The Nissan Path

Hello all, new owner of 96 4wd pathy and finding that this project has become a learning process. I was an auto tech from 1981 thru the early 90's but do it now for relaxation and keeping my vehicle expenses low. I try to get vehicles more than 25 years old to bypass all emission testing, however I found this 96 4wd pathy at a price I couldn't pass up, $400. So now starts the daunting task of getting it road worthy and up to emission standards.
Thank you all in advance for your responses and help when you can.
Kevin