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.
mudnut (21st November 2016)
Needs a wash.Only problem where to start?
Looks like a great unit to base a build on. No rust and pretty straight.
2005 GU IV ST 3.0. Snorkel. Roof rack. Awning. Spots. Welded I/C. Dual batteries & VSR. UHF. Barn door hinge extension. Roof top spot lights. Rear drawers. 2" lift. NADS. EGT and boost gauges. Trans temp and water temp gauges. Provent 200 catch can. Rear ladder
And crawling on the planet's face, some insects called the human race. Lost in time. And lost in space... and meaning.
She needs a wash alright haha,Originally Posted by 4bye4
Needs a wash.
Looks like a great unit to base a build on. No rust and pretty straight.
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.
That's a nice looking truck mate :-) !
Can't wait to see it progress, GQ4.2TD ST Ute, what a weapon to start with ;-) !!
G'day bloke,welcome!
I AM NOT STUBBORN.........I prefer the term, Singlemindedly independent !
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
2004 4.2TDi GU ST Ute, 3" Exhaust, UHF, Lightforce Spotties, BFG All Terrains, Steel Winchbar, Winch, Dual Batts, CC Ultimate IC, 4" Snorkel, XLR8 Steps and Scrub bar
Thanks Champ, i am so excited. i'll be loading more pics of all round pre work condition on it shortly.
Thanks Touses, loving the group.
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,
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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