The "Tank" - Big, Grey and Ugly ..

[Bigrig]

Good idea - thanks mate. Forgot all about that.

[Bigrig]

Forgot how basic it was and was just looking through some of the original snaps - even the tinting was that light bronze looking gear as opposed to the ultra dark job on it now .. plenty more to happen to Tank - stay tuned ...

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[NissanGQ4.2]

Scotty, are you after a double din Sat Nav mounted in the console or a portable one mounted to the windscreen????

Have a look at the mirror type gps as well have not seen one in real life, but have seen them advertised and i think they would be better than both the other type.

this is one type, this is more a reverse camera mirror but you can hook a gps up 2 it

http://www.astralelectronics.com.au/.../AMS42S2MM.pdf


Cheers

Todd

[Bigrig]

Thanks mate - they look a treat ... sounds really practical, as you could clip off the monitor when out bush etc, so it doesn't constantly go to the camera. The GPS/stereo I was thinking of are just the ones advertised in the parts section on the front page of NissanPatrol.com.au - link below:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....m=280599318580

Can't see any reason these wouldn't do the trick - not out to rock the world as it were, and they have all been finishing around the mid $500's to $600 on each of the bids - the cheapest one I can find in Northfield etc are at least double that price ... decisions, decisions ...

[NissanGQ4.2]

I was looking at one of those as well, I don't like the postition of having 1 in the centre thought. If i was parked and looking up an address on the gps or searching for music, i think the auto gear stick would get in the way and be annoying. Dont think its a great spot for a dvd / tv player for same resons.

Guess I wouldn't really know untill i seen one in a patrol, maybe it would be ok

[mudtrolluk]

Very nice, but prior to looking at the pictures I did wonder how you change channel etc with it under the passenger’s seat,
, long time since I used a CB or radio.
All the work looks way cool, however what I really do envy the terrain you’re driving in your video, nice and thanks for posting.
phil.
P.s. yes it’s got controls on the mike I see in pic’s. No need for any help, honestly I’ll get there (I drive a patrol).

[Bigrig]

Very nice, but prior to looking at the pictures I did wonder how you change channel etc with it under the passenger’s seat,
, long time since I used a CB or radio.
All the work looks way cool, however what I really do envy the terrain you’re driving in your video, nice and thanks for posting.
phil.
P.s. yes it’s got controls on the mike I see in pic’s. No need for any help, honestly I’ll get there (I drive a patrol).

Thanks mate - pretty pleased with it, and it's nearly where I want it ... the remote handset is great, as you don't need to take focus off the road to change channels, squelch etc ... more vids to come after the next few weeks as I've got a bush trip to Beerburrum next weekend (plenty of mud as it has been bucketing down here), another trip to Janowen, and more than likely another trip to Moreton Island (sand etc) for 4 days camping ...

[Bigrig]

I was looking at one of those as well, I don't like the postition of having 1 in the centre thought. If i was parked and looking up an address on the gps or searching for music, i think the auto gear stick would get in the way and be annoying. Dont think its a great spot for a dvd / tv player for same resons.

Guess I wouldn't really know untill i seen one in a patrol, maybe it would be ok

Yeah - pr!ck of a spot for them, but what can you do - they do come with a steering wheel mount also, so you can change stations, CD's, MP3's etc from the wheel without touching the head unit ... trial and error, but I am ging for it - should be fitted in the next week or so ... and as it turns out, the missus is getting a Rubicon on Thursday so I can rip the extra row of seats out of the back of mine - sooooooo .... out comes the magic toolbox, in go custom drawers (going to try myslef - eeekkk...), dual battery system and maybe, just maybe a fridge (thinking not at this point - would prefer a small chiller box and put the fridge in the trailer) ... lucky I left the poly bags in the springs when I got them swapped over - will ensure the springs don't sag too much with the weight ... and the last thing I'll be looking at is diff locks ... but that is 2011's problem and not convinced I need them yet ...

[Bigrig]

Well, it took some effort for the boys who installed it, but still worked out heaps cheaper than getting one through Nissan and as per the photos, whilst it looks like Frankenstein, it's probably stronger!! lolol ...

You can see where they blocked up the outlet on the top to rejoin the stock Nissan one, and same goes for the rectangular inlet on the bottom (plated up) and moved to the front. Nothing you can't do with a a bit of zincanneal and a kilo of sikaflex!! lolol ... They also removed the hose/line mounts etc from the old box and pop rivetted onto the retro fitted one to keep it clean ...

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You can see the balance pipe on the inlet below for LPG/Snorkel setup (5/8 connection/pipe) from the top of the inlet to the back of the mixer.
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The one below where they blocked up the rectangular inlet from the VN to move it to the front ...
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[NissanGQ4.2]

and the last thing I'll be looking at is diff locks ... but that is 2011's problem and not convinced I need them yet ...

Scotty mate, you should know by now a 1992 GQ TB42e Ti might need a fuelk tanker to follow on a trip but will never reqiure diff locks.

The Airbox mod looks good mate