Mons Customs
introducing theScout Badlands
Please accept this letter as our formal offer to restomod your beloved International Harvester Scout. We understand your love for these vehicles and we share the sentiment. Therefore we aimed to preserve as much of the original vehicles as possible and gave them a refreshed, yet authentic look and feel. Additionally, we understand your desire to make the Scout a true offroad and overland vehicle. If you choose our custom shop, we guarantee the best adventure experience in your custom modded Scout that you can imagine!
Authenticity
It is important for classic cars to retain their value through the use of original parts. These cars can lose a lot of their value if numbers don't match. For our restomod we propose to use the chassis, panels, and engine block of the original Scout. It seems that the original paint cannot be salvaged, so the chassis and panels will be given an acid bath treatment to remove the old paint and impurities, thoroughly cleaned, and finally given a rich coat of paint - after weather treatment of course. The engine will similarly be stripped, cleaned, and rebuilt; only the block itself will remain original. As such the block and chassis numbers will match, retaining the classic value of the cars.Performance
The original Scout was not known for overwhelming power, and we understand that the units are in poor condition. We will take the original engines and rebuild-retune them with a new DOHC head and direct injection to give suitable modern-day power, reliability, and fuel economy. The cars will be off-road focused with a true 4x4 drivetrain with manual locker, rock-crawling low-gear, and an easy to drive six-speed automatic gearbox. The rebuilt Scout will feature rugged off-road tires on sturdy 16" steel rims, have updated off-road suspension with disconnectable sway bars, and enhanced brake cooling. Additionally, modern driver aids and security features are added to aid drivability, making these cars not only great off-road, but also a dream to drive on city streets and twisty roads.The extra mile
We went the extra mile, so that you can too! For those long off-road and overland trips we add several features, so that you can stay out longer, be comfortable doing it, and safely make it home. The scout features an external snorkel air intake, so you never get waterlogged during deep crossings. The floors have built-in drains, in case water gets inside. The interior is hand-made with all the luxury entertainment of the best-in-class luxury vehicles on the market, but is rugged enough for a daily hose-down and quick cleaning. We also include a modular back-end that will suit any and all trips into the back-country, be that single-day fair-weather drive, or a multi-week overland excursion.Mr. Stiles, please find attached photorealistic renders of our vision for your Scout and detailed specifications. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Mons Customs
Under the hood and drive-train
Under the hood we kept the original 2.5L I4 engine from the original Scout, so that chassis and engine numbers still match. However the engine was rebuild from the ground up. It features a new DOHC4 header, new internal components, and direct injection. The end result is a healthy 218 HP at 7400 RPM and 248 Nm at 4300 RPM - enough to pull this Scout out of any sticky situation. The six-gear automatic is a pleasure to drive, while the 4x4 drivetrain with low-gear and manual locker provide true off-road capability. Despite the increased weight of the car and the off-road drivetrain, the Scout sips fuel: only 11 L/100 km
Interior
We gave the interior considerable thought and attention. We give you the latest luxury HUD technology at your fingertips and marry it to a completely hand-made interior finish for that ultra-upscale feel. Yet, this luxury is not just for show, it is functional. All surfaces are fully weather sealed and easy to clean - just take the hose and wipe it off.
Premium audio-visual entertainment is available throughout the cabin - you might want to watch a movie while lying in bed in the back. Ceiling-mounted lights provide ample lighting for even the darkest of nights in the wilderness. Fold-down beds in the rear are a comfortable space the sleep if the weather outside is truly terrible, or fold away neatly for more storage space. Alternatively, they can be converted into a bench and a table, if the occasion demands.
Exterior - the modular Scout
The exterior takes its design clues from the original Scout, but has been significantly modernized and made suitable for true overlander adventures. The rear end of the Scout is now fully modular. With the top removed, the scout is a great convertible for those sunny days in the mountains. With the top on, the Scout becomes a true all-weather beast that will withstand even the wettest or coldest conditions. The rooftop tent is removable for added fuel economy (not shown removed) - but when installed, it features a large solar panel to charge all your devices away from the grid.
The rooftop tent itself is also modular. There is a rear canopy that protects the area behind the rear doors, and can be used without the main tent. For true long trips into the back-country, the full rooftop tent can be added, which features the main tent and a ground-level vestibule (with a solid roof that can be used as a covered and raised patio for the rooftop tent). With the rooftop tent installed, the main cargo area’s beds can be folded away allowing for more supplies to be brought along for longer trips.
The electrically operated footstep allows for ease of access to the raised cabin of the Scout. The footstep automatically extends when the doors are unlocked and the car is parked, and automatically retracts as soon as the car is put in drive. The footstep lifts completely out of the way and when retracted it acts as the Scout’s rock rail - forming an integral part of the off-road undertray system.
