IS it true you can now import gu swb

[black-mav]

is it ture that you can now import gu swb? i was told if the car has 1 difference compaired to the one sold in australia + being published in a australian mag, they can now be imported???

[Bigrig]

Be interesting if you could ... grey imports happening again though? Not sure it'd be right ... at least without some serious paperwork/effort.

[Clunk]

From what I've heard someone over this side imported one but can not get it registered. I would assume you would have to jump through hoops and legal red tape to get compliancy, then there's the import tax on top which won't be cheap........... Unless there's a company out there that's gonna bring them in

[black-mav]

Maybe I'll have to move to Nz for a while so I can have some fun in one. I spoke with Garric Imports a guy by the name of Garry told me it my be possible and he will look into it for me :)

[the evil twin]

If you own and use it overseas for more than 12 months it is possible. To buy and import one would be massively expensive as unlike Terrano's, Skyline's etc. GU Shorty's are not on the approved list.

http://www.raws.com.au/SEVSRegC.asp?fs_PerPage=1000

and the SEVS list as of 31 Jan 2012 http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/sevs/sevsindex.htm

[teleman]

If only...

[taslucas]

So has there been a swb available from the first GU? I've haven't even seen any pics (not that I been looking!). A TD4.2 turbo shorty would be pretty killer!

[Clunk]

So has there been a swb available from the first GU? I've haven't even seen any pics (not that I been looking!). A TD4.2 turbo shorty would be pretty killer!

I believe so mate but I think mainly Arab states, possibly Europe

[taslucas]

I believe so mate but I think mainly Arab states, possibly Europe

Dam pommy Arabs......

[Clunk]

Dam pommy Arabs......

yep, they have all the fun!!!!!!1 hahahaha

[Bulbous]

So has there been a swb available from the first GU? I've haven't even seen any pics (not that I been looking!). A TD4.2 turbo shorty would be pretty killer!

Here, a small selection for you -- TB42, TB45 & TB48s (Don't do Diesels here)

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae196/Bulbous1/6518541_CP_photo.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae196/Bulbous1/5959995_CP_photo.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae196/Bulbous1/4135211_CP_photo.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae196/Bulbous1/4135212_CP_photo.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae196/Bulbous1/5456942_CP_photo.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae196/Bulbous1/5456944_CP_photo.jpg

[growler2058]

Cheers bulbous they look the ducks guts would love to get me hands on one

[hekarewe]

no need to import one just take one by GU wagon,,,, and one by gas axe or angle grinder and start cutting be shorty rag top in no time good luck with welding and engineering cert LOL

[Bigrig]

no need to import one just take one by GU wagon,,,, and one by gas axe or angle grinder and start cutting be shorty rag top in no time good luck with welding and engineering cert LOL

Most helpful as always!!!! lmao

[hekarewe]

Most helpful as always!!!! lmao

you know me ido what i can always happy to help :)

[Yendor]

I did see one on the north side of Brisbane a couple of years ago.

There is also one over in Perth, but somehow I don't think they will be getting it registered.

http://www.perth4wd.com.au/project1/index.html

[SNAP]

Bulbous, do you know much about the models on sale at the moment? My understanding is that the SWB 4.8L only just went on sale this January... I'm trying to get down to Jeddah to obtain pricing, options etc but if you know anything it would be helpful :)

[taslucas]

Cheers bulbous they look the ducks guts would love to get me hands on one

X2, thanks for the pics bulbous

[MudRunnerTD]

It's interesting that all the models pictures are running series 3, 16" rims? are 17s not popular in UAE? Do the LWB come out with the 17s?

[Bulbous]

Bulbous, do you know much about the models on sale at the moment? My understanding is that the SWB 4.8L only just went on sale this January... I'm trying to get down to Jeddah to obtain pricing, options etc but if you know anything it would be helpful :)

Went on sale in August I believe - same as the manual Transmission Y62.

Models (prices are in AED)
Y61/GU 2012 model SWB RWD with 4.8 vtec manual 5 speed = 140k
Y61/GU 2012 model SWB RWD with 4.8 vtec Auto = 145k

Y61/GU 2012 Safari model SWB RWD with 4.8 vtec manual 5 speed with moon roof and diff lock = 160k
Y61/GU 2012 Safari model SWB RWD with 4.8 vtec auto with moon roof and diff lock = 172k

Safari also has
Blacked out rear lights, fog lights, fridge and CD player.

http://www.nissan-arabia.com/vb/images/imgcache/2011/08/1670.jpg

http://www.nissan-arabia.com/vb/images/imgcache/2011/08/1671.jpg

http://www.nissan-arabia.com/vb/images/imgcache/2011/08/1674.jpg

[Bulbous]

X2, thanks for the pics bulbous

Couple more for you

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae196/Bulbous1/Fly%20II%2001%20April%202011/_DSC1685.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae196/Bulbous1/Fly%20II%2001%20April%202011/_DSC1686.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae196/Bulbous1/Fly%20II%2001%20April%202011/_DSC1690.jpg

[Bulbous]

It's interesting that all the models pictures are running series 3, 16" rims? are 17s not popular in UAE? Do the LWB come out with the 17s?

Quite a limited supply of tyres out here, best selection is 16 inch so that's what most people use. The LWB also comes with 16s as standard. The 3rd and 4th pics are running Siam 900 sand tyres. Good thing it doesn't rain here much since they are typically inflated to 60 PSI and are quite deadly in the wet.

[sirnorman]

Does anyone know what 6 speed they use in the 4.8 SWB?

[PattyWgnOwen]

There is one that lives on beams road carseldine Brisbane. Has rego plates. Have not looked too hard but I think it is a 4.8.

[SHORTBLACKTRUCK]

Hi Guys know its an old post but am currently in the process of trying to emigrate and planning to bring mine with me to AUSTRALIA. Any idea what they would be worth what sort of money would it achieve 2nd hand if wanted to sell it 44k miles - 70k kms(currently on 35's re geared etc ) Sadly Patrols do not have a big following her in the UK Patrols in general are not that common here in the UK (right hand drive) But are more popular in mainland Europe (LHD) Unfortunately we only get them with the ZD30 engine if i mange to bring it in i will hopefully be changing it for a 4.2 think it will be a perfect combo with the SWB

[the evil twin]

Niiice rig mate... be prepared to spend some serious dollars to get it engineered to ADR's I reckon unless you can get some sort of exemption.

Dunno what it would be worth, would totally depend on how bad someone wanted it

[mudski]

I’ll buy it. Fecking love one of those!


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[the evil twin]

I’ll buy it. Fecking love one of those!


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Me too... a ZD30, appropriately mod'd, should be OK in the shortys' I reckon and the bigger GU shape looks great in the SWB

[katwoman]

Me too... a ZD30, appropriately mod'd, should be OK in the shortys' I reckon and the bigger GU shape looks great in the SWB

Me 3 ...........


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[mudski]

Me too... a ZD30, appropriately mod'd, should be OK in the shortys' I reckon and the bigger GU shape looks great in the SWB
I'd drop my TD in it and then 6BT my LWB! In my dreams....

Me 3 ...........


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Im first you lot! Lol.

[MB]

It definitely deserves an LSX454R for wheelstands down our beautiful beaches mate! Chop the top off, add roll bars with bimini sun shade for some real magnet action, what a beast [emoji106][emoji106]


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[the evil twin]

I'd drop my TD in it and....


Im first you lot! Lol.

I wouldn't, I reckon the lighter weight of the ZD in the nose would make the SWB handle better and...

Your only first if the "hit" goes wrong.

[the evil twin]

Does anybody know why the GU SWB doesnt meet ADRs? I cant think why it would be so hard to get approved, but I'm no expert.

They've never been a factory or even grey import so would need an assessment I would think, also, insurance might be an issue as they will take parts into consideration IE even a small bingle may be a writeoff.

But I was more referring specifically to the OP rig (which looks quite heavily mod'd) if he was to bring it over

Happy to be wrong however

[Plasnart]

They've never been a factory or even grey import so would need an assessment I would think, also, insurance might be an issue as they will take parts into consideration IE even a small bingle may be a writeoff.

But I was more referring specifically to the OP rig (which looks quite heavily mod'd) if he was to bring it over

Happy to be wrong however

Can understand your point about parts being an insurance issue. Roof/floor pan damage would be the breaker thinking about it. All moving bits would be same I'd reckon?

Just wondering why they weren't factory available in the first place. Reckon it was probably a Nissan sales volume decision rather than ADR compliance issues.

[the evil twin]

Can understand your point about parts being an insurance issue. Roof/floor pan damage would be the breaker thinking about it. All moving bits would be same I'd reckon?

Just wondering why they weren't factory available in the first place. Reckon it was probably a Nissan sales volume decision rather than ADR compliance issues.

Yeah, probably right.
ADR has weird flow on effects tho IE the rear lights that don't work on Aussie Spec vehicles from 1994 (or was it 1992).

Rather than redesign/engineer the Aussie versions to have them comply to ADR (problem was the visible arc compliance due to the spare) they omitted the innards and made them non-functional and placed them in the bar.
In essence that means it can be argued that if you now 'activate' the rear lights by using overseas spec lights or drilling out and fitting holders etc your vehicle is no longer ADR compliant.

It is a different argument to 'adding lights to comply' as is needed on some imports.
In the Patrol example one is adding lights that do not comply... and they can't be treated as repeaters either. Repeaters ah la mine spec etc have their own set of ADRs

Hence the need for assessment IE does the OP shorty (being Euro spec) have ADR compliant tail lamps?
I have seen pics of GR Patrols out of Europe both with and without lights in the bar.
Maybe it does, I dunno... I still love the look of the GU shorty tho

[Plasnart]

Yeah, probably right.
ADR has weird flow on effects tho IE the rear lights that don't work on Aussie Spec vehicles from 1994 (or was it 1992).

Rather than redesign/engineer the Aussie versions to have them comply to ADR (problem was the visible arc compliance due to the spare) they omitted the innards and made them non-functional and placed them in the bar.
In essence that means it can be argued that if you now 'activate' the rear lights by using overseas spec lights or drilling out and fitting holders etc your vehicle is no longer ADR compliant.

It is a different argument to 'adding lights to comply' as is needed on some imports.
In the Patrol example one is adding lights that do not comply... and they can't be treated as repeaters either. Repeaters ah la mine spec etc have their own set of ADRs

Hence the need for assessment IE does the OP shorty (being Euro spec) have ADR compliant tail lamps?
I have seen pics of GR Patrols out of Europe both with and without lights in the bar.
Maybe it does, I dunno... I still love the look of the GU shorty tho

Yeah me too. And surely bar lights a straight addition like LWB for 45 degree arc compliance.

[mudski]

Does anybody know why the GU SWB doesnt meet ADRs? I cant think why it would be so hard to get approved, but I'm no expert.

Plenty of other imported cars driving around. So I would guess its not too hard to bring one in.

[MB]

There’s two UK GU shorties over Lilydale way, will see if can remember to stop one oneday to ask what they had to go through.


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[Plasnart]

There’s two UK GU shorties over Lilydale way, will see if can remember to stop one oneday to ask what they had to go through.


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No dramas if on carnet de passage but gotta be out of country in 12 monthss. Allows international travel for limited time with restrictions.

[MB]

Nah sorry, mislead ya. They’ve got Vic plates and been here for at least 5 years I know of the Burgundy coloured one seen more regularly.


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[MB]

Meant UK variant GU shorty.


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[MB]

Alrighty, had only a brief 2 minute chat with an employee of the GU Shorty owner over here.
Turns out the UK chassis was unregisterable here (unsure why) so they transplanted the shell atop of a heavily modified and expensive engineered Aussie LWB chassis. If works done by others estimated efforts put in was $75k AUD!



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[mudski]

Alrighty, had only a brief 2 minute chat with an employee of the GU Shorty owner over here.
Turns out the UK chassis was unregisterable here (unsure why) so they transplanted the shell atop of a heavily modified and expensive engineered Aussie LWB chassis. If works done by others estimated efforts put in was $75k AUD!



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That seems really strange. Who in their right mind would spend that kind of money, and effort, for this? I have seen them for sale a couple of times on Carsales for around half that, and with a RWC and registered. Just doesn't add up.
Having said that. I still want one!

[the evil twin]

Jeez MB, well done!
Sherlock Holmes eat ya heart out eh...


That seems really strange. Who in their right mind would spend that kind of money, and effort, for this?

No-one... but... I think the clue is in MBs post about "if work was done by others" IE if the modifier has a business and/or the skills to DIY a majority of the work than the number is moot.

I know of a rig (Duramax, Portals etc etc) that would have at least 150,000 maybe even 200,000 bucks worth of mods and time in it now if it was costed out at commercial rates.

[MB]

Unsure mate and was only a brief chat as mentioned. Does sound like the owner did it properly though and all was kept above board!


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[Clunk]

Alrighty, had only a brief 2 minute chat with an employee of the GU Shorty owner over here.
Turns out the UK chassis was unregisterable here (unsure why) so they transplanted the shell atop of a heavily modified and expensive engineered Aussie LWB chassis. If works done by others estimated efforts put in was $75k AUD!



Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWonder if rust might be a factor.

[Plasnart]

Wonder if rust might be a factor.

Do they salt roads in UK?

[Clunk]

Do they salt roads in UK?Ohhhhh yes..... Lots

[Plasnart]

Ohhhhh yes..... Lots

You'd be right on the money then mate. Need to cut and shut an aussie LWB chassis, get it engineered, etc. I'd reckon better importing from NZ then. Seen them on the roads over there.

[MB]

Quite possibly gents, will see if I can quiz the owner directly next time passing through that way. I only ‘assumed’ it was a numbers issue as Vic roads have been giving me all sorts of grief with our Japanese Patrol Firetruck too. The numbers are a few digits less and different config to Aussie numbers so their magical computers keep saying no go. I’ve been instructed to seek consultation now from a private ADR inspector off the local list they sent me.


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[the evil twin]

snip... I’ve been instructed to seek consultation now from a private ADR inspector off the local list they sent me.


Hence my original thoughts (maybe right, maybe wrong) but as soon as you hit any VIN that isn't in the 'Aussie Range' the flags go up at the DMV, well, over here in WA anyway.

I dunno about the Kiwi post '98 shorties, maybe easier, maybe not but the GQ's were relatively easy esp if you owned them pre-import so didn't have duties to pay etc.
I do know it is easier, much easier, getting OS model imports into NZ as the BIL family is a mob of car nuts and have had some bonzer units over the years

[MB]

Dunno about WA but it is turning into a PIA deabacle here with similar:-(


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[SHORTBLACKTRUCK]

Hi guys great to hear all your thoughts I plan to go through a specialist vehicle importer.Initial conversation they seem confident that they can import and register it (Brisbane) Out of interest how many digits in the Chasis numbers you have on the Aussie models ? It is a UK model I have owned it here for 4+ years so that won’t be the issue they are referred to as GR here rather than GU but think that’s just a marketing thing (Similarly Mitsubishi’s Shogun here not a Pajero)

[MB]

Example only SBT mate!
16 characters, mixture of 10 letters afront, 6 numbers ending!


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[garett]

i'm pretty sure the VIN has 17 characters. probably need the engine number as well. have seen a few low volume imports with a VIN pop riveted above the original number. but these came from japan.
qld is easier to get things rego'd well at least easier than nsw.

[MB]

Right you are Garett mate, my bad!
Also found on ours (in daylight) that the 3rd, 8th and 9th letters afront are numbers too!


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[garett]

ahh the letter number combo is not always the same,(between makes) but the numbers/letters do tell you where it was made when and (major options i think.) and by who.
my ford has a nissan VIN. they also don't use the full alphabet as certain letters are too easy to confuse with other characters.

[MB]

Yep, 1I & 0O tricked me mate!


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[the evil twin]

Yeah, no VIN is allowed to use the letters I,O or Q

https://www.carfax.com/company/vehicle-identification-numbers-vins

[MB]

Top link ET, Cheers!
Scrubbed some more mud off the utes plate, quite strange too now how the 1’s are ‘almost’ upside down T’s. The 1’s appear ever so slightly bulbous, almost like a solder trail instead of a hard edged T.


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[SHORTBLACKTRUCK]

Hi all just to pick this thread up again I have now arrived here in Australia and successfully imported the GU Shorty all Rego done insurance etc No Drama and has blue MOD plate and a Personal Import plate. Roadworthy all done etc

[rusty_nail]

That's great mate, was wondering how you ended up! Nice to see one getting around. Have you been able to get it dirty yet?


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[AB]

Well done, that’ll turn some heads over here!

Did it cost much in importing it or any ridiculous tax charges etc?


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[mudski]

Well done. Love this rig.
Great to see our aussie laws are consistent, mod plated and RWC with 35's. Lol.

[Cremulator]

Good to hear you got it registered ok.
Great looking machine, what a fun little toy.

[SHORTBLACKTRUCK]

Hi not really been able to get out that much been travelling quite a bit with work but hope to get out and do a few in the run up to xmas

That's great mate, was wondering how you ended up! Nice to see one getting around. Have you been able to get it dirty yet?


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[SHORTBLACKTRUCK]

Hi AB had to obviously pay for shipping (it came in a 40ft container with all our furniture etc) Paid import duty and GST etc but as I owned it for 4-5 years in UK prior to moving here no major problems . Don't think you can bring one in unless you have owned it and can prove it 9had to provide proof of residence in Uk service receipts etc etc But dealt with a great shipping company that took all the drama out of it.

[Touses]

Hi AB had to obviously pay for shipping (it came in a 40ft container with all our furniture etc) Paid import duty and GST etc but as I owned it for 4-5 years in UK prior to moving here no major problems . Don't think you can bring one in unless you have owned it and can prove it 9had to provide proof of residence in Uk service receipts etc etc But dealt with a great shipping company that took all the drama out of it.

Can see by the plates you made the move to the intelligent part of the continent. Whereabouts in god's own patch are you based?

[PeeBee]

Can see by the plates you made the move to the intelligent part of the continent. Whereabouts in god's own patch are you based?

"you made the move to the intelligent part of the continent" = yeah nah nahnah nah yep and wot not, nahnah nahnah, F***88 C*****F****nah who, nah yeah righto nah I hear ya, great move nah.yeah.......

[Touses]

"you made the move to the intelligent part of the continent" = yeah nah nahnah nah yep and wot not, nahnah nahnah, F***88 C*****F****nah who, nah yeah righto nah I hear ya, great move nah.yeah.......

MB stop using PeeBee's account!!

[10G]

"you made the move to the intelligent part of the continent" = yeah nah nahnah nah yep and wot not, nahnah nahnah, F***88 C*****F****nah who, nah yeah righto nah I hear ya, great move nah.yeah.......

I want to nominate this for post of the year, based on it's succinctness & accuracy.

[Touses]

I want to nominate this for post of the year, based on it's succinctness & accuracy.

A little garrulous perhaps? A simple "feck off moron" for the sake of brevity.

[Plasnart]

A little garrulous perhaps? A simple "feck off moron" for the sake of brevity.

Yeah nah, nah yeah, maate, PB's fuggin spot on ay?

[MB]

Congratulations SHORTBLACKTRUCK and welcome to Straya mate [emoji106]
Feel free to cross a few more borders south and join us on some ripper Victorian High Country tracks one day. It’s Grouse down here Cobber [emoji106][emoji106]



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