Off Road Floater 800-865-9732 or Ron Alred 423-580-0472 have everything you need. Thanks for any info. You should have bought it by now, and if not PM me the address and it'll be gone! Either way, I may need to go through the engine. Sure, ad-blocking software does a great job at blocking ads, but it also blocks useful features of our website like our supporting vendors. Due to the response, I feel good about my new project. So far, I have found no evidence of moisture in the engine. M422 Mighty Mite, 65-inch wheelbase with the early thin windshield M422A1 Mighty Mite, 71-inch wheelbase To keep the weight down, the M422 became the first U.S. jeep … You must log in or register to reply here. Just from reading the Mighty Mite posts on here, I have learned a little bit and know that they are not too many around. Looking for Mighty Mite info/value. Buy It Now; Free Shipping; Mighty Mite StageII Gas Chip for 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Sport 4.7L . I have a friend with a bore scope. Was: Previous Price C $169.99. Ran across this M422A1 that was offered to me for $1000. I would drop a grand on that in 1 second. I will see if I can get my hands on it this weekend. You'll never loose on that project. 1961 M422A1 Mighty Mite. serial number 1356. Great find. The more I tinker with it and learn about it, the more I want to do to it. Interestingly, this Mighty Mite may not have seen combat duty but instead been used for far more mundane tasks in the U.S. With an aluminum body, and an aluminum air-cooled 108 cubic inch V-4 engine, the Mighty-Mite weighed just less than one ton. JavaScript is disabled. Either way, I will call Mr. Alred first. Location Moreland, Ga. Aired the tires up, scrubbed off the crud, and rolled it in the garage. Any recommendations on where to look for parts?? Going to attempt to go back and get it later today. Mainly just get it drivable. This is one of the first M422A1's that rolled off the production line. Will be looking for parts real soon... drivers side y pipe, tailgate, seats, tires, etc. 11 0 0. This little jeep is about 2/3rds the size of a regular jeep, and being made of aluminum, it weighs about 1000 pounds. Thanks again. If it doesn't look good, I will pull the engine. Only about 1000 of the M422 were built in 1961, and about 1200 M422a1 (about 12 inches longer) were built in 1962. This faded hood graphic indicates the compact Jeep was used for a “Geological Survey,” an expedition that would likely have appreciated the Mighty Mite’s robust off-road abilities and compact size for maneuvering through tight spaces. and this Mite. this would be number 7. I was told by another source that the M422A1 serial numbers started at 1350. so if this is true. Just looking for info from those who know... Is it worth investing the money and time?? M422 Mighty Mite Jeep Restoration Project. 1961 Jeep FJ3 "rockcrawler" Mail Van Step-Van. You did real good! Sure it will be a fun project. possibly one of the first 10. Looks like a perfect candidate to preserve and save. Please talk to Mr. Alred before you fire up the Mite. Thanks for the input. Any recommendations on where to look for parts?? Ron might know how to check the plating without a bore scope. Thanks for the input. Even if everything looks good, I am sure it will leak since it has been sitting so long. Thanks! C $76.99. 1982 Jeep CJ 5 4x4 Fully Restored One Owner "$5,000 Below Restoration Cost" 1979 Jeep … It was built with an air cooled engine and has a four speed transmission. Since the Mite has not been running and sat outside for such a long time, the chrome plating may have peeled off. 1963 American Motors M422A1 Mighty-Mite The Elkhart Collection 55 hp, 1.8-liter V-4 engine Four-speed manual transmission Equipped with four-wheel-drive transfer case A military jeep … If you decide you do not want it, I'll offer 1.5K and pick it up from your place. Flattop - You are very blessed to have a nice Mite like that fall into your lap!! Their ads help keep Steel Soldiers going. I did check, and the engine does turn freely. If you can, try to get your hands on a bore scope. 1961 M422A1 Military vehicle, aluminum body, 1963 CJ3 motor and transNO RESERVE. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Due to a rusted out exhaust y pipe, truck has been sitting for 6 years now. Ron Alred is the executor of Sam Werner's estate. 1953 The Mighty Mite Jeep Marine Corps going up hill Press Photo. Just from reading the Mighty Mite posts on here, I have learned a little bit and know that they are not too many around. I mean, have a gander, it's right there. Another that you will definitely see is this 1961 Jeep M422 Mighty Mite. The Mighty Mite was manufactured for the Marine Corps for use in the jungles of Vietnam. They may have dry rotted or just fallen apart due to age. Do not think that I will do a full restoration. Also, there are about 100 seals and gaskets in the engine. Thread starter flattop68; Start date Aug 25 , 2012; Steel Soldiers is supported by: Aug 25, 2012 #1 flattop68 New member. At minimum, I will replace the y pipe, seats, tires, windshield glass, and try to find a tailgate. I'd take it off your hands if you decide it's a poor investment. I have talked with several people. 1988 JEEP COMANCHE PIONEER RUNS EXCELLENT "NO RESERVE" 1960 Jeep Mighty Mite. C $33.93; or Best Offer +C $13.58 shipping; From United States; Mighty Mite StageII Gas Chip for 2003 Jeep Liberty Renegade Sport Utility 3.7L. I never tore my engine down, but a friend of mine had to rebuild his. He's a good guy to deal with. You might have to drop the oil pan. I will update once I get it home. Thanks. Oil is clear, no condensation on any internal part that can be accessed (dipstick, etc.) Picked it up today. ODFever, Thanks for the heads up. Weight: 1,700 pounds Size (LxWxH): 107” x 61” x 60” Max Speed: 62 mph Range: 225 miles Condition code Value (dollars — updated June 2020) 6 3,000 5 4,000 4 7,500 3 11,000 2 17,000 serial number 1356. is the earliest known A1 model in existence. He told me it reminded him of a VW air cooled. Odometer reads 2,599 and the current owner has had it since the early 70's. 3 " Body Lift Great mudding vehicle. Please consider disabling your ad blockers for the site. The cylinder walls are chrome plated over air cooled aluminum jugs. Ran across this M422A1 that was offered to me for $1000. C $76.99.

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