Nice! Looks good with the new paint.
Itsme's 00 Xterra build
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Where do I start? I guess from the begining!
I was looking for a 4X4, as I moved back to oregon and wanted something that would not be stopped by winter.
I first bought a Land Rover. I know, but thankfully the engine was junk, so before picking it up, I sold it again and took a $1500 loss. I guess I asked for it!
At any rate, I was looking online at dealer auctions, because a family friend was a dealer, but is in New Jersey. I started noticing Xterras and they looked perfect for me. I like the early gen 1 offerings, so I scowered the auctions all over the USA.
I found a 2000 4X4 with a 5 speed and bid on it and got it. It was purchased in Philly and shipped to family friend for going over and getting it ready for me to have it shipped to Oregon. It had dents and scrapes, but only had 66K miles and our mechanic said it was sound and a good buy. He siad it looked like crap though. My sister lives in NJ, so I had her have him do some body and paint work. Then replaced the belts and changed all fluids. In the mean time, I was looking for a car hauler to bring it to me, but ended up flying out there and driving it back.
So here is the start of my X TriXie:
She was looking pretty bad
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With body work done I went to get her. The clutch was slipping, so I had it replaced alone with two front tires fro now. I also put in a two core brass and copper radiator, before leaving NJ.
Then I dove it uneventfully back to Oregon.
Next it was my turn to start working on her.
I readjusted the Tbars, painted the plastics and did a few other things.
next winter was on me and I have no garage now, so it will need to wait until spring, before I start on her again
I painted plastics and lifted the front
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She wants me to do more, but she has to wait!
I will add lights, CB, rear shackles and who knows what else, but for now the weather has me on stop mode!
UPDATE:
It is August 2012 and I just bought another Xterra. It is a 2000 SE just like the black one, but is Silver with an automatic transmission. I needed this one for the automatic, because I am getting a left knee replacement in September and I am really attached to the first year Xterra.
Here she is in her virgin sate...
It has 72K miles on it:
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I was looking for a 4X4, as I moved back to oregon and wanted something that would not be stopped by winter.
I first bought a Land Rover. I know, but thankfully the engine was junk, so before picking it up, I sold it again and took a $1500 loss. I guess I asked for it!
At any rate, I was looking online at dealer auctions, because a family friend was a dealer, but is in New Jersey. I started noticing Xterras and they looked perfect for me. I like the early gen 1 offerings, so I scowered the auctions all over the USA.
I found a 2000 4X4 with a 5 speed and bid on it and got it. It was purchased in Philly and shipped to family friend for going over and getting it ready for me to have it shipped to Oregon. It had dents and scrapes, but only had 66K miles and our mechanic said it was sound and a good buy. He siad it looked like crap though. My sister lives in NJ, so I had her have him do some body and paint work. Then replaced the belts and changed all fluids. In the mean time, I was looking for a car hauler to bring it to me, but ended up flying out there and driving it back.
So here is the start of my X TriXie:
She was looking pretty bad
With body work done I went to get her. The clutch was slipping, so I had it replaced alone with two front tires fro now. I also put in a two core brass and copper radiator, before leaving NJ.
Then I dove it uneventfully back to Oregon.
Next it was my turn to start working on her.
I readjusted the Tbars, painted the plastics and did a few other things.
next winter was on me and I have no garage now, so it will need to wait until spring, before I start on her again
I painted plastics and lifted the front
She wants me to do more, but she has to wait!
I will add lights, CB, rear shackles and who knows what else, but for now the weather has me on stop mode!
UPDATE:
It is August 2012 and I just bought another Xterra. It is a 2000 SE just like the black one, but is Silver with an automatic transmission. I needed this one for the automatic, because I am getting a left knee replacement in September and I am really attached to the first year Xterra.
Here she is in her virgin sate...
It has 72K miles on it:
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I'm glad my x will live on with yours 
I am adding a real oil pressure gauge I never liked trucks without one an always install one.
I have it rough mounted into the center in the little useless well the 00 X has. I will paint it up and make it look nice once I have it all hooked up and working.
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I have it rough mounted into the center in the little useless well the 00 X has. I will paint it up and make it look nice once I have it all hooked up and working.
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Surf was high today, so thought I would post a few pix. My camera was not cooperating, but you can almost see my X next to a few trees in my area.
mods to come, when weather warms up!
Enjoy:
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mods to come, when weather warms up!
Enjoy:
Your location looks beautiful!
Your truck is coming along great too.
I use that well you blanked off for a 4 outlet electrical receptacle (Cig lighter type), so I can charge my phone/camera/batteries and power the GPS, etc.
An oil pressure gauge is a great idea, and the electrics are less messy for sure.
What's next on your hit parade?
Your truck is coming along great too.
I use that well you blanked off for a 4 outlet electrical receptacle (Cig lighter type), so I can charge my phone/camera/batteries and power the GPS, etc.
An oil pressure gauge is a great idea, and the electrics are less messy for sure.
What's next on your hit parade?
Turk Lights on, but not hooked up yet.
I put them on, first to see them on and second to figure how I would like to wire them in.
Soon to install Turk IAB!
And remove the step rails! (too wet and cold still)
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I put them on, first to see them on and second to figure how I would like to wire them in.
Soon to install Turk IAB!
And remove the step rails! (too wet and cold still)
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