So, I got a new back door for my 2001 Montero.

I found a replacement door from A Partsmart Inc. in Utah for $300.00 & called Mitus USA with the VIN number from the pull vehicle to verify the color.

The door had been damaged by a friend of my ex-wife who was moving it for her.
(damage haiku)
In a driveway Clear skies
Backed into a great big pine tree
Popped the window glass out

So, she had a friend 'fix' it for her. Supplies used were a drill, box of sheet metal screws & a sheet of 1/4 inch plastic.

I swear to god, they drilled into this thing like BP in the Gulf of Mexico, with the same results. It leaks like crazy! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/angry.gif" alt="" />

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikemorrisonz/4587260452/

So, will hang the door soon.

Other repairs on my todo list.

- replace bottom bumper wrap around. Damaged in some other collision.
- replace passenger side mirror. Damaged in some other collision.
Oh, this is a classic too! The mirror's base was broke but since it's electric it was still attached to the car by the cabling. So they fixed it with - you guessed it, a whole bunch more sheet metal screws. but they couldn't get them more than half way in so they stick out so bad it looks like there's a porcupine mounted to the door.

- replace or repair the carpet. Apparently the only place to get carpet for this year Montero is the dealer. $550.00.

Note: All damage & abuse sufferend by this vehicle was on city streets.

Don't bother replacing the lower part of the bumper with the plastic c**p.
It's just going to get broken off again when you go wheelin'.
You might as well put on a good aftermarket bumper that will accept a winch and lights (if it's the front), or a swing away gas can (if it's the rear).

It'll really toughin' up the look of your gen 3 too.

Good Luck

Thanks for the suggestion about going for the aftermarket bumper. I may do this. However, I'm still haven't decided wether I will keep this one or sell it once it's presentable.

So, yesterday Off-roader & I hung the new door. The night before I spent about 1/2 an hour in removing the swing shut lock from the bottom of the door and popped the interior plastic pieces off enough to unplug the wiring harness. So, we un bolted the door, put the new one on & inserted the shims back where they came from and the door was aligned perfectly.

Got some before & after pix here....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikemorrisonz/4604643841/in/set-72157623931443363/

Nice job! It looks as good as new.

I'd check into the resale value of the Gen III's right now.
I don't believe it's very good.
Even as clean as your rig is looking, not many folks are buying SUV's (some crazy idea that they need better MPG).

Good Luck