[Scott R]

I've restored two Harvesters, both Scout II's. I thought I had a picture on my server but no, but I'll post it up later. The harvesters have some key issues, cab mounts up front rust easily, which can lead to the front doors not opening. They have a rain gutter area in front of the rear wheels that rusts even after replacement. The rockers have the same issue in the rear. really it's a battle you'll fight forever on them, fix one area then another rusts. The solution is often to replace the entire tub with an aluminum replacement.

Out of all the old cars I have restored the scouts were the most challenging, mostly due to parts supplies. There was a great supplier in Colorado Springs for years, but they are gone, parts are becoming hugely scarce.

The 345 can tow a very large boat, the motor has a ton of power, same can be said for the 305 version. And IH offered a Nissan diesel in 80' but I've never had any experience with them. Power steering and brakes are standard, which for those of us into old trucks, that's a huge bonus.

The roof is a bear to get off, and if it's never been off before be wary, the rails are probably rusted underneath. It's a nice solid ride when it's off though. First investment should be a roll cage if you plan on taking that thing off.

At any rate, it has one major thing going for it, it's not a Ford.