Chris, I know, huh? I am a few hours wrenching away from having the burgundy 4-door stripped and ready for removal. I knew when I saw the color of the 86 that I'd be picking it up, especially for the price. The only difference between this and our first Montero is the black paint along the door sill area not present on this Monty...me likes better. Second, when I examined the condition, I think it'll be more conducive to my cab truck project for smog purposes. As I will have an 86 Montero title to go along with my Dodge 4x4 chassis, I can likely get away with a carby 318/360 rather than trying to wire up FI. The 86 model is also less trimmed out than the later trucks, more exposed painted metal and less plastic inside...more beater and less refined, I think good for a trail truck.

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Chief, I'm going to keep the Aisins as spares for my Raider. I'll let you know if I find some more though. Ray got the last set I found.

Russell the Montero Masochist