Issue
October 2020
Owner
Benjamin Smith
Ride
Family Tradition
(1991 Mitsubishi Mighty Max)
(1991 Mitsubishi Mighty Max)
Meaning Behind the Name
Me and My dad are the only 2 people that have ever owned this truck, and my son is Airbrushed on the side, and in the bed Me, My dad and My Son are airbrushed inside the bed. 3 generations
Photographer
Chris Gosda
Ride Details
Original Cost
8,995.00 when bought New
Build Cost
No exactly sure, Alot lol
What was the inspiration?
To keep what my Dad Started going and Make him Proud also get my son involved to one day pass on it on to him.
How long did it take you to build?
at it's current state a little over 5 years, but has been changing and building since day 1 in 1991.
How long have you been building?
I have been messing with cars since i was 12 or 13 years old from cleaning on them to helping my dad, I used to attend shows with him when i was younger, i am currently 40 yrs old.
Club Affiliations
None and the Current moment, But Talking with one
Your future plans?
Currently just Maintenance as needed, later a possible Refresh on the engine to get the block painted just to make the engine bay a little cleaner.
Vehicle history
My Dad bought new from a local Mitsubishi Dealership's Showroom floor, he started fixing it up slightly, showed it for years and drove it everyday to work showed on weekends, he won 12 awards when he had it, my senior year of high school, I bought it from him, because it was lowered and he got to where it was hard for him to get in and out of, he went to trade it but they only offered him $1500 for it, he turned it down, and I offered to buy it and paid him $3000 for it, I started slightly changing it to fit my liking, added a bodykit had the hood scoop molded to the hood ordered alot of new parts, after 27 yrs of the factory red, i decided it was time for a redo and it spent off and on of 5 years being bagged and painted to get it to its current state.
Thanks to
My Parents(Jerry & Sheila) of course for letting me buy it from them, My Fiancee (Crystal Webster) for standing with me and supporting me with it no matter what. My Son for being there with me at shows and always having fun supporting me, and My friends,neighbors, that have helped me in some form from assembly to hauling the unfinished truck, to letting me use a trailer to haul to a long distance show.
Previous Rides
72 Chevy Nova, 05 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 94 Honda Accord, (11) Mitsubishi Trucks thru out the years, 80 Oldsmobile, (2) 2013 Kia Optima Turbo's, and Currently have the 91 Mitsubishi Mighty Max, 95 Mitsubishi Mighty Max,2012 Hyundai Sonata, 86 K5 Blazer, and a 04 Chevy Tahoe.
Engine Details
Make
Mitsubishi 1991
Cylinders
4
Displacement
2.4
Engine Mods
Factory other then a cold air intake tube.
Engine Add Ons
Painted Valve cover, Timing cover, Fan Shroud, Radiator, a few Color matching hose's and Wires.
Driveline Details
Clutch flywheel
Stock
Torque Converter
Stock
Transfer Case
Stock
Axle
Stock
Gears
Stock
Chassis Details
Chassis
Full FBSS
Mods to Frame
, Wish Bone link with Reverse links on front of the axle, Bag pockets added for bags front and back
Frame Builder
Gary Young
Drop or lift inches
Air Ride( Adjustable)
Front Shocks
Bags
Rear Shocks
Bags and Bell Tech Nitro Drop Shocks
Four Link
Has a Wishbone link with Reverse link on each side of axle.
Compressor Info
Valve Info
Airbag Info
2- 2600lb Slam Specialties Air Bags in Rear, 2-2500lb Firestone Air Bags in the front
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Top of wishbone has airbrushed skulls on it, but is hidden but i have pictures.
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
Pacer
Rear Wheel Type
Pacer
Front Wheel Size
20x8
Rear Wheel Size
20x8
Front Tire Size
225/35/20
Rear Tire Size
225/35/20
Paint Details
Color
True Blue Pearl w/ Graphics
Paint Type
House Of Kolor
Graphics Description
Blue base with the same same Slanted stripes paint back that were on it from the factory but with lots of Silver and Weathered Rust look and Skulls place throughout, and My Son's Face on a wanted poster on Bedside, Tailgate has a image of the truck as it was before.
Graphics By
Body Details
Hood
Mopar 6 Pack Scoop molded to factory hood
Grille
Gull Phantom Billet
Bumpers
Factory Chrome
Addon Accessories
Bodykit, Skull Motorcyle Mirrors, Fiberglass bedcover.
Body Mods
Molded Hood Scoop, Bodykit, Full Metal Bed Insert Painted like a Classic Wood Bed Floor, Shaved Antenna, Shaved Windshield Squiters, Shaved Rear Cab Light.
Interior Details
Dashboard
Painted to Match truck with Hood and Roof Graphics added to run thru dash
Gauges
Stock but airbrushed to match truck
Steering Wheel
GT Grant
Console
Custom Built Painted to Match
Head Unit
Pioneer In-dash DVD
Amps
2- Pioneer 1000w
Speakers
4- Mephis 12" DVC's 2 Fosgate 6.25 door speakers
Video System
In-dash DVD
Stereo Installed by
Owner
Shifter
Carbon Fiber
Seats
Iron Ace Hot Rod Seats
Trunk or Bed
Full Metal bed Insert, Painted like Classic Wooden Bed floor, Air tank is Mounted in bed painted like Wooden Whiskey Barrel, a made up Distillery named after my My dad is airbrushed on the tank with the County we live in and says EST. in 1979 which is the year i was born
Upholstery Description
Custom made Seat Cushions covered in Black Vinyl and Black/Blue VW Plaid, Custom Door Panels Wrapped in same material, Black covered Headliner, Sun-visors cover to match Headliner with the VW Plaid also added, Shift Boot made from the VW Plaid as well.
Upholstery By
Roger Jarvis(King,NC)
1991 Mitsubishi Mighty Max
Owned by: Benjamin Smith
Photos by: Chris Gosda