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

Beginning photos:

love the sound of a 302, clean truck, cool project, i'll be watching. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

Yup, you need a project, Russell! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

Nice truck. I look forward to the build progress. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

Hi, IM here from the UK and I see that you all call your trucks Montera's, whether they are Pajero's Shogun's or Challengers, why is this ?,??? am I missing something here <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Looks like a cool project Russell <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />



Welcome to the forum. I'm from the UK too <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> but I have lived in the US for about 6.5 years now. Whereabouts are you from. I grew up in Norfolk.

We call our trucks Montero's because that's what they are called <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> , also call Pajero's...Pajero's. As far as I know they are the same as the Shogun's sold in the UK <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

Hi, mad scientist, I live in London, been here since 1990, but came from Cumbria originly, but also worked for Jaguar in Coventry as a design Engineer all my working life, so how do you like living there in the states and what took you there, if im not being to nosey, you take care and have a nice day, as they say over there. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
Regards Jack.

Well from what I understand, the Montero name is only used in the North, Central, and South American markets. The Spanish dialects used in those three regions render the word "Pajero" as something offensive. "Montero" was used because it means Mountain Warrior or some BS like that!

Montero Sports here are nothing more than Challengers. I guess Mitsubishi NA decided Montero Sport was more appealing than Challenger!

Who the hell came up with the name "Shogun"?

nice <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> what axles are you using front and rear? I hope atleast 8"/9" combo. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />

My plan for axles includes the 4-cyl rear and V6 front end from the 1991 parts car I'm going to install slotted front V6 rotors, unless I come upon a Montero Sport that I can part. As my skill, or friend's, abilities allow, I'd swap in the V6 rear axle.

welp it looks likes urgoing to beat me to the project, i had that idea a burewing, just to let you know craigslist has two raiders SWB one for 350$ another for less ones under raider and the other is a montero both 80'swife wont let me get one till we get our house so i figured i'd let you all know! and not to sound like an a-hole let me know what issues u have with the switch because i still have theitch and as cheap as u can get the engine the truck and the parts its still a huge idea i'd like to make!!

Thanks
T