Re: [AMC-list] FOR SALE: Mighty Mite in NC!

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

In this case it was probably due to a non-functional engine. The Mighty Mite is the ONLY vehicle I know of that used the AMC air cooled V-4. Not only that, but military vehicles typically use 24V electrical systems, sometimes 48V. If the engine was badly worn or blown, there would be no choice but to park it permanently. I bet Mighty Mite engine parts dried up a LOOONNNGGG time ago! I just hope the front drive axle is still there, which it should be. Converting to a different axle would be tough. Would be nice if the original engine and trans were available, even with a rod hanging out the side, but I wouldn't hold my breath on that! It's an interesting piece anyway, and the price is about right for one that's been modified. If I didn't have enough projects as it is I'd consider it. Maybe pull that old Opel engine and find something more suitable -- and with a x-fer case! Can't be much room under the hood though. 

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Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 17:38:44 -0700
From: tom jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>

On Tue, May 19, 2009 at 16:53, tbsilvey@xxxxxxxx <tbsilvey@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

> > > > >>Here's your chance at an AMC Mighty Mite:
> > > > >>http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/1174478454.html
> > >       
> > > >
> > > >The original engine has been switched to an opel engine and the
> > > >front wheel drive 4x4 has been removed for the engine swap...
> >     
> >
> > Why do folks do such heinous things?
>   

Trying to be generous... if that atrocity was performed when the MM was
merely "old", it's more excusable. If it was done in the last decade or so,
then yeah, beat them senseless for committing sucha crime.

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