Big blue patrol needs help.

BigBlue · 09-09-2018, 11:48

Hi everyone, finally got round to joining as I now own my old company 4x4 which used to site mobile homes and escort wideloads, so she's seen a lot of work over the years. Not all kind work either. All ways wanted to get into 4x4ing and mist out on a lot chances to do so. So super stoked to join the club. Most of my life is behind a daf truck steering wheel with a mobile home on the back which most of them are classed as wideloads and require a lot of concentration to get them where they have to go. Days away a nites out all week normally. So hence the need to get away from it all with my family 4x4ing a greenlaning and maybe a little bit of RTV Trailing. My first question to you all is: Is there anybody out there with a good solid Y61 short wheelbase Chassis, as I really need one. Welding the 1 I have isn't an option due to the level of corrosion and damage to it. Thought I'd chuck that 1 out there first as this is my starting point to get my project going. Thanks for reading and look forward to hearing from you all with your guidance and ideas. Cheers all.

solarman216 · 09-09-2018, 11:56

Welcome mate, do not know so much about the Y61, I am a newish Trol owner having had T2's for years, think you might struggle to find a chassis, Rick

terranosaurusdoug · 09-09-2018, 12:02

Hi mate and welcome, sounds like a huge project

There are loads of Patrol guys on here with loads of knowledge, but a chassis?, never seen one for sale but they must be out there!

solarman216 · 09-09-2018, 12:07

If I remember correctly there is some kind of consortium of scrappies that you send your request to and if any of their members have what you want they get in touch, I have not used them since I sourced an Auto box for Briggie and details have been lost since then, Rick

RJL Services · 09-09-2018, 14:22

welcome to the club

1st call findapart is who i use online and they search a collection of breakers nationwide

Davey Boy · 09-09-2018, 17:11

Hi Blue

Im afraid to say what you're asking is going to be difficult to achieve.
Its more likely you'll find a Y61 2.8 SWB vehicle rather than just a chassis on its own.
You can then use that one as a donor for any other parts as well.

Davey

Barrbeast · 09-09-2018, 17:37

SWB Trols are a rare occurence in either Y60 or Y61 form and I agree with Davey, possibly more likely to get a whole vehicle than a chassis on it's own but you should try this lad up in Forres

http://www.awdsolutions.co.uk/services.html

Banshee · 09-09-2018, 19:51

Good luck mate, I hope you find one but I reckon this will take some pulling off

johnb5177 · 09-09-2018, 20:10

Banshee,

Sorry to hijack this thread, can you check your PM's please

Sorry

Wheelie · 09-09-2018, 21:19

Hi and welcome to the club
I have used Hooton 4x4 and there is another I use but has slipped my mind at the mo but I’ll dig it out, you might find a chassis there.

BigBlue · 10-09-2018, 12:00

Thanks to everyone for your input. Have found a few longwheelbase y61s but the same horrible problem appears each time, Rust. There just as bad as mine. So what we've decided I think is to crack on with cutting up the original chassis and copy the cut out sections. I'm just waiting on my local nissan breaker for a mangled chassis that might do for donar sections. Have got spares of all most everything else just not a suitable chassis. Just have to knuckle down and cut a grind until it's done. Wish me luck. Will post some pics soon.

Mr K · 10-09-2018, 13:14

Sounds like a good project. Can't wait for the progress and pics

Welcome too

jonny · 11-09-2018, 11:22

Blimey, big task you are taking on. Looking forward to seeing some photos

elty001 · 11-09-2018, 20:03

If you know of a decent local fabricator they might be able to replicate what you need from a suitable box section.
Did it many years ago on my MK 1 shogun.
Cut out the rotted section,took it to work and they made me two complete rear sections.

Monaro Pete · 11-09-2018, 21:17

Welcome along fella

I too are looking forward to seeing these pics

09-09-2018, 11:48	#1
BigBlue Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Powys Vehicle: Nissan Y61 Patrol Shorty. Posts: 24	Big blue patrol needs help. Hi everyone, finally got round to joining as I now own my old company 4x4 which used to site mobile homes and escort wideloads, so she's seen a lot of work over the years. Not all kind work either. All ways wanted to get into 4x4ing and mist out on a lot chances to do so. So super stoked to join the club. Most of my life is behind a daf truck steering wheel with a mobile home on the back which most of them are classed as wideloads and require a lot of concentration to get them where they have to go. Days away a nites out all week normally. So hence the need to get away from it all with my family 4x4ing a greenlaning and maybe a little bit of RTV Trailing. My first question to you all is: Is there anybody out there with a good solid Y61 short wheelbase Chassis, as I really need one. Welding the 1 I have isn't an option due to the level of corrosion and damage to it. Thought I'd chuck that 1 out there first as this is my starting point to get my project going. Thanks for reading and look forward to hearing from you all with your guidance and ideas. Cheers all.

09-09-2018, 11:56	#2
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	Welcome mate, do not know so much about the Y61, I am a newish Trol owner having had T2's for years, think you might struggle to find a chassis, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

09-09-2018, 12:07	#4
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	If I remember correctly there is some kind of consortium of scrappies that you send your request to and if any of their members have what you want they get in touch, I have not used them since I sourced an Auto box for Briggie and details have been lost since then, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

09-09-2018, 19:51	#8
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Good luck mate, I hope you find one but I reckon this will take some pulling off __________________ 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!!!

10-09-2018, 12:00	#11
BigBlue Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Powys Vehicle: Nissan Y61 Patrol Shorty. Posts: 24	A big Thank you. Thanks to everyone for your input. Have found a few longwheelbase y61s but the same horrible problem appears each time, Rust. There just as bad as mine. So what we've decided I think is to crack on with cutting up the original chassis and copy the cut out sections. I'm just waiting on my local nissan breaker for a mangled chassis that might do for donar sections. Have got spares of all most everything else just not a suitable chassis. Just have to knuckle down and cut a grind until it's done. Wish me luck. Will post some pics soon.

09-09-2018, 12:02	#3
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	Hi mate and welcome, sounds like a huge project There are loads of Patrol guys on here with loads of knowledge, but a chassis?, never seen one for sale but they must be out there!

09-09-2018, 14:22	#5
RJL Services Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: southwest gloucester Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7 2003 Posts: 615	welcome to the club 1st call findapart is who i use online and they search a collection of breakers nationwide

09-09-2018, 17:11	#6
Davey Boy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Dartmoor Vehicle: Patrol ZD30 SVE Posts: 960	Hi Blue Im afraid to say what you're asking is going to be difficult to achieve. Its more likely you'll find a Y61 2.8 SWB vehicle rather than just a chassis on its own. You can then use that one as a donor for any other parts as well. Davey

09-09-2018, 17:37	#7
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	SWB Trols are a rare occurence in either Y60 or Y61 form and I agree with Davey, possibly more likely to get a whole vehicle than a chassis on it's own but you should try this lad up in Forres http://www.awdsolutions.co.uk/services.html

09-09-2018, 20:10	#9
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	Banshee, Sorry to hijack this thread, can you check your PM's please Sorry

09-09-2018, 21:19	#10
Wheelie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Portsmouth Hampshire Vehicle: Nissan patrol 3.0 DI Posts: 638	Hi and welcome to the club I have used Hooton 4x4 and there is another I use but has slipped my mind at the mo but I’ll dig it out, you might find a chassis there.

10-09-2018, 13:14	#12
Mr K Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: South Northants Vehicle: Nissan Patrol Y61 2.8 Posts: 1,145	Sounds like a good project. Can't wait for the progress and pics Welcome too

11-09-2018, 11:22	#13
jonny Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Cheshire Vehicle: Terrano Posts: 198	Blimey, big task you are taking on. Looking forward to seeing some photos

11-09-2018, 20:03	#14
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	If you know of a decent local fabricator they might be able to replicate what you need from a suitable box section. Did it many years ago on my MK 1 shogun. Cut out the rotted section,took it to work and they made me two complete rear sections.

11-09-2018, 21:17	#15
Monaro Pete Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Nr J28 M1 Vehicle: 03 Terrano 2.7 TDi Posts: 995	Welcome along fella I too are looking forward to seeing these pics