International Harvester Four Wheel Camper

[silverscout]

After waiting close to 4 months, tons of e-mails and phone calls, the previous owner made the decision to sell his truck. I was able to purchase a 1977 Scout Traveler with the stock Four Wheel Camper. I am the third owner where as the second owner purchased the truck in 1985. It’s in excellent shape with very little rust. The best part is almost everything seems to work as it should. The truck is 2wd (hoping to make it 4wd soon), four cylinder motor with a four speed transmision. It has a stove, fridge, tabel and sleeps four. My goal is to modernize it a bit but I’ll keep you guys posted.

[Carlyle]

Keep us posted, that is a cool combo.

[silverscout]

Thanks Carlyle. I just ordered a set of Lampstands LED plug in interior lighting (Thanks Northern Exposure). Seen here: http://jclampstand.com/index.php?md=...gory=rvtrailer

My next step is to re-carpet and re-laminate. The 70's theme ain't jiving with the wife. Got to keep the princess happy!

[Michael Slade]

Ooohhhh, please keep it stock-ish. Too sweet to chop up.

Way to be persistent and patient. Pays off in the end I think.

[ntsqd]

A Terra with a 4 Wheel Camper? I'd call that a score!

I didn't know that the 4 cyl was offered that late. wow!

[Redline]

Good find, I love it!

I have owned a few IHCs, a Terra Pickup/my first 4x4, one early 60s 2WD pickup, and a regular Scout II. I never knew they made what you have there. Nice :-)

[silverscout]

Thanks guys. I hope to get everything set for a trip in the next month or so. I took the time to look for built up dirt and leaves. Guess what? I found some. Its funny that even the most scrutinizing owners can miss stuff.




As for chopping it up and turning it into a monster truck, I doubt Ill go there. I do hope to throw some power steering in soon. I baisically would like to make it as comfortable as International Harvester will allow me. Would converting it to four wheel drive using all Scout parts be too non-stock?

[kcowyo]

I've always liked the old school FWC and Chevy Blazer combo but I've never seen one on a IH Traveler before. That's great. You're going to have a lot of fun with that.

Happy trails -

[spressomon]

Cool man cool! Huge potential I see! And no cover to sling over the top when it's 'break camp time' ;-).

Usal for maiden?

[silverscout]

Thanks guys, I like it too.

The camper top literally takes less than a minute to pop up and is infinitely easier to take down compared to my Overland tent. Now if I can just find my bell bottoms.