Posts Tagged ‘parts purchasing’

Incoming Parts.

I ordered a new 180° thermostat and 7 lb. radiator cap from Super Scout Specialists this afternoon, in the hopes that I can get a day over 40° to install it. Then the fan shroud, and then we cross our fingers to see if she stays cool.

Merry Christmas!

Santa was very, very good to me this year: He sent me a brand-new Tuffy console for the Scout to replace the odd metal/wood stock unit that doesn’t lock. Once I get this installed, I’ll have someplace safe and secure to lock down tools, radio, and other important gear.

Hi-Lift.

I stumbled across a used 48″ Hi-Lift jack on Craigslist yesterday for the low low price of $40, and couldn’t pass it up. The height of this Scout obviates any sort of bottle or floor jack, because they don’t allow enough height to get a 32″ wheel off the ground. I met the seller out [...]