Scout 80s were built between 1960 and 1965.
These models were identifiable by removable sliding side windows in 1960–1961 and even some very early 1962 models, a fold-down windshield, vacuum windshield wipers mounted to the top of the windshield, and an IH logo in the center of the grille.
The Scout 80 had the gasoline-powered 152 four-cylinder as its standard engine.

Red Carpet series
The first special package was the "Red Carpet" series, celebrating the 100,000th Scout manufactured by IH, and only 3,000 were produced.
This model had a red interior with a white exterior, full-length headliner, full floor mats, and a special medallion that was silver plated affixed to the door which read "Custom".
This Scout was a step up from regular ones; it was marketed to attract more people, and was often advertised with women in mind.
Each International dealer in the United States received one Red Carpet series Scout to be used in parades, in the showroom, and for promotional purposes.

Scout 80 Campermobile
In the early 1960s, International experimented with a camper body permanently mounted to the Scout 80.
The roof was raised to nearly double the original height (to allow standing upright inside), tented sleeping bunks folded out of the sides, and the rear of the body was extended significantly.
The tailgate/liftgate system was replaced with one large ambulance-style swinging door.
Plans included that the unit could be purchased as a stripped-down shell ($960 installed), or as a "deluxe" unit, which included a dinette set, stand-up galley, and a screened chemical toilet that retracted into the wall ($1850 installed).
The May 1963 issue of Mechanix Illustrated contains a full-color advertisement for the Scout Camper on the inside cover, which features two artist's renderings of the unit and a form to fill out and send in for free literature.
The camper showed up again in the May 1963 issue of Popular Science, this time in an actual photo as part of a two-page article about pickup campers.
Production of these units was low due to limited orders, and they are rare today.

Early Scout 800
It is known that Scout 80s were built in 1965 and 66 saw the rise of the new 800.
However, some scouts built later in the year 1965 are considered a Scout 800 as indicated by the vin tag and Line Setting Ticket (LST).
An assumed 3000 of these 65 1/2 Scouts exist which make them interesting to study and how manufacturers will use what's left in the parts bin from the previous model to build the new model.
Some notable parts used in the piecing together these new 800 models were the hood that carried over the tie down loop that would hold down the folding windshield.
The reason this is significant is because the new 800 windshield doesn't fold down.
Also, the front grill was that of 80 but now used on the new 800.
it featured a gold plated IH emblem on a black backing piece secured to a durable and stylish wire mesh grill.
Axles is a big detail as well, the new 800 featured a stronger Dana 44.
However, these early 800 models still got the weaker Dana 27 that was more prone to axle shafts breaking during heavy use off-road.
Although the Dana 27 was still available if desired vs the Dana 44.
The Dana 27 in Scouts was obsolete by 1968.
By this time, these new 800 models were 4 wheel drive and standard equipment at that.

From here on, the world saw the new Scout known as the Scout 800.
Scout 80s were built between 1960 and 1965. These models were identifiable by removable sliding side windows in 1960–1961 and even some very early 1962 models, a fold-down windshield, vacuum windshield wipers mounted to the top of the windshield, and an IH logo in the center of the grille. The Scout 80 had the gasoline-powered 152 four-cylinder as its standard engine.
Red Carpet series
The first special package was the "Red Carpet" series, celebrating the 100,000th Scout manufactured by IH, and only 3,000 were produced. This model had a red interior with a white exterior, full-length headliner, full floor mats, and a special medallion that was silver plated affixed to the door which read "Custom". This Scout was a step up from regular ones; it was marketed to attract more people, and was often advertised with women in mind. Each International dealer in the United States received one Red Carpet series Scout to be used in parades, in the showroom, and for promotional purposes.
Scout 80 Campermobile
In the early 1960s, International experimented with a camper body permanently mounted to the Scout 80. The roof was raised to nearly double the original height (to allow standing upright inside), tented sleeping bunks folded out of the sides, and the rear of the body was extended significantly. The tailgate/liftgate system was replaced with one large ambulance-style swinging door. Plans included that the unit could be purchased as a stripped-down shell ($960 installed), or as a "deluxe" unit, which included a dinette set, stand-up galley, and a screened chemical toilet that retracted into the wall ($1850 installed). The May 1963 issue of Mechanix Illustrated contains a full-color advertisement for the Scout Camper on the inside cover, which features two artist's renderings of the unit and a form to fill out and send in for free literature. The camper showed up again in the May 1963 issue of Popular Science, this time in an actual photo as part of a two-page article about pickup campers. Production of these units was low due to limited orders, and they are rare today.
Early Scout 800
It is known that Scout 80s were built in 1965 and 66 saw the rise of the new 800. However, some scouts built later in the year 1965 are considered a Scout 800 as indicated by the vin tag and Line Setting Ticket (LST). An assumed 3000 of these 65 1/2 Scouts exist which make them interesting to study and how manufacturers will use what's left in the parts bin from the previous model to build the new model. Some notable parts used in the piecing together these new 800 models were the hood that carried over the tie down loop that would hold down the folding windshield. The reason this is significant is because the new 800 windshield doesn't fold down. Also, the front grill was that of 80 but now used on the new 800. it featured a gold plated IH emblem on a black backing piece secured to a durable and stylish wire mesh grill. Axles is a big detail as well, the new 800 featured a stronger Dana 44. However, these early 800 models still got the weaker Dana 27 that was more prone to axle shafts breaking during heavy use off-road. Although the Dana 27 was still available if desired vs the Dana 44. The Dana 27 in Scouts was obsolete by 1968. By this time, these new 800 models were 4 wheel drive and standard equipment at that.
From here on, the world saw the new Scout known as the Scout 800.
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