Long Island Off Road - Members Rigs
Bob Blair's Howler Hybrid   48/77
The Howler is a 1948 Willys-Overland ("Jeep Truck") pickup cab mounted on a 1977 International Scout II XLC chassis. The Scout running gear is retained from the Howler's previous life as an open-topped rock crawler. When the rust and trail dents overwhelmed the Scout body it was cut off and the transformation began.

Specs:
IHC 345 CID engine
IHC square-bore intake manifold
Edelbrock 600 cfm 4bbl carb
GotPropane.com dual fuel conversion
727 Torqueflite trans
Dana 20 t-case
Dana 44 axles, 4.56:1 gears, Detroit Lockers front & rear
Skyjacker 4" lift springs
Desert Steel 2" rear shackles
D&C Extreme HD front shackles w/ anti-inversion blocks
Rancho Polyurethane spring bushings
Superwinch locking hubs from rearendparts.com
Dana/Spicer 5-760X u-joints
Superior rear axle shafts
SuperSwamper Q78-15 (35.5x11)
American Racing 15x8 Rockcrawler wheels
All spring mounts gusseted
RCI 15 gal. Street Rod fuel cell
Purolator fuel regulator
Purolator electric fuel pump
33 # propane tank
Fabricated power steering cooler
2) transmission coolers
HD Aeorquip brake hose
Optima Yellow Top battery model D34/78
Painless GM 18 circuit wiring harness
Premier Power welder & 160 amp alternator
Metalward winch bumper
Fabricated 1.5" DOM tie rod w/ 1 ton ends
Fabricated 1.5" DOM Drag linkw/ 1 ton ends
Maxxima 4" LED Stop/Turn/Tail
Extended length driveshafts
Axles, t-case & trans breather
Fabricated bed from .120" wall 1x1 & 3/16" steel diamond plate
CJ-7 seats w/ neoprene covers
Sun Super Tach II
Autometer Street Rod 2 1/16" guages
Heater Craft ATV heater
Road Warrior rubberized epoxy coating on floor panels
Remote Ford starter solenoid
4' aluminum diamond plate tool boxes
Fabricated 14g. 1x1" door bars

Safety & recovery:
Superwinch S9000
HighLift jack
Fire extinguisher
10,000 lb (F) & 15,000 lb (R) D-Rings
Keeper stretch strap
Pair of shackles
Tow chain
Tree saver
Midland 40 channel CB
Sears 110v air compressor
Safety Seal tire repair kit
2000 lb come-a-long
4" Angle grinder
Welder's shade, gloves, tools, 1" angle iron lengths

On-board Spares:
(2) Front axle shafts w/ u-joints
Locking hubs, spindle bearings
Rear axle shaft w/ bearing
F & R driveshafts
Starter & solenoid
Ignition module, coil & reluctor, distributor cap & wires
Radiator & heater hoses w/clamps
Purolator electric fuel pump w/ hose
Rubber brake lines, axle U-bolts
Oil, gear lube, ATF, antifreeze, water, grease
Locking hub & spindle w/ bearings
Throttle cable, fuel filter & hose
Drag link
Tie rod
Full size spare tire







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