New toy - Page 2

Barrbeast · 29-07-2013, 20:05

Very nice truck there bud

Deano400 · 29-07-2013, 21:37

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 · 29-07-2013, 22:07

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 · 29-07-2013, 22:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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

makeitfit · 29-07-2013, 22:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by mymini007

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

Argh it gets worse

Well in that case stump up a tenner and I'll show you mine

solarman216 · 29-07-2013, 22:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by mymini007

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

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

The Patrolman · 29-07-2013, 23:03

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

The Patrolman · 29-07-2013, 23:04

Turbo and Auto

You got it all there

mymini007 · 30-07-2013, 07:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

Banshee · 30-07-2013, 09:09

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

SPARKIEDOO · 30-07-2013, 20:13

Nice motor mate ..........your number plate is worth £350 quid

you got a bargin

clivvy · 30-07-2013, 21:31

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

mymini007 · 30-07-2013, 23:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPARKIEDOO

Nice motor mate ..........your number plate is worth £350 quid

you got a bargin

REALLY?????

Whats so special about the number plate?

zippy656 · 31-07-2013, 06:05

Welcome.

Where in wiltshie are you then?

mymini007 · 31-07-2013, 07:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by zippy656

Welcome.

Where in wiltshie are you then?

Chippenham

30-07-2013, 09:09	#25
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Very very Nice!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

29-07-2013, 20:05	#16
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	Very nice truck there bud

29-07-2013, 21:37	#17
Deano400 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North West Vehicle: Patrol Y60 Posts: 217	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.

29-07-2013, 22:07	#18
CliveG Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: France Vehicle: nissan patrol gr y60 Posts: 265	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.

29-07-2013, 23:03	#22
The Patrolman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redcar, Teesside Vehicle: Y60 Patrol 4.2 PeTroll Posts: 2,122	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

29-07-2013, 23:04	#23
The Patrolman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redcar, Teesside Vehicle: Y60 Patrol 4.2 PeTroll Posts: 2,122	Turbo and Auto You got it all there

30-07-2013, 20:13	#26
SPARKIEDOO Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: cupar scotland Vehicle: terrano II SWB 2.7 (2002) Posts: 431	Nice motor mate ..........your number plate is worth £350 quid you got a bargin

30-07-2013, 21:31	#27
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	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

31-07-2013, 06:05	#29
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	Welcome. Where in wiltshie are you then?