Scout Terra with a 617,SM465, 203/205 doubler, lockers front and rear

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Scout Terra with a 617,SM465, 203/205 doubler, lockers front and rear - Xyz12383318 - 01-01-2012

I am building an old Scout Terra with a Mercedes 617. I am going to be running an SM465 transmission and a 203/205 doubler. The axles are Dana 44's with a detroit locker in the rear and an Ox locker in the front. I will probably run 35" tires. I will daily drive it, as well as take it to Moab for some offroading.

So far I have removed the body from the Scout and sanblasted.everything. I coated.everything with Por15 to prevent.rust. I built motor mounts and have the engine sitting in place adapted to the motor. The 203 and 205 are sitting on the bench waiting to be conncted. I would.like to buy the oil filter adapter I have seen on this sight.

RE: Scout Terra with a 617,SM465, 203/205 doubler, lockers front and rear - dieselboy - 01-02-2012

Nice! Any pics of the thing yet?

RE: Scout Terra with a 617,SM465, 203/205 doubler, lockers front and rear - Purplecomputer - 01-03-2012

I think thats an awesome choice for a car Big Grin

let me know when you want to sell it Tongue

RE: Scout Terra with a 617,SM465, 203/205 doubler, lockers front and rear - Xyz12383318 - 01-05-2012

(01-03-2012, 12:40 AM)Purplecomputer I think thats an awesome choice for a car

let me know when you want to sell it

I am having trouble getting pics.from my Android to download to.the forum. It says they are too big.

RE: Scout Terra with a 617,SM465, 203/205 doubler, lockers front and rear - Captain America - 01-06-2012

Are you attaching them here? I usually re-size to 1028 x 764 before uploading

RE: Scout Terra with a 617,SM465, 203/205 doubler, lockers front and rear - Xyz12383318 - 01-08-2012

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The first picture is of the victims. The Benz motor is bolted to an SM465. I am still working on my 203/205 doubler. The Scout was sandblasted, and I covered it with Por15. I have the motor in and mounts welded up. I am building a cage in the Scout and thought it would be cool to put it in between the panels. I also stretched the Scout and had to move the rear wheel wells. I must say My projects get carried away. Here is a picture of my $bt Scout I am just finishing up. It is a 4BT, NV4500, NP205, Dana 44's with an ARB locker in the rear. Custom cage, bumpers, sliders, etc...
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I sure would like to find a Mercedes diesel guru close to me. I am living in Idaho and Utah depending on the week.

RE: Scout Terra with a 617,SM465, 203/205 doubler, lockers front and rear - Captain America - 01-08-2012

Looks good!

RE: Scout Terra with a 617,SM465, 203/205 doubler, lockers front and rear - Xyz12383318 - 01-10-2012

I am a little concerned. The adapter plate on this Scout does not.allow me to bolt in the stock oil pressure sending unit. Does anyone know what size that hole is or a 90 degree fitting that will fit it? I contacted a member here via pm about buying a block off plate for the oil filter but have had no response. Does anyone have suggestions to over come this problem?

RE: Scout Terra with a 617,SM465, 203/205 doubler, lockers front and rear - Xyz12383318 - 02-09-2012

I have put a few hours into the Scout. I installed the clutch, as well as the 203/205. I have been working on body work. Here are a few pics!
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Here is my triple stick shifter for my t-cases
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Here is the crossmember I fabricated for the t cases
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Here it is in place.
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Another shot.
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The motor is looking a little dusty from body work. It looks like the radiator is going to hook right up to the stock hoses. I have the oil cooler hoses run. Now I need to get the acceleration pedal linkage to work. Then I will install the steering wheel, steering, etc... I am still not sure how I am going to plug off the hole where the oil sending unit was. I would like a spin on.