Y60 general renovation

[Petit caillou]

Let's go...

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To be continued,...

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[Petit caillou]

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To be continued...

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[lorrieandjas]

Hi mate - great pics! Keep them coming!

Jas

[Lonicus]

WOW, just wow!

[Petit caillou]

WOW this is exactly what I said when I saw the amount of rust, there is less and less I'm progressing every weekend to the exit, this is a big job but it is very trainer.
I would send pictures depending on the progress ...

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[Lonicus]

A very big project mate but one that is bound to give you an enormous sense of accomplishment, not to mention pleasure, once it's completed.

[MEGOMONSTER]

That seems like way too much work for me. But wish my old man did it with me. Keep the updates coming, still a lot of work to go, can't wait to see the end result


Never argue with an idiot, cos he'll bring you down to his level, then beat you with experience.

[Petit caillou]

That seems like way too much work for me. But wish my old man did it with me. Keep the updates coming, still a lot of work to go, can't wait to see the end result


Never argue with an idiot, cos he'll bring you down to his level, then beat you with experience.

Hi mate,

Nothing really difficult, I have not mecanics lesson. Only repair manual, nissan fast, some tools,...

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[Bloodyaussie]

You can start on mine next mate!!!!!!!!!

[Petit caillou]

You can start on mine next mate!!!!!!!!!

Yes, no problemo, do you prefer to come in France or me to go in Australia ? ;-)

All teh best
Petit caillou.

[NissanGQ4.2]

See what happens when you give a man a manual and some tools!!!!!!!!

Looking forward to the updates mate

I hope this rebuild goes quicker than how slow the Nissan Fast DVD got to you *L*

Cheers

Toddie

[Petit caillou]

Toddie,

The rebuild is not as fast as the DVD travel, the DVD helps me a lot, large thanks to you mate, do you prefer +R or -R DVD back ? you have to tell me !

best regards
Petit caillou.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Toddie,

The rebuild is not as fast as the DVD travel, the DVD helps me a lot, large thanks to you mate, do you prefer +R or -R DVD back ? you have to tell me !

best regards
Petit caillou.

Don't worry about sending a DVD pack mate, If I'm ever in France I will look you up and you can shout me a beer or 2 :):):) Good 2 hear its helping you out :):):)

[Petit caillou]

Tahnk you Todd,

I put 2 beers in the fridge for you today, they will wait for you.

Best regards
Pierre.

[mudski]

Hi mate,

Nothing really difficult, I have not mecanics lesson. Only repair manual, nissan fast, some tools,...

Best regards
Petit caillou.

Thats the way to do it! Jump into the deep end straight away! I'll tip my hat for you. This will be a show pony when it's done. Love it.

[Petit caillou]

Thats the way to do it! Jump into the deep end straight away! I'll tip my hat for you. This will be a show pony when it's done. Love it.

Thank you mudski, to day we have snow and -1°C temperature, I want to make paint tomorrow, but not sure I will be ready for that let's jump

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Today we have snow and -1°C temperature, I want to make paint tomorrow, but not sure I will be ready for that let's jump

By the sounds if it, you need a fire to keep the girls warm. 23194



Never argue with an idiot, cos he'll bring you down to his level, then beat you with experience.
Pog mo th'oin.

[Petit caillou]

Hi Megomonster, as cold as her body is blue

all the best
Petit caillou.

[threedogs]

Poor chick, she's lost her undies out in that cold cold cold cold,weather 35 degrees here today
Put a dribble somewhere too

[Petit caillou]

Hi Threedogs, to day 2 degrees wet, yesterday 2cm of snow

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[threedogs]

Hello Pierre' Cold change of weather just arrived very nice now, last weekend fishing with a few members 42 degrees C maybe 85% humid

[Petit caillou]

42° with 85% humid is too much for me

[Petit caillou]

Hello,

Yesterday paintball party on bridges, tank, springs (yellow original), a few pieces of scrap ideal temperature about 1 °, no wind, no sun, dust, humidity about 95%, and finally everything to go well!, except that the record indicates that the pot should paint between 8 and 25 °, it fell well have had 8 December, while painting ...

http://imageshack.us/a/img96/1286/dsc0351as.jpg

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Painting is the matte black Hammerite (French painting overpriced), this painting is great, it covers well, dries well even at low temperature and has a beautiful tight, I absolutely advice, this painting s 'achette shelf bricolomarket (in France) of any kind (almost) in different colors and different finishes bright and satin hammered, this is THE paint need to apply directly to the scrap rust.

http://imageshack.us/a/img407/3225/dsc0360ay.jpg

Once the paint is applied, no way to do anything, because it's cold and it's better to watch a rugby mach and dust on the paint is not the best .. . it remains to look dry, but it is a long dry.

http://imageshack.us/a/img685/3382/dsc0363ai.jpg

Bridges the rust out a little through the first layer, nothing serious, I'll calm it next Saturday because we will be December 15, it falls well between 8 and 25 we will suddenly two layers, it will be three layers in total and it goes well enough.

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[threedogs]

Love your work my friend, those springs look nice and soft too,
now spray them red,blue ????

[Petit caillou]

Hi Mate,

The springs are the hardest thing to paint, I would have put directly into the paint if I had a bigger box !

I will stay in the black mat paint for each part, I thought my wife would wanted pink for her GQ,... but she says a large NO !!!

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[lorrieandjas]

Hey mate - looking good. Thanks for posting up the pictures - I love seeing a work in progress like this. Looks like you're doing a great job!

Jas

[Petit caillou]

Thank you mate, happy to read you enjoy.

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[BigMav]

Bravo mon ami !! c est du tres bon travail, je suis impressione. Ma femme est francaise, sa famille habite en Aveyron (Millau), tu connais? il y neige aussi. J ai aussi un Patrol Y60, que je renove, je l ai repeins en rouge il a quelques annees, ce fut un gros travail. Courage ! a plus
Jon

[Petit caillou]

Hi Jon, Your French is perfect, I live in central France 250 kms south Paris and 100 km north of Clermont-Ferrand, I know the fabulous bridge of Millau and love Roquefort very much ( maybe too much), I hope you will come in France one day and have a drink with me.

Best regards to you and your wife
Pierre.

[threedogs]

No doubt you'll be putting it all together soon ?

[Petit caillou]

Certainly during Christmas holliday (in 15 days) I will began to rebuilt.

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[BigMav]

Hi Jon, Your French is perfect, I live in central France 250 kms south Paris and 100 km north of Clermont-Ferrand, I know the fabulous bridge of Millau and love Roquefort very much ( maybe too much), I hope you will come in France one day and have a drink with me.

Best regards to you and your wife
Pierre.

No mate my French is actually very bad but I had some help from the wife. I actually have been to France quite a few times now and likely to go more in the future so be careful I might hold you to that drink! Would love to go for a ride in your car once its done. I know the area roughly where you are but have only travelled through it, I've often thought there must be some good tracks in the French countryside but modified 4x4's are pretty rare over there. Yours will be an exception!

[Petit caillou]

Hi Jon,

You are really welcome, I live close to "Moulins" city, In fact in france 4x4 are not often modified, because of insurance company that leave you in case of accident, but we can see some fine offroad vehicules time to time.

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[Petit caillou]

Hi All,

You can find my Fren thread here also :

http://patrol-gr.net/le-bistrot/45396-demontage-restauration-y60-flor03.html

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[Petit caillou]

Hi,

After drying of the first layer, we find that the anti-rust spring pretty and Hammerite barely cover corners.

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And now, what had to happen eventually came out, a second and third coat of paint on bridges, tank, springs, two layers on various scrap heads, bolts, nuts, ...

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but also in the longitudinal history to protect the inside of the frame (before the wax hollow bodies). Rehabilitation is progressing well, the rear should be returned during the Christmas holidays, the silent-block are mounted, the front still requires a lot of hours (like the rest of the way) especially at the rehabilitation of spheres and bearing pivots, control of front wheel bearings simultaneously.

http://imageshack.us/a/img5/7181/dsc0403k.jpg

Another small site in the same style, passage of rust converter in the box, the converter gives a nice effect to rust like barbecue after a drink too long (burnt effect).

http://imageshack.us/a/img839/9721/dsc0399o.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img26/7809/dsc0400kk.jpg

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[MEGOMONSTER]

I think your taking this rebuild a little too serious.. Bon travail.

[Petit caillou]

I think your taking this rebuild a little too serious.. Bon travail.

I think you are right, I must continue ;-)

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[Petit caillou]

Hi,

Yay this is the beginning of the holidays, we will be able to rest ...

Now that the first paintings are dry and black desire, reassembly of the rear axle is launched, nothing complicated, each piece having it up it's still not too hard, heavy, see "inmaniable" (rear axle weighs about 140 kg) but not hard, the result is OK,...Ok of the springs that I have not thought of spot (left or right) we will see later, so there is a chance that the springs are to reverse (a trifle).

http://imageshack.us/a/img571/9369/dsc0405q.jpg

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Saw that there was a dead on maneuvering the two braces front driveshaft: Removal! I've never done that, although the small side fat disgusting is not my cup of tea but a must stick to it, first discovered a lubricator is broken flush thread (you amaze me it the crisp in).

http://imageshack.us/a/img703/4613/dsc0411ni.jpg

Second discovery, the name of a dog is chasing the stiff μ £% ^ # @ end of junk! haaa finally here removed parts are queued paint before reassembly (a small bunch more in the workshop). One third discovery shaft is heavy and hard, ... ask my leg.

http://imageshack.us/a/img822/7564/dsc0412pr.jpg

Well what do we do now? a small face-lifting, it will change a bit. Rust converter box fasteners of the front, removing the media headlights, but total removal! into small lots (still more) before electrolysis plates and paint.

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Now the new cotton swab, I confirm the ends of the cotton swab before dirty and distorted view more "sagouinés" , surely a stroke of Super marmoset, plates brake heat shield are a bit battered (bravo boy, nsure that Super marmoset should not know that the piece of metal not cost "100 euros" away from Nissan).

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Brief removal of the hub, then circlip grease, grease, rings, screw rings, grease, ring game wheel bearing outer wheel, hey ho hey ho calm I do not know the names of all the things that go in, the brake disc that comes alone, he has yet to remove before reaching the big time of fun, but that would be for another time.

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Merry Christmas and do not eat too much grease ;-)

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Best regards
Petit caillou.

[Lonicus]

Merry Christmas to you too mate.

Looks like you've been very busy, and going to be much busier in the days to come!

[Petit caillou]

Merry Christmas to you too mate.

Looks like you've been very busy, and going to be much busier in the days to come!

Hi mate,

Yes you are right, I dismantle the left side of the front axle yesterday, today I do the same with the right side, I will have a lot of paint to do saturday,... but all is ok.

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[threedogs]

merry xmas pier're and happy new year to you and your family from mine cheers

[Petit caillou]

Hi,

yesterday made some electrolysis on the left flange knuckle

http://imageshack.us/a/img839/9479/dsc0444ij.jpg

I will paint this part next saturday.

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[Petit caillou]

merry xmas pier're and happy new year to you and your family from mine cheers


Thank you very much mate, Merry christmas to you also and will see you in few days to send you a happy new 2013 ;-)

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[Petit caillou]

Hi All,

I wish you a very happy new year, all the best for you and yours.

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[lorrieandjas]

Hi mate and Happy New Year to you as well. I hope you had a good holiday season? How's the re-build going?

Jas

[Bloodyaussie]

Get a dog up ya mate!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope you lot have had a good Xmas and survive the new year mate..

How long till your rig is back together?

[Petit caillou]

Hello,

Friends of paint and broken bolt hello!

The end of year is finally well deserved holidays and the beginning of the year that began with leave also this rest period was put to use for ... working.

Disassembling the front to redo spheres pivot, change the oil seal from the bottom of bowl, rust, paint, rust, paint, ...

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/

http://imageshack.us/a/img845/2031/dsc0443vu.jpg

Grandmother is doing a good coffee!

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Again a thread that had the marmoset Mister tighten beyond the torque (Bravo! his big arms have taken over the cerebellum, luckily my little fingers are more intelligent than his biceps).

http://imageshack.us/a/img5/9436/dsc0457jc.jpg


Painting:
http://imageshack.us/a/img213/7509/dsc0488n.jpg

Dry:
http://imageshack.us/a/img525/6913/dsc0514ny.jpg

Passage of rust converter (transformer Julien rust) in the box:

Before:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/

After:
http://imageshack.us/a/img835/6687/dsc0511wl.jpg

Dismantling of optical mounts rust, paint, rust, paint ...

To paint is easy you need a gun (called a non original firecracker!), Saw my painting skills (paint bucket is planned where I am the best) I did not intend to pay the last gun Monet, searching on the web I found a briefcase with lots of things in it (for me things like question marks) for 39.50 delivered (there are investment), and many all these little merdouilles work very well for spreading the matte black (I have not tried the other colors). Wet (note I use technical terms now that I have THE briefcase!) Wet the Hammerite is a beautiful orange peel (ha that is missed :-( ((() and no, not once dry, bone dry (hey hey hey) this painting is taut ... the link to the gun case: http://www.tectake.fr/2-pistolets-de-laquage-hvlp-pistolets-pulverisateurs-avec-coffret-1-3-mm-0-8-mm

Painting the front wet:
http://imageshack.us/a/img441/2072/dsc0482qu.jpg

Painting the front dry:
http://imageshack.us/a/img685/7830/dsc0505yk.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img849/7955/dsc0509ec.jpg

Painting optical media:

Before disassembly

http://imageshack.us/a/img707/8373/dsc0417wq.jpg

Wet
http://imageshack.us/a/img163/8416/dsc0485fx.jpg

Dry
http://imageshack.us/a/img543/6170/dsc0512dz.jpg

This is the adventure continues, the next step spheres and repair welding bodywork (will print some sport!).

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[Bloodyaussie]

Keep them coming mate!!!!!!!

[Petit caillou]

it happens it happens, I can see the horizon

[lorrieandjas]

Hey mate - love the posts and pics!

Jas

[mzed]

Wow indeed

[Petit caillou]

Hi all,

here are some pictures :

http://imageshack.us/a/img685/8427/dsc0519q.jpg
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http://imageshack.us/a/img803/5257/dsc0570oi.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img812/3096/dsc0543a.jpg

best regards
Petit caillou.

[Bloodyaussie]

Thanks for the update mate..... she is coming along!!!

Err your steering wheel is on the wrong side mate... you might want to fix that!!!

[Petit caillou]

Thanks for the update mate..... she is coming along!!!

Err your steering wheel is on the wrong side mate... you might want to fix that!!!

Hi Jonathan,

Maybe the picture was taken in a mirror...:harhar:

All the best from Pierre.

[citizen]

Looks great, keep up the good work, cheers!

[Wine_maker]

Great work!
Some parts looks like new genius parts and all of them looks much better than new china's analogs.

[Bushcat]

Amazing job! It will be better than new when you are finished.

[Petit caillou]

Hello,

Today I propose a series of photos on the rehabilitation of the spheres. In effect, the corrosion had attacked the very surface of the bowl to prevent the wiper to get the rust and sand or other fine particles, it is necessary to make a sphere surfacing to remove oxidation and lead to a surface as smooth as possible, variations to this trick available as refills to the baguette welding or repairing ceramics with Loctite. Here are the steps:

Dismantling:
http://imageshack.us/a/img26/2719/39108483.jpg

observation:
http://imageshack.us/a/img850/8407/20870474.jpg

After a serious brush with wire brush on grinder:
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http://imageshack.us/a/img27/8812/43533972.jpg

Use of a product Sader (repair metal) findable in all stores "bricotruc"
http://imageshack.us/a/img40/3131/57127329.jpg

A first application:
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Then allowed to dry for 12 hours.

Then hand sanding grit 80 and 180:
http://imageshack.us/a/img705/4907/73943598.jpg

After two or three assists in identifying many imperfections and letting it dry 12 hours and sanding between each pass we can proceed to final identification of the last pass.
The identification of imperfections is made using three complementary methods:

1 - to the eye, we see if there is direct visualization of hollow or looking at the profile of the sphere to see depressions.
2 - hand, we go hands on the ball and we noted the irregularities.
3 - blind, we pass the hand and fingers on the spheres eyes closed, after a touching moment grows, "we see very well with his hands."

with a pencil mark on the gradients to fill:
http://imageshack.us/a/img152/3803/17783515.jpg

and add more :
http://imageshack.us/a/img221/6592/83623639.jpg

12 hours drying and sanding at 180
http://imageshack.us/a/img835/3302/67764326.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img221/6507/38284172.jpg

It is therefore high time to prepare 3 to 4 times:
http://imageshack.us/a/img28/4351/84303175.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img145/248/13012938.jpg

Epoxy next time, but it will be new photos.

Best regards
petit caillou.

[Bloodyaussie]

Thanks again mate.... interesting way of sorting out your little problem.

[matfew]

just read this thread after doing a search for something. All I can think of is WOW.

I have the tools and equipment to do all this but still not sure if I would attempt all you have hehe. Well done. Keep the updates coming.

[Petit caillou]

Hello,

After a few spot welds and other festivities paint driveshaft and manufacturing brake hose, I attacked reassembly bearing pivots, oil seal bottom bowl half shafts and doors rockets:

http://imageshack.us/a/img820/9835/dsc0120aq.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img705/8677/dsc0121an.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img824/3320/dsc0123al.jpg


The fun continues!

Sincerely,
Petit caillou.

[threedogs]

Coming along nicely Pierre, do you see light at end of tunnel yet??
I like your detail to work.

[prophet1]

Hi Petit Caillou, Nice one - can I ask you a quick one please, I am rebuilding my MQ 160 Datsun Safari from the ground up too. Everything is stripped to the last bolt & nut, I am thinking of cold galvanising the chassis (paint brushing it on), after sanding it down to bare metal, what do you advise, I see you just painted it? Thanks and well done on the rebuild, it looks great. Rgds

[prophet1]

Hi, me again, looking at your pics again, I was wondering, if you know if the MQ 160 and your Y60 chassis are exactly the same and will your front & rear axles complete fit my MQ 160 chassis? Thanks for your help friend

[GQ TANK]

Prophet1 - they are differant you should have leaf springs on your truck. The y60 has spring towers - trailing arms etc - aslo the gear box & transfer are differnt. - it would be easier to do a body swap - but still a lot of work.

Anything can be doen dependant of parts you mechanical abilty and local vehicle rules.

[GQ TANK]

Piere get job - the truck had a lot of age damage to begin with.

[Petit caillou]

Hi Petit Caillou, Nice one - can I ask you a quick one please, I am rebuilding my MQ 160 Datsun Safari from the ground up too. Everything is stripped to the last bolt & nut, I am thinking of cold galvanising the chassis (paint brushing it on), after sanding it down to bare metal, what do you advise, I see you just painted it? Thanks and well done on the rebuild, it looks great. Rgds

Hi prophet1,

Thank you for your message,

You have severals choise for the chassis.

you can remove the rust from the wire brush, spend a rust converter and paint,

You can do sand the frame, then apply a special metal paint

You can do sand the frame, apply an anti-corrosion epoxy powder + in the oven 450 degrees for 20 minutes, then an epoxy powder (for color cover) and then put in the oven 450 degrees for 20 minutes. (that's what I did for mine)

You can do the sanding frame and apply a cold galvanizing, galvanizing should be in a perfectly degreased metal. In general galvanizing requires Adobe crossing the room in baths. Hot dip galvanizing is not recommended because the temperature is about 800 ° and thermal deformation are important.

Best regards,
Petit caillou.

[Parksy]

Hi Petit, love reading your thread. Am always a fan of build threads with lots of pictures. I'm just curious, what do you do for a living? You're a very knowledgable person with lots of good ideas!

[Petit caillou]

Hi Petit, love reading your thread. Am always a fan of build threads with lots of pictures. I'm just curious, what do you do for a living? You're a very knowledgable person with lots of good ideas!

Hi Parksy,

I work in the French administration, communication and as webmaster, also in employee safety (safety shoes, work clothes, fire escape procedure ...)

I'm curious by nature and I am interested in this big puzzle 3D.

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[polaris]

Hello.
Fantastic build, I'm doing the same, but without the skill or knowledge :)

[Petit caillou]

Hello,

Here's some news to attack the front axle.

As the heat shield brakes were in poor condition (rust perforating) and it cost a arm from the manufacturer I started with the idea of ​​the remake, it was necessary to strap brains turn before reaching something coherent place in pictures:

Cut a sheet metal in a circle (this is the hardest)

http://imageshack.us/a/img526/2624/dsc0144ud.jpg

Copy the original:

http://imageshack.us/a/img845/1035/dsc0140yu.jpg

To the edge:

http://imageshack.us/a/img707/7568/dsc0153tn.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img845/1063/dsc0146qy.jpg

Assemble and weld:

http://imageshack.us/a/img441/9458/dsc0147pr.jpg

Repeat 4 times:

http://imageshack.us/a/img29/5194/dsc0157hw.jpg

Try and adapt to the high temperature paint painting

http://imageshack.us/a/img33/3875/dsc0148oy.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img198/9513/dsc0178wz.jpg


Then I attacked a chunk deoxidize wheel hubs, change disks and the inner and outer bearings, paint and implement:

http://imageshack.us/a/img189/7418/dsc0161io.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img692/5088/dsc0172rc.jpg

Disk mounted and protected for the painting:
http://imageshack.us/a/img844/1263/dsc0180gs.jpg

Removing rust and paint brake :

http://imageshack.us/a/img594/8314/dsc0182gc.jpg

And implementation:

http://imageshack.us/a/img854/5303/dsc0184wr.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img94/215/dsc0186xc.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img707/6595/dsc0187jd.jpg

That's all for now!

Sincerely,
Petit caillou.

[taslucas]

Thanks again for the photos petit, great to see the detail of your work.

FanTapstic!

[Bob]

Great Job.............

[Parksy]

Nice job! Looking great!
I forgot to ask earlier, how did you go replacing the swivel hub bearings and the front wheel bearings? Did you use a press or is it possible with a couple of sockets and a long thread through the middle with nuts on the end? Is this method even possible?

[Petit caillou]

Nice job! Looking great!
I forgot to ask earlier, how did you go replacing the swivel hub bearings and the front wheel bearings? Did you use a press or is it possible with a couple of sockets and a long thread through the middle with nuts on the end? Is this method even possible?

Hi Parksy,

I'll try to explain it clearly.

To remove the wheel bearings front axle, remove the bearing, then remove the bearing races by typing inside, all around, I use a hammer that weighs 1.5 kilograms and a copper rod (it deforms without scratching the hub body door).

To remove the bearing pivots up and down, you have two solutions:

The first is to use a hub hard (see this picture: http://www.lesexplorateurs.org/IMG/arton167.jpg)

The second: block square plate in a vise, remove the ball and cage type all around with a steel rod in the bearing bracket to the outside, but it's more difficult and you have to work regularly not to mark the media axis.

In all cases : use eye protection and gloves because the body of the bearing can break and send dangerous pieces.

I hope my translation is clear enough, not easy to explain these methods in English.

Hope it will help you.

Best regards
Pierre.

[Parksy]

Thanks petit caillou! Very much appreciated! Wheel bearings seem very straight forwards.
The swivel bearings I'm still abit unclear but I can easily get that tool you pictured. Can you explain the process when using that tool? Does the top bearing come out from the top and bottom from the bottom? Ie does the bearing sit in a taper?

[Petit caillou]

Thanks petit caillou! Very much appreciated! Wheel bearings seem very straight forwards.
The swivel bearings I'm still abit unclear but I can easily get that tool you pictured. Can you explain the process when using that tool? Does the top bearing come out from the top and bottom from the bottom? Ie does the bearing sit in a taper?


Hi Parksy,

Check the following link : http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/search-results.html?cx=partner-pub-3013365475430909%3A8470100594&cof=FORID%3A10&query=swivel&submit.x=0&submit.y=0

You will have some better explainations as my translation is not hundred per cent sure about certain specific names

for the bearing extractor, must hold the bearing with the bearing hooks of the extractor, while being checked on the axis of the pulling screw and the central portion which will put pressure on the central axis of the pivot bearing holder.
Hope it will help you ( not sure) may be try to find a local friend.

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[Parksy]

Thanks petit, should have tried the search function earlier. Found a gold mine of info! Thanks for the explanation.

[jujunini]

Salut l'ami !!

Je me permet d'écrire en français sur ce topic.
Je suis impressionné par tout ce travail, à vrai dire, c'est le genre de truc qui me fait ban... (entre autres ! :D)
Je suis moi même tombé amoureux d'un Ford Maverick Station wagon essence tb42s que j'ai acheté ici en Australie.
Je mets les mains dans le cambouis dès que je peux, j'épluche les forums, la doc technique mais j'ai besoin d'aide pour ma suspension.
J'ai un roof rack assez costaud en alu qui a ete modifie pour y monter une tente de toit, sur le reste du roof rack, j'ai 3 caisses remplies Et les anciens sieges arrieres.
dans la voiture jai installé un faux plancher pour pouvoir dormir.
Sous ce faux plancher jai un reservoir d'eau de 65 litres qui est au milieu de la voiture.
Je roule au lpg/gpl donc jai a la place du reservoir dessence arriere, un reservoir de gaz de 85 litres.
le probleme c'est que le vehicule est ultra flottant, on sent tout les defaut de la route, c'est super tape cul, quand tu appuies sur un coin de la voiture, elle va osciller, comme si elle flottait.
En principe jai un 2" lift kit dessus mais je n'en suis pas bien sur finalement.
mes shocks d'origine sont des old man emu nitro chargers.
je pensais qu'ils etaient hs, jai trouvé et monté des shocks d'origine quasi neuf de patrol gu mais ça n'a pas changé grand chose du coup je me demande si ce ne serait pas mes ressorts qui sont hs en fait.
qu'en penses tu ?
Je pense que j'ai plus de poids qu'ils ne peuvent supporter mais je ne sais pas par quoi les remplacer.
Si tu as une ou plusieurs piste pour un toulousain d'Australie ce serait chouette !

[Petit caillou]

Bonjour Jujunini,

Merci pour ton message, belle description de ton installation, effectivement ton véhicule est bien chargé, je pense qu'il existe plusieurs solutions. Tout d'abord si tu ressent les bosses de la route je pense que des suspension sont HS, pas forcément à cause du kilométrage mais parce que ta charge et importante. Si tes ressorts sont HS normalement ton véhicule doit baisser de hauteur. la solution consiste à changer les ressorts pour des heavy Duty en 2", tu as plusieurs sortes de tarage pour les ressorts , tu peux faire une comparaison avec d'autres sur la hauteur de ton véhicule, pour voir s'il est vraiment plus bas à cause de la charge,...

Je sais qu'il existe aussi des amortisseurs à air comprimé, comme les amortisseurs de camions qui permettent de supporter des charges lourdes, tu peux regarder ici :

http://www.x2industries.com/aftermarket-air-suspension-c-76.html

Je suis sur qu'il existe des entreprises en australie qui vendent ces produits.

Entoure toi de professionnels pour te conseiller sur ces produits, les suspensions sont importantes pour avoir de bonnes réactions au freinage.

Cordialement,
Petit caillou.
Bonne chance

[Petit caillou]

Hello,

Here is the result of the renovation, high temperature paint rear discs, calipers and reassembly

http://imageshack.us/a/img199/2040/dsc0192av.jpg

Replacement of wheels, reassembly of the tie rod (Haaaaa it starts to look like something), clearance adjustment of the front wheels and mounting manual AVM hubs (euro4x4parts.com) (http://euro4x4parts.com)

http://imageshack.us/a/img594/9233/dsc0195aw.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img21/3155/dsc0203ag.jpg

Side body, solder ends, grinding and brushing pass all welds and joints to seal body is like the silicone bathroom but much more sticky, smoothing brush seals with acetone.

http://imageshack.us/a/img833/3596/dsc0211az.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img11/9291/dsc0212ay.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img822/6605/dsc0213aq.jpg

Next time, internal grinding welds, repointing angles and junctions with this good very sticky dough, scratching with sandpaper, paint and interior UNDERBODIES under the cabinet ....

but that's for next time.

Sincerely,

[NP99]

Your are to be saluted with your skill and craft work! Well one mate !

[Petit caillou]

Thank you very much for your post dear NP99

Cheers
Petit caillou.

[taslucas]

looking great as usual Petit. Its starting to look like a patrol again:)

[Wine_maker]

Sensey of restoration!

[mudnut]

Hello, Petit. I have been following your restoration since the start. Your completed Patrol will be a tribute to your patience and ingenuity.

[Petit caillou]

Thank you very much for all, it's a pleasure to show you all the steps and to explain how I do to rebuilt

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[Bloodyaussie]

Looking good mate... I am enjoying your build thread and cant wait to see the finished result, keep em coming mate!!!!

[Petit caillou]

Hello,

Here are some pictures of the progress, achievement of mounting lugs for the brake hose, power and gas oil pump return, stronger than the original, laying hoses, following the renovation of the body (it hummm feels more and more very good), all joints exterior and interior body are passed, anti-gravel layer on the entire underside and interior finishing veil. It remains the rattrappages exterior body once the body back on the chassis.

Place the pictures!

Fixing lugs home production:

http://imageshack.us/a/img248/7163/dsc0228ep.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img826/5231/dsc0230vt.jpg

With hoses, setting over, it's solid! :

http://imageshack.us/a/img689/9451/dsc0236fe.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img833/9268/dsc0235rj.jpg

Interior floor finish:

http://imageshack.us/a/img43/4463/dsc0237od.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img96/2223/dsc0240ig.jpg

Underside of the body and interior anti-gravel wings! :

http://imageshack.us/a/img18/618/dsc0243ac.jpg


So much for the moment. To be continued ...

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[Parksy]

Love ya work petit! Looking great as always. Can't wait to see this one complete.

[Bloodyaussie]

Loving it mate....

[Skyhawk]

It is looking great and you are very inspiring with your work.
You have a good model also and your plain is also very good.
I must want to like it and to admire your work.


Platinum Construction & Design Pty Ltd
"Gold Coast QLD Australia?
+61 404 354 284, platinumconstructiondesign.com.au"

[Pezzer]

Big "HATS OFF" absolutely.

[GQ TANK]

Have you plans for the motor?

[threedogs]

Looking good Pierre, Do you have a name for your Patrol yet.???

[Petit caillou]

Initially it was "The big pile of rust" now it would rather "play the 3D puzzle" soon it will be "Let's find Curiosity on Mars"

Nothing to plan for the engine, just check if the clutch is still good and change it if necessary.

Best regards
Pierre.

[Bloodyaussie]

You have been quiet of late mate... hows it all going?

Anymore update pics.

[Petit caillou]

Hello,

Here are some news after the cold of winter, spring was cold and wet and long, summer is to warm time to time and storms every two days, the heat under the sheets of the workshop does not help to improve, despite everything, the rear harness is raised, remains the vacuum system of the rear axle and updates air bridges and the gearbox, check the clutch is still not done due to heat.

Here are some pictures :

http://imageshack.us/a/img822/7663/4vg7.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img13/1456/f573.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img545/4104/sib9.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img404/9295/lktm.jpg

Best regards
Pierre.

[Petit caillou]

Hello,

Winding hoses Depression rear axle hoses venting the front and rear axles + gearbox.

Manufacture of mounting lugs, paint hoses and installation.

http://imageshack.us/a/img163/2940/ovxv.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img96/7756/i78x.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img837/4110/fs9t.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img196/8500/0m67.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img834/2961/mexe.jpg

It! it's done!

Regards
Petit caillou,

[Petit caillou]

Hi Friends,

I'm looking for how I can clean this part of the turbocharger, if you have an Idea ?

http://imageshack.us/a/img46/6084/4axq.jpg

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[Parksy]

Carb cleaner will do the job. Look for the brands that have methyl ethyl ketone in it. That stuff removes anything. Give you cancer though.
Very nice job on the build. While it's all apart id be giving everything a brush with penetrol for added protection. Leaves a nice oily film that dries within 24 hours and becomes a very durable layer that can be painted on, or left alone.

[Petit caillou]

Thank you mate,

In all case the exhaust smoke will dirty it again. I will check the valve to see if all is ok.

In France we have the Rustol, it's like Penetrol, great product to stop the rust.

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[happygu]

Great work so far Petit,

Your skills seem to be wasted working in IT ( unless you are just as good in IT ).

You have managed to do some things that most of us wouldn't try to tackle.

Mic

[Petit caillou]

Hi happygtu,

It should be interesting to engage in the renovation, with the curiosity of thing you learn a lot and then the implementation seems simple, forums give the envy against when you are in the workshop, this n 'is not always so simple, but with perseverance we arrive at satisfactory and sometimes surprising results.

Regards
Pierre.

[syreian]

wow id love to renovate my qg wagon redo all the paint etc only problem is money lol

[filthyrich]

fantastic, thankyou for sharing.

[Petit caillou]

Hi all,

Last night I put the hollow body wax in the frame to protect the interior from corrosion, this wax is liquid and sneaks into every hole of the chassis, this is the ideal product to reach difficult areas.

The project progresses, this weekend I disassembled the clutch to check, I think I'll also take the opportunity to replace the engine and transmission on the chassis.

Best regards
Pierre.

[Petit caillou]

Hello,

A crucial step taken yesterday to check the clutch program, change it in case it would be necessary, based engine in the chassis, it will be all ... thank you

Ding dong: the clutch

http://imageshack.us/a/img209/1926/r0q0.jpg

The clutch, must to changed.
http://imageshack.us/a/img401/7525/lzol.jpg

The flywheel, ho bug that is heavy this thing before disassembly to access and change the oil seal
http://imageshack.us/a/img29/2638/j7fs.jpg


We took the goat and forward, er on the side perhaps, ha no it does not pass, front and front only, with a very small margin of maneuver
http://imageshack.us/a/img209/3305/vusp.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img27/4336/peq9.jpg

Finally in place:

http://imageshack.us/a/img845/1976/syx3.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img534/6056/ey4q.jpg

Tightening media box and engine mounts:
http://imageshack.us/a/img809/4149/dmpf.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img14/4348/qdc9.jpg

End of the joke for today, a few things to prepare before laying the body on the chassis.

See you soon for new adventures.

Best regards
Pierre.

[Stropp]

Well done Pierre, looks like it is coming together well.

[Bloodyaussie]

Coming along mate.... been a while!!!

[Petit caillou]

Thank you, end approach

[Petit caillou]

Hello,

Milestone awaited a good time, the rest of the body on the chassis. With the scaffolding approach, accuracy and security are there, only problem is missing between 5 and 10cm for it to pass, thus deflating the wheels, load frame (about 200kilos mass tractor and full cinderblock ) and forward rather then backwards in this case.

It's true that it was 7:00 p.m.

Some pictures of the assembly of the body on the chassis.

It pass? or does not pass?

http://imageshack.us/a/img203/1492/pgaa.jpg

Controlling the alignment of the supports Case

http://imageshack.us/a/img560/2865/44nc.jpg

And then it always goes?

http://imageshack.us/a/img571/6893/l6cv.jpg

there's good had it going on and what happened:

http://imageshack.us/a/img27/635/w82l.jpg

The bride in her veil

http://imageshack.us/a/img109/5338/yglw.jpg

The bride without her veil

http://imageshack.us/a/img22/7618/gfuw.jpg

And here's the beast:

http://imageshack.us/a/img33/392/kzhp.jpg

For the moment 1.20m high nose cover, we finish at 11:00 pm.

Following the next round.

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[Parksy]

Excellent work pezzer!! This is an epic build thread. Love this thread!

[Petit caillou]

Thank you mate, I hope all other forumer friends, love this thread too.

[GQsweep]

:thumbup: :thumbup:

[rkinsey]

Thank you mate, I hope all other forumer friends, love this thread too.

Petit, absolutely fantastic thread! Has given me a new lease on my rebuild. Although I dont think I will be going as far as you, this has given me the inspiration I think I needed to do mine. I have taken my GQ off the market (I was going to sell it and just buy another one) and have started planing the work I need to do to get it back on the road again. That will all start next February.

So thank you for posting this magnificent write up.

Cheers,

Rob

[Petit caillou]

Hi Rob,

Good luck in your project, You have to take your time,
Think about what you do, take pictures before, during and after. Have some order (put the screws in bags and mark the sources), you have to help you with the instruction workshop, the Nissan FAST but also watch the forums to find information, it must above all be curious and sometimes find less expensive breakdowns solution. I found this project very pleasant to implement.

Best regards
Pierre.

[Petit caillou]

the carpets will come from AU, for sure, I manage for.

wait and see.

best regards
pierre.

[matfew]

I think you put the steering wheel on the wrong side haha. Awesome work. I just went through a cab change so I know how hard it can be. Love the way you used scaffolding though. great idea.

[Bloodyaussie]

You know I love reading your thread mate and I am so happy for you to reach this milestone....... now more of the fun stuff hey!!!!!!!!

[Petit caillou]

Hi

Reassembly of optical media headlights (among others).

http://imageshack.us/a/img21/5203/gyol.jpg

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[Stropp]

well done mate, the bride is certainly looking good :)

[Swazi]

Petit Caillou. I am so glad I found your thread. Have read the whole thing - your whole epic has been an amazing achievement. I feel inspired and will be planning mine for the future. Remarkable what one can do with a willing attitude and persistence. Hugely admire your story and really look forward to seeing the result. Well done and good luck in the end stretch!

[cgm]

As with all the other comments it's really nice to check in on this thread from time to time and see the progress. There is a lot of work but what a great finished product you will have. Thanks for sharing with us along the way.

[Petit caillou]

I continue with a few photos:

Installation of optical crystal :

http://imageshack.us/a/img9/560/ewba.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img801/5683/8i30.jpg

Painting the inside of the cover , with an old paint that was lying in the workshop , I have long wanted to try this painting , shaking the pot I noticed she had not dried , but some doubts given its age and storage (freezing winter, sometimes - 15 ° see less and sometimes the hot 45 ° see more in the workshop). As was thinner and hardener that I still had a bit of a different brand , I mixed the two in a rough mix and sent it all with the firecracker 0.8 nozzle without conviction on the final goal. I confess to being surprised by the record that I find really not bad. To clean the paint , hard drive , gasoline makes no difference , still less the Hamérite thinner , white spirit does not much there , you really insist on cleaning with white spirit .

Photo from under bonnet installation of sound-absorbing coating :

http://imageshack.us/a/img547/102/zzn8.jpg

The old magic pot:

http://imageshack.us/a/img812/152/pf9t.jpg

Other tests concluding the hammered in Hammerite paint , available in a small pot full of color , paint brush spreads only rendering is really nice, it resume the effect of the old peintent sheets at a time , it gives a solid feel , it is also corrosion .

http://imageshack.us/a/img208/1298/glq9.jpg

So much for the moment, with other bits in preparation for the next photo reports .

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[timeslayer]

nice one :) wishing i had a shed and more equipment.

[93patrol]

almost there Petit looking really good mate

[BigRAWesty]

Looking good mate.

[Petit caillou]

Hello,


As I walked into the dealership of the manufacturer, the supply of the carpet cost far beyond the understanding (around 1500 euros for all insulation carpet cover + front + rear passenger carpet , trunk carpet , carpets passages wheel, sound insulation for all ) .

Looking good I finally found , unfortunately the French suppliers in thermo- formed carpet does not run the streets , therefore I pulled on Australia or not less than four manufacturers offer product costs around 750 euros postage , taxes and customs included , to receive this product. The advantage is that you can choose the finish : curly plush or super plush, and the immensity of colors , it is charcoal gray ( Charcoal ) . blabla end up with photos.

The insulating cover sticker set up :

http://imageshack.us/a/img703/4233/6w7n.jpg

The cover of Australian ( course) set up :

http://imageshack.us/a/img845/4590/x9n5.jpg

Carpets :

http://imageshack.us/a/img545/1916/oxyz.jpg

Some detail photos on the finish:

http://imageshack.us/a/img13/8503/qw5h.jpg

Thermo Forming seat fixations :

http://imageshack.us/a/img405/2016/yguz.jpg

Texture:

http://imageshack.us/a/img62/8052/jkam.jpg

The underside and sewn edge :

http://imageshack.us/a/img197/1750/ngs3.jpg

2 rolls phonic insulation :

http://imageshack.us/a/img202/9696/yfcg.jpg

That will remain the introduction to , identification of cuts to make given that the pieces are larger than the original so as not to be too tight and also cut holes and passages shifters , brake handle , of the seats , fixing belts, ...

This weekend , in addition to finishing the cover ( above) the brake servo in place, clamps brake and clutch hoses dismantling of Horns to clean and repaint .

Sincerely,

[Petit caillou]

Hello,


As I walked into the dealership of the manufacturer, the supply of the carpet cost far beyond the understanding (around 1500 euros for all insulation carpet cover + front + rear passenger carpet , trunk carpet , carpets passages wheel, sound insulation for all ) .

Looking good I finally found , unfortunately the French suppliers in thermo- formed carpet does not run the streets , therefore I pulled on Australia or not less than four manufacturers offer product costs around 750 euros postage , taxes and customs included , to receive this product. The advantage is that you can choose the finish : curly plush or super plush, and the immensity of colors , it is charcoal gray ( Charcoal ) . blabla end up with photos.

The insulating cover sticker set up :

http://imageshack.us/a/img703/4233/6w7n.jpg

The cover of Australian ( course) set up :

http://imageshack.us/a/img845/4590/x9n5.jpg

Carpets :

http://imageshack.us/a/img545/1916/oxyz.jpg

Some detail photos on the finish:

http://imageshack.us/a/img13/8503/qw5h.jpg

Thermo Forming seat fixations :

http://imageshack.us/a/img405/2016/yguz.jpg

Texture:

http://imageshack.us/a/img62/8052/jkam.jpg

The underside and sewn edge :

http://imageshack.us/a/img197/1750/ngs3.jpg

2 rolls phonic insulation :

http://imageshack.us/a/img202/9696/yfcg.jpg

That will remain the introduction to , identification of cuts to make given that the pieces are larger than the original so as not to be too tight and also cut holes and passages shifters , brake handle , of the seats , fixing belts, ...

This weekend , in addition to finishing the cover ( above) the brake servo in place, clamps brake and clutch hoses dismantling of Horns to clean and repaint .

Best regards,
Pierre.

[Parksy]

Looking good petit. Let us know how the carpet fitment goes. Can't wait to see this rig running.

[IceY60]

Damn thats nice work. Can´t wait to see more pictures. Your patrol is very lucky to have you as a owner :)

[Petit caillou]

Hello,

Thank you for your messages.

Here are some additional photos of the site progress.

With the help of Francis body painting (sorry I have not had time to train me enough to point me to run itself). Preparation before finishing wings, holes license plates, door sills, underbody passed blackson before priming and painting.

http://imageshack.us/a/img14/5133/x88q.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img36/1736/6ase.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img822/9250/ampn.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img29/8763/ygdk.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img585/9292/tcyn.jpg

Being a follower of the electric fan, I realized the chassis ventilos, a lick of paint, installation and assembly of the radiator.

http://imageshack.us/a/img27/3994/rul3.jpg

The viscous coupling will be removed soon, as soon as I found a relay box of Renault Master:

http://imageshack.us/a/img856/6889/8r8g.jpg

Space between radiator and fan: 3cm

http://imageshack.us/a/img689/4024/8uaw.jpg

The front with a stuffy nose

http://imageshack.us/a/img7/8548/g789.jpg

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[mudnut]

Thanks for putting the effort into this thread, Petit. This build has been great, I have learned a lot about how a GQ fits together.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Keep up the great build mate

Make sure you put a decent shroud around those fans otherwise it will tend to overheat

[IceY60]

How is it going with the rebuild?

[alpha eddy]

very high commitment n dedication... good job

[Petit caillou]

Hello,

Some major steps we have taken today in the progress of the project, the photos speak for themselves.

Installing the grille and bumper:

http://imageshack.us/a/img21/2913/t8ql.jpg

Masking and painting the bottom of the box:

http://imageshack.us/a/img802/9475/z1op.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img31/8094/pcc4.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img811/1033/82qa.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img200/2504/hktz.jpg

Once the varnish shot and removed the masking, discovered something approaching new:

http://imageshack.us/a/img202/1945/2yyg.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img440/5637/38vo.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img22/2271/10ah.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img843/9493/kf23.jpg

A great step in the painting, a small step towards the exit ... (Neil Caillou).

It's going to blow up soon

Best regards
petit caillou.

[cgm]

Wow. Really coming up nice! Thanks for the continued updates.

[threedogs]

Looking good , would win any "show n shine"

[happygu]

Great job on the paint Petit,

Looks Magic ...... :)

Looks like you will be on the road soon

Mic

[growler2058]

Far out that's come up a treat mate!!

[93patrol]

That is a great colour petit you are doing a masters work on this patrol big thumbs ups mate

[Swazi]

Petit Caillou. My favourite read on the forum! Great job and keep the posts coming. Really looking forward to seeing the end result.

[Petit caillou]

Hello,

Here's the latest, levels and bleeding brakes, clutch, coolant, 2 bridges and then then FIRE !!! :


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef1c2DGj5Wg

What? I know I do not have my seat belt!

http://imageshack.us/a/img585/6192/u96d.jpg

Making 2 seat supports (And no it is not irons !):

http://imageshack.us/a/img844/8108/ttyf.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img11/7439/sbmr.jpg

Here for now!

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[Petit caillou]

Hello,

The seat rests on its supports, it seems a little tilted back, strange, so it's ugly, it looks like nothing, so making attachment lugs to reduce the backrest angle

and photo blur!

http://imageshack.us/a/img33/3360/tq2u.jpg

laying side windows:

http://imageshack.us/a/img834/9599/ujrb.jpg


Photo of the inner seal:

http://imageshack.us/a/img585/9454/z4x3.jpg

Beginning of the manufacture of walking-feet tube 76

http://imageshack.us/a/img5/1426/x9yt.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img534/7836/tt0i.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img209/903/t5ji.jpg

and a few things laying stabilizer bars front, rear manufacture rods pending.

Regards,
Petit caillou.

[Petit caillou]

Hello,

The subject seems to leave you speechless, should I continue to post here?

Here is the result, achieving the footboard being time consuming (basically you do not like me too and thought to be advanced), I went to the establishment of the soundproofing and interior carpet.

http://imageshack.us/a/img12/7905/gbpp.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img401/783/13wi.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img812/6575/jj7s.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img594/8381/86sb.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img837/8248/iso4.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img23/4414/hmw0.jpg

It remains towers to rear wheels.

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[threedogs]

keep the pics coming very interesting for me anyway,
You have invested a lot of time on this build you must be happy with the result

[Petit caillou]

Hi threedogs,

The carpets are coming from AU (from allcarcarpets) and they fit perfectly.

I still have some little things to do before checking to the technical control and then use it on the road and offroad.

All the best,
Pierre.

[james008]

I just had a read through your whole thread, you have done a fantastic job on transforming your Patrol.
I would like to do the same thing with one of my Patrols one day.

[Parksy]

No don't stop posting! I assure you that people love reading your thread, even if there aren't any new posts. I'm always keen to see updates so keep them coming!

[Clunk]

Seriously mate, although we may not leave comments, I'm sure we're all keen to see the progress on all your hard work. So far it's been outstanding and inspiring, so thank you and keep us all up to date Pierre.

[taslucas]

Im too jealous to post Pierre!

Keep up the great work mate:-)

[kind]

Haha your thread is like a tv show for me I just cant wait to see the season final (finished product) and super jealous would love to do my own build

[Petit caillou]

Thank you all,

The season final is very soon, I hope to finish next week.

Best regards
Pierre.

[Bloodyaussie]

Mate I love your build....!! I have hardly been on the forum as work is killer at the moment, so please keep the updates coming.

As Lucas said I am jealous.. I would love nothing more than to do a full strip down and sort stuff out properly!!!!!!

Cheers.........!!!

[happygu]

Pierre,

I have been away and not looking at the net, but it is great to see that you are nearly there.


I have been following this right through, and have found it most enjoyable

Mic

[Petit caillou]

Hello,

On the eve of change from year here are some additional photos of the soap opera that lasted about 18 months , the end is near but there are still a few things that take time and patience before to get out for a ride .

Achievement of floorboards style rockslider attached to the body , this step was one of the headlock from the beginning ( in terms of setting) , nevertheless the result is promising .

Tube bending small radius , it is a pleasure to do, especially as it is a hassle to find a box capable of doing :

http://imageshack.us/a/img837/3490/59v9.jpg

Performing a hook attachment , it takes 4 !

http://imageshack.us/a/img28/1088/dbvj.jpg

In place on the tube (76mm descaled together ) :

http://imageshack.us/a/img196/7983/9oh9.jpg

The left foot step before painting :

http://imageshack.us/a/img839/9017/et52.jpg

Stand -by ! dry paint a picture of the running boards up soon ... ( there's more suspense in this series )

Installing a snorkel , history of breathing fresh mountain air ... Bourbonnais

The drilling
http://imageshack.us/a/img850/8523/pccs.jpg

The work of the " puncher des Lilas " , small holes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8ZCvYg5-ZQ) :

http://imageshack.us/a/img163/3584/wbk0.jpg

Always small holes small holes , small holes :

http://imageshack.us/a/img855/7708/c3a9.jpg

To make a big hole with the hose wing crossing in place :

http://imageshack.us/a/img707/601/mqsd.jpg

Now I attack with wing extensions with some ups and downs , thinking back all in one , I got screwed by a wag for the purchase of rear extensions supposed to be free of scratches or breakage (5 Fixing brackets are broken and two others are willing to let go ), I let you enjoy :

http://imageshack.us/a/img203/2428/yrwj.jpg

So I attack the establishment extensions before , that they are good could I have not been up to my self- ripped for fun, when you see the investment of time , I have not always want to laugh with wankers who take me for an idiot!

Mounting the fender extensions front with flap and inner mudguards, a pleasure of Japanese engineering technology!

http://imageshack.us/a/img834/606/xq25.jpg

A view of the front left corner :

http://imageshack.us/a/img607/5205/0xtp.jpg

Following with new photos soon .

Regards,

[Faisal]

What an incredible renovation. All new Y60 to be born.
Waiting for the job to complete.

Thanks Petit.

[Petit caillou]

What an incredible renovation. All new Y60 to be born.
Waiting for the job to complete.

Thanks Petit.

Hi Faisal,

Thank you very much for your post, I will put next pictures soon. the end is coming soon, I will take the road after our technical control procedure we have in France.

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[Bigcol]

absolutely inspirational Petit,
I re-read the whole post when I see there is new posts

makes me very jealous of what you are achieving

keep up the excellent work mate

cheers

[fracster]

Great thread and a good read, the car is a credit to you fella.

[Petit caillou]

Hi mate,

The secret is in the available space (about 4-5 times the size of the vehicle), if you have another vehicle for the duration of the renovation work, and if you really want to do,.. The rest is just looking for information, patience and courage.

Best regards
Petit Caillou.

[Petit caillou]

Hummm !!! it looks like the end is near !!!

http://imageshack.us/a/img839/1966/rcgk.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img32/9066/iihw.jpg

Regards
Petit caillou.

[Saad]

Great work!

[93patrol]

those foot steps/rock sliders look fantastic, the whole patrol looks like it has just walked off the showroom floor your sir are a master

[opinion]

Hello Petit caillou and congratulations for your restauration. It is amazing.
I have a question related to the rubber sealings for rear lateral windows. Do you have bought new ones? If yes can you tell me the source?
Thank you
opinion

[Petit caillou]

Hi opinion,

Hope you are fine, thank you for your post on my GQ renoval thread.

For rear lateral windows, you can ask about at Euro4x4parts.com (http://euro4x4parts.com/), They will add those windows in their catalog soon.

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[Swazi]

Pierre

You have made the forum a better place with your renovation and the postings you have sent to show us all. A fantastic achievement!

[Petit caillou]

Hi Swazi,

Thank you for your message. I'm close to finish the renovation, I will put a video soon.

Stay tune.

Regards
Pierre.

[happygu]

Good work Pierre,

I have been loving it, and the truck looks fantastic....

Mic

[Petit caillou]

Thank you Mic.

regards
Pierre.

[Parksy]

Keenly waiting for this video Pierre! Thanks again for such an awesome thread. I've taken note of a lot of methods used here and will use them in the future. Cheers!!

[Petit caillou]

Hi Parsky,

Few laps screwdriver and it is almost finished, I hope that my report will have enabled some to engage in renovation, If you need information, do not hesitate to ask
Time to put the batteries in the camera and the video will arrive soon.

Regards
Pierre

[AB]

Hummm !!! it looks like the end is near !!!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/

Regards
Petit caillou.

Really coming together now mate!!!


Sent from my iPhone using Motorculture mobile app

[Petit caillou]

Hi AB,

With the snorkel across the indian ocean ? :icon_driving: :wink:

Regards
Pierre.

[happygu]

Hi AB,

With the snorkel across the indian ocean ? :icon_driving: :wink:

Regards
Pierre.

It can only help .... :bigthumbup:

[Petit caillou]

It can only help .... :bigthumbup:

Yes, it would still go near the edges

Regards
Pierre.

[Avo]

great reading you thread mate,the build the pics everything...Well done on your effort.

[zjuul]

very nice build mate, looks very fammiliar to me :)

grtz zjuul

[Bloodyaussie]

Loving it mate...... I really like that colour.. it brings out your eyes!!!! bwa ha ha ha ha!!!!

[Petit caillou]

My snake eyes ?

[Petit caillou]

Hi,

Here is more :

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/163/ejbk.jpg

and the end :


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=S36GInN5vP4

Best regards
Pierre.

[93patrol]

Looking fantastic mate

[growler2058]

Ohhhh man ya stuffed it up!!! The steering wheels on the wrong side!

[Petit caillou]

Ohhhh man ya stuffed it up!!! The steering wheels on the wrong side!

Hummm are you sure ? I thought it was this side before dismantle ;-)

[mudnut]

Looks like a brand new vehicle, Petit. Now go and get it dirty:groupwave:

[growler2058]

Hummm are you sure ? I thought it was this side before dismantle ;-)

Shoulda taken some pics first ;)

[Petit caillou]

I have something like 1000 pics about this one.

[happygu]

Hi,

Here is more :

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/

and the end :


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=S36GInN5vP4

Best regards
Pierre.

That isn't parking .... this is what I expected

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHVtjYaLF9M

:smileyvault-cute-bi
Mic

[Swazi]

Petit. A masterpiece! Well done and thank you for the most entertaining reading I have had in a long time.

[Bloodyaussie]

Bloody fantastic mate........ I am jealous as I would love to do a full resto on my GQ.

What do you have in mind next mate?

[happygu]

Bloody fantastic mate........ I am jealous as I would love to do a full resto on my GQ.

What do you have in mind next mate?

Johno,

Pierre says just drop yours over and he will start on it this weekend.....:thumbup:

Mic

[ctaylor58]

Awesome build keep it up

[Petit caillou]

Hi friends,

Don"t know what I will do now, maybe stay behind the TV ;-)

I have some repairs to do, glow plugs on wife's GQ , brake calipers on my GQ,...

Will do this new week-end.

Regards
Pierre.

[Clunk]

This idea might be a bit strange but how about take you newly renovated machine out for a bloody god drive and get it nice and dirty lol............. take lots of PC's, videos and post them up here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D;)

[Petit caillou]

Hi,

Here are some pictures to show you :

414994149841497

Regards
Petit caillou.

[threedogs]

I think Clunk meant dirty pictures, he along with the rest of us like dirty pictures LOL
And finally a decent sill protector /slider/step, well done

[Bloodyaussie]

Mate you ever want to come to Australia for a holiday you know you have a bunch of mates half a world away to show you around and places to stay!!!

What is your wifes car?? have you posted pics of that car??

[Petit caillou]

I think Clunk meant dirty pictures, he along with the rest of us like dirty pictures LOL
And finally a decent sill protector /slider/step, well done

Hi threedogs,

For the moment we check if all ok on the road, we will try some mud very soon and off course the dirty pictures will come for sure ;-)

Regards
petit callou.

[Petit caillou]

Mate you ever want to come to Australia for a holiday you know you have a bunch of mates half a world away to show you around and places to stay!!!

What is your wifes car?? have you posted pics of that car??

Hi Bloodyaussie,

I'm sure that i could come safe in AU, and maybe to dismantle and rebuilt a lot of Patrol would be interesting, for the moment I still have work in France. Yes the pictures above are my wife's Patrol

Regards
Petit caillou.

[Parksy]

Very nice indeed! I'm curious, how does it drive after the rebuild compared to before?

[Petit caillou]

Very nice indeed! I'm curious, how does it drive after the rebuild compared to before?

Hi Parksy,
strangely, driving is very nice, much nicer than mine, which was not removed, road travel is more flexible, less rough. mine is a calf at driving, seems heavier at startup. maybe I should reverse mine to see!

Best regards
Petit caillou.

[Marmel]

Looks awesome, given me some inspiration for mine that is sitting in the shed in parts.

[brwndoggy]

Just went through the whole thread and all I can say is MAGIC!! well done.

[hallvard]

Beautiful work man! :bigthumbup: quite a admirable job you have done!

[Bushy674]

Just had a look through your build mate! Bloody nice job, it's turned out great, you should be proud of what you have achieved!

[Aeon]

You have no idea how you have inspire us Pierre. This thread is a motherload of informations. Great job and a BiG Thank You for sharing your journey of restoration with us.

[Antpenny]

Awesome job mate!

[Petit caillou]

Hi all,

Thank you very for your messages.

Best regards
Petit caillou

[Bloodyaussie]

Any updates mate??????

Been a while

[sprdad]

It is great to see someone being so completely thorough. That's dedication to detail that is not often seen. How did you deal with the rust inside the chassis rails and cross beams? I water blasted the inside as much as I could then sprayed the living daylights out of it with Fishoilene which is a great tried and true rust inhibitor. Its good for all hard to get to areas although I don't know if it is available in France.
Look forward to following your progress so the more pictures the merrier.
The end result should be amazing.
Lee

[Dradyz]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/

To be continued...

Best regards
Petit caillou.

I love these sort of post

[Petit caillou]

Hi all,

You thought I was dead ?

NO, I come with a new project !

After researching this Gevarm Cournil 1978 it seems 5416 km on the clock, a Jeep T84 gearbox instead of the original gearbox UGO T18 borg-warner, there corrosion, but only to surface corrosion, a torn tarp to change, a bent door, scratched windshield breaks, the engine reattach to new media, it was time to start working to extend the life of this small vehicle, he made a trip to England and returned to 25 km from the house .

Once the purchase is made the way back was good, it was loaded on a carrier car.

I'll try to tell the story of this renovation in stages, taking pictures, I would have probably have questions, you can also have too, so we can share our passion, please.

The day of purchase
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/p_metenier/DSC_0222a_zpsbcada8db.jpg

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/p_metenier/DSC_0219a_zps016735b1.jpg

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/p_metenier/DSC_0221a_zps80734479.jpg

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/p_metenier/DSC_0220a_zpsc824c30f.jpg

already ride
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/p_metenier/DSC_0233a_zpsf602c00a.jpg

first disassembly, remove the cloth, the doors, hood and windshield
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/p_metenier/DSC_0299a_zps7d345d8e.jpg

Here it is almost naked
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/p_metenier/DSC_0311a_zps50c5dd04.jpg

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/p_metenier/DSC_0312a_zpsc8bd9bad.jpg

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/p_metenier/DSC_0316a_zps4aef43cc.jpg

Help the state of the gearbox !!!
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/p_metenier/DSC_0279a_zps8e180786.jpg

There was even a mouse nest inside
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/p_metenier/DSC_0284a_zps23dafcbc.jpg

Continue disassembly
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/p_metenier/DSC_0200a_zps1f2c96a4.jpg

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/p_metenier/DSC_0201a_zps192761b3.jpg

The interior of the transfer case appears in good condition
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/p_metenier/DSC_0243a_zpsa868c7ba.jpg

The tank is removed and emptied
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/p_metenier/DSC_0198a_zpsb4e5ac32.jpg

Begin treatment against corrosion
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/p_metenier/DSC_0227a_zps7c596639.jpg

Following next time

Best regard's,
Petit caillou.

[Clunk]

welcome back mate, looks like a very small project you have there this time round. So, you'll probably have it all finished by Sunday?????? hahahahaha

[monty]

Well done on the Nissan. If this new project goes half as well it will be fantastic. Bon chance. Cheers,

[Parksy]

welcome back! That gearbox looks nasty. Has a couple of chipped teeth by the looks of it. And straight cut gears. Noisy!!

[torrietunna]

Great work love this thread keep up the fantastic work

[mudnut]

This is the thread I was talking about NissanGQ4.2

[Clunk]

This is the thread I was talking about NissanGQ4.2
Tis a shame indeed, that's the trouble with uploading pics elsewhere the linking to here, which I do all the time too [emoji15] ......

I was looking for this thread too

[mudnut]

Yeah, Petit did some amazing work.