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28th November 2014, 08:29 AM
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1980 mq swb
Ok, may as well add to some of the old iron in this subforum
Bought Nov 1980 in Perth. My 1st 'car' and still own it of course. It's been modified/changed many times. Seems there's always something to tweak after each trip to the bush to make the next trip better.
Basic specs:
SD33 with aftermarket turbo, donaldson filter, custom snorkel.
160l long range tank
Converted a bunch of years ago from 24V to 12V (via an MK donor), and went dual batteries at that time.
Arb roo bar, warn 8274 winch (converted to 12V from 24V)
Custom bar work and roof rack.
Spare tyre carrier on the back.
OME suspension with extra leaves in the back (LWB version with extra leaves). Went through a few suspension variations.
F/R air lockers
Bunch of other tweaks/fiddles
It been on several trips up north into the kimberlies, to NT and back through the center, the canning, many many trips to the goldfields (WA), a few times down south (too many people), etc etc.
Me next to the old mq about 10 yrs ago:
Recent trip a few weeks ago to Plumridge Lakes area:
Yeah, it's a datsun
cheers,
george.
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28th November 2014 08:29 AM
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28th November 2014, 12:12 PM
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Patrol Freak
awesome to see this still going, good on you george......
Tidy Whitey - 99 GU TD42Ti - Diesel Gas, (GUIV Turbo & Intercooler 8Lb boost), 33" Micky T's Baja MTZ's, Dual Batt's, Cargo Barrier, rear draws, HID Super Oscars, winch, Grinch & witch attached and more goodies to come
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28th November 2014, 12:22 PM
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Patrol God
sounds like dads axe 4 heads and 6 handles later but it was still dads axe.lol
Good to see the Datto still going and a true one owner well done
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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28th November 2014, 04:11 PM
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28th November 2014, 04:54 PM
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Patrol God
Certainly set up for some serious expedition style work.
Proves the old KISS saying correct,
Dont see many 4x4 with the exo skeleton bar work.
As for the 80s for some strange reason they seem to hold their value.
but coils on all corners is nice
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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