Keeping it in the family ...

[04OFF]

Outstanding work on all accounts, look forward to hitting the tracks with Liam driving his own rig, we already know he's a pleasure to have on any trip, and he already pulled me out of a bog once, so hope i get to return the favour real soon


Jeeeze, will there be any room left to still bring my car over later Scotty ? (ha-ha)

[nissannewby]

Looks the goods. I hope your planning to leave it leaf sprung. I think we will have to start trying to organise a ute run. I wouldnt mind having another ute in the mix. Ben-e-boy and myself might have to drop by in our GQ's one day although I plan to do this so I can have a go at that track. All the best to the young fella and as always if you need a hand with anything mech wise dont be afraid to ask.

GO THE UTES

Cheers.

[patch697]

If only I was there???.............


I could really sink my teeth into that puppy.

[MC97GQ]

Nice one Scotty,

I'm envious has heck ain't nothing like my first car, Mate your young bloke is laughing what a great first car to learn to drive in, something bullet proof that shouldn't easily get trashed, and something that isn't a bullet that encourages him to go too quick or hoon about in and most importantly it ain't no rice burner with a 4" hot dog hanging out the back. Truly a man's car for a young man.

So back to the build, how much rust and where is it. When does it get the big hairdryer on it etc etc.

Keep us posted with plenty of pics

Mark

[Winnie]

My old man was never home, had to learn everything myself so I would've absolutely loved a project like this!

[Ben-e-boy]

Hahahaha .... get the jibes in early mate - the young fella idolises your rig, so no doubt the ability for him to flex on your tray will be his aim!!! lmao

well leave me in charge of the flex department and it will happen even with leaf springs lmao none of your expenses spared.....

[hekarewe]

awsome stuff guys what great project for both of you let the bonding begin enjoy it

[Silver]

For men of Scott's 'comfortable' stature (and mine if it comes to it..... :-) ) Liam will naturally be a smaller rig - he's a lean fit young tacker.

I am not that comfortable with a diminutive forum name for him now - not that it is anything much to do with me. Plus, nothing surer, but he will grow, especially with and into projects like this.

What about something like TrimRig, FitRig or KeenYoungWhipperSnapperRig - well, perhaps not the last one.

Congrats on the project - looks like plenty of fun. Source of rust a windscreen or plenum chamber water leak?

Congrats to to the proud project parents to be

Rick

[Bigrig]

Thanks for the comments lads one and all.

Well, the deeper we dig, the more issues we're finding, like this hub but spacer for instance (took me an hour to crack the nuts and get them off):

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1345026608.607844.jpg

Yeah, top job previous people who've had a lash!!! lol

That said, removed the air con condenser/radiator today and the radiator itself (and shroud) is brand new .. so are the brake pads - but unfortunately the locator/baffle plates are non existent so the pads have somewhat moved around and they're stuffed. Ahhh the joys of a project!!

Macca came round tonight and we have a plan for the cabin rust which is awesome (thanks Macca - you're a star!!!), and I'm well and truly into the driveline, so progress early is ahead of expectation.

I bought the young fella full bearing kits for front, rear and swivels as well as all new seals etc today as a bit of a surprise ... he was only surprised that I want him to pay me back though!!! lmao

I'm going to have to find another project after this one me thinks - too much fun!!!

[Silver]

I bought the GQ to GU wheel bearing lock nut conversion kits from Patrolapart, and the tool after being alerted to same on here. The link from here was to e-bay, I think, but I just rang them. Got friendly quick service, just like from the two other on line crowds I have dealt with. and to be fair, the local Nissan Dealer.

The plan is to fit them next time the front bearings on Silver need some Lurve. If you are in a big hurry I don't mind if you grab mine and replace - assuming of course Silver's mystery noise does not involve the front hubs :-) I think mine were delivered in 2 or 3 days, and I rang in the arve to order them. Just let me know as the mech may not be able to fit Silver in for a few days anyway.

I find little to like about the old GQ system, including spending some time grinding down a bit solid second hand socket so that it would fit inside the hub.