New toy

[mymini007]

Hello people,

I have just joined the world of the nissan patrol

I needed a 4x4 for work, and with a limited budget of under £1000 GBP I was a little limited on my choices.

A friend of a friend put me in touch with another friend who had a 1994 Nissan patrol for sale, with in my price range.

I went to have a look and came home with this ..............................

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp276/jamesgcc1975/SketchGuru_20130723220601_zpsd1104fcb.jpg (http://s419.photobucket.com/user/jamesgcc1975/media/SketchGuru_20130723220601_zpsd1104fcb.jpg.html)


......for £600, I am normally a big fan of Land rovers, but after 2 days on site with the partol I am thinking that after the contract has ended I may be able to restore it back to something nice for camping and family use.

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp276/jamesgcc1975/20130723_124349_zps960afbc1.jpg (http://s419.photobucket.com/user/jamesgcc1975/media/20130723_124349_zps960afbc1.jpg.html)

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp276/jamesgcc1975/20130723_121430_zps3d00e5db.jpg (http://s419.photobucket.com/user/jamesgcc1975/media/20130723_121430_zps3d00e5db.jpg.html)

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp276/jamesgcc1975/20130723_100055_zpsd3494055.jpg (http://s419.photobucket.com/user/jamesgcc1975/media/20130723_100055_zpsd3494055.jpg.html)

[Fez_uk]

£600!!! You got a bargain.

[solarman216]

Welcome, and well done, plenty on here to help out, Rick

[mymini007]

£600!!! You got a bargain.

Having looked around tiniternet, I tend to agree! :thumb2

Not sure on the milage as the odo stopped working 10 years ago at 108,000km

believed to be more like 240,000km. but seems to run ok. been well serviced, its the TD 4.2.

[mymini007]

Having looked around tiniternet, I tend to agree! :thumb2

Not sure on the milage as the odo stopped working 10 years ago at 108,000km

believed to be more like 240,000km. but seems to run ok. been well serviced, its the TD 4.2.

It came with the off road wheels and tyres as it sits too, Im no expert but I would say they are worth what I paid for the truck ?:eek:

[Fez_uk]

tyres and rims worth about £200, still a bargain!

[mymini007]

tyres and rims worth about £200, still a bargain!

Wow, thats cheap, good to know, where can I get them? in case I need some more.

[Fez_uk]

Thats 2nd hand price, check ebay.

[Deano400]

Crikey, absolute bargain, engine is worth more than that. They gave it away.

Welcome to the club and especially to another TD42 owner. Superb engine with a fantastic reputation.

[mymini007]

Crikey, absolute bargain, engine is worth more than that. They gave it away.

Welcome to the club and especially to another TD42 owner. Superb engine with a fantastic reputation.

Thanks Deano, need to know more about yours, it looks great. If mine looks half as good as that I will be happy.

I have a list of bits I need to get sorted or replaced, but struggling to find.

[Fez_uk]

both axles are worth £500-600 too!

[mymini007]

both axles are worth £500-600 too!

Wow, really was a bit of a bargain, I just need to find some wings and some bumpers and it wont look too bad :thumbs

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp276/jamesgcc1975/20130724_151747_zps0e0d41b4.jpg (http://s419.photobucket.com/user/jamesgcc1975/media/20130724_151747_zps0e0d41b4.jpg.html)

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp276/jamesgcc1975/20130724_151738_zps219828e2.jpg (http://s419.photobucket.com/user/jamesgcc1975/media/20130724_151738_zps219828e2.jpg.html)

[mymini007]

Took a few more pics,

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp276/jamesgcc1975/20130726_112731_zps509da9a6.jpg (http://s419.photobucket.com/user/jamesgcc1975/media/20130726_112731_zps509da9a6.jpg.html)

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp276/jamesgcc1975/20130724_151814_zps97998169.jpg (http://s419.photobucket.com/user/jamesgcc1975/media/20130724_151814_zps97998169.jpg.html)

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp276/jamesgcc1975/20130724_151807_zps69b941a5.jpg (http://s419.photobucket.com/user/jamesgcc1975/media/20130724_151807_zps69b941a5.jpg.html)

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp276/jamesgcc1975/20130724_151757_zps99050bbc.jpg (http://s419.photobucket.com/user/jamesgcc1975/media/20130724_151757_zps99050bbc.jpg.html)

Need to sort the spots out

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp276/jamesgcc1975/20130724_151732_zps512f8ad3.jpg (http://s419.photobucket.com/user/jamesgcc1975/media/20130724_151732_zps512f8ad3.jpg.html)

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp276/jamesgcc1975/FB_IMG_13748494800071296_zpsb92e01f3.jpg (http://s419.photobucket.com/user/jamesgcc1975/media/FB_IMG_13748494800071296_zpsb92e01f3.jpg.html)

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp276/jamesgcc1975/20130724_151707_zps3cff24cb.jpg (http://s419.photobucket.com/user/jamesgcc1975/media/20130724_151707_zps3cff24cb.jpg.html)

[makeitfit]

Jammy barstardo :naughty
Put your hand in your pocket quick sharp and buy some lottery tickets with the 1000 pounds you've just saved.
Awesome deal there mate :cool:

[bry]

Well done,and welcome

[Barrbeast]

Very nice truck there bud :thumb2

[Deano400]

Your wings don't look too bad from the photos compared to some I've seen.
Wings are pretty rare so you might want to get them repaired if possible.

I'm very lucky in that my motor came from Cyprus and then I believe it spent some time abroad, not to mention it appears to have been rust proofed from new. That hasn't stopped me giving it more treatment to keep it rot free.

I've found that all my service parts are available from my local motor factors and there's plenty on ebay too if that's your thing.

They're a simple beast, bit like a Landie 110 with some comfort and luxuries but missing the oil leaks !

I put MT gear oil in my main box because they are known to be tight on gear changes when the weather is cold. Seems a common thing with the strong old Nissan boxes. Beware not to get certain oils because it can attack the syncros I've read.

I've set the tappets, fitted a snorkel, tweaked the injector pump timing, turned up the fuel, put a bigger bore exhaust downpipe flexy and straight thru middle box from a 200 tdi Disco on mine and it goes nicely.

Mine has an inline injector pump and I run it on a large percentage of rapeseed veggie oil at a pound a litre.

I have a 2 inch suspension lift and 1 inch body lift and 265/75/16 tyres. I've resisted going bigger on the tyres because of the added rolling resistance and mass that harms fuel consumption and braking, simply because I drive mine daily.

Future plans if I ever get the time are to make front and rear bumpers for mine, though they are available, but like me, you're probably not gonna want to spend hundreds of pounds on them.

I take it since yours is a Safari like mine, that it's still on km speedo ? If so I got a Nissan 300 zx speedo face from ebay, which I modded to fit and re calibrated the speedo myself so that I could have a mph/kmh speedo. It's just a slightly different green when lit up at night and a very slightly different font but acceptable and better than guessing your speed with the cameras everywhere.

Anything else you need to know, just give us a shout.

[CliveG]

Looks like Aussie spec with the indicators in the front wings,go on e-bay,loads of interesting stuff there(postage is querie),even on their sites stuff is accessible.Nice beast.

[mymini007]

Your wings don't look too bad from the photos compared to some I've seen.
Wings are pretty rare so you might want to get them repaired if possible.

I'm very lucky in that my motor came from Cyprus and then I believe it spent some time abroad, not to mention it appears to have been rust proofed from new. That hasn't stopped me giving it more treatment to keep it rot free.

I've found that all my service parts are available from my local motor factors and there's plenty on ebay too if that's your thing.

They're a simple beast, bit like a Landie 110 with some comfort and luxuries but missing the oil leaks !

I put MT gear oil in my main box because they are known to be tight on gear changes when the weather is cold. Seems a common thing with the strong old Nissan boxes. Beware not to get certain oils because it can attack the syncros I've read.

I've set the tappets, fitted a snorkel, tweaked the injector pump timing, turned up the fuel, put a bigger bore exhaust downpipe flexy and straight thru middle box from a 200 tdi Disco on mine and it goes nicely.

Mine has an inline injector pump and I run it on a large percentage of rapeseed veggie oil at a pound a litre.

I have a 2 inch suspension lift and 1 inch body lift and 265/75/16 tyres. I've resisted going bigger on the tyres because of the added rolling resistance and mass that harms fuel consumption and braking, simply because I drive mine daily.

Future plans if I ever get the time are to make front and rear bumpers for mine, though they are available, but like me, you're probably not gonna want to spend hundreds of pounds on them.

I take it since yours is a Safari like mine, that it's still on km speedo ? If so I got a Nissan 300 zx speedo face from ebay, which I modded to fit and re calibrated the speedo myself so that I could have a mph/kmh speedo. It's just a slightly different green when lit up at night and a very slightly different font but acceptable and better than guessing your speed with the cameras everywhere.

Anything else you need to know, just give us a shout.

Thanks, what I forgot to mention, is that work are PAYING ME £70 a week to use it on site, plus paying for the fuel, so in 8.5 weeks the truck is effectively free, the contract should last for 18 moths, so if the truck lasts that long it will earn me £5400 approx, so I may invest a bit of cash getting it looking and running well. At the end of the day in 8 weeks its a free car :clap

[makeitfit]

Thanks, what I forgot to mention, is that work are PAYING ME £70 a week to use it on site, plus paying for the fuel, so in 8.5 weeks the truck is effectively free, the contract should last for 18 moths, so if the truck lasts that long it will earn me £5400 approx, so I may invest a bit of cash getting it looking and running well. At the end of the day in 8 weeks its a free car :clap

Argh it gets worse :lol
Well in that case stump up a tenner and I'll show you mine :naughty

[solarman216]

Thanks, what I forgot to mention, is that work are PAYING ME £70 a week to use it on site, plus paying for the fuel, so in 8.5 weeks the truck is effectively free, the contract should last for 18 moths, so if the truck lasts that long it will earn me £5400 approx, so I may invest a bit of cash getting it looking and running well. At the end of the day in 8 weeks its a free car :clap

looks like a good deal to me and you seem to have a cracking truck there, well done, Rick

[The Patrolman]

If you find better wings than you got I'll have those from you.
Just make sure you use Persil to wash your stripey top n mask to remove all traces of DNA. you Robbin' B45t4r0.
Well done:clap

[The Patrolman]

Turbo and Auto:nenau
You got it all there:clap

[mymini007]

If you find better wings than you got I'll have those from you.
Just make sure you use Persil to wash your stripey top n mask to remove all traces of DNA. you Robbin' B45t4r0.
Well done:clap

:lol:lol:lol

[Banshee]

Very very Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SPARKIEDOO]

Nice motor mate ..........your number plate is worth £350 quid :sly you got a bargin :clap

[clivvy]

bloody jammy sodbag...how come I never ever find bargains like this?!!

nice one mate, £600 is really good for one of then, especially at that spec, if you come to sell it you will easily get that back so you are quids in :thumbs

[mymini007]

Nice motor mate ..........your number plate is worth £350 quid :sly you got a bargin :clap

REALLY????? :eek: :nenau

Whats so special about the number plate?

[zippy656]

Welcome.

Where in wiltshie are you then?

[mymini007]

Welcome.

Where in wiltshie are you then?

Chippenham :thumbs

[makeitfit]

Nice motor mate ..........your number plate is worth £350 quid :sly you got a bargin :clap
Hmmm, I don't think so really :rolleyes: It's just the entry price on all those reg no. sites :augie
Only worth anything to Mr NUD :lol
but if it said MUD .................££££

[mymini007]

Hmmm, I don't think so really :rolleyes: It's just the entry price on all those reg no. sites :augie
Only worth anything to Mr NUD :lol
but if it said MUD .................££££

MUD would have been good :lol

[mymini007]

Argh it gets worse :lol
Well in that case stump up a tenner and I'll show you mine :naughty

Ahem :thumbs

All paid up :clap

[makeitfit]

Ahem :thumbs

All paid up :clap

Fairy snuff :D
Here's my "Big Mother Fooker" , so my reg must be worth ooph lots :lol
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv36/daudwpsyn/20130707_210510_zps3e6f1bd6.jpg (http://s667.photobucket.com/user/daudwpsyn/media/20130707_210510_zps3e6f1bd6.jpg.html)

[mymini007]

I like the indicators :)

That should not get stuck to easily !!!

Whats this for ?

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp276/jamesgcc1975/20130731_114055_zps615a6be4.jpg (http://s419.photobucket.com/user/jamesgcc1975/media/20130731_114055_zps615a6be4.jpg.html)

[makeitfit]

Sorry mate mine's manual , but the sticker says PUSH , which is what I'd do and see what happens :D
Best do it without passengers in though incase it's a 007 seat ejector :lol

[trophymick]

Is it to lock the gear-stick, when off road? :nenau


Oh, and welcome!

[CliveG]

Nice truck,well done and welcome.:thumbs

[mymini007]

Also.... any idea what this is?

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp276/jamesgcc1975/20130731_112218_zps8602293c.jpg (http://s419.photobucket.com/user/jamesgcc1975/media/20130731_112218_zps8602293c.jpg.html)

[makeitfit]

Also.... any idea what this is?

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp276/jamesgcc1975/20130731_112218_zps8602293c.jpg (http://s419.photobucket.com/user/jamesgcc1975/media/20130731_112218_zps8602293c.jpg.html)

Yes that's the "Clarkson" button :D it says POWER and does just that. It will hold the revs longer between changes and so allow better acceleration :sly
Down side is a severe loss of fuel in double quick time :o
Press it :naughty

[rayf3262]

Whats this for ?


http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp276/jamesgcc1975/20130731_114055_zps615a6be4.jpg (http://s419.photobucket.com/user/jamesgcc1975/media/20130731_114055_zps615a6be4.jpg.html)

The label says "shift locker"

[makeitfit]

The label says "shift locker"

Ah, so that was on the missing bit of sticker :lol
So is it to hold any gear you're in to stop the auto shifting ? Like say a long drag uphill or down hill engine braking etc
or a safety device to stop accidental shifting from park?

[rayf3262]

Ah, so that was on the missing bit of sticker :lol
So is it to hold any gear you're in to stop the auto shifting ? Like say a long drag uphill or down hill engine braking etc
or a safety device to stop accidental shifting from park?
I would guess at your last suggestion, just prevents accidental movement of the selector.???

[Deano400]

Has it got an interlock that prevents you moving the selector without your foot on the brake and the igntion on? If so, that red lever is to release it in case the vehicle is immobilised and needs towing etc

[rayf3262]

Has it got an interlock that prevents you moving the selector without your foot on the brake and the igntion on? If so, that red lever is to release it in case the vehicle is immobilised and needs towing etc
Yes, sounds good to me, I think you may have nailed it.

[Lazy-Ferret]

Has it got an interlock that prevents you moving the selector without your foot on the brake and the igntion on? If so, that red lever is to release it in case the vehicle is immobilised and needs towing etc

That is what it does on the WD21, handy when working on the dashboard and the stick is in the way of removing bits. As you say, you can only move the selector when the key is turned, and your foot is on the brake, but press that, and you can move it any time.

[mymini007]

Has it got an interlock that prevents you moving the selector without your foot on the brake and the igntion on? If so, that red lever is to release it in case the vehicle is immobilised and needs towing etc

yes, you cant select drive without having your foot on the brake

[mymini007]

Argh it gets worse :lol
Well in that case stump up a tenner and I'll show you mine :naughty

Just a quick update for you, we are now on week 8 on site, so i am £540 to for the better, the Patrol now has cost me £40, next week I am in profit :clap

I still love it too, going to be taking up to Salisbury plain in a few weeks for a bit of fun if anyone fancies joining me. :thumbs

[mymini007]

I think I should give it a wash though :clap

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp276/jamesgcc1975/20130903_162102_zpsfbaedc0b.jpg (http://s419.photobucket.com/user/jamesgcc1975/media/20130903_162102_zpsfbaedc0b.jpg.html)

[exosteve]

wow you jammy mother.
what a bargain.

[mymini007]

wow you jammy mother.
what a bargain.

:beer

[spinna]

WOW that has to be bargain of the decade:clap. Those wings are better than mine:lol

[mymini007]

WOW that has to be bargain of the decade:clap. Those wings are better than mine:lol

Really, pictures please :thumb2

[spinna]

If you look at the thread - front wing has cancer.
But it is getting worse than in pics plus one rear wing is going, one sill has gone and both rear inner arches are pooped. Oh and rear floor is pooped too:lol

I would link the thread if i knew how:o:lol

[mymini007]

If you look at the thread - front wing has cancer.
But it is getting worse than in pics plus one rear wing is going, one sill has gone and both rear inner arches are pooped. Oh and rear floor is pooped too:lol

I would link the thread if i knew how:o:lol

Was just trying to find it :lol

[spinna]

Ive just bumped it so it shows up on new threads:lol