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builtbyme
04-05-2018, 10:42 AM
Just picked up a 90MM 2.4 auto.
Looking to relive some of the glory days of minis through this build with my sons.
GPD294
04-05-2018, 01:31 PM
Welcome! I remember back in High School it was all the rave. The targa tops, convertibles tops, camper shells and tonneau covers hiding the bed full of Cerwin Vega Bass woofer speakers! Aaahhh, the good Ol' days.....LOL!!!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaeNelsAOGo
geezer101
04-05-2018, 02:44 PM
Hi and welcome to mightyram. There were some sketchy trends in the 90's where car mods were concerned but mini trucks wasn't one of them. Mind you, it's gotta be done right. What's your sons' plan with the truck?
jamesw
04-07-2018, 01:04 PM
welcome to mightyram
builtbyme
04-09-2018, 04:08 PM
Thanks for allowing me to join. Plans are simple 2.5"/3" drop for now, seat cover, carpet, rims, stereo, small amp, pair of 8s, and mild two tone paint job with accent color splitting it circa 88 89. Looking for AC belt tensioner assembly right now.
geezer101
04-09-2018, 06:21 PM
Thanks for allowing me to join. Plans are simple 2.5"/3" drop for now, seat cover, carpet, rims, stereo, small amp, pair of 8s, and mild two tone paint job with accent color splitting it circa 88 89. Looking for AC belt tensioner assembly right now.

Yeah the membership registration requirements are very stringent (they let ME join and they still haven't recovered :lmao:) Make up some new door cards and fit a set of 6.5" splits in them and slip a ready made slimline sub behind the passenger seat (if you have bucket/sports seats). Install an amp under the passenger seat - it makes a big difference. Sound deaden everything in the cab as there's a lot of sheet metal that isn't braced and will affect overall sound quality. Will the A/C cradle from a 2.4 van work?
builtbyme
04-09-2018, 06:56 PM
It has the cradle and compressor, just not the belt tensioner (idler) that bolts to the cradle (looks to be held by two bolts). Not even sure what it looks like since it was missing when I got the truck...
pennyman1
04-09-2018, 07:05 PM
Has to be from a truck - fwd motors are serpentine belts. 2.4 motors in Montero sports would also work, if they have V belts.
geezer101
04-09-2018, 08:42 PM
Has to be from a truck - fwd motors are serpentine belts. 2.4 motors in Montero sports would also work, if they have V belts.

I was referring to the Express/Starwagon engines but that does clarify what engines aren't entirely suitable.