My 92 WWII Project Maximus

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03-25-2016, 05:47 AM
freakydeaky

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My 92 WWII Project Maximus

1992 Mitsubishi Mighty Max "Maximus"
Trim: Base
Engine: 4G64

Purchased this truck off of Craigslist for $600, running on two cylinders.
The truck came with new head gasket kit, water pump, brake master cylinder, grille, passenger side marker in black, bushings, starter solenoid, new belts, thermostat, extra tail gate, new oil and fuel filter, Chilton manual, and a box of lugs.
The body of the truck is remarkably clean, the interior is in great condition except for the driver side of the bench seat.

I'm going with a WWII theme for the build, not looking for any performance out of her, just a nice running truck.

This is the look I'm going for, I'm torn on the camper shell.

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03-25-2016, 05:48 AM
freakydeaky

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Pictures from the day I went to look at her.
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03-25-2016, 05:58 AM
freakydeaky

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Got her home and took some before pictures.

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03-25-2016, 06:01 AM
freakydeaky

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Replaced the broken grill and painted the diamond.

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03-25-2016, 06:03 AM
freakydeaky

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Replaced all the rusted screws on the cover tie-downs.

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03-25-2016, 06:05 AM
freakydeaky

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After finally selling the 1G Eclipse, I had run to finally get her in the garage.
Time to start tinkering with the engine.

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03-25-2016, 06:07 AM
freakydeaky

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My son is always willing to help dad wrench :)

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03-25-2016, 06:10 AM
freakydeaky

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Some future reference pictures.

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03-25-2016, 06:11 AM
freakydeaky

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Started cleaning the valve cover.

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03-25-2016, 06:15 AM
freakydeaky

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Removed the rear bumper and painted the steelies.
Also removed the mud flaps, cleaned them, painted, and replaced the rusty screws.
Pushed her out of the garage for some pictures.

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03-25-2016, 06:17 AM
freakydeaky

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Removed the front bumper and air dam.
Ordering new ones.

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03-25-2016, 06:19 AM
freakydeaky

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Few more engine before pictures for reference.

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03-25-2016, 06:23 AM
freakydeaky

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Treated the rusty bumper brackets, painted the side mirrors, and before pics of the throttle body and thermo housing.

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03-25-2016, 06:34 AM
freakydeaky

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Some goodies on the way :)

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03-25-2016, 06:49 AM
freakydeaky

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Starting cleaning the engine bay.
Removed the fan shroud for painting. Couple other various pics.

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03-25-2016, 01:51 PM
geezer101

Looks like you've gotten straight into it! It looks like a pretty clean truck body wise - I think it's a good buy for $600 with all the new spares. Did you figure out why it had 2 dead cylinders?
03-25-2016, 02:13 PM
freakydeaky

no... i'm just gonna get a new head, not even gonna fool with trying to figure it out
03-25-2016, 06:20 PM
freakydeaky

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Few more things removed tonight... slowly getting there
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03-25-2016, 09:24 PM
DroppedMitsu

Totally diggin the theme you are going with, it looks sweet. Good work so far! Looking forward to more of this build.
04-01-2016, 05:19 AM
Rymar Garage

Love the build, nice to be different. And pretty sweet deal for 600 bucks!
05-29-2016, 06:47 PM
freakydeaky

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finally got her all put back together... she's one helluva little truck.
I ditched the WWII for the time being.. lots of pics
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05-29-2016, 06:49 PM
freakydeaky

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more progress pictures
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05-29-2016, 06:51 PM
freakydeaky

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More :)
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05-29-2016, 06:53 PM
freakydeaky

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More ;)
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05-29-2016, 06:55 PM
freakydeaky

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Some more.
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05-29-2016, 06:59 PM
freakydeaky

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:) Some exhaust work.
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05-29-2016, 07:12 PM
freakydeaky

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Some more pictures of the journey.
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05-29-2016, 07:19 PM
freakydeaky

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05-29-2016, 07:23 PM
freakydeaky

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And now current 5/29/16
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05-29-2016, 07:24 PM
freakydeaky

Now for some videos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZmeOfKUilw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odqEHXhoU9s

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05-29-2016, 11:19 PM
geezer101

I like the side out exhaust idea. Cops would eat me alive if I tried it on mine lol. Truck has come up nicely! :thumbup:
05-30-2016, 03:46 PM
maxdsm

Looks good
Is that a bigger size tire in the back?
05-31-2016, 07:59 AM
freakydeaky

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Looks good
Is that a bigger size tire in the back?

Yes sir, they are the rear tires off my 84 Monty, I did have the fronts on the Max too, although I had to remove them because of some rubbage
06-02-2016, 06:09 PM
freakydeaky

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Scored at the junkyard today.
Picked up a dash clock, third brake light, set of bed rails, and a rearview mirror all from a 95 Max for $45.
They gave me the stock floor mats for free. I did the first of many cleanings.
I'm thinking I need to pick up that front bumper for $50.
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06-02-2016, 11:57 PM
geezer101

Bargain! Try squirting pre wash stain remover onto the mats, rubbing it in by hand and hosing them with a pressure cleaner. Scary how much crap comes out of them...
06-05-2016, 08:37 PM
freakydeaky

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Took some pics with my 90 Monty LWB.
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06-05-2016, 08:41 PM
freakydeaky

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And some pics with the 4g Eclipse
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06-05-2016, 08:51 PM
freakydeaky

Quote:

Originally Posted by geezer101

Bargain! Try squirting pre wash stain remover onto the mats, rubbing it in by hand and hosing them with a pressure cleaner. Scary how much crap comes out of them...

lol.. funny you say that, i spent 3 bucks at the carwash on them... and they're still dirty
but i knew it was gonna take several cleanings... the first was just a pressure wash. Next wash will include some detergent ;)
06-05-2016, 08:54 PM
freakydeaky

and thanks, I've been searching for a while now for that clock
06-06-2016, 01:37 AM
geezer101

Ready mixed sugar soap in a spray bottle works well too. I had to skin one of the seats in the car after daughter of mine blew chunks over it. Got the seat super clean, but man it was nasty what came out of it lol
07-16-2016, 05:33 PM
freakydeaky

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Installed the 95 3rd brake light and a pair of 9" Cree Lights

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07-16-2016, 05:41 PM
freakydeaky

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More pics.

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