1978 Nissan (G60) Patrol - Australia
Posted: 23 Mar 2012 06:11
Gday everybody
Well when i first introduced myself, some would of Realised that i Own 3 Nissan Patrol's . Back in 2009 i was asked buy a family freind, and was asked if i was interested in getting an Old Nissan Patrol from his Paddock. At that time i Hand owned a 4wd as i was only 14. So with a Quick discussion with the Folks it was confirmed and i was Going to pick the Patrol up withing a week or two.
Back in the 1970's my old man had owned 2 Nissan Patrol's (G60's) and used them for shooting trips out west of NSW, in areas such as Bourke and louth,but that was before my day (i will upload a few pics of dads old truck).
Dad know's these old truck's and thats part of the reason i was allowed to get it for use around the property. Ariving with the Trailer the G60 was about to Begin a new life on our Farm. Only just making it onto the Trailer the Big G60 was i need of some TLC, and a Tune.
When She arived home it was all hands on deck to push the heavy lump of Metal of the trailer as she Refused to start. From there on i spen the next couple of weeks, on afternoons after school playing aobut with the patrol. She then Started but needed work. I lobbed in with a new set of Points,Coil,Spark Plugs and a Fuel Filter and a fully Charged Exide Battery and shortly after,with a little dose of petrol in the Carby the Patrol was alive.
From that Day on i Spent Hours admiring and usign the Patrol for what she does best. Originally i was Heavily Considering restoring the Blue G60 Patrol, but with the rust thats got in it i though,altohugh its achievable , i could find something better for a starting point. So form then on shes Pulled Stumps out,Carried a Fair share of Hay, carried the annual loads of firewood, Ploughed and Pulled down Trees and Logs.
Well when i first introduced myself, some would of Realised that i Own 3 Nissan Patrol's . Back in 2009 i was asked buy a family freind, and was asked if i was interested in getting an Old Nissan Patrol from his Paddock. At that time i Hand owned a 4wd as i was only 14. So with a Quick discussion with the Folks it was confirmed and i was Going to pick the Patrol up withing a week or two.
Back in the 1970's my old man had owned 2 Nissan Patrol's (G60's) and used them for shooting trips out west of NSW, in areas such as Bourke and louth,but that was before my day (i will upload a few pics of dads old truck).
Dad know's these old truck's and thats part of the reason i was allowed to get it for use around the property. Ariving with the Trailer the G60 was about to Begin a new life on our Farm. Only just making it onto the Trailer the Big G60 was i need of some TLC, and a Tune.
When She arived home it was all hands on deck to push the heavy lump of Metal of the trailer as she Refused to start. From there on i spen the next couple of weeks, on afternoons after school playing aobut with the patrol. She then Started but needed work. I lobbed in with a new set of Points,Coil,Spark Plugs and a Fuel Filter and a fully Charged Exide Battery and shortly after,with a little dose of petrol in the Carby the Patrol was alive.
From that Day on i Spent Hours admiring and usign the Patrol for what she does best. Originally i was Heavily Considering restoring the Blue G60 Patrol, but with the rust thats got in it i though,altohugh its achievable , i could find something better for a starting point. So form then on shes Pulled Stumps out,Carried a Fair share of Hay, carried the annual loads of firewood, Ploughed and Pulled down Trees and Logs.
