Battens Safari Hightop

[Batten44]

Hey Guys so the other day i picked a 91 GQ 4.2 Diesel Safari Hightop. Have done some slight mods to make it more roadworthy and reliable, and into a 4wd /camping Beast.

Im pretty new to all this car stuff and its a steep learning curve atm but im learning alot.

I have done a few things so far and ill post up some more pics and info. but here she is atm.

Here is what she looked like when i fist picked her up!

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[Batten44]

First things first some new 33's and removing those Stickers! (there were about 12 all over the back)

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[rusty_nail]

Looks neat mate! Those safaris are pretty neat

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[Batten44]

Looks neat mate! Those safaris are pretty neat

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Yep just a bit off rust around the sun roof, but im tackling that atm.

Pretty happy with it for 5k

[Batten44]

So i have been having some issues lately with my factory rear diff lock and was reading that apparently the Nissan solenoid system is shithouse.
i ordered a "Mac Systems" replacement and installed it tonight.

Was super easy to install but after some frustration and googling i relised that the vacuum lines need to be swapped back to front. i could also get rid of the Y peice on the left.

It works great now!

here is the before and after pics

Before
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After
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[Bigcol]

love them blue cable ties..............


heheheheh

[threedogs]

I like your thinking,,, Ill follow your build with great interest.
Not a big fan of the Safari but slowly growing on me as a tourer.
Love the tint though.

[Batten44]

I like your thinking,,, Ill follow your build with great interest.
Not a big fan of the Safari but slowly growing on me as a tourer.
Love the tint though.

Yeah i wasn't specifically looking for a hightop (didnt even know they made them) but im loving the extra roof space in the back.
Only problem is all the electrics are getting a bit dicky now (windows mirrors ect)

[Batten44]

So after a busy couple of weeks i have replaced the cooling system as i had a leak from the water pump, so just decided to do the whole thing! better to be safe than sorry.

So new radiator, hoses, water pump and thermostat and overflow
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Also took the opportunity to do the belts and drive pulley while i had the rad out.

[threedogs]

Coming along very nicely,
radiator was filthy but ok I take
re-do your earths as well they seem to fail a lot