RMP&Os 1977 Patrol Ute build for overlanding
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RMP&O
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Here are the shocks I think I am going to use in the Ute....
http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/BBCS-Shocks-p-84.html
And the steering stabilizer....
http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/Trail-Gear-Steering-Stabilizer-Kit-p-996.html
Last bit, I will be using the RuffStuff FJ40/60 cut & turn perch on the front axle. This because on the Nissan axle it is the same problem with SOA and C&T, ie the pumpkin being offset and in the way of the spring location. I will probably have to modify the perch kit a bit to make it work but no worries on that.
I think I already mentioned it but....the leaf springs I am using are the stock ones that came out of my 83 SWB Patrol years ago. They are in great condition, you can still see the part numbers on them! Both F&R are a 3-leaf pack. The fronts are kind of short but the rears are nice and long. I also have an OME FJ60 HD rear leaf pack and a set of OME front AAL. So I have some springs I can play around with, cut up and add to the 83 Patrol leaf pack to get it just how I want in terms of height, ride, ect.
cheers
http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/BBCS-Shocks-p-84.html
And the steering stabilizer....
http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/Trail-Gear-Steering-Stabilizer-Kit-p-996.html
Last bit, I will be using the RuffStuff FJ40/60 cut & turn perch on the front axle. This because on the Nissan axle it is the same problem with SOA and C&T, ie the pumpkin being offset and in the way of the spring location. I will probably have to modify the perch kit a bit to make it work but no worries on that.
I think I already mentioned it but....the leaf springs I am using are the stock ones that came out of my 83 SWB Patrol years ago. They are in great condition, you can still see the part numbers on them! Both F&R are a 3-leaf pack. The fronts are kind of short but the rears are nice and long. I also have an OME FJ60 HD rear leaf pack and a set of OME front AAL. So I have some springs I can play around with, cut up and add to the 83 Patrol leaf pack to get it just how I want in terms of height, ride, ect.
cheers
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RMP&O
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Soon this build will see some life!
I have changed directions a little bit and am not so sure I will take the build all the way to turn key done. However I am doing a lot to it.
I just got the truck in the shop that is donating the axle housings for this build. So once that truck is all broke down it will be time to bring the Ute into the shop and begin work on the chassis and suspension.
Cheers
I have changed directions a little bit and am not so sure I will take the build all the way to turn key done. However I am doing a lot to it.
I just got the truck in the shop that is donating the axle housings for this build. So once that truck is all broke down it will be time to bring the Ute into the shop and begin work on the chassis and suspension.
Cheers
RMP&O
Expedition Leader
Got the 84 Patrol in the shop (donating axle housings) and the motor all pulled and mounted up to a stand. So I am ready to start gutting the 84 Patrol now. Already cut most of the body off the front of it. Should make quick work of it with a half case of beers, the sawzall and some good loud music!
Picture of pulling the motor....
and the 84 ready to be chopped up into pieces!
Cheers
Picture of pulling the motor....
and the 84 ready to be chopped up into pieces!
Cheers
RMP&O
Expedition Leader
I guess the spider was a Huntsman,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huntsman_spider :littlefriend:
I didn't find any more Aussie nasties but did get the 84 Patrol nearly stripped to a rolling chassis. Got about $1.50 in Aussie change and a few .22 rounds.
Cheers
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huntsman_spider :littlefriend:
I didn't find any more Aussie nasties but did get the 84 Patrol nearly stripped to a rolling chassis. Got about $1.50 in Aussie change and a few .22 rounds.
Cheers
RMP&O
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The 84 MK Patrol, dubbed "The Silver Bullet" by some friends, is now officially DEAD!
I took my time killing it since I wanted to save some items. I have a few boxes of stuff I kept for spare parts on my 83 Patrol or for using on the Ute build. I kept the windshield from the 84, the doors, some electrical stuff, pedal assembly and steering column, suspension stuff, hardtop, tailgate, some dash stuff, seats and not much else. The rest of the truck and frame were hacked up and put in a pile in the yard! Off to the scrapper with it.
Next up, moving the Ute into the shop to start in on the build! About time!!
I took my time killing it since I wanted to save some items. I have a few boxes of stuff I kept for spare parts on my 83 Patrol or for using on the Ute build. I kept the windshield from the 84, the doors, some electrical stuff, pedal assembly and steering column, suspension stuff, hardtop, tailgate, some dash stuff, seats and not much else. The rest of the truck and frame were hacked up and put in a pile in the yard! Off to the scrapper with it.
Next up, moving the Ute into the shop to start in on the build! About time!!
RMP&O
Expedition Leader
Thanks!
The Ute is in the shop. :ylsmoke:
Time to tear the body off it, pull the axles and start in on the build! About time!!
Here is what is left of the 84 patrol that is getting scrapped. I think my buddy might use the fuel tank as an aux tank under his 80-series Cruiser.
And the Ute in the shop. Damn small shop I know but no problems for me, I am used to working in small spaces.
Not much to strip but keeping some of this, may give some of it away to other Patrol owners and will chuck some in the trash. Plenty of room for the diesel!
And now....off into the shop to play.
Cheers
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RMP&O
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Not going to import anymore, done with that. Way way to expensive and a lot better options out there. It used to be at least a bit reasonable price wise to import but that has changed here in the US. While I love the TD42 and most things Nissan Patrol it is just not worth the expense in my opinion. And it is not just the initial expense to import, if you own a vehicle never sold in the US it is expensive to maintain it too! Now for $2-4k (the cost to ship a truck here) I can get turn key 4.8 to 6.0 v8's ready to go with a 3-wire hook up. Since I am a Chevy guy too and owned lot's of Chevies I got no problem dropping a Chevy motor + trans into a Patrol. Not to mention with a Chevy engine you can walk into any auto parts store in the US and buy just about anything, such as a $10 thermostat.
Now perhaps someday I might import a Y60 from Canada since that won't cost near as much as from overseas. I might even go as far as to import a classic Patrol from Colombia since they have models not sold here in the USA and I could easily build it up with some domestic US stuff. But beyond something like that I won't be importing anymore. Been doing it for over 10yrs and am sick of the BS (and $$$) it now takes to get something into the US. Just a quick example, I imported the Ute from NZ about 10yrs ago for $2500 all up, all up meaning all expenses. I also picked it up myself in the port. Nowdays I can't even enter the port and have to pay somebody around $600 just to go into the port and remove my vehicle for me. Sea freight is also about double nowdays. It is also pretty likely customs will slap a $500+ x-ray fee on to all the other expenses. My 84 Patrol (now dead & seen cut up above) that I imported for the engine last June really made me realize I don't like importing anymore! Not only is it a huge expense now, it is a HUGE hassle too! Not worth it to me anymore when I can just slap a very nice v8 in a truck for way less money. Thank you HLS for making my hobby to expensive!
Cheers