TheCrow Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Greetings Pathfinder fellows As some of you may remember 6 month ago I salvaged a 300 GE from the junkyard , and made all necessary paper work to re register it and allow it on the road . The vehicle has been in the junkyard for almost 3 years . Well I am today in about 50 % of my project the G is running now not in perfect health condition but I was able to take it an off-road trip before it broke down today on the road as mentioned in another post . To give you an update on the work done so far . Cosmetics : Done : Stripped the truck to the metal and I was very pleased to see that it had no sign of previous accident nor a single spot of rust . Painted the cabin from inside and outside in Olive green and the under chassis in black New shiny signal pointer covers for front ( Orange ones ) New upholstery done for the dashboard , the steering wheel , the seats and doors . New cover for the flooring and trunk Roof covered with chamois Console painted in a lacquer coat to shine ( still considering fixing a new part ) I know the interior could have been done better but due to lack of expertise and parts in Qatar I found it to be satisfactory with the means that I have around here . To be done : Change the speedometer Fix the sun roof Fix new rubber frame to the back doors Fix new head lights ( crystal type ) Mechanics : Done : Installed a new battery 100 I have removed the fuel tank and washed it Changed the fuel pump / fuel filter / air filter spark plugs and spark plugs wires Oil and oil filter Removed the radiator and had it flushed and reworked the pipes inside it . I have changed also the break pads and break linings without changing the disks as they proved to be in good condition . I have kept the original rims and fitted 31 x 10.5 x R15 Kumho road venture MT tires on it . To be done : Change the distributor ( found out today ) Change the part under the distributor 103 07 ( found out today ) Change the water pump ( found out today ) Change the steering pump Change the shock absorbers ( Postponed as I am still thinking whether to go for a 3 “ lift or not ) Find out why the lockers are not working and fix them Change the water tank for the wind shield washer and the head light washer ( cracked due to heat and sun effect ) Fix the exhaust spring is leaking and check other exhaust depots ( the truck is so loud that I cant hear the phone while driving ) and it smells the smoke inside the cabin on high speed . Heat from the gear box is getting into the cabin ( need to fix this problem anY suggestions ??? ) Wish list : Snorkel Suspension lift 35” tires Winch Military rims Roof top tent ( preferably Maggiolina from auto home or ARB simpson III ) Some pictures comparing before and after Before After ReG Shebl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC88Pathy Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerstudd5 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 It's definitely come a long way. Looks good, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Nice!! Do one for me, too... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavefromOZ Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 That thing looks great mate, think the green looks much better than the baby blue it used to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurys Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 What you have done with it is absolutely stunning ! very impressive ! good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headpeace Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 great job, that looks awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrow Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 Thanks Guys , I am glad you like it it is nice to hear positive comments after long period of work and know it was worth it ReG Shebl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Damn that rig looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creekkid Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 WOW....very nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSlowReliable Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Heat from the gear box is getting into the cabin ( need to fix this problem anY suggestions ??? ) Personally, if its not a malfunction with the gearbox itself....I'd just go under there with some 18g sheetmetal and make a heat shield...shouldn't be too hard to make an easy one that hovers above it and it should help out a bit. Or maybe insulate the floor under your carpet somehow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrow Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 Thanks Kingman and creekkid . Personally, if its not a malfunction with the gearbox itself....I'd just go under there with some 18g sheetmetal and make a heat shield...shouldn't be too hard to make an easy one that hovers above it and it should help out a bit. Or maybe insulate the floor under your carpet somehow? Since the floor is isulated I think i need to do the heat shield . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrow Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 B , Ide be glad to do another 0ne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 My GF and I have been looking for a SUV or truck to replace our 3rd car as something more robust and safer than a Honda Civic. I have been leaning towards an R50 (due to the air bags) but would love something like yours. As a first generation German-American, I know the value of Mercedes, but I'm not sure if I can find a reasonably priced/good condition one around here. What year is the one you have?? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 This is going on my official Want list... And this one seems to have a few interesting options... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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