Chris Safari

[chrisc2306]

Hey guys I thought I would post up some pictures of my 1990 SWB Safari pretty much messing about with it all the time replacing things and redoing things as most of you will know it becomes addictive and also a constant on going process but anyway so far I have only really done routine maintenance on the engine like replacing all the filters, fluids, put in a new 3 row core radiator with the showoff blue hoses haha. Also in the middle of completely redoing the interior which is almost done I have a thread on the interior section http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?27069-GQ-Interior-Reno&p=493821#post493821 which I think I will finish here.

The mods on the truck so far (not all done by me) are:
2" suspension lift
2" body lift
WARN winch
custom bar work
35" kuhmo tyres

my list of what I plan to do to it is pretty endless!

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[chrisc2306]

Got some before and after pictures of the interior
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still waiting on crank handles for the windows after stripping out the electric ones, I've also just put a standard grab handle on the door as well

[chrisc2306]

Also replaced the seats with a pair of bucket seats
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[krbrooking]

Looks like a very capable rig man. Nice job on the panels.

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[growler2058]

Thats a good lookin shorty mate well done

[chrisc2306]

Thanks guys! Got a few more pics to put up of the headliner and a pile of stuff sitting in my living room to fit! This weekends mission is changing the side windows from the slide style to fixed glass. Anyone had any experience of doing this that could give me some advice. The rubbers for it are the 2 part style with the locking piece

[menace 2]

yep...would love a shorty to play around with...looks good mate

[krbrooking]

Thanks guys! Got a few more pics to put up of the headliner and a pile of stuff sitting in my living room to fit! This weekends mission is changing the side windows from the slide style to fixed glass. Anyone had any experience of doing this that could give me some advice. The rubbers for it are the 2 part style with the locking piece

If you do a search on hear mate you will find the info you are looking for there is also some ppl that have done the gull wing style.

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[chrisc2306]

Hey guys just a bit of an update. Had a pretty busy weekend stripping everything out of the interior and sorting out some wiring issues, rewired the speakers, done some sound dampening and fitted the new carpet . Feels like I'm almost getting there with the interior now just a few bits and pieces to do
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Pictures don't really show much now its all black inside haha

[MudRunnerTD]

What are teh seats out of Chris? they look great mate. Cumpfy?

[chrisc2306]

What are teh seats out of Chris? they look great mate. Cumpfy?
I bought them brand new from a company in Auckland, they're just aftermarket buckets they are really comfy! They mounted pretty easily as well I had to pack up both the drivers and the passengers door side with 25mm square bar and just bolted the original bracket to the bottom of the seat and it worked perfectly :)

[chrisc2306]

Got a bit more done on my day off today. Got the back seats back in place and wired up the keyless entry all the doors work from the button except the drivers which I'm just waiting on an actuator to sort that problem and then all will be sweet. Here's a couple more pictures of the interior now it's nearly finished
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[chrisc2306]

Well started stripping the paint off the truck to respray it. Man its tough sanding a whole day today and theres still so much to do! Doesn't help that there are so many coats of paint on it already seems never ending trying to get through it. Got a couple of dents to pull out and repair too before I do the respray
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[Parksy]

Stick with it Chris. I'm so sick to death of sanding! But the end result will be worth it. Will you be spraying it in a shed?

[chrisc2306]

Stick with it Chris. I'm so sick to death of sanding! But the end result will be worth it. Will you be spraying it in a shed?
Thanks mate I ordered an air sander to use with the compressor so hopefully that will improve things. I'm planning a weekend of sanding a repairing dents I reckon. Just had a look at your posts yours is looking good! I've got it under the car port at the moment and I'm not sure whether to spray it out there where there is more space or cram it into the garage, I'm going for the outside spray at the moment as long as it stays warm enough

[Parksy]

If you do it outside make sure you're going to have a warm night or paint first thing in the morning. Condensation will ruin your finish if it's still wet at night.

[chrisc2306]

If you do it outside make sure you're going to have a warm night or paint first thing in the morning. Condensation will ruin your finish if it's still wet at night.
Thanks for the advice I'm definitely in need of some, this is my first time tackling a full respray. Do you know how much paint you ended up using respraying yours?

[Parksy]

4l should do you I think. I still have lots in the tin. I'll be doing small things tomorrow like the flares and fuel filler door, but this won't use much.

[chrisc2306]

More sanding done over the last few days, man I hate sanding but still got a bit to do! Started to form the wheel arches as well to smooth them over. Used fibre glass to build it up and then put a thin coat of body filler over it, almost got the passengers side all finished and started on the drivers side. Got a few dents to repair too before I can put down my primer coat
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Front guards were in pretty bad shape so I ordered new ones which arrived tonight and also got a brand new front grille for it too so got another weekend of sanding and doing prep before it can be sprayed. Quick question has anyone had any problems with the doors, when I open the drivers door I get a really loud clicking noise coming from it just wondering if there is any adjustment to stop this?

[Parksy]

Hey Chris, nice job on the prep work. With regards to the clicking when you open the door, it may be the door hinges. They have two open positions, and when transitioning between these two positions, tend to click(or clunk).

[chrisc2306]

Thanks mate on further investigation today I see that the rivot that holds the hinge together has worn and come a little loose so just need to replace the lower hinge I guess, no biggy. More sanding and prep work done today more dents filled new guards fitted feel like at some point I might eventually paint this thing haha

[chrisc2306]

I've finally started spraying!! It's still going to be a few weeks before everything is ready but I have the front guards and grille all sprayed. 44653

[Lightspeed]

The shortys look good that's for sure, I've had mine for about 3 years now & spent a truck load of cash on it but it's all good fun LOL Keep up the good work mate.

[chrisc2306]

Okay time for an update...after 3 months of sanding, spraying, wet sanding, more sanding during every bit of my spare time I have finally finished doing my shorty! I have put up a couple of pictures but there will be more to follow these were just the ones I took in my garage today.
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the finished product
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side repeaters from a defender one of the most difficult jobs to get to work out but I like the clear plastic on the white of the car rather than the orange ones

[Parksy]

Nice job! You've done a great job on the respray.

[MonsterGQ]

Good job on the respray mate, the interior is nice too.