1961 M422A1 Mighty Mite
Ground-up, well-sorted build for desert trail exploring and forest service roads. Driven with respect for the 1/4 ton independent suspension driveline, this has proven capable on the mining roads of Nevada. 2,500 miles since build was completed in 2016. California-title/pink slip with current ‘23 tags. Cruises readily at 50-55 MPH.
Drivetrain
Built with a new VW 1.9L Turbo Diesel long block, new Bosch injection pump (modified by Giles Performance, Canada), stock VW K14 Turbo; and a new Jeep AX15 5-speed overdrive transmission with the 2” shorter Toyota R150 input shaft. Rebuilt Spicer Model 18 transfer case with 3.2:1 Tera-Low gearing and disc parking brake with M151 adjustable handle. Utilizes Acme & Novak adapters. SPAL brushless variable-speed cooling fan, custom aluminum double-pass radiator, and an oil cooler.
Toyota clutch assembly: 22RE-Turbo bell housing, pressure plate/disc & hydraulic clutch.
Front & rear differentials fully rebuilt with new: bearings/races, stub axles, yokes & Power-Lok clutch packs. Larger diameter Spicer rear-halfshaft assemblies.
Body & chassis
1/4 elliptical Leaf springs converted to coilover Fox units. 215x85-16 Firestone Destination MT tires. 2 matching spare rims & tires. Toyota 2WD truck power steering box, disc brake conversion with Wilwood rotors/calipers & GM hydroboost. Majority of body was re-riveted, epoxy primed and urethane satin paint. Powder coated frame/suspension arms/roll cage & bracing/rims etc. Easy-to-clean SEM 2-part urethane bedliner inside & undersides. M151 bumper upgrade kit w/ends shortened. 12 volt system, dual AGM batteries w/marine combiner, Sealed fuse box, LED head & tail lights. Autometer 270-degree sweep servo gauges. GPS Speedometer.
Reproduction Mite canvas winter top with side curtains & doors. Custom stainless fuel tank. Includes a plethora of spares. Well-equipped hauler trailer potentially available.
$25K. Located in Sacramento area, California - SEND PM to contact
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For Sale - M422A1 - VW Turbo Diesel
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Re: For Sale - M422A1 - VW Turbo Diesel
Can you call me 318-376-5023
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Super super cool. Lots of work in this. Too bad there is no back seat.
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Re: For Sale - M422A1 - VW Turbo Diesel
Really great engineering on this really cool rig.
I enjoyed reading this post and seeing the work you put into this Mite.
Very Nice.
Someone will really enjoy driving that.
Dave
I enjoyed reading this post and seeing the work you put into this Mite.
Very Nice.
Someone will really enjoy driving that.
Dave
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1953 M38A1
1964 USMC M38A1
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64 CJ5
97 TJ Wrangler (Son's Ride)
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