UPDATE: Can't get pics to upload, so I am attaching a link to EXPEDITION PORTAL where I have a build thread going on.

KTMK36's 1989 Mitsubishi Montero Cosmetic rebuild

On way to Walmart one day with wife NOT looking to buy a new car, or an old one for that matter. Next door in Home Depot parking lot saw this Montero for sale...sign said $1,800. Called the number and bought on spot pretty much. All original, nothing had been replaced or swapped on this vehicle. 159k original miles, automatic V6 3.0, electric windows and locks, A/C and EVERYTHING WORKED. It had a miss in it, turned out the fuel injection wiring harness was corroded. Found replacement one in junkyard for FREE! Runs like a top now.

1st thing I did was get rid of old wheels and tires, purchased ULTRA GAUNTLET wheels and threw on some NITTO TERRA GRAPPLERS.

Next I replaced the interior carpeting and re-upholstered the seats in leather and added heated front seat elements. Works like a charm. I have posted some before and after pics! (I say that assuming I will figure out how to post the pics!)

It has some rust around rear wheel wells and windshield frame. Recently it began letting rain in around top of windshield and it was running down the front pillars. So...into the body shop to get all rust removed and new paint on it...that just went in today 3/6/12. I will post pics as the progress happens.

I just ordered a snorkel, one could not be found in the states and had to come from ARB Australia...go figure.

I also had specially cut diamond plate to cover the rockers and, ready for this twist???? I am adding diamond plate to the right and left side of the hood much like you would see on a Land Rover Defender and I also ordered a shovel and pick axe mount kit to mount them to the hood much like a Defender. Axe, Shovel and Shovel mount kit arrived from Rover North but Axe mount kit is on back order.

I want to give this a full on Safari/Expedition look.

Monty is all white now, would love to paint it that Jeep NATO Brown/Sand color, but way too much time/money/effort to make it worth the while...sooooo, it will be repainted white BUT...the ROOF will be a flat black and the HOOD will be a flat black.

$1800 purchase + $3200 interior up grades + $4500 exterior work + $1,000 mechanical + $1,000 transmission work = $11,500 so far and not done. $4500 exterior hasnt been paid yet as they just begun and could go higher! OUCH

I will not pretend to be a gear head, as I am not...so with that said, I am looking to retool the suspension and anything else on the under belly of the beast. Recommendations and advise would be greatly appreciated!!

I will post pics from when I purchased it to where it is now and as new things are done to it along the way. Thanks for any interest and advice you may show and offer along the way!

First pic is of day I bought it.
Second pic is after adding wheels and tires
The others are of the original interior...not bad for an 20+ year old vehicle