hello,
since my jetta TDI was totaled (engine still good), i have been searching for a replacement vehicle. i was thinking a small truck would be great.
i like the mitsu format and it seems to have a good rep. plus i am close to canada and can get the 4d56t from a JDM vehicle if i wanted too. that might be neat if one got all the common rail stuff with it.
now, one of many options i have is to get my neighbors parked d50 (93 i think). it is a short bed reg cab, 5 speed and 4x4. but it is rusted through on the rockers/floors and doesn't have title. this has been parked for 7 years i think. this would be very cheap, but most likely would need to be gone through a lot.
now, i have located a 89 mighty max extra cab short bed, gas (blown engine), auto 2x2. that is pristine. i think it was stored inside non functional for 10 years or so. this is also pretty cheap. that got me thinking of putting the running gear of the diesel into the gas body.
does anyone know of the main trouble spots with doing something like this? i might not be able to swap over the 4x4 stuff, but i haven't looked closely at it, and i am ok with a 2x4 rig with a transfer case to nowhere...
thanks,
tom