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    1977 Datsun King Cab: 11.3 Cubic Feet Of Cab Space!

    1979 International Harvester Scout II

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    Image of I was drivin' that Model A I was drivin' that Model A
    11/07/09

    In reply to 1977 Datsun King Cab: 11.3 Cubic Feet Of Cab Space!
    I owned, and drove a 720 version of this truck for several years, and about 130K miles.

    It was just fine as a work truck, and with C4 seats, was fairly comfy for long trips, too.

    "Fairly" is a relative term. I'm not about to trade either the beater E320 or my wife's RX300 for one if I need to road-trip. #1977
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    Image of Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
    11/07/09

    In reply to 1979 International Harvester Scout II
    A friend of mine has one of these, as a convertible. That top is the biggest POS imaginable, and it's a total wrestling match to get it up. The stays would rather take your fingers off than extend properly. And even brand new and perfectly erected, that top will only deter a few raindrops.

    But it's Caterpillar yellow, and gone back to live in the wilds of Maine. A fair trade all around. #internationalharvester
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    Image of Murilee Martin Murilee Martin
    11/07/09

    In reply to 1977 Datsun King Cab: 11.3 Cubic Feet Of Cab Space!
    I miss the truly small pickup. Very useful vehicles. #1977
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    Image of The Dead Inside Grp. Co. Ltd. The Dead Inside Grp. Co. Ltd.
    11/07/09

    @Murilee Martin: Your Civic + sawzall + some welding.

    Find a junk yard civic sedan and add 3 feet of the second rear passenger area to the middle of your hatchback and slap the trunk bed on after the rear wheels.

    Trust me, it's a VERY GOOD idea and I think the commentariat would agree.
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    Image of something_unique_and_descriptive something_unique_and_descriptive
    11/07/09

    @Murilee Martin: Not just the small pickup, the reasonably sized pickup seems to have gone the way of the dodo as well.

    Everything's just gotten out of hand in terms of scale to the point where they're difficult to use for actual work. #1977
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    Image of Novaload Novaload
    11/07/09

    @Murilee Martin: Amen! And they used to be everywhere.

    Kings ain't what they used to be. #1977
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    Image of Murilee Martin Murilee Martin
    11/07/09

    @The Dead Inside Grp. Co. Ltd.: I'd prefer to put a truck bed on a mid-80s 4WD Tercel wagon. That way it's a Toyota truck, which means it should be Warlord Grade. #1977
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    Image of The Dead Inside Grp. Co. Ltd. The Dead Inside Grp. Co. Ltd.
    01:34 AM

    @Murilee Martin: Well put - I'd hold off the Tercel for the Corolla wagons (MY 88) solely for the larger engine, electronic locking centre diff, and the space wagon tail lights.

    They did rust though - mom made the mistake of sideswiping a fence with ours and the rust on the damage was instant - plus we had an exhaust manifold rust off. #1977
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    Image of tonyola tonyola
    11/07/09

    In reply to 1977 Datsun King Cab: 11.3 Cubic Feet Of Cab Space!
    In the late '70s, I put in a lot of miles in '74, '77, and '79 company-owned Toyota pickups as part of my first real job (field tech/inspector/surveyor for an architecture/engineering firm). As a six-footer, I never had any problems with cab room, though the standard padded-park-bench seats were none too comfortable on long trips. All of these trucks were incredibly tough and would take heaps of abuse without complaint. The '79 was one of the first factory 4WD Toyota pickups in the area, and I got a lot of admiring looks with it - the truck was solid red (no tape stripes) with a handsome low-profile red/white topper on the bed. I hope that truly small pickups can return to the US market. #1977
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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    11/07/09

    In reply to 1979 International Harvester Scout II

    You say "Scout II", I say "Scout II"... #internationalharvester
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    Image of alexander_the_car_salamander alexander_the_car_salamander
    11/07/09

    @MushyHeirloom: That's the Scout II: Compact edition. #internationalharvester
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    Image of Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
    11/07/09

    In reply to 1977 Datsun King Cab: 11.3 Cubic Feet Of Cab Space!
    What? These were fine small pickups. Hell, it's the Kin Cab version, so you know it's as huge as anyone really needs.

    They weren't big, but the load-to-overall ratio was pretty high. They did their job, they were sturdy and durable. Given the amount of small PUs sold from the Japanese, forcing the US makers to introduce the Ranger, etc, there were lots of other folks that found them useful. #1977
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    Image of Ford Tempo Fanatic Ford Tempo Fanatic
    11/07/09

    In reply to 1979 International Harvester Scout II
    Man, I don't think I've ever seen an IH Scout in real life. #internationalharvester
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    Image of skaycog skaycog
    11/07/09

    In reply to 1979 International Harvester Scout II
    I'm really surprised to see so many Scouts in an unsnowy environment. They were very popular in my mountainous state, and I still see quite a few around. Neat vehicle....giddyup Scout! #internationalharvester
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    Image of Elhigh Elhigh
    11/07/09

    In reply to 1979 International Harvester Scout II
    For a few years, a 196ci 4-pot was available. Essentially one side of the 392 V8, its bottom end is absolutely bombproof. Generating all of 111hp, it is one of the more understressed engines. I've seen where some enterprising enthusiasts have upgraded old Scouts with EFI and catalytic converters, I imagine the 196 with EFI would probably generate both more power and fuel mileage, but I don't love it for that.

    But I love it for its size. 3.2 litres, in a four cylinder! Is there a counter-rotating shaft? Yeah, coming forward from the transfer case, why do you ask?

    Well sure the ride's rough - it's a truck.
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    Image of Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
    11/07/09

    In reply to 1979 International Harvester Scout II
    Just the thing for navigating the wilds of the Berkeley hills.

    Myself, I'd prefer a pre-smogged example, but they just don't make them like this any more. #internationalharvester
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    Image of Novaload Novaload
    11/07/09

    In reply to 1979 International Harvester Scout II
    That's a gorgous rolling brick.
    These things make old Volvos look positively streamlined and dainty by comparison.

    1972 was a most excellent Scout year.
    And yes, indeed, Murilee, a Scout always makes sense. #internationalharvester
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    Image of skitter skitter
    11/07/09

    @Novaload: The Scout died young, so it will never be subjected to the excesses and softness of age. It will always be simple. It will always be a truck for people who wanted a truck, and never a minivan trapped in a squared body. In my mind, Scouts need a soft top to compete with the always convertible, sociable Bronco and K5 Blazer, but I have real admiration for their sense of purpose and intent. #internationalharvester
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    Image of Novaload Novaload
    11/07/09

    @skitter: What an eloquent but tear-jerking elegy! And so early in the morning. A toast of brefas scotch to you, Skitter! #internationalharvester
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    Image of Scoutch Scoutch
    11/07/09

    @skitter: All Scouts, including Travelers and Terras, have removable tops. Some are fiberglass and weigh as much as a Hyundai, but they do come off. #internationalharvester
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    Image of skitter skitter
    11/07/09

    @Scoutch: I stand corrected; that's good news. #internationalharvester
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    Image of kleinlowe kleinlowe
    11/01/09

    In reply to 1959 Ford F100
    I'd still flinch.
    I don't like to bang up my good ladder. #truckmonday
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    Image of 80Kofdrew 80Kofdrew
    10/31/09

    In reply to 1959 Ford F100
    When I was a kid on the farm we had one in red with a flatbed on the back.......when the frame rotted away, my Dad, my brother and I put the body on a '68 F-250 4x4 frame. Also slid in a 428 from an old Galaxie in front of the four-speed. Used it during planting and harvesting season.

    I still remember cussing that thing trying to start that beast, but it would pull damn near everything.....including the combine when the tranny on it failed.

    Good times. #truckmonday
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    Image of flyingstitch flyingstitch
    10/31/09

    In reply to 1959 Ford F100
    Safety glass? Feh! If your head goes through that side window, it will decapitate you, and by gum you'll like it! #truckmonday
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    Image of ummagumma82 ummagumma82
    10/31/09

    @flyingstitch: And that's probably for the best, considering the gas tank is inside the cab. #truckmonday
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    Image of coupeZ600 coupeZ600
    11/01/09

    @ummagumma82: Right where I can keep an eye on it! #truckmonday
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    Image of CptSevere CptSevere
    11/01/09

    @coupeZ600: Makes the sending unit easier to switch out. Beats crawling around under the truck and dropping the tank. When I put the "new" junkyard sending unit in my truck it took maybe fifteen minutes. #truckmonday
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    Image of Elhigh Elhigh
    10/31/09

    In reply to 1959 Ford F100
    There's a '60 100 for sale not far from me. Bed's from an International, though. #truckmonday
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