The Classic Update Series delivers the most complete and versatile wiring systems available—and the 1971–80 Scout II Classic Update Kit is no exception. Designed to integrate modern electrical performance with your vintage Scout, this kit includes everything needed to rewire your vehicle from headlight to tail light while maintaining factory-style fit and finish.
Key Features:
Modern ATC Fuse Box & Bulkhead Assembly:
Designed to mount in the stock firewall location with no modification for 1978–80 models. A firewall modification template is provided for 1971–77 vehicles to ensure a clean installation.
Comprehensive Dash Harness:
Pre-configured to support nearly all factory and aftermarket accessories, including gauges, HVAC systems, and lighting. The steering column connection plugs directly into 1971–80 Scout II columns, with an included adapter and terminal set for most aftermarket columns. Terminals and a printed circuit board connector are included for stock instrument clusters.
Factory-Style Interior Lighting:
Includes under-dash courtesy lamp assemblies and connections for original dome and interior lights. Plug-and-play connections for heater, wiper/washer, and blower resistor wiring ensure seamless integration with factory switches.
Rear Body & Lighting Harness:
Features factory-style connectors for stop/tail, backup, and side marker lamps. Includes lamp sockets for 1978–80 models, along with a fuel tank sender and ground harness that plug directly into the gauge sender. A body pass-through harness is also included.
Engine Compartment Harness:
Pre-wired for all essential systems—coil, tachometer, water temperature, oil pressure, electric choke, 4WD indicator, starter solenoid, A/C compressor, electric fuel pump, alternator exciter feed, and neutral safety/back-up circuits. A 6-gauge, high-capacity alternator charge wire with Mega-Fuse protection is included for reliable high-output charging.
Front Lighting & Accessory Circuits:
Includes a new factory-style headlight switch, fog lamp relays and wiring, and a fog lamp switch connector. The front light harness features extra-long leads for flexible routing—perfect for stock or custom applications—and includes circuits for headlights, parking lights, turn signals, side markers, and brake warning lights. A switched trigger wire for an electric fan relay is also provided.
Vehicle Applications:
1971–80 International Scout II
1971–80 International Scout Traveler
