What did you do to the expy today

[Habbibie]

Haha yea I know bro but I'm a mechanic by hobby and I enjoy making the repairs needed & at least this truck has a manageable (civilized) engine to work with unlike our German counterpart.

Plus the fact that it was neglected its entire life, it doesn't surprise me that it needs all that it needs. Also I got it for free so why not spend 2k on parts for repairs, turn around and sell for 5-6k and attempt to net a decent profit.

 

[Gruz7]

Well today installed the new LED puddle lights.
It was pretty easy to remove the OEM light housings but due to the below freezing temps in the NE I broke both the original puddle lights' plastic clips, oh well I got new ones...

The new LED puddle lights came installed in new housings and have pretty good waterproofing and they fit exactly like OEM. I coated the connections with some dielectric grease to be safe and installed them in about 10 minutes (much easier than resealing the original the housing if you ask me) and they look great!
I don't have the night shots of them yet as I just installed them this morning but I'll post night pics later on today...
Here's the company I got them from, they were very polite sellers and they run a great business with exceptional customer care. (Also should mention for them that if you buy their puddle light package you receive free license plate LED bulbs!
http://www.daytimebrightlites.com/Puddle_Lights_NL3C.html

And here is some pics of the puddles installed on my 06. I'd be happy to answer questions as well! Thanks guys!

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[GTR-34]

Looks great.

Love yout rack.

 

[k9education]

Haha yea I know bro but I'm a mechanic by hobby and I enjoy making the repairs needed & at least this truck has a manageable (civilized) engine to work with unlike our German counterpart.

Plus the fact that it was neglected its entire life, it doesn't surprise me that it needs all that it needs. Also I got it for free so why not spend 2k on parts for repairs, turn around and sell for 5-6k and attempt to net a decent profit.

She really shouldn't have needed to do much of anything with that few miles on it. That rig is a lemon. I'm hoping I have better luck with my 3rd gen.

 

[Gruz7]

Looks great.

Love yout rack.

Thanks GTR... Btw your name doesn't happen to be what it is because you own a R34 does it?


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[Gruz7]

Night shots of the puddles too! The light output in person is insane compared to stock!!

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[Flexpedition]

Listened to Funkmaster Flex get interviewed by Howard Stern..... while inside of my Funkmaster Flex. Was like Déjà vu all over again.

 

[DUNE RCR]

Didn't do anything to mine today, but I ordered a butt load of stuff for it! Transmission rebuild kit, exhaust studs and manifold gaskets, exhaust piping for the dual setup I plan on doing, new lightning style headlights, clear corners, smoked tails, 5 gallons of trans fluid, new battery... There's more but I can't remember at the moment...

 

[ExplorerTom]

I bought a bunch of coolant, distilled water, and radiator flush for mine. I'm doing the same to my Explorer right now so the Expedition will have to wait. I have to wait for a new thermostat to come in for my Explorer before I can be totally done.

 

[DUNE RCR]

Just got the new torque converter today. It's getting closer to being on the road!!! Just waiting for the rest of the parts to be delivered.

 

[DUNE RCR]

More stuff just got delivered. Manifold gaskets, exhaust studs and other exhaust hardware. Damn that shipping was quick!

 

[GTR-34]

Thanks GTR... Btw your name doesn't happen to be what it is because you own a R34 does it?


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No
I choosed this name 2005 when I registerd in a German Nissan forum. I'm just a fan of this car and know a few owner.
A friend from Hamburg Germany let me drive his R33 GTR in the past.

 

[Gruz7]

No
I choosed this name 2005 when I registerd in a German Nissan forum. I'm just a fan of this car and know a few owner.
A friend from Hamburg Germany let me drive his R33 GTR in the past.

That's wild! I'm also a huge fan that's a great car I've only seen a handful of R34s in person though


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[GTR-34]

I think they are more common in Germany than in the US

 

[andrew_s]

Just broke the truck in and did a rear differential service and oil change.

 

[k9education]

Just broke the truck in and did a rear differential service and oil change.

Damn I'm right behind you on the mileage. I'm a bit envious of everyone and their short commutes.

 

[Habbibie]

I drove the expy today... That's all I managed to do to it.

Changed busted wipers to RainX latitude yesterday... I can see again! Woot woot!

 

[DUNE RCR]

Another package arrived in the mail today. Looking to dive into this transmission this weekend if I have the time.

 

[DUNE RCR]

More goodies arrived in the mail today I think I did a good job of matching the corners with the headlights as they are different companies. Don't mind the plastic film, I don't want to remove it until they are installed.

 

[Gruz7]

More goodies arrived in the mail today I think I did a good job of matching the corners with the headlights as they are different companies. Don't mind the plastic film, I don't want to remove it until they are installed.

You're gonna start a build thread on this expy right? It seems that it is going to be a pretty sweet truck to follow!


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