.3L LS motor swap. It is white with black tuck and roll interior. The color is called Lotus White(vw). This truck is a turn key any day anytime everyday driver. With the LS motor it just makes the Scout reliable, fast, better gas mileage and power all around at close to 350 horse and highway mpg at 17 to 19 miles. Compared to around 9 mpg with the old 345 v8 that was in it before. Colorado truck and originally white with green interior. Full body off restoration and as all scouts some body work was done in the usual spots. This is a rust free truck, anything and everything that needed fixed or replaced was done. It has a 1973 grill. Original Scout Rallye wheels and spare w/ bfg ko2 31×10.5×15 . Drilled slotted front disc back drum, all rebuilt with new stainless brakes lines, booster and master cylinder. 2.5" rough country suspension lift and 4" anything scout peanut shackles. Makes the truck sit nice and level and classic stance. Poly gas tank 19g and high pressure fuel pump. Heavy gauge drag link and tie rod and joints. Redhead performance steering gear(box). Did a cut and turn to put caster back in the Dana axle. As well as a Borgesen joints for smooth steering. Wheels bearing new all around. Aluminum radiator as well as new heater core and fan. Took out the a/c, this truck is convertible no need. Modern wiper blades and washer spray. Conversion headlight for modern bulb. Taillights and side markers replaced. Heavy duty rear bumper with tow package. Stock gauges in the truck and they integrate into the 5.3L modern motor. This truck has full OBD2 diagnostic plug with check engine light. It does have a 2 in 1 exhaust with cats and o2 sensors 3" stainless pipe into a magnaflow muffler(sounds great). Everything is new on motor from sensors to belts, plugs, wires, water pump, intake gaskets, power steering pump, intake, radiator. Completed rewired truck with kwikwire and PSI stand alone motor wiring harness. Pioneer Radio has aux usb cd and bluetooth capable and 6x9s built in the back. Seats were the original 60/40 bench and back full bench but redone in tuck and roll leather for that classic look. The entire tub has been sealed and Bedliner painted for protection. Roll bar has 3 point seatbelts in the front. New factory tint safety glass front windshield and the rest of the glass is the original factory tint glass. Replaced and insulated the headliner, now it's solid and cuts back sound. The entire truck has new seals in doors tailgate etc. I could go on and on with more details about the truck. My dad(masterbuilder) and I put 1000s of hours and invested well over asking to bring this truck to life. It has the classic look and runs like a new truck. The motor was tested and will bring 150k to 200k miles or more. These LS Scouts are the way to go, you will not be disappointed in this truck. Pics do no justice. Please feel free to ask questions if you need more pics or details. Please know what you are bidding on. WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET . BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PICKUP OR ARRANGED SHIPPING. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING AND GOOD LUCK BIDDERS!!