1979 International Harvester Scout II Midnightstar

1979 International Scout II Midnightstar

• 345-V8
• automatic transmission
• 4x4
• new interior
• new tires
• new engine rebuild
• paint done in 2011
• garage kept
• lots of receipts

Truck has been confirmed as true Midnightstar by line setting ticket and the author of The Scout Encyclopedia Jim Allen, all prominence and correspondence between us will go with paperwork. This truck is in 100% drivable condition. The original AM radio is not working so I been using my phone for music. Other than that, truck need nothing. AC blows cold and heat blows hot. Everything works like it should. Truck is not perfect but it is very nice and a show stopper. More pics and videos available.

This 1979 International Harvester Scout II is a Midnitestar Edition whichis finished in Dark Brown Metallic over a Sierra Tan vinyl interior and powered by a 345ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission and a two-speed transfer case. A $16k service performed by Automotion of Topeka, Kansas in December 2018 included installation of a new carburetor, pushrods, brake booster, master cylinder, power steering gearbox, and air conditioning compressor as well as electrical,cooling,and other work. The truck wassold on BaTin August 2018 before being acquired by the seller in October 2019. Wheel bearing and brake workwasperformed under current ownership. This Scout II is offered with service records, acopy of its line setting ticket, and a clean Texas title in the seller’s name.

The Midnitestar was a variant of the International Harvester “star” series that was converted by Goodtimes Inc. of Arlington, Texas. Features included a hood scoop, an SSII-style grille, fender flares, plastic tailgate and rocker moldings, rubber body trim, and window louvers. This example underwent bodywork and a repaint in factory Dark Brown Metallic (1606) under previous ownership in 2011, and gold pinstriping and factory decals were reapplied afterward.

Factory 15″ steel wheels were refinished in gold and wear 31″ BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A tires. The December 2018 service included installation of a new brake booster and master cylinder, power steering gearbox and pump, upper and lower steering shafts, and associated brackets. Service to the wheel bearings and brakes was performed under the seller’s ownership.

The Sierra Tan interior was refurbished with new carpets and a white headliner under previous ownership, while the seats were rebuilt with new foam and recovered using pillow-top vinyl upholstery. A center console with cupholders was standard on Midnitestar Edition Scouts. The air conditioning system was rebuilt and converted to use R134a refrigerant in December 2018.

The dashboard features engine-turned trim, a 100-mph sweep speedometer, and a factory AM radio. Approximately 45k miles are shown on the five-digit odometer.Electrical work performed in December 2018 included installation of a newA/C blower switch, dash lights, wiring, fuses, and more.

The 345ci V8 is said to have been rebuilt with new main bearings, piston rings, gaskets, and valves under previous ownership. Work carried out in December 2018 included an oil pump rebuild as well as installation of a new Edelbrock 1406 carburetor, pushrods, hard lines, spark plugs, wires, belts, hoses, and other items.

Power is sent to the rear or all four wheels via three-speed automatic transmission and a two-speed transfer case. All Scout IIs were equipped with Dana 44 front and rear axles from the factoryafter 1974.
Service records and a copy of the original line setting ticket are included in the sale. The itemized Automotion invoice from December 2018 can be seen in the gallery below.