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Stainless louvers that I installed a while back.

New shoes! And a recent trip to the Grand Canyon.

Insulation on the roof was a huge success! While not measured to get actual data, the car is much cooler and the A/C doesn't have to run as hard to keep the interior at a desired temp. Overall, in my eyes the project was a success and would certainly say it's worth the time and effort. Our test...

Getting the car ready for another adventure! Made room for a sleeping pad by removing the rear seats and took on another project. On hot days the car would take a long time to cool down and it was apparent that the roof was radiating heat a little too well. Took the headliner off and noticed...

Went on a drive up Squaw Pass Road and found a short of road trail near mile marker 15. Went exploring and found several campsites and some nice scenery. Found a nice easy rise in the terrain to see how the angle of approach functions and to see the suspension working. The front tire is...

I would be keen on some skid plates if well made and functional. Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk

The trail was busy and after the motorcycle, there was a full sized pickup that I had to make room for to my left. The phone is level here.

Left for the trail at noon from the Southeast side of town, went slowly over the trail and stopped frequently to explore, to return all before 6pm. Great day trip. Skid plates aren't a necessity for this, just nice assurance. I ended up making room for oncoming traffic in what I thought to be...

The tires took a pounding on the terrain.

Went exploring today up by Kingston trail, west of Denver. The Montero did admirably considering it was essentially stock. For what was noted as an easy trail, I'm impressed with what is listed as easy. I really should have skid plates and better tires for this trail, but that will have to wait...

Look up boat vents or boat louvers online. These were made by Atwood as I recall. Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk

Some good explanations about the vents and their function. The theory of radiator efficiency is the most accurate one from what I know of thermodynamics. As these vents are small, it will only have a small impact on performance (of the radiators efficiency) which likely won't be noticeable...

The lights have great output and the color is very intense. The output is good for a drop in led kit, however this is my first experience with a led retrofit bulb. I've honestly not had functional bulbs prior to this as the car had a bad relay and bulbs when purchased. Sent from my VS987 using...

I've yet to do any low range driving while it's hot, but I can certainly notice heat escaping from the vents while stopped. I used an air powered reciprocating saw for the cuts. They aren't perfectly straight, but good enough. Just drill pilot holes on the corners, and a large starting hole to...

Thanks! I've only installed the front struts so far and they are certainly better than nearly blown struts, which is my only composition. They display typical mono tube strut design where the is a little 'sticktion' with the first movement, but great control and feel once on the move. This...

Next few projects are still in the works, but a few more pictures... Rear struts have yet to be installed as I'm hoping to get matching boots. Did a quick repay with a rattle can to mend the missing paint on the sides.

When we first picked up the Montero, it would hardly idle and had numerous issues caused by a severe lack of maintenance. We tore into it straight away to bring maintenance items up to par. Cleaning headlights, plugs, wires, compression test, coils, igniter and a few other odds and ends...

Few pictures of several projects that we've done on the vehicle since picking it up. Installed some hood vents the other weekend. Found the car would get quite hot when cruising with the ac on while in 4wd-lo. The vents are stainless vents found in the marine world and are very affordable.

Picked up a 2002 Montero for winter duty and to haul car parts a few months back. Since we picked up the car, we're slowly going over the car and sorting out all the deferred maintenance. We've also been going camping with the car a bit and getting used to what the car is capable of actually...

Great build thread! I just picked up a Montero myself a short while back and in the middle of various repairs. I also have my wife's 2000 GC Impreza that we are overhauling with a new wiring harness and a different ems occupying space in the garage. Any luck with the light brackets? I am looking...