Okay, not enough on my plate...

I picked up the black 87 Montero from Clarence yesterday, the first step in my plans for a 302 Ford-powered two-door. I've previously lusted over the V6 SWB Monty's but many of the specific parts are harder to find, like fuel tanks, interior panels and colors. I've since decided that using the leaf spring models have the decided build-up advantage. My progress will be slow, due to budget(s) and things I'm going to have to learn about. I don't weld, or have the capacity, yet. There is a little body work to do. However, this little Monty has no rust in the typical areas, is really clean, and isn't red!! I'm going to use parts from the vast stores I have and learn to fab some things.

My plans for this project:
1. 302 V8, somewhere approximately 250HP (not too much to kill parts),
2. Overdrive automatic and low gear transfercase (unknown models yet),
3. Appropriate Gen II parts applications,
4. 33" tires and body armor,
5. No body lift if I can avoid it,
6. Rear top removal,
7. Power windows and sunroof.

This make seven Mitsus in the yard today. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" />

Russell

Reference thread:
4x4Wire thread

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