Yet Another Hundy Owner

[gorebug]

Picked up this 2000 LX 470 4 weeks ago and thought it was about time I introduced it to 'mud.


P1010251 by thegorebug, on Flickr

Bone stock still, but hopefully I will get a chance to get it built up to what will be, admittedly, a fairly mild build.

Has 172,000 km on the ticker and I currently have it in the shop for a timing belt, water pump and new brakes.

Next up will be removing the running boards and adding new tires.

So far it has been a delight to own, other than my visits to the gas station.

All the advice on this site have been invaluable. Thanks to everyone.

 

[Griffin]

good looking LX, love the color and wheels. Be sure to post some pics of your upgrades.

 

[jonharis]

It's starting to bother me that everyone elses Hundy is older yet has lower mileage than mine.

Welcome! 1LouxLX will fill you in on your first mod.

 

[Kigiin]

Black or gray wheels via rattle can - very cheap yet "effective". Front grill too.

Do any hunting in Alberta?

Welcome.

 

[gorebug]

Nothing new to see on the outside, but the truck is in much sounder shape mechanically.

My cousin runs a shop just outside of Claresholm so I had him do the following service for me.

• 
  Install Timing belt, pulleys & water pump

P1010384 by thegorebug, on Flickr

• Replace front and rear brake pads (Wagner Thermoquiet)

• Change oil and filter

Grand total including parts, labour, express shipping to Canada from RockAuto.com, taxes and $40 in gas to get to Claresholm (~240km round trip) and back was less than $1,150

A couple of extra pictures for you of what a timing belt looks like after 11 years and 172,000 km.


P1010385 by thegorebug, on Flickr


P1010386 by thegorebug, on Flickr

 

[gorebug]

Black or gray wheels via rattle can - very cheap yet "effective". Front grill too.

Do any hunting in Alberta?

Welcome.

I will have to see what I can do about the wheels. A new set of larger tires is on my list and I would like to get an additional alloy rim to match so it looks good on the eventual rear carrier.

No hunting for me, but started taking my 7-yr old son fishing last summer.

 

[smm3]

Congrats!