Budget: $8,500
Purchase Price: $8,000
Final Cost: $15,800
Selling Price: $22,500
Profit/Loss: +$6,700
Mike hunts an early SUV – a 1970 International Harvester Scout 800A. Ant’s repair includes rebuilding a leaky transfer case and replacing the interior.
Work Completed: Transfer case rebuilt, steering box assembly replaced with newer and stronger parts, full respray from yellow to green, wiper system converted from vacuum-operated to electrically-operated system, seats re-upholstered, headlights and trim pieces refurbished.
Notes: Previously used as a military vehicle.