![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.billdugan.com\/scout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/peerpressure_sticker2.png?resize=591%2C334\")
<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
It’s getting to the slow period of the year for fooling around with the Scout, so I’ve been trying to line up a couple of inside projects to work on while Peer Pressure snoozes in the garage. There have been several parts trucks I’ve visited this year where I’ve looked for two main assemblies to grab: the steering column and the heater box. I got a good example of the former and struck out on the latter.<\/p>\n
At this point I’ve got the spare steering column on the bench, broken down<\/a> past the turn signal assembly. That part is sitting on my desk waiting for me to order a replacement. There are two types, one that works for columns from ’71-’77<\/a> and another from ’77-’80<\/a>. The plan is to buy the proper replacement, re-assemble the whole column, then pull it back apart to make sure I know the process back and forth. Then I’ll gather my courage and pull the real wheel on PP down to replace the assembly properly.<\/p>\n Next, I’d like to find a heater box worth refurbishing. The idea here is to pull the whole thing apart, replace the core unit and motor<\/a>, strip and spray the box, and reassemble it properly. Then in the springtime I can swap that into place. Maybe I can trade Brendan<\/a> a decent folding Scout 80 windshield for one. Or, I’ve got two of these<\/a> in the basement\u2014there’s $150 right there.<\/p>\n Some other ideas for inside projects:<\/p>\n