1st Place Goes To This Nissan Y62 Build!

[@watchforstars1]

There are so many build-out videos out there, but this gentleman definitely deserves a hat-tip for his creativity and attention to detail. Some definite inspiration.

[@WholesaleAutomatics]

Thanks for watching them!

[@Lee-astrololee]

Love the build, love the little car too for Ben, What a way to go as a family. You can see Michael will inspire Ben to do his own adult build in years to come and that is so good to see!

[@terryhobson5564]

Dash are Adelaide based and Y62 experts and lovers, Ontrak are Melbourne based and there are billet rear suspension for the gvm upgrade and they are Y62 experts

[@rider7324]

Dash off road has his own KZbin channel. But the whole setup is excellent . well done 👍 on that . And thanks a lot rocket team making this video. Lots to learn best setup I ever seen

[@michaeltheodorakis9473]

What a build…. I’m on my second Y62. It’s simply the best highway car/truck I’ve ever owned or been in.

[@grantlaing9281]

Meet Michael, up the cape last year, seen that Y62 in action goes really well, and they certainly don't give up going anywhere, the landrover rc car is great too. Really nice car and nice family as well, great to see something other than a tojo

[@ronwhitehouse7919]

need to beef up the lower arms, because the stock ones bend really easy and throw out wheel alignment all the time. also needed for GVM upgrade

[@chrisburr4245]

Absolutely want to know what went wrong. Great way to learn. Cheers

[@kayegreene7398]

Fantastic Mick, you certainly do things to perfection.

[@yamumatittys]

Wow what an amazing wagon setup. Love it

[@art-is-lazy4509]

OMG, what a build, what a truck and what a family. Will definitely be watching their channel. Dude would have to be in the running for dad of the year for the effort he puts into making sure his son is included in everything. That would have to be one of the most reliable and capable Landrovers ever. Like totally top class. If I was to do a build again and didn't have over 200K invested in my troopy (excluding the spare crate motor, pump, injectors, etc) that Y62 is what I'd be building, just with the addition of a supercharger, coz you can never have too much torque hey. Hell, I might even sell my sporty just so I can make room for a Y62, or extend my garrage coz i really like my sporty?

[@Alidilman]

Any one wanting to tour or drive distances why would they want a blower .

[@gadgetphilosophy8290]

As a design . Nissans are outstanding. IFS for ride quality and clearance. Way ahead of Landcruiser. No skull dragging the diff. Just like a hummer. Love the Y62. If if came with a diesel OMG. The only drawback is the thirsty V8.. that being said. It gets similar economy to the 200 series. This is coming from a 200 series owner. I’ve seen the light. Thinking of trading up.

[@mickp1978]

Do it mate you will love it.

[@lot6129]

ULP is like 40c/l cheaper, this would cost less the run than the L/C

[@andrewmorgan4306]

Us Nissan owners know that Nissans are the best 4x4s on the market it,s just a matter of time when the tojo owners release the error of there ways and buy a real tough 4x4 a Y60,Y61 or a Y62. Patrol.

[@dolguldur4706]

Congratulation...you are certified bogans 😂😂

[@braydenclark5828]

Im a toyota man at heart but do love nissan aswell ive owned patrols in the past

[@braydenclark5828]

I hate y62 because of the ifs/irs would love to see 1 sassed

[@Alidilman]

@@braydenclark5828 that would be a big $$$$ spend but epic. While at it 6.7 Cummings desiel ☺️

[@brynningrames6961]

Gotta love that defender 110 on the rear wheel carrier……gotta love the LR..

[@gunder3]

Found your channel just before Christmas, friendly and genuine. Cheers.

[@WholesaleAutomatics]

Welcome aboard John!

[@smallaam6191]

I’ve got both a gu and a y62, due to the wheel humps and various reasons, the y62 has a way larger boot, I haven’t tried but it’s close to fitting a standard pallet in the boot. This is due to the GU having a longer bonnet, and the y62 has the engine pushed further into the car

[@deagsy]

Saw a semi on the highway today with what must have been those bush barriers on the front of it. Was looking at it intensely into the rear view trying to work out what was going on. Very good, the truck was a cab over so flat front.

[@janpur1417]

I have nothing but Toyota trucks and lives in Texas. The 300 is not sold into US so the 200 prices are crazy: A 40K miles driven 200 2014 sells around US$ 50 to 60K. I therefore inclined towards an Armada (Y62 in US). A brand new 23 4x4 armada is at $55K. I see TONS of Armada's in my area and no one seems to sell their Armadas! the ratio of 200 to Y62 is about 1 to 60 in my area. You said Y62 transmission is well built: That's good to hear. Armada has more comfortable ride compared to a 200. Also the front brakes on Armada are floating calipers while Y62 has fixed calipers.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday, absolutely brilliant setup with a ton of thought put in to make the ultimate vehicle and to let the young fella have a crack on the tracks is bloody fantastic, thanks for sharing mate, cheers

[@WholesaleAutomatics]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@hoodyr6799]

Awesome guys, Just absolutely awesome!!! 👏👍👌👌👌

[@WholesaleAutomatics]

Glad you liked it!!

[@gordonbarclay6106]

Y62 looks a fantastic bit of kit..

[@Mgtowfreedom]

love the model 4wd on the rear

[@hoodyr6799]

Woowww-zussss!!! Talk about "OCD" on another level mate! 👌👌👌👍💯's

[@johnhannonHanno]

WOW!!!!!! As a tradie I am useless, I would have to get the plans and give it someone really handy! Looks like it is more comfy than the series 2 Rover the Army gave me.

[@bigfella6629]

Had a couple of Y61's would love a Y62, maybe one day.

[@Swwa89]

Me too I just wish they came in manual!!! Same as the sahara cruiser

[@ianweal3081]

Guess whos going to include shit loads of Michaels ideas on his next build, I am. Brilliant work, thanks so much for letting us in on your design. Certainly won't be a Toyota, cargo area too small, it may not be Y62-3 either but this truck may sway me there. I was convinced it would be a Ineous Grenadier, but seeing one in the flesh two days ago, hmm, not so sure no more, cargo area smallish also. LOL, but I'd look seriously at Defender, a petrol one & all. Might wait till the pending Y63 appears prior to jumping out of my Y61. A really good tourer requires a really good storage system to do it in comfort, thats my theory.

[@Hunter12546]

Us Nissan owners know that Nissans are Nissans with engines and 4 wheels and they can go forward and backwards and also turn left and right which is a good thing to have and us Nissan owners also love the name Nissan because it’s easy to say and easy to spell and also some Nissans are loud and some are quiet, and Nissans also love to be on the road and can take you to all the places that you need to go, also us Nissans owners also have Nissans which make us Nissans owners to, you can’t call yourself a Nissan owner without owning a Nissan. Don’t forget the fact that with Nissans you can also spend a lot of money on one and actually have nothing change about it, which is good because then you know it still works good Nissans are also very good at having buttons and stuff so you won’t get bored you can press lots of buttons Anyway that’s my take Nissans rule guys 🫠

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Great Ep gents and cool 4wd.

[@dolguldur4706]

That honeycomb plate/panel is used a lot in aviation...light,super durable..tough as steel..

[@gazzbossvandenbos4785]

Awesome rigg thanks for sharing first class job love your work mate 👍🍻❤️

[@WholesaleAutomatics]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@raymondricciardi]

85k brand new for a Ti (dealer wanted 140k for a 200 VX at the time) how much for the equivalent 300 at the moment, if you can get one? The price difference alone is a major selling point. Easy driving, power when you need it. Great value.

[@robertdaley7132]

I love the the setup of this 62. I think I need to upgrade the GU.

[@peterbougoure5356]

Shame, it's not blown as well - check out Dave from Dash - his is!

[@yamumatittys]

I did see it , how cool

[@Metalman666xx]

What a flash rig.

[@georgesutton2538]

Any details on that paper towel holder or is it a diy? Genius idea

[@bjgtrev1970]

Have a friend that has one Yes they are a fantastic vehicle

[@stavio12]

C'mon mate, name the brand of the snorkel. Oh wait, next shot -. TJM airtec.🤣

[@grahameroberts8109]

Just like 24/7! Only Toyotas and Nissans.

[@WholesaleAutomatics]

What would you like to see Grahame? We've already done a few other brands if you look back through the videos...

[@WholesaleAutomatics]

You must of missed our Next Gen Ford Ranger and Land Rover Defender that we did. We will get more done as we go.

[@gcrlrasecretary2564]

Any info on the fold down table on the jerry can carrier? Off the shelf or custom made?

[@peterbougoure5356]

Rod, have a chat to Graham Cahill - he has one.

[@benmorrison9004]

Got any further info on the Awning bracket???

[@smallaam6191]

You would be correct with the spare tyre assumptions, when fully deflated you can fit a 35 under, however with the tow ball it will struggle. A 33 will fit easily however

[@smallaam6191]

On track puts the billet lower rear arms to help with lifting and the gvm upgrade, I’m pretty sure it’s because it’s not strong enough from factory

[@smallaam6191]

Dash is a Victorian 4x4 fitters, very popular with the y62, they have a KZbin channel that shows a lot of it

[@paulholubecki6386]

What is the carrying capacity on the roof of y62

[@martincogdell9188]

That's a cool patrol

[@lamarzimmermanmennonitefar5269]

So how are the American Nissans? Like the Xterra

[@wasbruce]

LOL how everyone is just discovering this 10yo car like it just came out. Nice build though.

[@mrfordfairmont]

all the bars don't have the hoops becasue they have never hit a cow... as soon as that happens the bars are changed to full protection

[@MrJahoot]

Diesel dudes finally discover that petrol engines rule.

[@robcharles1133]

What sort of camera are you using inside the car during the drive?

[@WholesaleAutomatics]

Twin GoPros.

[@hudsmtb7452]

What head lights?

[@bill5300]

Roof is overloaded though. Y62 only has a Max of 100kg

[@mfp4136]

How the hell would you know from looking at the video. Take your hand off it for a second and consider the bloke who put this rig together. Does he seem the type to miss that detail? Insiders info…, it’s just under.

[@mickp1978]

That’s live load rating not stationary. The roof can hold the weight of the car in a rollover.

[@dolguldur4706]

Patrol with defender toy 😂😂

[@davidforbes6250]

Need a V8!

[@mrpoopypants9586]

Really enjoyable content guys. Love Rod's laid back old-school mechanic's approach with cutting edge modern knowledge. Way too much gear on this one for my likings, but the dad/son/family thing won me over, very down to earth. What better use for any veh? Good stuff. Looking forward to more. Have a great 2023. Cheers PP

[@babeyoulove1883]

I love Y62... I am a Toyota guy... But Love the Patrol