My GU

[katwoman]

Please keep in mind that I only bought this truck a coupla weeks ago, so it's only had a bath and one electric window fixed. Hopefully Santa will 'light' up my life soon.

[YNOT]

Nice, now to have some fun with it!

Tony

[katwoman]

Gotta learn how to drive it first !!! Doesnt corner like my old XR6...

[Bellos]

Very tidy looking GU

Yeah they don't quite corner like an XR6.. but give it a few months and you'll be saying "I bet the XR6 can't go here!!"

[AB]

Very tidy looking GU

Yeah they don't quite corner like an XR6.. but give it a few months and you'll be saying "I bet the XR6 can't go here!!"

haha, exactly. Very nice and neat Katwoman!

[big_fletch]

Very nice looking patrol, I swapped my falcon for a patrol as well, best decision I made Haha

[katwoman]

Thanks, kinda too scared to take it offroad at this stage, dont want to scratch it. But Im sure that will change.
I'm not quite in the 'drive it like you own it' yet. Sounds like this is the place to be to start !!!

[big_fletch]

Absolutely, there are heaps of guys and girls here with plenty of advice, so if you have any questions feel free to post them up

Fletcha

[wildgu6]

Hey Kat, Very nice rig you have got yourself.
mmmmmmmm No dirt, No scratches, you will learn chicky, and it will be the best vehicle you have ever purchased.
You will get so much enjoyment out of it, and when you get it out bush you will think why didnt I get one sooner.
When I go bush, I dont go out to wreck my Trol but the occasional scratch will happen, you just have to grin and bare it, as long as its not a major ooopsy.
Take a bit of care until you get use to it and you will still enjoy the world of off road. You go girl !!

Cheers Pete

[wildgu6]

What the?? Hey Pete, this is a family forum mate!!!! hahaha!

Plas Plas Plas where is your mind buddy ????????????? Oh thats right, The secret Garden .............LOL
The sun's shining, a light breeze is caressing the trees, the birds are singing in wondrous melody, kids are playing in the street, the rivers are flowing with milk and honey and lollipops are growing in my garden.........Remember
Still searchin for Rossi for ya buddy, not as much though but will find it........Take care buddy, Enjoy

Cheers Pete

[katwoman]

So, basically what you're saying is
suck it up, and stop acting like a girl?

[Bigrig]

Great place to start from - nice unit, clean looking and plenty of toys to put on it!!!

[Finly Owner]

My advice is join a club that offers 4wd handling course lesson. I believe they are invaluable.
Nice Rig Kat. Needs bullbar, lights,uhf, blah blah blah LOL

Tim

[katwoman]

Yes, does need lots. Maybe if I'm nice Santa will start to supply some.One of the first things to go will be TV in the dash. It's no good come the digital age anyway. I live near a lot of bush, so I should be able to get plenty of practise when work doesnt interfere..

[Timbo]

Great looking rig Kat, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

As soon as you accept the fact in your head that it will get scratched and scuffed in the bush, you will enjoy driving the 4WD a hell of a lot more. No need to be careless though. :)

[wildgu6]

So, basically what you're saying is
suck it up, and stop acting like a girl?

Not at all Kat, you are what you are as are we. On this forum we are all equal. (Well.... Nah only jokin)
Like a boy scout to guys, is a girl guide to gals, as their motto says be "Be prepared" thats all we're saying. You will get as Plas says, blemishes, all good as long as its not a major.
A light scratch will buff out, when you start taking off layers of paint & denting the panels.......ooouch
I think we all cringe a bit.
Tims (Finly owners) post is pretty good advice if you are feeling a bit unsure.
I was a bit unsure the first time I went off road but you learn quickly thats its great fun.

Take care Kat & Enjoy at your own pace.
Cheers Pete

[Woof]

Welcome Kat, enjoy the forum

[katwoman]

Yeah, I know. Lucky I'm married to a spraypainter !

[Woof]

Hey Kat, as Tim said, join a club it's the best way to learn about off road driving and how to enjoy your new toy.

[katwoman]

I think I will, but as u have seen, I got a long way to go, before it ready for that anyway. ( uhf, lights, tyres etc.)

[Woof]

I think I will, but as u have seen, I got a long way to go, before it ready for that anyway. ( uhf, lights, tyres etc.)

All you really require is rated recovery points, rated snatch strap, rated shackles, air compressor and a hand held UHF and you should be OK to join a club.

[KINGRAT502]

nice color kat....looks good

[Dark 1]

Looks good Kat, keep the photos coming.

[katwoman]

Looks good Kat, keep the photos coming.
THX. Wanted hubby to get out and take photos yesterday in floods but he wouldnt.. Chicken.

[katwoman]

http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h453/katwoman001/Our%20New%20Boat/013.jpg
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h453/katwoman001/Our%20New%20Boat/017.jpg
And no thats not me. Im always behind the camera !!

[patch697]

Well how the hell did I miss this one (bloody sh!tbag I'd be)

Nice Rig Kat & by the looks the Katrol has some lift under her as well............Very nice

& to top things off a boat to match...... What a package mate.

Top outfit Kat.

Paul

[Woof]

Great photos of the boat there Kat, looks to be a very nice boat.
Is it just me or is the boat being towed by a landcrabhttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/

[katwoman]

Great photos of the boat there Kat, looks to be a very nice boat.
Is it just me or is the boat being towed by a landcrabhttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/


Uummmmm, you werent supose to notice the car !! Apparently cos it's a Bay 'cruiser' it had to be towed by one.. Plus the Katrol had to tow the 'van, cos its not a non-turbo diesel.

[Clunk]

well something decent had to do the hard work Kat lol......... noice looking rig you got there and like the boat too

[katwoman]

My newest 'ride'

[Bigrig]

My newest 'ride'

Ummm ... Yeah .... Looks .... Good? LOL ... might be a challenge getting it through roadworthy.

[katwoman]

Ummm ... Yeah .... Looks .... Good? LOL ... might be a challenge getting it through roadworthy.


Where's your imagination ? You need to close your eyes when you look at it ! I know I do !!! ( and shake my head at same time)

[Dhuck]

A true ford (full of rust deposits)

[katwoman]

Ouch ! That really hurts !

[Finly Owner]

Ouch ! That really hurts !
Yeah listen to "ooh and Aghh" when it's a finish rare and beautiful 2 coupe!

Tim

[katwoman]

Thank you Tim. And get to add a zero to the price I paid for it.

[katwoman]

Was a mechanics car, now its not...

[Sir Roofy]

well done mate mine used to look like that

[katwoman]

The clean pic or the dirty one ???

[Sir Roofy]

the clean one

[cheese]

it was clean enough before u cleaned it katrol!

[Clunk]

Thank you Tim. And get to add a zero to the price I paid for it.

what's that....... about $100 hahahahaha

[katwoman]

:hijacked::hijacked::hijacked::hijacked::spam::off topic::offtopic::offtopic:
what's that....... about $100 hahahahaha

[Clunk]

:hijacked::hijacked::hijacked::hijacked::spam::off topic::offtopic::offtopic:

well that would make a change then hey!!!??? lol

[mudduck]

Nice looking truck Kat

[katwoman]

Nice looking truck Kat

Thank you Mudduck..

[katwoman]

Thought I'd update some pics.
Shocker to hold door open.

[katwoman]

Am also getting second battery fitted, as we speak ( YES, under the bonnet). Pics to follow. Which means the new winch sitting on the floor of the shed will go on soon !

[Sir Roofy]

Am also getting second battery fitted, as we speak ( YES, under the bonnet). Pics to follow. Which means the new winch sitting on the floor of the shed will go on soon !
excellent thatmeans you can lead and i can follow with confidence

[growler2058]

Am also getting second battery fitted, as we speak ( YES, under the bonnet). Pics to follow. Which means the new winch sitting on the floor of the shed will go on soon !

Cooooool exciting times ahead!!!

Or are ya worried there's no GQ to tow ya GU's out hahaha onnnlllyyyy jokin :-)

[katwoman]

I wouldn't know !!!! My GU has NEVER been stuck ( touch wood). And GQs never come on our trips !!!!! So......... NAH !

[katwoman]

Obviously another 4x4 battery would not fit next to a 4.5 engine, so my darling hubby decided it wouldnt let it beat him.. He made a battery tray to fit a 6cyl car battery. Not much modification to the engine bay, and DA-DA.... a second battery to run my winch ect......at 620 cranking amps, it should do the job.
Now to ask Mr Google about wiring and Katrol is ready to recover Qs....
( well, not quite. Still need winch cradle and fit...)

Passenger side
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h453/katwoman001/My%20Nissan/macsmineSwiftscreek072-Copy.jpg

http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h453/katwoman001/My%20Nissan/macsmineSwiftscreek071-Copy.jpg

http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h453/katwoman001/My%20Nissan/macsmineSwiftscreek073-Copy.jpg


Homemade battery tray, now painted
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h453/katwoman001/My%20Nissan/macsmineSwiftscreek074-Copy.jpg

http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h453/katwoman001/My%20Nissan/macsmineSwiftscreek075-Copy.jpg

Like a bum in a bucket
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h453/katwoman001/My%20Nissan/macsmineSwiftscreek076-Copy.jpg

[twisty]

Lucky Kat! What do you need a winch for? I didn't think GUs got stuck!

ps. the second battery will work better if connected ;-)

[katwoman]

Lucky Kat! What do you need a winch for? I didn't think GUs got stuck!

ps. the second battery will work better if connected ;-)

Thanks for the advice !! haha..

The winch was a gift and it's pretty and shiny, so, why not??

[big_fletch]

Nice work on the Bat tray Kat, looks shmik as lol

[Leighw85]

nice car, nice boat. dosnt get any better than that Kat :)

[Yendor]

Nice job Kat, looks better then a bought one.

[switchgearw66]

Nice truck Kat. Looks like you get to do the decorating on a clean nissan christmas tree. I used to worry about scratches but i now see them the same way i see scares. They all tell a story.

[Evo]

Nice rig Kat.
I was the same, but now the scrapes and dings all add to the charm.
Once that first one is done and dusted, you will more so enjoy the ride rather than worry about them.
Like the dual battery setup. So in the first pic, is that a gas converter at the back of the motor?

Evo