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    My First GQ Ute

    Hello All,
    I am now a proud owner of a 1998 GQ St Ute,
    i bought this as a project, as you can see the vehicle is in average condition.
    the factory TD42 engine is running rough, but for $3000 I am definitely not complaining. no rust thankfully.

    Stay tuned as i attempt to build this car up myself over the coming year with as little assistance as possible.

    Only problem where to start?
    This forum is awesome with so many build threads and ideas that my brain is in overdrive.
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    Only problem where to start?
    Needs a wash.
    Looks like a great unit to base a build on. No rust and pretty straight.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 4bye4 View Post
    Needs a wash.
    Looks like a great unit to base a build on. No rust and pretty straight.
    She needs a wash alright haha,
    I should've stated my very first plan is to strip and thoroughly clean the entire vehicle inside and out.
    As i have a car, this will remain registered and off the road while i gut it and build it up.

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    That's a nice looking truck mate :-) !
    Can't wait to see it progress, GQ4.2TD ST Ute, what a weapon to start with ;-) !!

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    G'day bloke,welcome!
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    you don't see too many non white GQ Utes, the old man has a qjote one about a 94/95 but unfortunately heaps of rust from being by the ocean all its life and always outdoors
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    Quote Originally Posted by MB View Post
    That's a nice looking truck mate :-) !
    Can't wait to see it progress, GQ4.2TD ST Ute, what a weapon to start with ;-) !!
    Thanks Champ, i am so excited. i'll be loading more pics of all round pre work condition on it shortly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Touses View Post
    G'day bloke,welcome!
    Thanks Touses, loving the group.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gubigfish View Post
    you don't see too many non white GQ Utes, the old man has a qjote one about a 94/95 but unfortunately heaps of rust from being by the ocean all its life and always outdoors
    Hi Gubigfish,
    i just did the search through the nissan colours code. it's brown, i thought was a kinda gold, nonetheless i actually like the colour and am going to get it re spray back to original.
    i am glad this has only really been a Kimberley farm/town ute,

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    Hi Guys,
    just a quick heads up.
    this is the non turbo black top TD42.
    are they strong enough to do a turbo/IC/pump upgrade on?

    Otherwise i will source a factory TD42TI and do a transplant.
    my list of parts are slowly compiling. bring on January when it all starts.

    Shed is almost cleared ready for the beast.

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