Ok folks, I need the combined might of CX membership to help me solve an offroaders dream dilemma. I have come across two International trucks, one is a 1965 Travelall, 1100 Series (1/2 ton) 4x4, 345 ci engine, or a 1963 Scout 80, also 4wd but with a 4 cyl. Both need minimal work to be 100% but they also serve two comlpletely different functions. The price makes it impossible to pass up, especially since the "accountant" is receptive. Thoughts gentlemen/ladies?

What's your plan though? like you said they are both for very different purposes. Both are great rigs, I work with internationals quite a bit.

yea, 'offroaders dream'

that said, id sure choose the scout

now, like creepy said, what do you intend to do with them?

Hence the dilemma, if I knew what I wanted the decision would be easier, they just kind of popped up on me, I didnt go looking for them. I like the looks of Internationals version of the suburban, plus the 345 is a great motor. I also like the ability to go almost anywhere with the short wheelbase Scout. I am keeping the Xterra so these trucks aren't do or die type decisions. Creepy, have you heard of any tranny problems on the Travelalls? Apparently they fail at a higher rate than the average.

My pick is scout. Always loved those things

SCOUT!!!!! They are off road beast's!

well, know that your xterra if its an auto is capable of towing that scout on a trailer(unless its way heavier than my 4runner) and it could be a dedicated trail rig

wouldnt that be nice

SCOUT!!!!! They are off road beast's!


You've got that right!


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