TPC's G60

Printable View

14th November 2016, 05:06 PM
TPC

TPC's G60

I have got myself a G60, it is a 1976 soft top (almost no top) and is stock standard.
It runs and drives but needs a bit of work before I can get it on the road.
Will probably start with fixing the brakes and exhaust, check for leaks and change all fluids and then see how it runs & stops.
I am sure as I start to look I will find more things that need attention so I will have to be patient, not one of my strong points.
No plan for a new paint job in the near future but will get a new canvas roof.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...016/11/124.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...016/11/125.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...016/11/126.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...016/11/127.jpg
14th November 2016, 05:30 PM
AB

That's awesome Tony, MB and I have chatted about restoring one for fun, good times and cursing ahead ;)
14th November 2016, 05:47 PM
mudski

Nice one Tony. Hopefully one day I will be able to have room to do something like this. Be sure to take heaps of pics along the way. Which I am sure you will.
14th November 2016, 06:29 PM
mudnut

Ahh, smell that, burnt asbestos and old gearbox oil. Cool project car, Tony. Can't wait to see it on the dunes at Swan Lake.
14th November 2016, 06:31 PM
Plasnart

Nice Tony!! I would absolutely love a G60 to burble around the bush in! One problem though. Gotta get rid of some toys or buy a bigger place! :(

Join a club and chuck it on heritage plates (if they have that in SA?). My club-plated road bike costs me $70/year for a 45-day permit (or maybe 90-day, can't remember, I don't fill the logbook up) and about $50/year for full comprehensive insurance with agreed value by RACV!! Makes a cheap hobby rather than paying full rego and insurance costs.
14th November 2016, 06:39 PM
katwoman

I gather being standard it's got the P40 motor ? Just as a base, when we did the border track, the GU cost $194 in diesel for 1800 ks. The G60 ? $500. Happy travels Tony.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
14th November 2016, 08:05 PM
TPC

Quote:

Originally Posted by katwoman

I gather being standard it's got the P40 motor ? Just as a base, when we did the border track, the GU cost $194 in diesel for 1800 ks. The G60 ? $500. Happy travels Tony.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I was impressed when I saw you used the G60 for the Border Track.
Have had everybody tell me how thirsty they are, will probably mainly do short drives into Adelaide Hills and up the river.
14th November 2016, 09:23 PM
Rossco

Quote:

Originally Posted by katwoman

I gather being standard it's got the P40 motor ? Just as a base, when we did the border track, the GU cost $194 in diesel for 1800 ks. The G60 ? $500. Happy travels Tony.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yeah wow that's crazy! ! Imagine doing the Simpson in one, be a 5 grand trip.

Nice one Tony, looks awsome mate. ☺
15th November 2016, 05:03 AM
Winnie

Very very nice Tony! Well done mate I'm sure I'll see it one day
15th November 2016, 08:02 AM
threedogs

Had a work G60 years ago cruising speed 80kph, a workmate borrrowed it for a boys trip to the gulf.
27 flat tyres and a busted axle, now thats a trip,
Do you have the history of the vehicle at all???

nice project thats for sure,,
15th November 2016, 08:17 AM
TPC

Quote:

Originally Posted by threedogs

Had a work G60 years ago cruising speed 80kph, a workmate borrrowed it for a boys trip to the gulf.
27 flat tyres and a busted axle, now thats a trip,
Do you have the history of the vehicle at all???

nice project thats for sure,,

No, don't have the history.
The guy I bought it off only had it for a short time before his missis told him he had to cut back on his project cars as he already had 3 old Land Rovers and 2 Willys Jeep's.
It was last registered in 2014.
Have spoken to some guys in a historic car club down my way and when I fix a couple of things they will come and inspect it, give it a tick to say it is original and give me the paperwork to get historic reg.
15th November 2016, 09:36 AM
BigRAWesty

Awesome stuff..
I would also love to do something like this..
Had one down here for sale not long ago, a hard top for $500..
Local bloke bought but haven't heard about it since..
Looks straight and in somewhat better condition for its age than most..
I'll be following
15th November 2016, 09:49 AM
pearcey

G`day Tony.
Thought it may have been the one I had a few years back, but no , mine was a mid wheel base with a full canopy.
They are good trucks and I enjoyed many trips of tough tracks with very little trouble.
Good luck with the project , will have to drop by for a look and may by a dram or two.
15th November 2016, 10:08 AM
TPC

Quote:

Originally Posted by pearcey

G`day Tony.
Thought it may have been the one I had a few years back, but no , mine was a mid wheel base with a full canopy.
They are good trucks and I enjoyed many trips of tough tracks with very little trouble.
Good luck with the project , will have to drop by for a look and may by a dram or two.

You are welcome to drop in and always have a nice whisky tucked away ready.
6th December 2017, 09:13 AM
BigRAWesty

Quote:

Originally Posted by TPC

You are welcome to drop in and always have a nice whisky tucked away ready.

So how's this going Tony?
I know you've had a few things to deal with but hopefully it's still in your hands.
I've just seen this on FB and thought I'd share some inspiration for you..
Enjoy http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...2017/12/52.jpg
6th December 2017, 12:32 PM
TPC

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigguwesty

So how's this going Tony?
I know you've had a few things to deal with but hopefully it's still in your hands.

Going very slowly, have to keep stopping work to let the skin grow back on my knuckles.
Have not had a lot of time for a while as have worked lots of weekends and then gone away when not working.
It will happen.
6th December 2017, 12:49 PM
katwoman

There is a G60 high country trip in April. Reckon you could do it ?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
6th December 2017, 01:04 PM
TPC

Quote:

Originally Posted by katwoman

There is a G60 high country trip in April. Reckon you could do it ?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

High country in the G60, not a hope. Have not even done the high country in the GU yet.
6th December 2017, 01:42 PM
katwoman

Quote:

Originally Posted by TPC

High country in the G60, not a hope. Have not even done the high country in the GU yet.

That's a shame. Theres quite a few going.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
6th January 2018, 03:30 AM
Beubien

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigguwesty

So how's this going Tony?
I know you've had a few things to deal with but hopefully it's still in your hands.
I've just seen this on FB and thought I'd share some inspiration for you..
Enjoy http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...2017/12/52.jpg

Too few mods on that one, Bigg. I think Tony can do better than that. Right, Tony?
6th January 2018, 02:56 PM
TPC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beubien

Too few mods on that one, Bigg. I think Tony can do better than that. Right, Tony?

I can't even afford the mods I want on the GU and that comes first.
18th December 2018, 09:52 PM
BigRAWesty

Quote:

Originally Posted by TPC

I can't even afford the mods I want on the GU and that comes first.

How's it progressing Mate?
18th December 2018, 10:12 PM
TPC

Very slowly, went to put on a new brake line couple of weeks ago and found the brake place had done the wrong thread.
19th September 2024, 12:58 AM
TPC

After a long pause on fixing this because of back problems I gave in and took it to a mechanic and it is now on the road and registered. Was fun driving it home from mechanics on Wednesday.
19th September 2024, 01:24 AM
Plasnart

Quote:

Originally Posted by TPC

After a long pause on fixing this because of back problems I gave in and took it to a mechanic and it is now on the road and registered. Was fun driving it home from mechanics on Wednesday.

Top stuff Tony! Can you show us some more recent pics mate?
19th September 2024, 01:36 AM
TPC

Will take some next week when home, in Singapore for GP atm.
19th September 2024, 01:42 AM
Plasnart

Haha you lucky bastard! Go on then chuck up some GP pics. Go Oscar!!

All times are GMT +10.5. The time now is 07:00 PM.