Olson Bros. Scout 2 grills wanted.

[Goose1957]

I'm looking for IH Scout II grills originally made by Olson Bros. I placed an order before they stopped production, but never received my order. So I'm looking for 2 of their different grills they produced for the AMT/ERTL IH Scout kits. The ones I'm looking for are in the pics below. I would like at least 1 of each, but would be interested in multiples of each if you have them. I have many Scout projects on hold waiting for the right grills.

Just let me know what you would be interested in trade. I deal mostly in 4X4 kits and model parts, but still have some drag racing kits and parts from my slotcar racing days. 

Thank you for your consideration. 

Jeff Herrman 

 

[mikemodeler]

Let me check, I think I have some extras.

[mikemodeler]

Checked earlier this morning, I do not have any extras after all, sorry. Hopefully someone picks up production of the Olson Bros stuff, they made some great things!

[Goose1957]

Thank you for looking. I also hope that someone will pick up the Olson Bros. line. I have many Scout and Bronco projects I was hoping to use their parts on.

Jeff

[mikemodeler]

On 6/28/2024 at 2:20 AM, Goose1957 said:

Thank you for looking. I also hope that someone will pick up the Olson Bros. line. I have many Scout and Bronco projects I was hoping to use their parts on.

Jeff

Check out Fireball Modelworks or VCG Resins for Bronco parts.

[Goose1957]

Bump. Hopefully, someone has a extra they are interested in trading. Or maybe knows any of the Olson family and might have access to the masters for these. I know a fellow resin caster who does very high quality work and has cast different grills from originals for me in the past. 

Thank you,

Jeff

[Jonathan]

I'd love to have these, too!  Seems like a great seller if someone could (again) work up parts for the Scout kits.  

[Goose1957]

Found a supply of the Scout grills.  Please close. Thank you.

Jeff

[1930fordpickup]

This is a good thing. 

[Wickersham Humble]

Very early Scout model on my wish list; but were these ever produced?  Talking about 1961-62-ish.  We had a new one as step-dad's work truck-ette, really cool very basic little rig, and definitely set Ford on the way to their later Bronco.  Scouty was pretty gutless with half-a-V8 'slant four'--  much like Pontiac's 194.5 which could be got in 166-hp version!*  I put lots of time in on it, including 'field time' pulling a big dry fertilizer spreader.  Not a huge success; later he bought a surplus REO deuce-and-a-half ex-crash 6X6 truck from Beale AFB, which worked well, in spades!  About 1963, with 7K miles on it.  Never licensed, registered as "Implement of Husbandry", or tractor in CA.  Used to pull up juniper trees with its winch!! 

Wick, on about the old days again!  * I once wrote an article comparing the two fours; never got published.

[mikemodeler]

On 11/25/2024 at 10:38 PM, Wickersham Humble said:

Very early Scout model on my wish list; but were these ever produced?  Talking about 1961-62-ish.  We had a new one as step-dad's work truck-ette, really cool very basic little rig, and definitely set Ford on the way to their later Bronco.  Scouty was pretty gutless with half-a-V8 'slant four'--  much like Pontiac's 194.5 which could be got in 166-hp version!*  I put lots of time in on it, including 'field time' pulling a big dry fertilizer spreader.  Not a huge success; later he bought a surplus REO deuce-and-a-half ex-crash 6X6 truck from Beale AFB, which worked well, in spades!  About 1963, with 7K miles on it.  Never licensed, registered as "Implement of Husbandry", or tractor in CA.  Used to pull up juniper trees with its winch!! 

Wick, on about the old days again!  * I once wrote an article comparing the two fours; never got published.

Robert Burns has a Facebook page called Too Many Projects and he has a first gen Scout body that is well detailed. You would need to supply a chassis and interior for it, the current Scout kit can be modified to work.

[Wickersham Humble]

Mike, thanks for the tip.  I looked on the FB page, but only found the 1970-ish Scout; did I miss the early '60s one?  Sorry, Wick

[1930fordpickup]

On 12/3/2024 at 5:03 PM, Wickersham Humble said:

Mike, thanks for the tip.  I looked on the FB page, but only found the 1970-ish Scout; did I miss the early '60s one?  Sorry, Wick

He might be put of stock. Try to send him a message.on Facebook. 

[mikemodeler]

On 12/3/2024 at 10:03 PM, Wickersham Humble said:

Mike, thanks for the tip.  I looked on the FB page, but only found the 1970-ish Scout; did I miss the early '60s one?  Sorry, Wick

The 70 ish Scout looks similar to the early 60's one, maybe a few differences like marker lights but body is unchanged. Closest thing you will find in scale.

[Can-Con]

2 hours ago, mikemodeler said:

The 70 ish Scout looks similar to the early 60's one, maybe a few differences like marker lights but body is unchanged. Closest thing you will find in scale.

Pretty sure the early '60s have a completely different body then the '70s ones ,Mike.

Early

later,

[Wickersham Humble]

Thanks again Mike; appreciate your input!  Prob have to go with this.  Turns out now my daughter is hankering for an early one!  Bucks up now, but she and hubby prefer 'sweat equity' builds anyhow.  And, an old pal (operative word for us: old!) still has two in his old dismantling yard, one with sbc.  I remember it from the late '80s!

The early Scout has that accent line from the tail-light to the door, and oc some other details, but sure you're right.  Don't think I'd have any probs fabbing that grille (or pretty close ver) etc.  I just saw one (phone photos) at cars n' coffee this am for $35K!  Sweet resto, tho.  I'm sure my kids would do a restomod, anyhow.

Wick

[mikemodeler]

This is what I was referring to, the Scout 80 & Scout 800 models, which were the first generation/design. The second generation/design were referred to as Scout II.

 

Scout models include:

• Scout 80 (1960–1965): Original standard model.
  • Scout 800 (1966–1971): Same overall design as 80, with upgrades (electric wipers, newer engines, etc).
  • Scout 810 (1971); some early Scout IIs contain Scout 810 badging on the glove box.
• Scout II (1971–1980)

Edited December 8, 2024 by mikemodeler

[mikemodeler]

Here are a couple of pictures of the Scout body. Robert Burns has captured the details very well. The chassis shown is a modified Scout II chassis that was shortened and trimmed to fit.

[Wickersham Humble]

Yes, that's good enough, all right. The Scout II had a different hood design with the newer style grille, etc.  I'll get back on and see if I can afford one!  Does the one depicted come with the chassis pan, etc. or anything else? Our '61 had a very basic bench seat, and was a short-cab/pickup style.  It was a three-speed with transfer case (hi/lo ranges) and was badly underpowered, if willing little bomb.  We had the first big floater-tires I'd ever seen first-hand, bought on special rims from the Wheel Center in L.A., 14' with 9:50x14 M&S cleats, cross-cut for more traction.  Also, a beautiful chrome Sun tach -- that went to 3,000-rpm only!  It was an implement of husbandry, I guess.  The 153 probably would have wound-out at 4,000!  White top, over blue; company colors for all his trucks.  He later traded it on an I-H 3/4-ton slab-side pickup.  Both had four-spoke steering wheels.  

Happy Holidays!  WIck

[mikemodeler]

Wick,

The bodies from Robert Burns typically include exterior details like mirror, bumpers, grilles, headlights and such but the chassis and interior are up to the builder. While his bodies are excellent, it is important that you consider what parts you will need to complete the build before making a purchase as some might be more challenging than others. These Scout bodies are fairly simple in that the current Scout II kit provides what you need with a chassis and interior. The little Scout needs a different engine to be accurate as the Scout II kit depicts the 345 CI V-8, but the hoods on the Scout bodies are molded closed so it doesn't matter unless you cut it open. I have included pictures of what his Scout half cab kit includes to give you an idea of what you would receive should you purchase one. I bought the "white" cast bodies, they need a little sanding before primer and paint but cost less than the "brown" cast which is a cleaner cast.

 

 

[Wickersham Humble]

Clarity: is the Scout II kit still available?  I went back and found the original AMT/Ertl kit announcement, etc.  I'd get the half-cab, and then probably make the top removable.  Making a 'slant four' from a parts-box V-8 wouldn't be too hard; FoMoCo probably, for dist location, etc.  Or just SBC...

I have a 1/24  DC 'Jeepster Commando' toy that I blew apart, and did a "4x4" graphic on, like the one we had in the late '80s.  The Welly-brand toy has some nice features, but some drawbacks, as most DC prod do; I made a few changes, but...  Ours was the ex-Buick V-6 with TH400 (shift-kit too!) and I put Jackman-type 8-spoker white rims with os tires on it; nice performer!  The toy cam in almost the right shade of aqua metallic.  Wish someone would resin-cast or 3D repro it.

Thanks for the info!!  Great group on the forums!  Wick

[mikemodeler]

16 hours ago, Wickersham Humble said:

Clarity: is the Scout II kit still available?  I went back and found the original AMT/Ertl kit announcement, etc.  I'd get the half-cab, and then probably make the top removable.  Making a 'slant four' from a parts-box V-8 wouldn't be too hard; FoMoCo probably, for dist location, etc.  Or just SBC...

I have a 1/24  DC 'Jeepster Commando' toy that I blew apart, and did a "4x4" graphic on, like the one we had in the late '80s.  The Welly-brand toy has some nice features, but some drawbacks, as most DC prod do; I made a few changes, but...  Ours was the ex-Buick V-6 with TH400 (shift-kit too!) and I put Jackman-type 8-spoker white rims with os tires on it; nice performer!  The toy cam in almost the right shade of aqua metallic.  Wish someone would resin-cast or 3D repro it.

Thanks for the info!!  Great group on the forums!  Wick

The Scout II kit is available, look online at places like Modelroundup or Wes's Model Car Corner.  Round2 recently had a Jeepster Commando model out and it too should be easy to find, although the front end depicts the last version of it with the flat front end. I have a conversion kit from the defunct Olson Bros. that has the early version front end. The Buick V-6 engine can be found in early versions of the Jeepster and CJ-5 Jeep kits that MPC offered, kinda pricey but they are out there if you search eBay.

 

[Wickersham Humble]

Once again, thx for the insights!  I'm sorry I asked about availability; a quick ebay search answered that question fast!

Another 4x4 I'd like to find (I've asked/searched before) is the 1960 Dodge Power Wagon 3/4 T fleetside pickup, to build a replica of the last USFS Class IV tanker I was Foreman on; though I have no pics; would have to be from memory!  Not, incidentally, the old skool military type Power Wagon ( my USFS retired bro-in-law has restored a couple of these 1/1 Flintstone Flyers) but the new squarish Dodge with the dual headlites, etc.  Our tanker had only about 50-gal tank, and a 1" live reel, plus side tool boxes, etc.  And, only three man capacity, for a four man crew!  Well, it was 1968!  Our FS issued equipment consisted of one (1) only hard-hat, not like the turn-out gear that encumbers Smokeys today!  Boots, gloves, all apparel were supplied by we crewmen, at our expense!  I had a lead on one of the here today/gone tomorrow resin kits a few years ago, but...  I had a lot more experience on the regular Class III 2-ton flatbed tankers, both Chevy and Dodge.  The 265 Chevy V-8 was lively, but lacked torque, and the 318 Dodges were prone to breaking down, especially cracked intake and exhaust manifolds.  The Slant Six was gutless for a heavy truck -- my fire-season experience anyway, as a Tank Truck Operator.  

I should bid on that $10 Scout, but oc the shipping brings it to $30 +-!    Happy 2025... :-<)  Wick