Westy's Ride

[BigRAWesty]

Well ive been here a few months now and things are rooling along quite well with my Q so i thought i wouold do a thread about me and the ride..

Its a 91 GQ sporting the famous TD42 NA motor with the 5speed manual on 15x7 sunnies (now painted black).
Life started as a demo car in adelaide. And once my olds cought wind they were expecting no.3 they thought they betta upgrade. The salesman had it sold to us kids before the test drive stared.. lol
So that was it, only 400Km's on the clock my parents bought it and we headed back to the farm.
It was fitted with some custom alloy sidesteps to suit the wide flares and some ralley 1000 spotties to pick them roos a bit further down the road..
Well it staid this way for some 18 years and put me and my 2 younger brothers threw our licences and weekend sporting trips, sometimes 300K round trips to adelaide and back on friday night for hockey..
Untill 2007 it was used as a daily driver on the farm and broke the 450,000k's mark and left the otter ute for dead.. The parents "upgraded" to the new prado.. :jawdrop:
So it sat dormit for 6 months then i decided to inherit it. After selling my EB falcon to my younger brother for the cost of a OME +2" lift kit installed it made its way done to the mount..

First thing, painted those ugly white sunnies black.. Nice..
Then unfortuantly i got hit front on.. No majour damage, but scored a brand new ARB winch bar out of it.. :tease:
Mid this year i started getting serious with it..
I have fitted single piece glass to the rears, top move i recon..
Fitted a 25mm body lift to it for future projects and a little more height.
Gained an extra 15 Liters by my simple gank breather lift mod.
Added my own rear work light, bolt on, check out my sig
removed the front sway bar to allow a little more flex in the front.
Added a seperate fuse box in the front with a single positive buzz bar to tidy up under the bonnet..

And the TO DO LIST.. Which will keep growing
rear draw setup, i have some great ideas.. and cargo barrier DONE
dual battery setup DONE
on board compressor
fridge.. DONE
Long Long range fuel tank.. Im hoping to get 130-150L main..
Side step / sliders
custom rear bar, and then front.
32" tires.. minimum
a winch for the front bar
custom 4" stainless snorkle
Fix the few smae rust spots in gutters and rear doors
replace rear door glass rubbers
get out and enjoy it

So im hoping that the old girl will give me and my new family alot of great memories as it gave me and has alot of good k's left in it..

[scotty83]

Nice straight looking unit you have there. Love the "To Do List". This will make it a touring weapon. Good luck and look forward to seeing it advance

[BigRAWesty]

Thanks. I hope to start soon.. I'm not sure where to start though.. I'm thinking steps / sliders so the wife can get into it again..


Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[Drewboyaus]

So why the one piece windows? With the drawer system in the back of mine I like yo be able to mount stuff on the cargo barrier and reach it from one of the side windows. Not being critical, just interested to know....

[NissanGQ4.2]

Look smick Kallen

[BigRAWesty]

So why the one piece windows? With the drawer system in the back of mine I like yo be able to mount stuff on the cargo barrier and reach it from one of the side windows. Not being critical, just interested to know....

Well price compared to replacement sliding windows..
Extra security was another. And IMO I like the look better. Once all tinted the same it should look tuff..
But yes, limited access was a thought which crossed my mind.. But I have some ideas which wont require the cage..

[BigRAWesty]

Fits right in now..
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/11/80.jpg

[Clunk]

Looks great Westy, I really should put mine on, had them ages now lol

Don't stroke it, TAP it!!!!.....

[BigRAWesty]

Well I've been a busy boy..
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Were to start.. I had a leak in the trailer vacuum brake setup, so my plan was to tackle that.. but then the wife bought me a projecta dual battery setup for chrissy and the vacuum canister was right in the way.. and fitting it else were as pointless due to size.. so I fixed it..
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/01/119.jpg
So now with that out the way and the beaut access to my leaking vacuum pump (oil leak from front seal) I pulled it off to replace the seal. Should be here Wednesday.
So as it stood Sunday, vac canister mounted lower to fit under second battery tray, vac pump off waiting seal, and I have also moved the clutch vacuum canister to under the fuel filter to allow my 4" s/s snorkel to come threw there.
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Next I started on the second battery tray..
I've made it from 40x40x3 angle steel. Bolted it to the wheel arch using 2 rubber blocks 6mm thick and braced back to the radiator overflow bottle mounts.
Strong as an ox.
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Also while I had some old conveyor belt I cut new engine bay covers. When I did my 1" body lift they didn't quite stretch enough.. they come up tops imo
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/01/124.jpg
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I reused the 2 plugs either side which goes into the chassis so no mods there, and used alloy wide head rivets for the rest.

So the to do list now..
Get seal for vac pump, refit
Get battery hold down clamp
Wire in second battery.

And all before we leave for beachport this weekend... Lol

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[nissannewby]

Wont be much room for a turbo with that canister there......unless you go high mount manifold :)

[BigRAWesty]

High mount, but ill probably piss that system off and go electric if I had my way...

Nearly ready to go Friday.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/01/133.jpg

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[BigRAWesty]

Well i thought i betta up date...
So i have ticked a few boxes on the to do list..
Dual batteries done.. :icon_victory:
Fridge Done, yet to fit slides but coming.. :icon_victory:
Draw system and cargo area.. DONE (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?19876-My-Draw-Build) (<<Link) :icon_victory:
And now the LED lights for that area.. DONE..

I saw the ideal spot to run the LED strip.. There is a 8mm gab between the outer / lower door jam and the door itself.. So why not..
Drilled a hole in the panel to allow wire to run threw, and ran the wire down the internals of the pillar to the jack location and then into a switch which i have built into the draws system..
If you remove the outside vent panel this give access to the inside of the pillar and aids in running the wire down.. Very happy..

[BigRAWesty]

The gap
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Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[Thirsty]

Nice LED'S mate, I really like that slide out table. Good looking GQ
Cheers
Troy

[BigRAWesty]

Nice LED'S mate, I really like that slide out table. Good looking GQ
Cheers
Troy

Cheers mate. A bit to do to get it back. Rust removal and tint is next up..

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[Frontbumfab]

Nice LED'S mate, I really like that slide out table. Good looking GQ
Cheers
Troy

X2
Real neat draws mate

[4 by 4]

Fits right in now..
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/11/80.jpg

Where can I get one of these from? :D

[NissanGQ4.2]

Where can I get one of these from? :D

R u referring 2 the nissanpatrol.com.au stickers?????

If so check this thread out: http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?11585-Nissanpatrol.com.au-Stickers

[Brendan56]

Taslucas knocked me up an awesome set of stickers. Not 100%. sure if he's still doing them.

Tappin trolls
Brendan

[4 by 4]

Cheers fellas

[Brendan56]

Not a problem. Gotta make sure you have the best stickers around ;-)

Tappin trolls
Brendan

[Clunk]

Looks sweet as brew

Don't slap it, tap it!!!!

[BigRAWesty]

Cheers boys. Yea Lucas is the man for anything vinal.. Anything... ;)


Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[SamGQ89]

Hey Westy, GQ is coming along nicely mate, I have 89 GQ with a few upgrades planned, just curious if there was anything specific you did to paint your rims? I still have white sunnies and was also going to paint them black ?? Cheers

[BigRAWesty]

Thanks mate. A bit to go yet..
Well bud first time was a rush job..
Lasted about 12 months..

So second time around ill be removing the tyres, pulling the valves.
Getting sand blasted and primed, then a 2 Pac top coat.
I'm also going to run balance beads, read good things about them. So no weights to chip the paint. I guess you could run the stick on weights, but the have been known to come off in the mud..

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[SamGQ89]

Thanks mate, yes thought I might just give it a quick go, looking to get some new rims and tyres in about 12 mths anyway!

[mudnut]

It looks great with all the work you've done on it, since I saw it , Kallen. With all the goodies on board, is an alarm and or a tracker in the to do list?

[BigRAWesty]

No not yet.. might be after its back on the road..
Will be off sometime next month to start the tear down.. will have to subject myself to a toyo.. so will be pooring every spare second into it.. :p

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[BigRAWesty]

Ok, update time...

Its taken a while but I think I've done a bit..

Diff has had seals and bearings done, and laminated.
New panhard bushes
New drag link and tie rod ends
New hoses and belts
New extended brake lines and a full flush and 're-bleed.
New thermostat, gaskets, and fan
Engine service
Stripped interior

Still to do
New radiator
Clutch master and slave cylinder kit
Repair cracks in body
Sound deaden the interior
Clean or replace carpets
Roof console
Drinks holder
Water tank with pump
Long range fuel tank
Adjust tappets
Stainless snorkel
Turbo... :rolleyes:
And after today and approval from minister of W&F 33" tyres..

[BigRAWesty]

Update
37539
Interior has been stripped out
Cracks have been welded up
Every open crevices has been sealed,
Sound dampening done..

Front suspension finished and boy does it drive nice. No dampener, no wheel balance and no wobbles at 60 anymore.
So far so good..

Still to do..
Finish interior,
Enjoy it
Receive and fit LR tank
Adjust valve gaps
Radiator
Snorkle
Wheels
Injectors

:banghead:
All before Simpson crossing..

[kind]

Looks good mate. Wish I could have a 2nd battery under the hood im biy sick of it being in the back but the 2.8 have no room left.

Also im jealous of people like you I would love to build my own car but if you cant do the work yourself it just costs way to much.

[BigRAWesty]

It still costs to much atm.. Lol.
Slowly slowly.

[burgo88]

Great build mate, its come a long way thats for sure. like those draws you knocked up!!

[kind]

Hey im looking at knocking up some draws gor mine I have the frame but not sure about the rollers where / what brand did you use?

[BigRAWesty]

Hay mate, no rollers. Used a product called UHMW. It's like nylon but tuff as nails and hard wearing. But back 2 pieces together and they slide like butter.
Saves space, weight and $$$, we used 10x3mm strips

[MEGOMONSTER]

Far out considering it looked like this a few months ago,
it going really well now.
Looks great, that colour on a Q.

[Sherro]

Nice work there Westy great build.

[BigRAWesty]

Looks good from a distance lol..

[menace 2]

lookin good westy...slowly slowly catch the monkey hey

[BigRAWesty]

So round 2. Nothing like short notice lol..
Started at 2am this morning and knocked off at 11am.. So decided to tear down the patrol lol..
So I'm installing keyless entry system, hopefully the new lra tank setup, and also fix up electrical issues.
I also hope to fit a 1" body lift and a spring tower brace.. And hopefully some bloody side steps lol..
One issue I think I found was the windows.
The amp unit is fubar'd.. More to come

[BigRAWesty]

So the central locking works!!!! Yay.
A successful electrical install and nothing is worse off than when I started... :-D
so due to finding the possible dud amp unit and there price it'll be back on the road now tomorrow, save some more cash and go again...

[lhurley]

How do you find the central locking? Is it just keyless entry or an alarm too?

If it's a good kit, do you have a link or name? I'm looking at doing the same

[BigRAWesty]

The master actuators relay a signal back to the unit so if you use a key it opens all doors as per stock, or can use the keyless system.

This system does have an option to wire into alarm system. Unsure what's involved in that, but will be looking into it soon also.

The kit was from anvil electronics or jaycar.

49512

So this is the buttons, actuators and second master.
I'd recommend getting it like this if possible as both kits come with a loom, I just cut one up to suit the my needs and soldered in..

[BigRAWesty]

Geeze over 12 months since an update. I'm gunna gave to read my own thread to see where I'm at!!!

[BigRAWesty]

Ok so
I am now running on 33" tyres
Winch bar and runva 11xp winch on.
Roof rack, awning and shovel mount on
New 100A alternater and 120ah dual purpose second battery.
Still to do sliders lol..
Snorkle is half fitted..
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/239.jpg

Have also removed rust from gutters above rear doors
And while roof lining was out insulated the roof..
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[BigRAWesty]

Ow. Alternater and battery
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[OLY]

how'd you find the roof insulation? worth the effort?

[BigRAWesty]

how'd you find the roof insulation? worth the effort?
Um the car feels like it cools quicker with the ac. And quite a a bit quieter with the roof rack on.
So yea I think so..

[MudRunnerTD]

The family GQ was Sold today. Apparently to an Old Bloke.... Reckon he has a son who is gunna go all AB on it and do a Dualcab Cut, Big Turbo, Front Mount IC, Himount Winch, guard Chip and 37s

Gunna be a Beast!

All the best Westy. Served you well, no looking back bud.

[Clunk]

The family GQ was Sold today. Apparently to an Old Bloke.... Reckon he has a son who is gunna go all AB on it and do a Dualcab Cut, Big Turbo, Front Mount IC, Himount Winch, guard Chip and 37s

Gunna be a Beast!

All the best Westy. Served you well, no looking back bud.
No time to look back, he's gonna be busy make sure the pin stays in his grenade

[BigRAWesty]

The family GQ was Sold today. Apparently to an Old Bloke.... Reckon he has a son who is gunna go all AB on it and do a Dualcab Cut, Big Turbo, Front Mount IC, Himount Winch, guard Chip and 37s

Gunna be a Beast!

All the best Westy. Served you well, no looking back bud.
His son already owns a tb42 lol.. But I can see the 33's being swapped asap..
Who knows.. Atleast it's going to be used, and not scrap..