Recent content by estuart

So where would the best place be to send the engine/transaxle/tranny to be rebuilt? I see D&L Bensinger sells most parts but I have never touched anything except cast iron V6s in my CJ and small blocks so don't really feel up to the task.

Things to note in Pictures above; Tailgate mounted seats, I see no holes or brackets for fender mounted seats. Not sure how the correct A1 seats attached to the fenders. The side of the truck has emblems, I have never seen this in photos of other Mites. The 4 wheeldrive emblem I don't see...

Most of the plates were not attached when I got the Mite. Everything was in the back and it has remained that way. Based on the tears at the rivet holes I would assume that the plates were attached at some point. More pics attached.

It most definetly is a M422A1 and I won't disagree that it has been heavily modified from its original design. It has the name plate, title, the correct wheel base, frame, engine, suspension and sheetmetal. The question I really have is who did the alterations as they appear to be a factory or...

Reading some of these threads I am confused a bit. The ID plate states the vehicle is a M422A1 which based on the VIN number makes sense. However my tailgate has seats in it not on the sides of the truck and there are no tool boxes behind the seat.

I own M422A1 #2890 and have for about ten years. I have tried for years to find out more about the truck but have had little luck. The truck has a fiberglass hardtop which appears to be a factory job, but to the best of my knowledge AMC never made a top for this vehicle. It also is not OD green...