Slyp_Dawg
Slyp_Dawg GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
4/25/14 9:51 p.m.

http://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/auto-crossing-international-scout-absolutely-owns-the-t-1567751438/all

I have never before seen an autocrossing IH Scout, but after seeing one in action... wouldn't it be something to trailer one car to an autocross, then go out and race the tow rig? apologies if linking to other automotive media outlets is verboten...

Hungary Bill
Hungary Bill GRM+ Memberand Dork
4/25/14 10:01 p.m.

holy smokes!

I wonder how that compares to the GRM challenge jeep?

stuart in mn
stuart in mn PowerDork
4/25/14 10:02 p.m.

I would guess there's very little left of that car that's actually a Scout.

bearmtnmartin
bearmtnmartin GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
4/25/14 10:15 p.m.

Chevy s10 with a small lock

fasted58
fasted58 PowerDork
4/25/14 11:30 p.m.

thas wild

ryanty22
ryanty22 Reader
4/26/14 1:00 a.m.

awesome

DoctorBlade
DoctorBlade UltraDork
4/26/14 5:27 a.m.

Cool

iceracer
iceracer PowerDork
4/26/14 9:59 a.m.

Well, it looks like a Scout.

SVreX
SVreX MegaDork
4/26/14 10:33 a.m.
Hungary Bill wrote: holy smokes! I wonder how that compares to the GRM challenge jeep?

My opinion is, not even close.

The Jeep cornered dead flat. That thing has a ton of body roll.

Every squeal of the tires you hear in that video would have translated to power-to-the-road in the Jeep.

However, I do like it.

Since when does anyone autocross without a helmet?

moparman76_69
moparman76_69 SuperDork
4/26/14 10:46 a.m.

In reply to SVreX:

Since goodguys. I noticed in the roadkill episode with the turbo Datsun that they weren't wearing helmets also.

SnowMongoose
SnowMongoose HalfDork
4/26/14 11:21 a.m.

This is relevant to our interests, yes.

According to the second video they posted:

The vehicle is an International Harvester Scout II body on a modified S10 chassis that is borrowed from the '47 Chevy truck my Dad and I built - 350 SBC for power backed by a WC T5

It has RideTech Triple Adjustable Coilovers, Swaybar PosiLinks, StrongArms Front Lower Control Arms, and Billet Tie Rod Adjuster Sleeves

Will
Will SuperDork
4/26/14 11:40 a.m.

Have you ever seen a man eat his own head?

Knurled
Knurled GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
4/26/14 8:39 p.m.
Slyp_Dawg wrote: I have never before seen an autocrossing IH Scout, but after seeing one in action... wouldn't it be something to trailer one car to an autocross, then go out and race the tow rig?

Someone did just that a couple years back at the Rallycross nationals. Flat-towed a Subaru with another Subaru, then both competed.

That's one heck of a good way to save on fuel economy... one Subaru getting 24mpg is like two getting 48mpg!

N Sperlo
N Sperlo MegaDork
4/26/14 8:51 p.m.

I see I've been beat to the helmet comment.

bentwrench
bentwrench Reader
4/26/14 9:43 p.m.

Good Guys low speed course, no helmet required.

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