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SS2 Mirrors from SSS

bill — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:36:21 +0000

I think I may bite the bullet and order one of these mirrors from SSS to replace the lousy plastic junk that’s hung on my door. I like the look of these, and I’d rather have metal screwed to something sturdy than the wobbly crap I have now.

Incoming Parts.

bill — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:02:42 +0000

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!

bill — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:03:07 +0000

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.

bill — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:15:08 +0000

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 in Highlandtown and the deal was quickly struck; this is an $80 jack new (not including shipping—it’s 30+ pounds).

It may be that I need to upgrade to a 60″ jack, depending on how hard it is to get my tires off the ground, but this is a good start (and I know a few guys who run/will run stock Scouts who might be interested in taking this off my hands in that case). Or, I could simply buy a 60″ steel bar and replace the 48″.