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 Six years later, I'm back.
#1040934
01/26/12 09:40 PM
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Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 60
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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After the crank pulley bolt snapped on my beloved 1990 LWB base model, it's taken me this long to find another clean Montero, but I finally did. I wound up trading my 1998 Subaru for it after finding it by complete accident on Craigslist in Columbia City, IN. Ran a Carfax, and it had one owner until 154k miles, and was always serviced at the dealership it was bought from. It's an LS, so it is a big upgrade from my '88 or my previous '90 in terms of features -- and everything works! I look forward to being a regular here on the forum again, after such along absence. Cheers! Here she is: ![[Linked Image]](http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lybneqIqLg1qzduv1o1_500.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lybneqIqLg1qzduv1o3_250.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lybneqIqLg1qzduv1o4_250.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lybneqIqLg1qzduv1o2_250.jpg)
Third times a charm.
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Re: Six years later, I'm back.
[Re: seely]
#1040935
01/26/12 11:55 PM
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Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 227
Wheeler
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Looks like it's off the show room.
You can call me Fez
'95 SR 15x8 steel rims w/ 33x12.5 Duratracs, cranked torsion bars, "Baja" lights
'09 Nissan Sentra SR
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Re: Six years later, I'm back.
[Re: seely]
#1040936
01/27/12 12:14 AM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 16,227
Web Wheeler
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Welcome back Johnathan. Great job finding such a nice Montero. Love the color combo. What was your forum name back then?
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Re: Six years later, I'm back.
[Re: off-roader]
#1040937
01/27/12 12:20 AM
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Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 60
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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You know, I can't really remember, but I think it may have been Jon_S or something like that. Here's my old one, for reference. Can't wait to build this one up a little bit, although I'm probably going to go a little less extreme with it (I'm older and its just *too* nice). ![[Linked Image]](https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/216834_509352157251_22001989_30087356_8390_n.jpg)
Third times a charm.
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Re: Six years later, I'm back.
[Re: seely]
#1040938
01/27/12 12:22 AM
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Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 204
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That looks awesome, it looks like its in fantastic shape, love those colors too 
1995 Montero SR
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Re: Six years later, I'm back.
[Re: TheViper]
#1040939
01/27/12 12:27 AM
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Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 60
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I was a little skeptical of the "dealer serviced since new" "one owner" "owned by a little old lady" etc. story, but everything checked out. Heck, the driver's seat looks like no one ever even sat in it! Though the speedometer did break two days after I picked it up... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Third times a charm.
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Re: Six years later, I'm back.
[Re: seely]
#1040940
01/27/12 12:40 AM
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Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 3,548
Roll Me Over
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Looking fresh!
What's your plans?
99JAOS2"& OME 2"body 4.90s ARB HS9500i Skids&Ladder 16"315BFG JAOSRemote& Rack 3Row Rad IPF back& Searchlite HID Overhead Console/CB switchPanel FrARB RrLocker TJMSnorkel 160AAlt Sliders 2nd Tranny Cooler QuickAirII& Tank Rear frame/tank Lift
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Re: Six years later, I'm back.
[Re: Angelo]
#1040941
01/27/12 12:51 AM
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Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 60
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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It's hard to say. The Michelin LTX's on it are brand-new, so I can't really justify replacing them right off the bat. I would like to go to a 32 or 33x10.5 AT or mild MT to fill out the wheel wells a bit more, and keep the pretty stock alloys. I don't plan to wheel this one as hard as I did my last one (though it is certainly up to the task) but we do like to do some trail riding, camping, etc. Also, the girlfriend is bugging me for a bouncy seat on HER side too. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> First things first, though, getting the speedometer working again and replacing the stock speakers!
Last edited by Jonathan_Seely; 01/27/12 12:52 AM.
Third times a charm.
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Re: Six years later, I'm back.
[Re: xFezx]
#1040942
01/27/12 02:37 AM
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Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 60
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Indeed. I've checked out so many Monteros in "amazing" or "showroom" condition over the years, only to find out they were complete wrecks, that I was pretty skeptical. My girlfriend said my eyes widened and I audibly gasped when we rounded the corner and I saw the Monte sitting in the p/o's driveway. Well worth the the three hour trip!
Third times a charm.
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Re: Six years later, I'm back.
[Re: seely]
#1040943
01/27/12 03:17 AM
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,458
Trail Leader
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That is my favorite Mitsu color combo. I parted out the one similar I purchased for my 40th 'birthday-present-to-myself'...
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