I prefer the "smuggler's doors" both my Monteros had. For a time, the 80 shared garage space with a 91, then a 99 Montero full size. They had a metal box under the center seat floor that went from rocker to rocker. It was accessed with discrete steel doors with carpet over them for...
JH,
I suspect you'd agree that part of the overall enjoyment of doing things yourself and taking pride in being prepared is having an opportunity to help others. That's a perfect example of this attitude in action - nice. Bet he was blown away and will be talking about you for a long time...
Changed out all three accessory belts this morning after noting in my log they were last changed 6 years ago. I get a discount at the local dealer, and the belts cost me $18 for a matched set of two, and the A/C belt (be sure to get this matched set - they're packaged together and also held to...