Didnt expect this...New Plan

[TheBunts]

Hi all, Yesterday mulling with someone I've known to be trusted for 20 years ,about loving getting out there ,bush etc. Idly mentioned buying a 4x4 one day . Just basic vehicle,diesel etc. Twenty four hours later owner of ...get ready... 1985 Patrol MK, long ,T/diesel , 240000km, looked after++, no issues apparent .
For $2000. Wish me well...Isnt life an exhilerating gamble??

[rusty_nail]

Hi all, Yesterday mulling with someone I've known to be trusted for 20 years ,about loving getting out there ,bush etc. Idly mentioned buying a 4x4 one day . Just basic vehicle,diesel etc. Twenty four hours later owner of ...get ready... 1985 Patrol MK, long ,T/diesel , 240000km, looked after++, no issues apparent .
For $2000. Wish me well...Isnt life an exhilerating gamble??Congrats mate, pretty sure the same car was mudski first patrol and it covered him. Good luck!!!

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[Mc4by]

Hello and welcome to the forum.

[AB]

Welcome to the forum mate and feel free to ask any questions.


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[Plasnart]

Post a pic mate! And welcome to the best Patrol forum around.

[92GQ]

Old Patrols are best!
Don't forget to post a photo!

[threedogs]

Hello and welcome to the forum,, enjoy
mudski had an MK shortie I think

[Pete49]

I have had MQ diesels (3.3 shorties) and couldn't kill them. No in a petrol 92 GQ duel fuel but again great vehicles until computerisation to over. Give me old school any day.

[Dhuck]

Welcome to the forum mate

[TheBunts]

Hey!! .... Picked up Patrol 1985MK late this afternoon. Met the owner, a true blue 94 year old. All he really wanted was to know that the old girl was going to a good home. What a lesson with all the little tricks. Secret theft /immobilizer alarm, control for electric brakes re towing, etc etc. Then he gave me FULL workshop manual plus receipt for significant work and service done in 2018...whoa!!! Its a little shock to the system wrt manual locks, manual windup windows and zero computer stuff..I realized how lazy I had become. BUT this is now my project .

Arranging a a detailing to get some small paint defects done then a few days at a mechanic of universal great repute with budget of a few $thousand if needed.

Yes I know some will say over capitalized but whatthehey eh? I figure if I can keep total cost below 6-7 thousand Ive done well.
Will try to get some piccies up soon.
Thanks for support all!

[Pete49]

can't go wrong with that. Congratulations on a great vehicle

[10G]

Yep, congratulations on a what sounds like a great truck.