AB's new GQ is finally here

[YNOT]

Have your boost and pyro gauges arrived yet? If/when they do start mounting them and run the wires for the back lighting so all we have to do is connect the thermocouple (pyro) and hose (boost) to get them working. It will save time doing it this way as we need the gauges for tuning.
I now have the tools for checking TD42 injector pump timing so we may be able to check that as well and adjust if necessary.

Have you got the hoses and clamps to connect the alloy inlet pieces between the turbo and inlet manifold?

Tony

[AB]

Have you got the hoses and clamps to connect the alloy inlet pieces between the turbo and inlet manifold?

Tony
Yes, I picked that up today.


Have your boost and pyro gauges arrived yet?


Not yet, should be in tomorrow at the latest....My exhaust just turned up today...Can't wait to fit that puppy!!!


when they do start mounting them and run the wires for the back lighting so all we have to do is connect the thermocouple (pyro) and hose (boost) to get them working.


Do I Just run them to the ciggy lighter plug, I think Paul mentioned this the other day?


I now have the tools for checking TD42 injector pump timing so we may be able to check that as well and adjust if necessary.


Great stuff, thanks again Tony!

All of the lines will be done by Wednesday. I will pick them up and also pick up some new manifold gaskets and dump pipe gasket.

This weekend I am going to connect every single component up to Rosscos engine and make sure it all fits and figure out if I am missing anything.

Will report back with photos, etc soon!!!

Getting excited!!!

[AB]

Exhaust has arrived....Super excited about this one...I can't wait to hear it roar!

The Iphones take pretty crappy pictures...lol

[Woof]

Looks like things are coming together for you mate, well done

[AB]

Just ordered the manifold gaskets and dump pipe gaskets from Garry at Nizzbits.

Great bloke to deal with and very quick. I want to get the proper manifold gaskets and make sure this turbo is done right!

Getting the sump plug put in on Saturday and then I will fit up the whole turbo, lines, etc onto Rosscos TD42 engine in his shed this Saturday and make sure I have everything.

Apart from the below, I think I am good to go!!!!!


Tap 3/8 BSP to sump
block pcv holes
air filter
Missing clip for air filter housing

[AB]

Well folks I am completely done now and have all the parts for the turbo!

Trevor from Pirtek on Canterbury Road in Bayswater is the man to speak to for getting your oil and water lines, etc. Very helpful, actually cares about what you are doing and charged me bugger all for all the work he has done...

Patrolapart in Lilydale are helping me out to by putting the plug into the sump tomorrow morning for the oil drain at an insane mates rates price!

Big write up and piccies coming your way soon...Give me a couple of weeks though...LMAO

[DX grunt]

Nice one, AB.

Pics please.

Rossco

[AB]

Had a great day of Patrols today!

Took Rosscos new TD42 back to get some studs taken out that had snapped in port 6 of the manifold (block) which was nice of them to do for free.

Oil drain has been plugged into the sump, no leaks and they did a fantastic job!

Here is the comparison of a standard dump pipe off a GU turbo and my 3" straight through dump pipe...Big difference!

6916

Hooked up the turbo with all the lines today onto Rosscos TD42 and was one happy chappy that all the lines fit perfectly!!!!

6917

[growler2058]

Mate cant wait ta hear that turbo sing

[AB]

Almost there!!!!!!!!!!!

Just put the airfilter housing in, connected it up to the 4" snorkel, connected breather pipe, etc...

Fitting the 3" filter outlet to the 4" snorkel was absolute carnage!!!

Lots of chopping, grinding, shaving and precise measuring to reduce down from 4" to 3" with about a 65mm gap to play with and to also tighten up clamps.

I just have to fit the pyro and exhaust and then I'm done!!

Crossing all fingers tonight when I fit the exhaust tomorrow....Praying that the hangers fit on the exhaust!

[YNOT]

looking like a bought one AB.

I'm surprised you're in a hurry to put the exhaust on, go for a blast around the block without the exhaust first!
Did you mean to post the same photo twice?

Tony

[AB]

looking like a bought one AB.

I'm surprised you're in a hurry to put the exhaust on, go for a blast around the block without the exhaust first!
Did you mean to post the same photo twice?

Tony

I thought the turbo likes back pressure?

The car is wedged in my shed and I need someone to guide me out with the 75 point turn but I wouldnt mind cranking it over atleast!!!

I wont be able to sleep tonight...LMAO....Like a kid at Christmas!!!

p.s...It's two different photos but thought one may be fuzzy.

[Clunk]

Did you mean to post the same photo twice?

Tony

I thought it was one of those spot the difference quiz type things!!!........

fantastic stuff AB, looking forward to seeing some vids of Bluey in action now

[YNOT]

I thought the turbo likes back pressure?

The best exhaust for a turbo is no exhaust.

Tony

[Ade]

I wished I had that original flexi hose from filter to turbo. I used rubber elbow and s/s pipe on mine, kind a hard to open the filter cover because it doesn't flex. I've been looking around the local wreckers but didn't find one..

[AB]

The best exhaust for a turbo is no exhaust.

Tony

Right....I'm outa here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[patch697]

Right....I'm outa here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ring me .... Im up..... Would be real happy to here it run..(even by phone...please....lol)

[Timbo]

Noooo AB.. back pressure is evil!!

Give her heaps with no exhaust mate.

[YNOT]

I'm a bad influence...................

Tony

[AB]

ARRRR!!!!

I couldn't start it up last night,just remembered I had no coolant/water in the radiator from draining it for the turbo install.....lol...Lucky!

Just waiting for the sun to rise and I'm running down the shed!!!

Literally had 5 hours sleep lastnight....lol

[growler2058]

bummer mate! Make sure you get us a vdo with sound mate Can't wait ta hear it

[Woof]

Looks great AB, job well done mate

[AB]

Finally finished!

Sounds awesome, no leaks and drives a million times better!

Short little boring video below that isn't too exciting but I'll get it tuned up next week and get the injector pump leak fixed and put up some better videos, etc.

Love the sound of turbo, especially when It's on your own car....lol

Can't wait to take it out for a bash now!!!!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U9410WL2vc

[YNOT]

Great stuff AB, well done mate.
If you think it drives better now wait until it's tuned, you're going to love it.

Tony

[NissanGQ4.2]

soundin good mate :) looks / sounds like a lot of blood sweat and tears have happened 2 get bluey 2 where he is 2day, is a boy isn't it????

Great stuff Andy :)

[HippoNZ]

gimme gimme gimme! Andy that sounds awesome mate, I want one! haha

[Woof]

Sounds great mate, woof..

[growler2058]

Sounds Sh1thOT mate

[Sir Roofy]

well my boy you have achieved your goal,sounds good looks good we will see it again shortly

[AB]

Thanks fellas. Apparently the previous owners had the turbo set at 13 but I couldn't get it over 9 so I'll book it in next week!

Can't wait to take it out now....It's like a brand new Patrol again...lol

[YNOT]

The previous owner had an adjustable bleed valve to adjust the boost, like one of these; http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Turbotech-manual-turbo-boost-controller-ORIGINAL-/220630394267?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item335e98a59b

Tony

[AB]

The previous owner had an adjustable bleed valve to adjust the boost, like one of these; http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Turbotech-manual-turbo-boost-controller-ORIGINAL-/220630394267?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item335e98a59b

Tony

Thanks Tony....Makes more sense now....lol

[Timbo]

Bluey sounds mean fellas.. going to be interesting to see the improvement in driving when he's tuned up and not leaking diesel.

Well done AB, greatly deserved mate.

[Sir Roofy]

Bluey sounds mean fellas.. going to be interesting to see the improvement in driving when he's tuned up and not leaking diesel.

Well done AB, greatly deserved mate.

hope it stops the blue stuff comming out in the bog

[big_fletch]

ill have to organise to come down have a look AB, sounds tough in the Vid mate

[Sir Roofy]

ill have to organise to come down have a look AB, sounds tough in the Vid mate

why not come down for talbotville mate

[big_fletch]

why not come down for talbotville mate

I would love to, depends if i can get work off, also how finances are going at that point haha

[AB]

ill have to organise to come down have a look AB, sounds tough in the Vid mate

Anytime mate, anytime!

[Timbo]

hope it stops the blue stuff comming out in the bog

Yeah.. probably.. but I'll be a bit sad if it does because it's funny haha.

[MudRunnerTD]

The previous owner had an adjustable bleed valve to adjust the boost, like one of these; http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Turbotech-manual-turbo-boost-controller-ORIGINAL-/220630394267?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item335e98a59b

Tony

Hey Tony,

I fitted one of those to my GQ and to my disappointment it failed the test on the Dyno, could not get the Boost level set right with it, i think the cheap spring failed to have adequate spring rate in it. I ended up splashing out for a decent one during the dyno run tho sort it out. All good now but i went a good brand Turbo Smart Boost Controller.

my 2c

[YNOT]

Hey Tony,

I fitted one of those to my GQ and to my disappointment it failed the test on the Dyno, could not get the Boost level set right with it, i think the cheap spring failed to have adequate spring rate in it. I ended up splashing out for a decent one during the dyno run tho sort it out. All good now but i went a good brand Turbo Smart Boost Controller.

my 2c

Could you post a link to the controller you have now please. I'm all for learning from other peoples experience.

Tony

[MudRunnerTD]

Could you post a link to the controller you have now please. I'm all for learning from other peoples experience.

Tony

Not exactly the same as this but close

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TURBOSMART-NEW-BOOST-TEE-MANUAL-BOOST-CONTROLLER-NEW-/190562777264?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c5e6d38b0#ht_1438wt_907

the spring in that other one was like they had made their own spring without tension in it, when we wound it in that was that. did not rebound so useless. I kinda put it down to "you get what you pay for" the boost controller serves a fairly important function so i bit the bullet.

Cheers, hope that helps.

[AB]

I feel violated and hurt that you too have turned my beautiful members ride thread into a chat room...LMAO.

Even though MR started this thread is not the point....lol

It's all about me here fellas....ME!!!

Jokes!!!

[YNOT]

I feel violated and hurt that you too have turned my beautiful members ride thread into a chat room...LMAO.

Even though MR started this thread is not the point....lol

It's all about me here fellas....ME!!!

Jokes!!!

We're doing this in your best interests AB, you wouldn't want us recommending inferior parts for Bluey now would you? Haha.

Tony

[MudRunnerTD]

lol Hey its My thread AB, I'm the Author listed.

Just show'n ya the love AB.

What Tony said ^^

[AB]

Just thought I would put this on the forum for anyone else installing a turbo...

Two photos below...

One is of the original oil feed braided hose that I ran a little too close to the manifold. I think the hose could last for about 220 degrees celcius but being only 10mm away from the manifold and actually touching the flange where it meets the dump pipe is way too close.

Second photo shows the braided hose now running up higher, away from the heat. Looks extremely ugly but I prefer reliability over prettiness...lol

I don't think It's a problem that the oil feed has to travel up hill for a bit before it reaches the turbo as It will be pressure fed.

[AB]

Getting ye ol Bluey tuned up with the turbo and replace the O ring on the injector pump this Monday so very excited to see how it performs after that!

I just went down to the shops to get pizza for the family and found myself revving the engine and tapping the accelerator inbetween gears like a w@nker....I can't help but love this new turbo and exhaust..LMAO

Look out folks there is a new tool on the street that thinks he's cool...lol

[Sir Roofy]

Getting ye ol Bluey tuned up with the turbo and replace the O ring on the injector pump this Monday so very excited to see how it performs after that!

I just went down to the shops to get pizza for the family and found myself revving the engine and tapping the accelerator inbetween gears like a w@nker....I can't help but love this new turbo and exhaust..LMAO

Look out folks there is a new tool on the street that thinks he's cool...lol

what can one say -----well enjoy your new toy mate

[big_fletch]

Good to hear is all running right mate, i imagine you will have a smile from ear to ear everytime you get into it now hahahaha

[AB]

Good to hear is all running right mate, i imagine you will have a smile from ear to ear everytime you get into it now hahahaha

Loving it Fletch!

Big clean up day today with Bluey. When I took the rear draws out a month ago and put them in the shed I just opened it up last night to find mice have been in and eaten every single 2 minute noodle pack.

They even ate sugar and jams, toilet paper and poo'd all through the draws...lol...Bloody mice!!!!

[Sir Roofy]

haaaaaaaaaaaa haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa you need a cat mate

[AB]

Just picked up Bluey from the turbo specialist this afternoon.

Fixed the injector pump leak and tuned up the new turbo. Thank god the injector pump leak was the top O'ring as suspected!!!

Well, bluey runs like a dream, just like a brand new car now. I managed to drive up from the valley to my house in 4th gear the whole way which was amazing!

This hill is pretty damn steep for a solid 2km's so I was very impressed as I normally have to kick it back 3rd and even 2nd pre turbo.

Can't wait to take it bush now...BRING IT ON!!!

No more mods for a bit, I'm severly broke....lol

The turbo specialist said I did a great job on the turbo install which I was pretty impressed by that comment...haha. Actually he only pointed out one issue which was my oil feed line was zip tied to my A/C line and he said the stainless steel on the line will eat that A/C line out and showed me where to brace it so It's 100% good to go now!

[nowoolies]

thank god that was a cheaper option mate

we now need piccies or video would be better of Bluey climbing up something steep hahahaha

[katwoman]

thank god that was a cheaper option mate

we now need piccies or video would be better of Bluey climbing up something steep hahahaha

Funny you should mention that, Pauli.. Talbotville has some kick-a$$ hills, but it seems 'Qs are not up to the challenge !!

[nowoolies]

Funny you should mention that, Pauli.. Talbotville has some kick-a$$ hills, but it seems 'Qs are not up to the challenge !!

if the Turbo is off a G U then he might have a chance hahahahahahaha

[AB]

2012 Easter can't come any sooner peoples...LMAO

[nowoolies]

2012 Easter can't come any sooner peoples...LMAO

oh o Kat
sounds like we in trouble ............again hahahahahahahahahaha

[growler2058]

2012 Easter can't come any sooner peoples...LMAO

Here here x2

[Maxhead]

Talbotville has some kick-a$$ hills, but it seems 'Qs are not up to the challenge !!

Hahaha, Andy might be in with a chance then, most of his Q is now a U...he's seen the light...lolol

[AB]

Just a little update on Bluey...

Winch all done and installed.

I also found some old KC daylighters in my brothers shed which we quickly snapped up and put on the Patrol...lol

Also, just stole a black stocking off the misses for the snorkel so thankfully didn't have to go buy one at the shops!!!

[AB]

KC daylighters are spotties...Should have mentioned that bit...lol...They used to be pretty good back in the day Plassy!

Yeah it won't hurt I guess. The main reason for the stocking was to try and stop water and mud from the rear tyre flicking up as well....Oh yeah, plus It's se*xy black stockings...Reorrrr!!!!

I must be doing something wrong with my Iphone...These photos look extremely poor!!!

[AB]

Bluey's getting a makeover this weekend folks.

Unfortunately I didn't post up any pics of the rust before hand but at the moment I have removed all rust from three areas.

two 5 cent pieces on roof just above gutter, 3 decent lines under the gutter's edge (same side) and surface rust on same side quater where buggalugs reversed into a tree.

At the moment, It's bogged and etch primed and ready to paint. Just picked the matched paint up today in aerosol cans. Brace yourself for the cost if you are doing this....OUCH!!!

Anyways, you get two cans...The colour in one and the gloss can with built in hardener which activates by pushing a plug in the bottom of the can...Never seen that before actually!

I'll take some before and after's this weekend and pray that I spray nice and even...lol...I used to do a lot of airbrushing in my teenage days so hoping I still have the knack...LMAO

Stay tuned!!!

EDIT: Check under your gutters for rust too. Closer inspection found 3 nice lines completely rusted through on the right hand side which is hard to notice.

[AB]

Ok, so far so good...lol

Below photo is what I ended up masking to avoid hard lines. I only have hard lines on the side of the indicator, might be a hardish line on the back roof but I don't think it will be noticable once the masking tape comes off and along the contour roof line which will be hardly noticeable.

Soon find out anyway!!!

[AB]

Colour is done and just waiting for it to dry now ready for the gloss.

I had just enough in the can to do the whole job with 4 coats...JUST!!!

I'm happy with the coat and happy with the blending too. There is a slight line you can see at the top of the D pillar from the primer but nothing to complain about.

Also, ignore the dents in the quarter panel. The previous owner took to it with the ball hammer and I don't think It's possible getting those out without heating up the panel and stretching, shrinking, etc to smooth out. My main priority was to get rid of the rust on the roof and I thought I would just stop the rust on the dent whilst I was doing the roof.

The roof blended perfectly. Highly recommend if your doing this to mask along the stylish GQ roof aerodynamic contour lines as this looks brilliant!!

So far so good, going to spray the gloss now!!!

[growler2058]

Lookin very professional mate.

[AB]

Ok, all done!

I am very happy with the result. The colour matched perfectly to the 21 year old faded paint, the blends are good, the coating is spot on.

The only thing which is expected, is the gloss is sparkling new compared to the original paint which does stand out a bit.

I think a good cut and polish and a month or two of wear and tear will make it unnoticeable.

This is a very easy job to do everyone. In fact after doing this I wouldn't be surprised if there is a DIY complete car body spray post in a year or two.

It's hard to show what it looks like in real life with these photos.

Anyways, how's the reflection from the windows....LMAO

[boots]

Very neat and tidy job AB . goodstuff .

[Maxhead]

Mate, you could have at least got rid off the dints!!!! pretty average job mate ...lololololo

EDIT: i like how you used the light to hide the dodgy job......any ways good job for a newby..

You know I'm just kidding right???

[AB]

Mate, you could have at least got rid off the dints!!!! pretty average job mate ...lololololo

I can always count on you for positive reinforcement mate...LMAO

[Maxhead]

I can always count on you for positive reinforcement mate...LMAO

B BWAhahahhahahahahah, glad you can count on me

[Woof]

Good job there mate, well done

[Sir Roofy]

Soooo what where you stressing about,new you had it in ya

good job mate well done

[macca]

Good stuff, didn't know about the paint you could get. Sure makes it easier for a DIY.
Thanks Andy
Macca

[AB]

Good stuff, didn't know about the paint you could get. Sure makes it easier for a DIY.
Thanks Andy
Macca

I heard some bad stories about using the 2 can system as you need to press a button under the gloss can which injects the hardner into the can. I heard stories that the hardner doesn't mix properly, etc. Mine was a perfect mix and worked a treat. I think the person that told me they don't work just didn't shake the can long enough...LMAO

[Dozer]

just read through your whole buildup, got some skills man. Gotta love that turbo shistle ey, im still reving my motor like a spastic and look forward to every gear change hahaha. For some reason my rig makes a blow off valve kinda whoosh when i change gears though, is this normal? never heard it on other GQ's before so kinda interested if yours does it too?

[AB]

just read through your whole buildup, got some skills man. Gotta love that turbo shistle ey, im still reving my motor like a spastic and look forward to every gear change hahaha. For some reason my rig makes a blow off valve kinda whoosh when i change gears though, is this normal? never heard it on other GQ's before so kinda interested if yours does it too?

Yeah mate, I love it...If I could marry this thing I would...haha

Nah mine doesn't make that sound but if your concerned mate then just wang up a question and I'm sure someone will advise you. Tony would be a good person to answer that when he sees the question.

[Dozer]

cheers ill go post it up, kinda like it but worried something is going wrong with the turbo.

[AB]

Been a while...

Thought I would throw up a pic of Blueys first battle scars from the forum meet up.

Time for some sliders me thinks...lol

[AB]

Put some new flares on Bluey today....DIY thread coming up now!

[growler2058]

Ouch mayb a bit late for some protection mate

[Forced Offroad]

Deary me AB,

NO sill protection, slider are cheap insurance for sill damage... Lucky the door wasn't pushed up.
Get the Welder out... :)

[AB]

Deary me AB,

NO sill protection, slider are cheap insurance for sill damage... Lucky the door wasn't pushed up.
Get the Welder out... :)

I'm an idiot mate....I reckon the damage is about 5mm off the door...Bloody lucky!

[Forced Offroad]

Shit happens, we all learn..... Check out my you tube link in my signature.. abut 1:30 in, remove my old crappy gal side step and put new decent rock slider before the little comp I did.... Saved the same type of damage...

[AB]

Pretty much exactly what I did mate. Jeesh, I thought my GQ sounded loud with the 3" straight through...lol...Yours sounds like a possessed demon!

[Forced Offroad]

It's loud a little to loud I reckon, i get dirty looks in the camp site when we I get up super early for night/morning runs while everyone is still asleep....

[AB]

Well the clutch is finally on It's way out...lol

Safari tuff clutch coming in tomorrow. I got it from Northern brake and clutch in Kensington, Victoria at a good price and to top it off they already oiled the spigot bush which I think is great service that you won't find most Ebay sellers doing so double thumbs up for good service.

I'll get it fitted next week, can't wait!

Would of been too risky towing the camper up to Loveday with a dodgy clutch and ofcourse the QLD meet up in October.

[rusty_nail]

Top stuff mate! As long as you still at love day then top stuff$!!

[Bigrig]

Well the clutch is finally on It's way out...lol

Safari tuff clutch coming in tomorrow. I got it from Northern brake and clutch in Kensington, Victoria at a good price and to top it off they already oiled the spigot bush which I think is great service that you won't find most Ebay sellers doing so double thumbs up for good service.

I'll get it fitted next week, can't wait!

Would of been too risky towing the camper up to Loveday with a dodgy clutch and ofcourse the QLD meet up in October.

Awesome is all I can say ...

Get Bluey humming mate, he's going to rack up a few miles this year!!

[jash]

nice! my td 4.2 has done 450 000 and still going strong!

[Dozer]

trucks coming along real good there, new bar looks the goods too.

[AB]

trucks coming along real good there, new bar looks the goods too.

Thanks mate, It's getting there!

I broke the plastic bit that holds one of the clips in place of the GU air filter box and now it leaks a bit of water on deep crossings and mud holes.

I have tied a dodgy strap over it for now but it keeps coming loose and I can't afford to get a new airbox just yet so trying to conjoire up an idea to seal the airbox...LMAO

Dodgy is my middle name!!!

Any dodgy ideas are also welcome!!!

[bigrig77]

Nice rig AB .

[AB]

Well been working like a trojan trying to get ready for Loveday.

KC Daylighters are hooked up, rear light hooked up and on switch.

Finally put the rear Nissan mud flaps back on and used some metal strips either side of the flaps, welded on a chain link and ran stainless steel fixings and chain back up to the rear bar as they are close(ish) to the tyres so hopefully they shouldn't grab now.

Looks a bit of a mongrel at the moment but I think my car is legal now and shouldn't give me any grief for Easter!!!

Some happy snaps of todays effort!

[the ferret]

You've done well Andy, just need to run the wiring INSIDE the light bracket now, dunno why I bother drilling holes in them lol.

[AB]

You've done well Andy, just need to run the wiring INSIDE the light bracket now, dunno why I bother drilling holes in them lol.

I know, I got lazy but I did kill rust the hole and put a grommet there too...LMAO

Mate, trying to get those wires through the rubber tube from barn door to body was a huge nightmare!!!

Ended up sticky taping the wires to a welding rod and spent about 20 minuets trying to get it through...

[the ferret]

Yeah, I never told you about that lol
I use a thin wire doubled, push it through and thread the wire and drag it through with some vaso on it.
Anyway, you only need the positive, the bracket will earth itself through the bolts.
Cheers, Rod.

[growler2058]

Busy boy I thought I'd did dun good takin to aggie with the sledgy today hahahhaha


Tappin N Crappin

[Winnie]

I'm gonna have to get one of those light brackets off you ferret, much neater than I could make myself.

[AB]

I'm gonna have to get one of those light brackets off you ferret, much neater than I could make myself.

Yeah they are built well mate. Also the time involved if I was going to make it too...Sometimes your better off just buying things like that.

[Winnie]

Yeah that's right, would be lots of trial and error, repeat, LOTS of error!

[the ferret]

Lol, I've done all the trial and error, They fit!!
Cheers, the ferret.

[AB]

Sad day for the GQ...lol

Had overheating issues lately, radiator got taken out to find the whole bottom third is pretty much gone....Rusted away and jammed packed with mud...In fact the mud was holding the rusty pieces of fins...lol

[taslucas]

:(

tappin it

[rusty_nail]

sorry to hear mate thats def no good hey!

[AB]

Just fitted some vz commo seats to the gq today. I was one of the unlucky ones and the holes didn't line up.

Soooo comfy now, one word...awesome!!!

Will post up some better pics and a little DIY tomorrow.

[Bigrig]

Just fitted some vz commo seats to the gq today. I was one of the unlucky ones and the holes didn't line up.

Soooo comfy now, one word...awesome!!!

Will post up some better pics and a little DIY tomorrow.

Look forward to the DIY - embarking on this myself as the bolster on my seat has finally had enough of my barge @rse sliding in and out and has torn completely off through the top.

They look the goods boss!!!

[MEGOMONSTER]

Just fitted some vz commo seats to the gq today. I was one of the unlucky ones and the holes didn't line up.

Soooo comfy now, one word...awesome!!!

Will post up some better pics and a little DIY tomorrow.

What?? No more springs in ass. Yippeeeeeeeee

[AB]

Cannot believe its been over 2 years since I updated this thread!!

So much has been done since then. Ill update this page soon.

A lot of love is happening to my gq in coming weeks as it started to get neglected and treated like a pig so stay tuned!

Just finished putting a large wrx front mount ic in, moved the condenser back to allow room and amazingly it fit snug behind the grille by just removing the fins and covered with new mesh, sprayed the grille black too.

Got very lucky (although it was planned) that the entry and exit points from the ic snugly fit just under the headlights where the plastic mould of the grille comes out further, otherwise I would of had 3" pipe coming outside the grille looking very ugly!

My tyres are almost done so I'm upgrading to 35" km2's.

Going to cut front and rear guards to accommodate the new tyres, get some better flares on as well. The Bunnings flares are just crap, I have ruined them and makes the car look rough!

Install new satphone dock that was under warranty.

Get ba's bar on, rebuild high mount and install.

Rear quarter chop may be done whilst cutting guards too, still deciding...

Looking at using large custom shs for rear bar to suit the gq box look, prefer that look then tubes.

Upgrade turbo and pump in the future as well but no idea on what I even want to be honest. As matty mentioned, ill check out some other members set ups for inspiration...lol

Lots happening though!!!

Stay tuned.

[NissanGQ4.2]

So what are you going to do for flares?

Why were the Bunnings ones shit?

Got 2 get my arse in gear and start doing some much needed work to mine......flares been one of the things that needs doing

[AB]

So what are you going to do for flares?

Why were the Bunnings ones shit?

Got 2 get my arse in gear and start doing some much needed work to mine......flares been one of the things that needs doing

It's just cheap mate, it's thin, looks average.

It's hard to keep it on a nice contour around the arch. It sags and looks crap eventually.

The plastic is stiff, hitting the flares when you are in deep ruts puts them out of shape permanently.

I'm on a budget with my gq due to life's joys of living but learnt that cheap ways around things is just crap in some applications.

Do it right first time and enjoy...ab's new motto...lol

[AB]

To answer your question, no idea yet. Good rubber compound....road runner, bush ranger, custom rubber from old mate clarky, anything but this mate.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Cheers mate,

I use to work for a company that bought UES products and they also sold flares so might have to see what they have and order some in at hopefully cost price

Not sure what there flares would like on a Patrol: http://uesint.com/shop/category/rubber-truck-trailer-emergency-vehicles/

Will have to see I can get a sample of em :)

[Winnie]

To answer your question, no idea yet. Good rubber compound....road runner, bush ranger, custom rubber from old mate clarky, anything but this mate.

Its on my list too. I want bushranger style flares I think but I will not tek screw them to the guards.

[nissannewby]

To answer your question, no idea yet. Good rubber compound....road runner, bush ranger, custom rubber from old mate clarky, anything but this mate.

Whats wrong with genuine?

[Winnie]

Whats wrong with genuine?

Not wide enough. I wish they were as I love the look of them.

[Bloodyaussie]

Yeah I just went out to the shed to see how far gone my factory flares are and I think I can clean them up as I like them the most...

Great another thing I have to paint.. blah!!!!

[AB]

Its on my list too. I want bushranger style flares I think but I will not tek screw them to the guards.

I'm not a Tec screw fan either.

Plenty more options.

Nutsert/rivnut, nut and bolt or even just utilising nissans mounts with some kind of tab, I have the commercial 3M tape as well. I know that sounds ridiculous but back in my sign days using this to mount ribbing on the back of 10m wide freeway gantry signs you had to use a shipload of force and two hands to reef the ribbing back off if you wanted to remove it.

They use that stuff to hold aeroplane wings together!!!

[DX grunt]

How come this thread is still 'operational' after 3 1/2 years? lol

After all, we are talking about a GQ, aren't we? hahaha

[AB]

How come this thread is still 'operational' after 3 1/2 years? lol

After all, we are talking about a GQ, aren't we? hahaha

It's the 2 year fix up period Rossco...lol

They just need some love every now and then to keep them humming along. Much the same as you old mate...bahahahha

[DX grunt]

It's the 2 year fix up period Rossco...lol

They just need some love every now and then to keep them humming along. Much the same as you old mate...bahahahha

Thanks. I'll just go and kiss another Tojo badge. Bwhhaaaaaaa

[nissannewby]

Not wide enough. I wish they were as I love the look of them.

Is this really a worry if wanting to run 35's? I thought there was a genuine flare that was wider or someone made something similar?

[Winnie]

Is this really a worry if wanting to run 35's? I thought there was a genuine flare that was wider or someone made something similar?

They are not wide enough for my 33s.

[AB]

Spray time...

[NissanGQ4.2]

Damn which I had somewhere undercover to do sh!t like that!

Gotta love working on gravel / dirt *L*

[Winnie]

Damn which I had somewhere undercover to do sh!t like that!

Gotta love working on gravel / dirt *L*

Noooooooooo not AB's gravel driveway!

[AB]

Gravel sux!!!!!!!!!!

[DX grunt]

Gravel sux!!!!!!!!!!

Exactly!!!!!

See Clunky, I'm not the only one that doesn't like gravel. lol

[Bob]

Spray time...


Over Spray , Over Spray LMAO

[growler2058]

Better get an alarm n GPS tracker AB with all the GQ thefts lately

[AB]

Better get an alarm n GPS tracker AB with all the GQ thefts lately

I have the wrench...lol

Yeah that's on the list to do as well...

[AB]

Bar on...

BA, that bar was hard work...lol...slightly bent left hand slot, only one way to put that on using the rear bolt to lever down but came up a treat, thanks mate!!!

Where to mount number plate???

[Ben-e-boy]

Bar on...

BA, that bar was hard work...lol...slightly bent left hand slot, only one way to put that on using the rear bolt to lever down but came up a treat, thanks mate!!!

Where to mount number plate???

I want one of those bars, I will gladly swap my tube bar for one

[Winnie]

How did you go with the antenna coax?

[AB]

How did you go with the antenna coax?

Yeah all done, thanks bud...

[AB]

Cannot believe its been over 2 years since I updated this thread!!

So much has been done since then. Ill update this page soon.

A lot of love is happening to my gq in coming weeks as it started to get neglected and treated like a pig so stay tuned!

Just finished putting a large wrx front mount ic in, moved the condenser back to allow room and amazingly it fit snug behind the grille by just removing the fins and covered with new mesh, sprayed the grille black too.

Got very lucky (although it was planned) that the entry and exit points from the ic snugly fit just under the headlights where the plastic mould of the grille comes out further, otherwise I would of had 3" pipe coming outside the grille looking very ugly!

My tyres are almost done so I'm upgrading to 35" km2's.

Going to cut front and rear guards to accommodate the new tyres, get some better flares on as well. The Bunnings flares are just crap, I have ruined them and makes the car look rough!

Install new satphone dock that was under warranty.

Get ba's bar on, rebuild high mount and install.

Rear quarter chop may be done whilst cutting guards too, still deciding...

Looking at using large custom shs for rear bar to suit the gq box look, prefer that look then tubes.

Upgrade turbo and pump in the future as well but no idea on what I even want to be honest. As matty mentioned, ill check out some other members set ups for inspiration...lol

Lots happening though!!!

Stay tuned.

Creating a list for myself...holy crap!!!

New bolts for 3d's recovery points due to new bar
Sat phone dock
New km2
High mount rebuild install and fairlead, rope and controller
Rear quarter cut and front guard chop
Front mud flaps
Rear bar
Upgrade turbo and pump, 3" elbow to inlet manifold
Need rear slide windows
Rossco selling me his arb compressor when he gets his air locker
New airbox
Indicators on new bar
New water bottle
Mesh on roof rack
New flares
Door hinges
Put a half decent stereo and speaker system in...lol.

[growler2058]

What size km2's

[AB]

What size km2's

I may as well get 35" mate. It's just a fun car these days and only gets driven to go 4wding.

Trying to work out how I can get 15k to get Leah a nice family 4wd for family trips..lol

[Clunk]

I want one of those bars, I will gladly swap my tube bar for one

I've got one but your a tad too are away. They stick out too far for my liking and decrease approach angle

[AB]

I've got one but your a tad too are away. They stick out too far for my liking and decrease approach angle

The bar that I gave johnathan is actually the best winch bar you could get for a low mount winch but maintaining maximum approach angle.

This definitely sticks out a lot more but obviously needed for the highmount.

[Clunk]

The bar that I gave johnathan is actually the best winch bar you could get for a low mount winch but maintaining maximum approach angle.

This definitely sticks out a lot more but obviously needed for the highmount.

Hey BA, want to swap? Lol

[Clunk]

Quick question, how do you fit a low mount winch to one of these bars? I only ask coz there's a possibility I may be getting one for fathers day

[AB]

Quick question, how do you fit a low mount winch to one of these bars? I only ask coz there's a possibility I may be getting one for fathers day

Which one?

[AB]

If your talking about my new bar then that is a good question.

You should start another thread if you don't get an answer but you may need to space the winch back with the returns of the bar either side.

[AB]

New bolts for 3d's recovery points due to new bar
Sat phone dock
New km2
High mount rebuild install and fairlead, rope and controller
Rear quarter cut and front guard chop
Front mud flaps
Rear bar
Upgrade turbo and pump, 3" elbow to inlet manifold
Need rear slide windows
Rossco selling me his arb compressor when he gets his air locker
New airbox
Indicators on new bar
New water bottle
Mesh on roof rack
New flares
Door hinges
Put a half decent stereo and speaker system in...lol
Run mandrel bends on aux tank main filler... Winnie, you need to do this too after simmo experience.

[Winnie]

Yes I know. There are lots of other things I need to do as well

[AB]

Ordered parts for the high mount and emailed warn for some pretty stickers...

Will not have a winch for the meet up in 2 weeks though!

[Bloodyaussie]

Just bolt the other winch back in for now if you like..?

[AB]

Just bolt the other winch back in for now if you like..?

It's ok mate, ill just choose my tracks...all good.

[Winnie]

My winch has been out of action for the last 6 months... Woops!

[Rossco]

New bolts for 3d's recovery points due to new bar
Sat phone dock
New km2
High mount rebuild install and fairlead, rope and controller
Rear quarter cut and front guard chop
Front mud flaps
Rear bar
Upgrade turbo and pump, 3" elbow to inlet manifold
Need rear slide windows
Rossco selling me his arb compressor when he gets his air locker
New airbox
Indicators on new bar
New water bottle
Mesh on roof rack
New flares
Door hinges
Put a half decent stereo and speaker system in...lol
Run mandrel bends on aux tank main filler... Winnie, you need to do this too after simmo experience.

Look out!! The old GQ's getting a bit of lovn!

Good stuff should be bloody good. May as well roll with it while the motivation is high!

[Clunk]

If your talking about my new bar then that is a good question.

You should start another thread if you don't get an answer but you may need to space the winch back with the returns of the bar either side.

All good, Timbar came round so hd a look at his, low mount just bolts onto the front of the bar using those 4 bolt holes.

[AB]

Ordered the kits for the highmount rebuild.


With the help of Dazz aka mr winch man he has convinced me to get some added goodies so this will be one nifty little winch once done!!!

[AB]

Sorted out the recovery points and wired the satphone dock to battery myself after I specifically told the auto elec to do this but he wired to the hazards and blew the pcb...


New km2
High mount rebuild install and fairlead, rope and controller
Rear quarter cut and front guard chop
Front mud flaps
Rear bar
Upgrade turbo and pump, 3" elbow to inlet manifold
Need rear slide windows
Rossco selling me his arb compressor when he gets his air locker
New airbox
Indicators on new bar
New water bottle
Mesh on roof rack
New flares
Door hinges
Put a half decent stereo and speaker system in...lol
Run mandrel bends on aux tank main filler... Winnie, you need to do this too after simmo experience.

[Stropp]

got a bit of work ahead of you mate.

[AB]

got a bit of work ahead of you mate.

I'm committed mate...

Albright solenoids turned up today.

[AB]

Bracing kit for highmount turned up...

[Rossco]

Very nice. :)

[AB]

I'm contemplating putting a scoop on and even possibly throwing a few washers on the back of the bonnet hinge to help out.

Taking the thermo out and a giant ic in front has only "slightly" changed water temps. Nothing to be overly concerned about but still a concern for me.

I know I know, I need to get a proper gauge but I did notice towing the camper on the weekend the needle got to half way, even whisker over on those long hills to gisborne which is still ok in operating temps but the usual paranoid AB sets it in. Never had that pre ic towing.

Summer concerns me...

Will a scoop and raising the rear bonnet help?

Any other ideas?

Car is fine without towing, just want to make sure I can have it sorted for the next touring adventure towing the camper up north, etc...

Any suggestions appreciated!!!

[DX grunt]

Any suggestions appreciated!!!

Trade up to a GU. lol

[Ben-e-boy]

I'm contemplating putting a scoop on and even possibly throwing a few washers on the back of the bonnet hinge to help out.

Taking the thermo out and a giant ic in front has only "slightly" changed water temps. Nothing to be overly concerned about but still a concern for me.

I know I know, I need to get a proper gauge but I did notice towing the camper on the weekend the needle got to half way, even whisker over on those long hills to gisborne which is still ok in operating temps but the usual paranoid AB sets it in. Never had that pre ic towing.

Summer concerns me...

Will a scoop and raising the rear bonnet help?

Any other ideas?

Car is fine without towing, just want to make sure I can have it sorted for the next touring adventure towing the camper up north, etc...

Any suggestions appreciated!!!

Half way is nothing, you still have to put a highmount in front too. That made my water temp rise slightly on the long hills

[AB]

Half way is nothing, you still have to put a highmount in front too. That made my water temp rise slightly on the long hills

I know, just the usual paranoid AB setting in...

[AB]

Trade up to a GU. lol

You mean trade down old mate...lol

[DX grunt]

You mean trade down old mate...lol

My self imposed infraction will be to 'go kiss another Tojo badge' -no pics. lol

[AB]

My self imposed infraction will be to 'go kiss another Tojo badge' -no pics. lol

You still need to walk into the Toyota dealership and "do your thing"....remember?....haha

[DX grunt]

You still need to walk into the Toyota dealership and "do your thing"....remember?....haha

Remember what? PML.

I'd forgotten, but obviously you haven't !!! haHA

[Clunk]

My self imposed infraction will be to 'go kiss another Tojo badge' -no pics. lol

All good Grunter, I've got that pic at the ready.... Just say the word mate and it'll be up in two shakes of a cats whisker

[Crate]

Just thinking the cheap stuff first, are all the rubbers around the engine bay in place properly? Like the ones around the radiator and on the sides inbetween the body and chassis, they make a difference to the airflow into the engine bay also.

[AB]

Just thinking the cheap stuff first, are all the rubbers around the engine bay in place properly? Like the ones around the radiator and on the sides inbetween the body and chassis, they make a difference to the airflow into the engine bay also.

You're onto it and yes that's all fine but....I did have to move the condenser back 10mm to fit the ic in so from 20mm ish to 10mm

[Rossco]

I wouldn't stress too much at this stage, just keep monitoring it and see how it goes as the weather gets a little hotter then assess it then. You could upgrade radiator if needed. Others might have more insight, but not sure if a scoop would do too much to coolant temp. . . .

[AB]

I wouldn't stress too much at this stage, just keep monitoring it and see how it goes as the weather gets a little hotter then assess it then. You could upgrade radiator if needed. Others might have more insight, but not sure if a scoop would do too much to coolant temp. . . .

I can't loose that $100 bet with my brother though Rossco...lol

[Winnie]

I can't loose that $100 bet with my brother though Rossco...lol

So spend $300 to fix the problem! Haha

[AB]

So spend $300 to fix the problem! Haha

As long as I win that's all that matters!!!

[Winnie]

So basically you're putting a dollar value on your pride... haha

[AB]

Forgot to mention that I now have full confidence in my ic installation!!!

Got caught in a medium sized watery dog poo hole for a considerable amount of time and it all held together with no contamination into the engine thank god!!!

Safe to say I was nervous as this was a true test on my installation but happy days!

[Crate]

Hate to rain on your parade AB, but the intercooler is pressurized, so nothing would get in even if it wasn't sealed very well..

[AB]

Hate to rain on your parade AB, but the intercooler is pressurized, so nothing would get in even if it wasn't sealed very well..

Understand mate but strange things can happen to me so I was happy nevertheless...lol

[Rossco]

I can't loose that $100 bet with my brother though Rossco...lol
Ha ha! Yeah can't let Markie win on principal!! You'll just have to spin a bit of bull s#!t if he asks about all yhe mods!! Ha ha

Seriously tho, I reckon it should be right. :)

[AB]

Everything for the highmount has now turned up bar the 6hp motor.

Can't wait to get this running!!!

Thanks to Darren directing me to Amazon their prices are cheap for the rebuild kits and motor.

[Winnie]

Did it need a new motor or are you putting a bigger one on it? What is the motor worth?
After seeing Gary's high mount on the weekend I'd be tempted to buy one if I stumbled on a cheap one

[nissannewby]

Do you know what thermostat you are running?

[AB]

Did it need a new motor or are you putting a bigger one on it? What is the motor worth?
After seeing Gary's high mount on the weekend I'd be tempted to buy one if I stumbled on a cheap one

Haven't checked the old motor, being sitting in shed for many years but probably still ok. Just keen on the 6hp. Ill have to get back to you on price, can't remember...do an amazon search if you can be bothered.

[AB]

Do you know what thermostat you are running?

I replaced it a few years back with the same temp opening as original. Are they 76.5??? I can't remember...

[nissannewby]

I replaced it a few years back with the same temp opening as original. Are they 76.5??? I can't remember...

You have to look at the length as well as it needs to block the bypass port when the thermostat is fully opened. Otherwise flow can partially flow back through the engine and not allowing full flow through the radiator.

[Crate]

Haven't checked the old motor, being sitting in shed for many years but probably still ok. Just keen on the 6hp. Ill have to get back to you on price, can't remember...do an amazon search if you can be bothered.

Go the 6hp, that's what i have on mine and you saw it pushing all that muck in the boghole!

[AB]

You have to look at the length as well as it needs to block the bypass port when the thermostat is fully opened. Otherwise flow can partially flow back through the engine and not allowing full flow through the radiator.

Ill get out this weekend and let you know, thanks mate!!!

[AB]

Go the 6hp, that's what i have on mine and you saw it pushing all that muck in the boghole!

Go the 6hp....you were mr plow in that nasty hole!

[AB]

Motor turned up, everything is ready to go!

Would like to get rope on this winch when money permits rather then cable too.

Where's the best place to source this?

[nissannewby]

Motor turned up, everything is ready to go!

Would like to get rope on this winch when money permits rather then cable too.

Where's the best place to source this?

Places who deal with lifting gear. Bullivants, barry evans, nobles etc. And just buy it by the meter.

[AB]

Rossco got his front air locker which of course cane with the compressor that he already has so snuck in and snagged a deal with old mate.

Finally got a compressor so don't need to bug you lot to air up...lol

Slowly chipping away at this list!!!

[AB]

I'm running out of room under the hood and cannot see AB immediate spot for this compressor without relocating things.

I guess the next sensible thing would be under the seat.

Not that I want to do this but has anyone mounted theirs in the rear?

I'm guessing the longer wires will result in less air flow but just curious if anyone has done this and feedback?

[lhurley]

I'm running out of room under the hood and cannot see AB immediate spot for this compressor without relocating things.

I guess the next sensible thing would be under the seat.

Not that I want to do this but has anyone mounted theirs in the rear?

I'm guessing the longer wires will result in less air flow but just curious if anyone has done this and feedback?

If its to just run as a compressor for tyres and other stuff, its fine. For lockers, not fine.

I had mine in the back (tyres etc only) and its fine. Can get in the way if you have bulky things you need to put in the back

[growler2058]

Be a noisy annoyance under the seat, wouldn't it?

[AB]

Be a noisy annoyance under the seat, wouldn't it?

Indeed but I would be only using it when out of the car airing up though or inflating non sexual inflatable items...lol

[growler2058]

Indeed but I would be only using it when out of the car airing up though or inflating non sexual inflatable items...lol


Cmon man u n me no you wouldn't not use on "other" appliances

[sooty_10]

I have my compressor in the rear side wing of my drawers. I get no voltage drop to there with 6 B&S cable from my aux bat. I can't see why you'd get less airflow with the compressor in the rear?

[AB]

I have my compressor in the rear side wing of my drawers. I get no voltage drop to there with 6 B&S cable from my aux bat. I can't see why you'd get less airflow with the compressor in the rear?

Apparently with longer wires you'll get more inline resistance resulting in less air flow rate.

[Rossco]

Rossco got his front air locker which of course cane with the compressor that he already has so snuck in and snagged a deal with old mate.

Finally got a compressor so don't need to bug you lot to air up...lol

Slowly chipping away at this list!!!
Geeze, what a top bloke!!

Not too many dramas under seat for airing up. Personally I like em under bonnet if you can squeeze it in - bit more user friendly.

[AB]

Geeze, what a top bloke!!

Not too many dramas under seat for airing up. Personally I like em under bonnet if you can squeeze it in - bit more user friendly.

He's a great bloke that Rossco!!!!

[sooty_10]

Apparently with longer wires you'll get more inline resistance resulting in less air flow rate.

Surely that is relative to voltage drop or current resistance and if you ran sufficient enough cable then it wouldn't affect compressor output?? As I said with my 6 B&S cable voltage drop is negligible to my rear drawers, and my ARB high output compressor seems to run no dramas. Interested to know if there is a possibility of my compressor not running as efficient though.

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[AB]

Surely that is relative to voltage drop or current resistance and if you ran sufficient enough cable then it wouldn't affect compressor output?? As I said with my 6 B&S cable voltage drop is negligible to my rear drawers, and my ARB high output compressor seems to run no dramas. Interested to know if there is a possibility of my compressor not running as efficient though.

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I already have 2 b&s running to my rear and agree it surely would not see much drop if any at all.

I'm thinking of mounting mine exactly where yours is too after checking out my engine bay today I just can't see it fitting anywhere.

Just noticed my piranha management system is flashing red lights which means I have an electrical problem in my vehicle. I have gone over everything this arvo and pretty sure nothing is wrong which means the system may have shat itself!!!

Ill ring piranha this week anyway, those guys have exceptional after sales service!

I love finding new problems!!!

[sooty_10]

I already have 2 b&s running to my rear and agree it surely would not see much drop if any at all.

I'm thinking of mounting mine exactly where yours is too after checking out my engine bay today I just can't see it fitting anywhere.

Just noticed my piranha management system is flashing red lights which means I have an electrical problem in my vehicle. I have gone over everything this arvo and pretty sure nothing is wrong which means the system may have shat itself!!!

Ill ring piranha this week anyway, those guys have exceptional after sales service!

I love finding new problems!!!

I could only imagine that 2 B&S would definitely have no issues....

I have a piranha system too, and agree with the after sales service. Whenever I've called them they were always happy to help out. The only thing I'm not a fan of is it doesn't have a link/connect for the batteries.

[AB]

Has yours ever had the 2 LED red flashes going?

I am 99.9999% sure my electrical system is spot on and cannot find a fault anywhere....This did happen a few years ago and the problem was with the battery management system. No questions asked they replaced it and even re wired it a bit better for me.

They really do look after their customers!

[sooty_10]

Has yours ever had the 2 LED red flashes going?

I am 99.9999% sure my electrical system is spot on and cannot find a fault anywhere....This did happen a few years ago and the problem was with the battery management system. No questions asked they replaced it and even re wired it a bit better for me.

They really do look after their customers!

Can't say I've ever had 2 red flashing lights on mine...

[AB]

Can't say I've ever had 2 red flashing lights on mine...

Yeah I rung piranha today, the unit might of had a meltdown but they are more then happy to have a look so ill take it over there tomorrow.

[AB]

I took the car to work today and was planning to take it to piranha but now it's all working fine...

[Clunk]

I took the car to work today and was planning to take it to piranha but now it's all working fine...

Get them to look at it anyway, probably come back on on your way home

[Winnie]

Get them to look at it anyway, probably come back on on your way home

Only if he doesn't get it looked at... hahaha

[AB]

Only if he doesn't get it looked at... hahaha

Yeah I didn't get time today bahaha!!!

But it's working!

Some other good news, I thoroughly cleaned out the radiator and condenser and the temps are back to normal....happy little camper!!!!!

[AB]

More things are in progress to crossing off my list!

[growler2058]

More things are in progress to crossing off my list!

What?????????

[AB]

What?????????

What is the picture of?

[growler2058]

What is the picture of?

N.F.I man???

[sooty_10]

I'm guessing rear quarter chop blanking plates.....

[AB]

I'm guessing rear quarter chop blanking plates.....

Bingo.......

[Rossco]

Nice plates !!!!

Good news about the rad, must have been that big bog hole. No more bog holes . . Nah that 'll never happen!!!

[Drewboyaus]

Bingo.......


Aaaaaggghhhhh!
Why does everyone want to do a quarter chop?
I much prefer my GQ's without the rear chop. It was really pissing me off when I was looking for a TD42 earlier, there were some mint examples that had a qtr chop.....damn.....

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[Rossco]

Quarter chops are cool!!!

Nah seriously rear quarters are pretty vulnerable, chop and good bar they are well protected and match up well with the front.

Having said that there are dodgy examples tho.

[Winnie]

Quarter chops are cool!!!

Nah seriously rear quarters are pretty vulnerable, chop and good bar they are well protected and match up well with the front.

Having said that there are dodgy examples tho.

Bloody oath, cool as! Join the cool gang drew!

[Drewboyaus]

No! Quarter chop, I will not....


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[AB]

Late night crappy AB photo time!

Relocated the switchboard the old man made for me to face forward, hundred times easier to use now!

Installed the arb compressor on top with easy reach and usability.

Picture below is crap at this time of night but works well and easy access and storage of hose, etc.

Rewiring everything was not fun....

[AB]

Crossing off my list and bumping for me...lol

New km2
High mount rebuild install and fairlead, rope and controller
Rear quarter cut and front guard chop
Front mud flaps
Rear bar
Upgrade turbo and pump, 3" elbow to inlet manifold
Need rear slide windows
New airbox
Indicators on new bar
New water bottle
Mesh on roof rack
New flares
Door hinges
Put a half decent stereo and speaker system in...lol
Run mandrel bends on aux tank main filler... Winnie, you need to do this too after simmo experience.

[Throbbinhood]

Love the switchboard idea!

[gubigfish]

hey champ where did you get the rear quarter plates from? Is it something you can buy of the shelf or did you have them made up?

[AB]

hey champ where did you get the rear quarter plates from? Is it something you can buy of the shelf or did you have them made up?

Hey mate, Rossco got them for me, hang 5 and he'll hopefully see this thread.

[Rossco]

Hey mate, Rossco got them for me, hang 5 and he'll hopefully see this thread.

Your losing it man!!!

They are from Racebred AKA Gippsland CNC laser cutting. There in Morwell and Ebay. They do heaps of Patrol stuff.

[AB]

Your losing it man!!!

They are from Racebred AKA Gippsland CNC laser cutting. There in Morwell and Ebay. They do heaps of Patrol stuff.

I know...that was funny!!!

[Rossco]

Yep!! Bloody technology, there's too much going on!!

In case your wondering AB just texted the post instead of posting. Ha ha!

[AB]

Yep!! Bloody technology, there's too much going on!!

In case your wondering AB just texted the post instead of posting. Ha ha!

I said to myself I better text Rossco letting him know of the question asked, then went to messaging, then thought I better write the message in the forum first so Rossco doesn't jump on the forum and say wtf.

Had a swig of beer then looked at the phone and started typing thinking I was on the forum...lol

Oh lord please give me strength and health during these busy times!!!

[Rossco]

Anyways, here's a link to their plates and some other stuff. Their rear control arms look pretty cool.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nissan-Patrol-GQ-Quarter-Chop-Plates-/171459014803?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27ebc0f093

[AB]

I have working sliding rear windows!!!


Just got my car serviced at Patrolapart and thought I would lash out for some second hand windows...lol

The joys of accessing from the side, I'm in heaven!!!!

[Bloodyaussie]

Your in la la land aren't you !!

[AB]

Your in la la land aren't you !!

You're Jonathan you're.

Now that "you're" a diesel owner you must speak like a diesel owner.

[Bloodyaussie]

You are !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WANKER

[Clunk]

You are !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WANKER

????????????

[Winnie]

I have working sliding rear windows!!!

Just got my car serviced at Patrolapart and thought I would lash out for some second hand windows...lol

The joys of accessing from the side, I'm in heaven!!!!

And I bet you will never use them! Did you have solid windows?

[AB]

And I bet you will never use them! Did you have solid windows?

Previous owner siliconed them shut as they were leaking.

Nah I will actually use them. The void on my shelf side will be ideal for extra storage, might do a little side shelf facing window etc.

[AB]

And they were rusted up badly.

[Stropp]

You are !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WANKER

no no mate you're a wanker is the correct way to say it lol get it right ;)

[megatexture]

Here you go mate better than a iPod/ cassette adapter.. Latest catalogue

[growler2058]

You are !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WANKER

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[gubigfish]

or he could just upgrade the head unit and be done with it

[AB]

Down at Darren's house rebuilding the highmount.

Man this is hard work, Darren has just stood there all day whilst I'm working my butt off!!

The main cog at the top has been punished and needs replacing, Darren will show photos later.

Rang up Phill at 4wd shed and he's sorting us out with a replacement next week at a ridiculously cheap price!!!

The previous owner had siliconed everything shut, the freespool handle had a hand made plate made up as well.

Bringing it back to life!

[MudRunnerTD]

Clarification!!! AB is on permanent Smoko.!!

[MudRunnerTD]

He didn't even need hand scrub at lunch time!

[Winnie]

Cmon ab get ya hands dirty!

[AB]

Wow, what a tough day, I'm exhausted from watching Dazz fix my highmount....

Nah thank you for your help mate, I bought Mia down and Amelia and Mia had a ball.

Just got home and she slept from a minute after your road to my driveway!

[MudRunnerTD]

No probs mate, Amelia is crashed on the couch.

[Drewboyaus]

No probs mate, Amelia is crashed on the couch.

Perhaps you shouldn't have made the kids work so hard! LOL

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[MudRunnerTD]

Perhaps you shouldn't have made the kids work so hard! LOL

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Mia had her Frozen back pack and Amelia had her Frozen Book and the two of them sat and watched Frozen at least twice today! They had a great time together.

[AB]

Frozen....those blokes are licking their lips sitting on a tropical island saying yeah baby, how easy was that!!!!

Another lobster bisque, some Tokyo wagu and 3 bottles of bin 95 thank you Herman....chop chop...lol