Mighty Max

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Eye of the Tiger

May 31, 2015, 04:05:41 PM Last Edit: May 31, 2015, 04:46:07 PM by Eye of the Tiger
I got one

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MX793

#1
May 31, 2015, 04:20:07 PM
My grandfather had one.  Tough little trucks.  No amount of neglect could kill that thing.
Needs more Jiggawatts

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Eye of the Tiger

#2
May 31, 2015, 04:24:18 PM
This thing only has 179K on it, and 20K on the motor. It needs a valve cover gasket, full brake job, and a new front bumper. Came with a camper shell. It is amazing for $800.
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Madman

#3
May 31, 2015, 05:53:26 PM
I knew somebody who had one of those way back in the early '90s.  Looked like it had been driven through a war zone but it kept chugging along like it would go on forever.  Same as my Dad's old 1982 Colt.  Body rotten as hell at ten years old but you couldn't kill the engine it you tried!

Makes me wonder why Mitsubishi doesn't get any respect.  All the old ones I've been in were utterly unstoppable!
Current cars: 2015 Ford Escape SE, 2011 MINI Cooper

Formerly owned cars: 2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2008 Audi A4 2.0T S-Line Sedan, 2003 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8T wagon, 1998 Ford Escort SE sedan, 2001 Cadillac Catera, 2000 Volkswagen Golf GLS 2.0 5-Door, 1997 Honda Odyssey LX, 1991 Volvo 240 sedan, 1990 Volvo 740 Turbo sedan, 1987 Volvo 240 DL sedan, 1990 Peugeot 405 DL Sportswagon, 1985 Peugeot 505 Turbo sedan, 1985 Merkur XR4Ti, 1983 Renault R9 Alliance DL sedan, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic wagon, 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, 1980 Fiat X-1/9 Bertone, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit C 3-Door hatch, 1976 Ford Pinto V6 coupe, 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe sedan

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"I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses." - Johannes Kepler

"One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is to shut their eyes to facts." - C.S. Lewis

CALL_911

#4
May 31, 2015, 05:57:21 PM
Quote from: Madman on May 31, 2015, 05:53:26 PM
Makes me wonder why Mitsubishi doesn't get any respect. 



etc etc etc


2004 S2000
2016 340xi

Madman

#5
May 31, 2015, 06:45:42 PM
Quote from: CALL_911 on May 31, 2015, 05:57:21 PM


etc etc etc


I can forgive the Mirage for its numerous failings because its so damn cheap to buy.

But you're right about the last Galant.  It was truly awful.
Current cars: 2015 Ford Escape SE, 2011 MINI Cooper

Formerly owned cars: 2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2008 Audi A4 2.0T S-Line Sedan, 2003 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8T wagon, 1998 Ford Escort SE sedan, 2001 Cadillac Catera, 2000 Volkswagen Golf GLS 2.0 5-Door, 1997 Honda Odyssey LX, 1991 Volvo 240 sedan, 1990 Volvo 740 Turbo sedan, 1987 Volvo 240 DL sedan, 1990 Peugeot 405 DL Sportswagon, 1985 Peugeot 505 Turbo sedan, 1985 Merkur XR4Ti, 1983 Renault R9 Alliance DL sedan, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic wagon, 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, 1980 Fiat X-1/9 Bertone, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit C 3-Door hatch, 1976 Ford Pinto V6 coupe, 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe sedan

"The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom." ~ Isaac Asimov

"I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses." - Johannes Kepler

"One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is to shut their eyes to facts." - C.S. Lewis

Rupert

#6
May 31, 2015, 06:52:02 PM
Nice.
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RomanChariot

#7
June 01, 2015, 11:18:24 AM
I'm jealous. I had a Ford Courier from that era and I really miss having a small pickup.

ifcar

#8
June 01, 2015, 11:29:57 AM
Quote from: Madman on May 31, 2015, 06:45:42 PM

I can forgive the Mirage for its numerous failings because its so damn cheap to buy.

But you're right about the last Galant.  It was truly awful.

Except for the styling, it was fairly nice in 2004. A nice Altima alternative for power on a budget, with the V6. It just then stayed around forever.

2o6

#9
June 01, 2015, 01:01:13 PM
Quote from: ifcar on June 01, 2015, 11:29:57 AM
Except for the styling, it was fairly nice in 2004. A nice Altima alternative for power on a budget, with the V6. It just then stayed around forever.


I agree

Eye of the Tiger

#10
June 01, 2015, 07:35:44 PM
This is not Galant thread.
This is MIGHTY MAX THREAD.
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CALL_911

#11
June 01, 2015, 08:32:06 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 01, 2015, 07:35:44 PM
This is not Galant thread.
This is MIGHTY MAX THREAD.

Yea yea


2004 S2000
2016 340xi

Cookie Monster

#12
June 01, 2015, 08:36:30 PM
pls tell me that is a manuel
RWD > FWD
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Madman

#13
June 01, 2015, 08:50:38 PM
Current cars: 2015 Ford Escape SE, 2011 MINI Cooper

Formerly owned cars: 2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2008 Audi A4 2.0T S-Line Sedan, 2003 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8T wagon, 1998 Ford Escort SE sedan, 2001 Cadillac Catera, 2000 Volkswagen Golf GLS 2.0 5-Door, 1997 Honda Odyssey LX, 1991 Volvo 240 sedan, 1990 Volvo 740 Turbo sedan, 1987 Volvo 240 DL sedan, 1990 Peugeot 405 DL Sportswagon, 1985 Peugeot 505 Turbo sedan, 1985 Merkur XR4Ti, 1983 Renault R9 Alliance DL sedan, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic wagon, 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, 1980 Fiat X-1/9 Bertone, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit C 3-Door hatch, 1976 Ford Pinto V6 coupe, 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe sedan

"The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom." ~ Isaac Asimov

"I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses." - Johannes Kepler

"One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is to shut their eyes to facts." - C.S. Lewis

Eye of the Tiger

#14
June 01, 2015, 09:05:22 PM
Quote from: thecarnut on June 01, 2015, 08:36:30 PM
pls tell me that is a manuel

Esta emmanuel.
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Eye of the Tiger

#15
June 01, 2015, 09:10:02 PM Last Edit: June 01, 2015, 09:11:42 PM by Eye of the Tiger
Cheeeep. I can buy a new front bumper, grille, and side markers on Rockauto for about a hundred bucks altogether. Not sure where to get the top point of my Mitsubishi star, though.
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Soup DeVille

#16
June 01, 2015, 09:55:18 PM
Maybe we need to start off small. I mean, they don't let you fuck the glumpers at Glumpees without a level 4 FuckPass, do they?

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Eye of the Tiger

#17
June 02, 2015, 08:34:36 AM
Mujer está grande comé la manzana.
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Eye of the Tiger

#18
June 02, 2015, 09:00:54 AM
Needs paint job. I've never done a whole vehicle.
Obviously Herculiner for the bed.
But for the rest... Maybe similar blue with lots of metallic flake? Or two tone, like a Corvette Mako Shark.
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shp4man

#19
June 02, 2015, 01:20:57 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 02, 2015, 09:00:54 AM
Needs paint job. I've never done a whole vehicle.
Obviously Herculiner for the bed.
But for the rest... Maybe similar blue with lots of metallic flake? Or two tone, like a Corvette Mako Shark.


Rattle can it flat black, paint the wheels red, install a rising sun rear window applique, lower it and call it the "Little Jap Rat Rod". 
:lol:

giant_mtb

#20
June 02, 2015, 01:42:30 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 02, 2015, 09:00:54 AM
Needs paint job. I've never done a whole vehicle.
Obviously Herculiner for the bed.
But for the rest... Maybe similar blue with lots of metallic flake? Or two tone, like a Corvette Mako Shark.


Herculine all of Max?  Could always get it in different colors.

Madman

#21
June 02, 2015, 02:37:27 PM
Rustoleum + paint roller.  Job done!   :ohyeah:
Current cars: 2015 Ford Escape SE, 2011 MINI Cooper

Formerly owned cars: 2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2008 Audi A4 2.0T S-Line Sedan, 2003 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8T wagon, 1998 Ford Escort SE sedan, 2001 Cadillac Catera, 2000 Volkswagen Golf GLS 2.0 5-Door, 1997 Honda Odyssey LX, 1991 Volvo 240 sedan, 1990 Volvo 740 Turbo sedan, 1987 Volvo 240 DL sedan, 1990 Peugeot 405 DL Sportswagon, 1985 Peugeot 505 Turbo sedan, 1985 Merkur XR4Ti, 1983 Renault R9 Alliance DL sedan, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic wagon, 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, 1980 Fiat X-1/9 Bertone, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit C 3-Door hatch, 1976 Ford Pinto V6 coupe, 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe sedan

"The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom." ~ Isaac Asimov

"I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses." - Johannes Kepler

"One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is to shut their eyes to facts." - C.S. Lewis

Eye of the Tiger

#22
June 02, 2015, 04:18:15 PM
The A/C does not work. Therefore, I am not painting it black. How about flat white with red wheels?
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Eye of the Tiger

#23
June 02, 2015, 04:19:55 PM
Oh, and I ordered a 5,000 winch to mount up front on what I have decided will be a custom made bumper.
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shp4man

#24
June 02, 2015, 04:24:00 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 02, 2015, 04:18:15 PM
The A/C does not work. Therefore, I am not painting it black. How about flat white with red wheels?
That would work, actually.

Eye of the Tiger

#25
June 02, 2015, 04:50:18 PM
Also, no good lockers are available for this rear end. So, I should just weld the spider gears. Yes.
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Soup DeVille

#26
June 02, 2015, 05:15:18 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 02, 2015, 04:18:15 PM
The A/C does not work. Therefore, I am not painting it black. How about flat white with red wheels?


Maybe like a desert tan? 
Maybe we need to start off small. I mean, they don't let you fuck the glumpers at Glumpees without a level 4 FuckPass, do they?

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Eye of the Tiger

#27
June 02, 2015, 05:19:56 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 02, 2015, 05:15:18 PM

Maybe like a desert tan? 

But then black wheels and trim.
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280Z Turbo

#28
June 02, 2015, 05:46:24 PM
No matter how much money you dump into it, I'm sure it will come out being worth $600. :lol:

Eye of the Tiger

#29
June 02, 2015, 05:46:51 PM Last Edit: June 02, 2015, 05:53:17 PM by Eye of the Tiger
Anyway, paint is near the bottom of the list right now:

1.a. Valve cover gasket & engine degrease
1.b. General tidying up
2. Brakes
3. Body work up front
4. Fabricate front bumper with winch mount
5. Tires
6.a. Paint & bedliner
6.b. Recover bench seat, recarpet floor, wrap sturrin wheel
7. Weber carb
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