The Half Monti

[ChargerX3]

Its just a forgotten about 1988 Montero V6 with only 2 doors. Anyways I will be headed over to check this puppy out this evening. I finally got a picture this afternoon and Im feeling quite hopeful.

Has a blown head gasket and missing windshield wipers. Used to be a NorCal car. Dont have much more info than that.

I hope its an easy repair, so I can get it on the road quick. Otherwise I will probably just drop in my 01' Monti 3.5 motor.

[Chris GTO TT]

Some dings on the hood but looks pretty good considering how long it has been sitting.

[ChargerX3]

[quote=""Chris GTO TT""]Some dings on the hood but looks pretty good considering how long it has been sitting.[/quote]

I only see one ding in the hood. The others appear to be dust spots from crap lying on top of it. What surprises me is how straight that front bumper is. Every one ive seen is dented up like the rest of the truck. Truthfully, this appears to be one of the best looking 2 door Montero's I have seen in a long time. Most are trashed and falling apart.

Crossing my fingers on this one. Will know more tonight.

[DCIV]

Damn you!!!!


Coop

[vr4]

Looks like a decent starting point. The top of the windshield looks iffy

[ChargerX3]

[quote=""DCIV""]Damn you!!!!


Coop[/quote]
You had your shot too, but went Mr. Cool with your H1. :ick:

Still plenty out there.
[quote=""vr4""]Looks like a decent starting point. The top of the windshield looks iffy[/quote]

I think so too. Are you referring to the glass, or the sheet-metal just above it?

[vr4]

Sheet metal. Looks like a repaint peeling away?

[ChargerX3]

I’ll be sure to check into that tonight.

[Jeff V.]

Volvo 240 wipers!

[vr4]

[quote=""Jeff V.""]Volvo 240 wipers![/quote]

Say whut?


I cut and welded a set of arms for mine so I could have standard j hooks.

Actually came out very nice.

[ChargerX3]

Checked it out tonight. Looked pretty good. Nothing extra like lsd or bouncy seats. It’s a 5 speed manual which supposedly is more rare. Only dent is on the hood and roof. Both small. Interior is decent for its age too.

Couple drawbacks though. Nearly 300k miles. Small leaks from steering box and trans.









Offered the guy $500 and he jumped on it. Hmm so do I want the raider or this?!

[Chris GTO TT]

buy both and drop one off at my house :d err:

[ChargerX3]

[quote=""Chris GTO TT""]buy both and drop one off at my house :d err:[/quote]

Don’t play around because I probably would. Do you still want one?

[vr4]

I would pay 500 just for the manual bits

[DCIV]

You’ve already done the trucks. Do a raider. Then sell it to me.


Coop

[Chris GTO TT]

[quote=""ChargerX3""]Don’t play around because I probably would. Do you still want one?[/quote]

I can see this conversation with my wife going great... "my daily driver is being totaled, so I'm replacing it with a broken old Mitsubishi."

[ChargerX3]

[quote=""DCIV""]You’ve already done the trucks. Do a raider. Then sell it to me.


Coop[/quote]
At a hefty price tag.
[quote=""Chris GTO TT""]I can see this conversation with my wife going great... "my daily driver is being totaled, so I'm replacing it with a broken old Mitsubishi."[/quote]

It would fit in the garage with the Miata with loads of space to spare . Plus you could do your own engine swap the way you like.

[DCIV]

If you put a 3.8 mivec in it, an auto with some heavy duty clutches, made the air ice cold...yeah....I prob would want to buy it.


Coop

[Chris GTO TT]

[quote=""ChargerX3""]
It would fit in the garage with the Miata with loads of space to spare . Plus you could do your own engine swap the way you like.[/quote]

I couldn't do an engine swap in CA

[vr4]

[quote=""Chris GTO TT""]I couldn't do an engine swap in CA [/quote]

You can if you follow the rules