Scout T5329

[Ben]

The back of the Scout has a battery box and fuel can holder the same as a universal. It was in generally very good condition including the springs for the cans except the base which was rotten due to water sitting in it, there were a couple of small holes in the sides too.

I wanted to keep as much original material as possible but the base was beyond saving so I made a new one and riveted it in. The small holes on the side needed someone with more metal work skills than me! A friend is a very good welder/fabricator and he said he could cut out the minimum material and weld in a new section. I was very pleased when he gave the box back, the repair is barely visible even in bare metal, once its painted i'm sure it wont be seen at all. He commented that it would have been quicker and easier to make the whole box new! I think the small dents and detail including part numbers etc are worth keeping wherever possible.