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PaddyD
12th January 2018, 06:09 PM
I thought I'd introduce myself before I go throwing any questions around. Hello all, my name is Paddy

I don't know a whole lot about engines/vehicles. I bought myself an old Patrol about 6 months ago with the hope of having a bit of fun and learning my way around the mechanics. I had a mechanic look it over before I bought it and he told me there was nothing seriously wrong with it so bought it. The air intake in the engine had a big hole in it and I taped that up and the overflow/extension tank for the radiator seems to have melted big holes in it, but it generally runs very well. I've got a new reservoir coming in the post.

I think it's a GQ Y60 1989 COMM. 1989 is what it was sold as and that's what the rego says. I've put up a picture of the badge under the bonnet.
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The badge says 2/92, is that Feb '92? Probably a stupid question but I'm very new to this.

Anyhow, hope to learn plenty here from all you patrol veterans

Paddy

AB
12th January 2018, 06:17 PM
Welcome mate and feel free to ask any questions.

Yep looks like a 92 GQ, feel free to put any pics up of the car too.

Winnie
12th January 2018, 06:18 PM
G'day paddy. There should be a little plate at the front next to the bonnet support on the passenger side showing build date.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2018/01/79.jpg

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GQtdauto
12th January 2018, 06:44 PM
Welcome mate .

Dhuck
12th January 2018, 06:53 PM
Welcome to the forum mate.

Chimo
12th January 2018, 06:53 PM
Welcome to be sure, to be sure. Mines older by the way!

4bye4
12th January 2018, 07:48 PM
G'day mate and welcome to the forum.

Aquarian51
12th January 2018, 07:52 PM
Hi Paddy
Welcome to the forum.
Whereabouts are you based?
cheers

PaddyD
15th January 2018, 10:55 AM
Thanks for the welcome all!

I'm based in Sydney. Though would be very happy to be based elsewhere!

Thanks for the tip on the plate by the way Winnie. December 1991 it says, so I suppose it's a '91 Patrol GQ Y60

Here are some pictures

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NissanGQ4.2
15th January 2018, 04:45 PM
I'm based in Sydney. Though would be very happy to be based elsewhere!

Welcome 2 the forum, where abouts in in Sydney?


December 1991 it says, so I suppose it's a '91 Patrol GQ Y60

Correct your VIN number also says 12/91

PaddyD
16th January 2018, 12:56 PM
In Epping NGQ, thanks

NissanGQ4.2
17th January 2018, 06:55 PM
In Epping NGQ, thanks



Whats your Build plate say out of curiosity?

MB TD42
18th January 2018, 12:35 AM
G'day n Welcome...Looks like its built to drive backwards... :)

PaddyD
19th January 2018, 08:01 PM
Whats your Build plate say out of curiosity?

Hey mate, what's the build plate if not what I posted a photo of earlier in the thread?

Bigcol
20th January 2018, 07:58 PM
welcome to the forum Paddy

NissanGQ4.2
29th January 2018, 12:57 PM
Hey mate, what's the build plate if not what I posted a photo of earlier in the thread?

Like the one Winnie posted ( post #3 ) single plate saying Built Mar 1993

PaddyD
29th January 2018, 01:29 PM
Like the one Winnie posted ( post #3 ) single plate saying Built Mar 1993

Ah, December 1991