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Hi, I was searching for IH Scout II sites in the internet when I saw your site. Im a Scout fanatic and I wish to share with you my Scout story if you have the time (I hope). :) I am from far away Manila, Philippines and I own and restored a 1978 IH Scout II 4x4, 196cid, manual trans. I was actually envious with all the Scouts in the US mainland, but searching the internetI saw more Scout clubs in other countries (Canada, Germany and neighboring European countries) and now even Australia. I cant help but imagine wanting to be there and talk with all those Scout owners. Here in Manila I have only actually seen 3 the last 2 years. . .I feel like an orphan here. :) I first fell in love with the IH Scout II in the 80s (I was still in highschool). An uncle used to own one. He was able to build 2 vacation homes in the mountains (one in the north of Manila and the other in the south) just using his Scout II. Imagine this: the Scout will travel about 500kms one way up the mountains fully loaded with either construction materials or heavy furniture AND it is still towing with ease a big water tank, on a trailer, full to the brim (water tank almost as big as the Scout itself). The Scout made countless trips back and forth doing the same things. To say I was blown away is an understatement! I said to myself as soon as I find work and able to find one, I'll buy myself a Scout. I was visiting a family friend in 2004 and I noticed a big SUV covered and dusting away in his garage. I asked what it was and he said it was a 78 Scout II. I suddenly became excited. I removed the cover, inspected it, and asked if he was selling it. He said the Scout has not run for 5 years as he doesnt have enough funds to maintain it. We agreed on a price and I bought it. I got another surprise when we changed the motor oil, loaded regular unleaded gas, installed new spark plugs, cleaned the air filter, and installed a new battery that the Scout easily came to life again. I brought it to my mechanic and had a top overhaul. The engine inside and out was beautiful. . . .less wear and tear than 5 year old engines of Japanese SUVs that my mechanic was currently working on in his shop. It took us more than 1 year (a lot of patience and money) to restore it, as it was difficult to find parts here (I ordered most of the parts via the internet from rockauto.com and scoutparts.com), but it was all worth it. I have attached before (dark grey) and after (yellow gold and black) pictures of my Max (my name for the Scout). I hope you and your readers like it. Max is my weekend driver. You wouldn't believe the long envious stares, smiles, thumbs up sign, honking, and conversations I get with other car owners (even pedestrians young and old) everytime I use or park Max anywhere (gas station, malls, restos, grocery, etc.). :) I am getting married this April 2008 and is now forced, to my great dismay, to sell Max for our housing fund. I hope one of you guys can take care of my Max. I am selling him for only Php 400,000.00 (about USD 10,000.00 at current exchange rate). :( If you are interested you may email me at richlaw@i-manila.com.ph Thanks and happy driving .