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| AWARD
WINNING RESTORATIONS
Awards Page |
| The Scout Connection is the
oldest and foremost restorer of International Harvester vehicles. Four-time
"Ted Ornas Award" Winning vehicles to our name, a feat unsurpassed! Many multiple award winners at all
major IH shows and open shows both! We excel in all areas of vehicle restoration and
details. We also offer all types of service work, ranging from engine overhauls to
drivetrain swaps, gas to diesel, 2WD to 4WD, you name it, we can probably accomplish it
for you! Our 40 years combined experience and knowledge has made us the leader in the
field of IH service work and problem-solving! Also, included in our wide range of services
for the IH owner, we offer appraisal services, for all your IH vehicles and help with
insurance claims.
We are committed to high quality in
our restoration services and are constantly striving to improve. We have, to date,
restored over 100 IH vehicles for everything from "daily drivers" to "Ted
Ornas" winners and from all over the US and Canada.. Our commitment to quality and
attention to detail make us the number one choice for restoring your beauty! Come see us!
sales@scoutconnection.com |
| "...
restorations look flawless..." John Memphis,
TN |
| 1975
150 Travelall |
| 392 V-8,
Automatic Transmission, Power Steering, Power Brakes, A/C, Cruise, Tilt, Luggage Rack,
Bucket Seats, Custom Interior, Aluminum Aftermarket Wheels, Power Windows and Door Locks,
Rear Heat and Air Conditioning, Two-Tone Paint with New Deluxe Exterior Chrome Trim, Dual
Fuel Tanks. |
| This vehicle was purchased out
of California, driven back and offered for sale in it's unrestored condition. After the
1994 Midwest IHC Classic, the vehicle was purchased and the restoration process began.
Vehicle was completely disassembled, engine was remanufactured painted, detailed, engine
compartment painted/detailed, body/paint work, custom interior installed including cloth
headliner, reconditioned all driveline components, detailed entire vehicle. Multiple
Award winner and featured in International Truck Color History Book. Proudly
owned by Kathy and Emil Tulenko, Clifton, New Jersey. |
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| 1976
Scout Terra |
| 345 V-8,
4x4, Automatic Transmission, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Air Conditioning, Sliding Rear
Window, Bed Side Rails, Leather Interior, Aluminum Aftermarket Wheels, Lock-O-Matic Hubs,
Factory Bumper Guards. |
| This Full Frame-Off
restoration began as a 2WD, 4 Cyl. engine Terra. Our "donor" vehicle for this
project was a 1976 Scout II, which provided the V-8 engine, Automatic transmission,
transfer case and 4WD system. The Terra was completely disassembled, frame/axles/springs
were sandblasted, painted and detailed, V-8 engine was remanufactured, painted and
detailed, transmission/transfer case was reconditioned, painted and detailed, 4WD system
installed, all paint/body work, all engine/drivetrain components installed, custom
interior installed including leather bench seat/door panels and carpet, all areas of the
vehicle were refinished and detailed. Every bolt, nut and screw had been turned on
this unit! Multiple Award Winner, Proudly owned by Scott and Mary Weeks, Hamilton,
Alabama. |
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| 1977 SS II |
| 196
4-cyl., 4 spd., 4x4, Power Steering, Power Brakes, 2 spd. Transfer Case, Rear Step Bumper,
Manual Locking Hubs, SS II Package Including Softtop, Soft Doors and Decaling. |
| Acquired
from local Iowa owner who used it as a daily driver and farm vehicle. Restoration
included removing 19 years of underbody mud, minor paint/body touch-ups, hours of paint
buffing, reconditioning all age-sensitive components, cleaning and detailing.
1997 TED ORNAS
AWARD WINNER!
Multiple award winner at many shows! Proudly owned by Emil and Kathy Tulenko, Clifton, New
Jersey. |
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| 1978
Van American Scout Traveler |
| 345 V-8,
Automatic Transmission, 4x4, Power Steering, Power Brakes, 2 spd. Transfer Case, Cruise,
Tilt, Air Conditioning, Sliding Rear Quarter Windows, Luggage Rack, Van American Package
including Custom Bucket Seats, Shag Carpet, Center Console Cooler, His/Hers Sunroofs and
Custom Graphics. |
| One of 2 that were ordered in
new for the Sioux City, Iowa IH dealership, where it was purchased by a retired aircraft
mechanic and he "babied" it until his death in 1999, when it was then offered at
auction. Restoration consisted of removing 21 years worth of oil coating on the
underside of the vehicle, minor paint/body touch-ups, hours of paint buffing,
reconditioning all age-sensitive components, cleaning and detailing. 1999 TED ORNAS AWARD WINNER! First
Time Shown! Multiple Award Winner- all shows! Proudly owned by Jimmy and Wanda Setliff,
Haleyville, Alabama |
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| 1978
Scout II |
| 345 V-8,
4 spd. Transmission, 4x4, 2 spd. Transfer Case, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Air
Conditioning, Bench Seat, Lock-O-Matic Hubs, Chrome Factory Wheels, 18,000 Original Miles. |
Originally
owned by an engineer at GE Turbine Engine Plant, offered at auction upon his death in
1999. Restoration included removing 21 years worth of Ziebart rust-proofing, minor
paint/body touch-ups, hours of paint buffing, reconditioning all age-sensitive components,
cleaning, detailing. 2000 TED ORNAS AWARD WINNER!
First Time Shown! Proudly owned by Scott and Mary Weeks, Hamilton, Alabama |
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