Building my dream 4WD in 20 minutes! Nissan Patrol complete build

We take a look back at the complete build of my 1995 TD42 Nissan GQ Patrol, start to finish, all the modifications we did to it.
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[@FJUH]

Love that you built an older vehicle. It’s a great project and better than the multitude of new builds out there. You can’t beat driving an older, simpler 4wd!👍

[@TylerThompson90]

For sure!

[@andrilsantiago3269]

Well said

[@andrilsantiago3269]

Well said

[@LargeGSX1400]

So, with labor and without sponsorship deals you're talking about $100k+ for the average punter. How much of that is going to be a tax write-off for your business? Congrats on the car to yourself and Demi, it's not something I would drop that much cash into but it was your dream and you've made it come true.

[@Brendan-mn4rz]

That’s a bloody good question mate,I mean good on him for being sponsored or being able to put whatever thru a business,the true cost is what we really want to know

[@rhysbertrand8903]

He probably means without his own labour. 70k would be all of his receipts etc, I priced up the build as a guess based off my own experience before he dropped the price and I guessed about 70k too. He spent a lot of money on things you can do yourself, and paint. You could easily half the cost of this build. I'm doing my single cab by myself, which includes a coil conversion. Chassis - 1k, full coil kit and some upgrades - 4k, quick azz cooling, 1k, turbo and intercooler incl pipe work, 5k, interior seats, rails, sound dead, carpet, steering wheel etc 1k, sound system 1k, etc. You can do it for 20k, ignoring all the things you don't need like crazy bar work, party lights, alternator, 12v, full paint, all new seals etc.

[@ginberlykickit731]

100 gran for new 23/24 stock 4wd

[@djcm_223]

100k for a cruiser with a canopy 😂

[@WhatMACHI]

What a fun build series! Looks like a bunch of time, effort and passion went into this. The video was so well done too 👍

[@fatmanoverlanding]

💲💲💲💲😮😮😮 Whoa! Definitely not a budget build rig.

[@deinbleiz]

Awesome built. Thanks for sharing. Hope you’re having many more adventures.

[@Jeremy.huntnzld]

Keep up the good work Tyler , loved following this build and the adventures afterwards,own a shorty myself. Build was cheaper than I expected to be fair. Keep living the dream mate 👌👍

[@mikemorgan4670]

Such an awesome build process and incredible result!!

[@DailyGrindAus]

I think that you have to add that the places your rigs take you and the family are priceless, and that is much of a drawcard as how you got there.

[@dolguldur4706]

Nick is a legend...i love him,his vibe....and knowledge..top bloke 🤘🏻

[@brendonfleetwood6069]

"I'm not gym strong, I'm mechanic strong" has to become a car meme for the generations

[@brendonfleetwood6069]

Respects to this build. One of the first cars my dad and I fixed up was a 1995 Patrol. We had 5 various iterations of the Patrol throughout the years and loved each one, ending on the Y61 P74. South Africa here saying hi

[@jontait6923]

The true worth is spending time doing what you love with your family. That is priceless mate

[@davebarns1]

Very well put, Tyler. Congrats on a great bush truck!

[@natmansmash]

You're such a breath of fresh air in the middle of the KZbin 4x4 vid glut. Down to earth vids, and just good, good content. Keep showing more of the tracks you're driving, one thing I noticed with shows like 4x4 24/7, while they're fun to watch, they only show a few obstacles on a track, not what the track is actually like to drive. Like on your Fraser trips, your vids were more informative, because you showed more of track, I really liked it. Also your Dad is a legend, I had a great chat with him at the Brissy 4x4 show, we chatted about drifting, 4x4s and fishing, I was heading up to Fraser Coast after the show on Sat. I really love you guys, and wish you all the best.

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers mate, appreciate the feedback and support!

[@lincruz781]

Beautiful work

[@Sovoxz]

I'm from PNG and I love Nissan Patrol Y60... Love the build... Such a cool 4x4

[@ZDatsunBoy]

cool build man! you guys down their have an awesome setup. enjoy it!

[@MatthewDoyle81]

Nice wrap up mate, got yourself a unique, well thought out and built GQ. Love all of the highlights you would have spent a fair bit of time pulling together for a good laugh all the way through thanks to the team at S&P. Looking forward to more of your adventures in it.

[@TylerThompson90]

Appreciate it mate!

[@HOOKFISHINGMODES]

Now I want one. Wow, such an awesome built.

[@jmac822]

The GQ was a great build series Tyler, really enjoyed it mate.

[@JasonR1998]

Keep up the good work Tyler! Glad to see you enjoying life and your passion making great memories. Love your videos like always.

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers mate

[@drunkvibesonly100]

Good on you bro, love what you do and have no regrets

[@neilheyward2599]

If this is your job, I love your work Tyler. It was great following this build👍👍

[@shaddonaghue]

Awesome overview, it’s actually cheaper than I thought. Most people spend that just buying a car but you have a fully capable car now with all the work done , i think you done the better option. There is no way I’m adding up what mine cost and it doesn’t have all that work 😂😂. Definitely one bush ready rig 👍👍🤠

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate!

[@ethancameron8095]

What would you say is the best car to get 4wd? I don't wanna spend a lot for my first proper rig, and I don't know much to get the work done myself.

[@TigerTigz.]

​@@TylerThompson90nice truck.

[@dulguunerdenenechuluun6998]

Tons of work. Great job 👏🏻

[@shaunmccaw2911]

Looks absolutely stunning mate well done 🤙🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@RollerGuideX]

Great series of vids Tyler. Inspiring stuff. The TD42 is a legendary and near bullet proof motor. They don't make them like that no more. All era of electronics, cost and fuel efficiency has driven these vehicles out.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate!

[@robertbrowne5520]

Awesome work mate!! Keep putting out the videos of the land cruiser recovery vehicles!!

[@363TOMTOM363]

Quality parts defiantely add up quickly which can make us question if it's worth it but watching it get thrashed on some tough Tassie tracks definately justified every cent. Good stuff mate, I'm keen as to see more GQ stuff going forward

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate!

[@Azazel518]

The overhead, shot at 19:35 I just saw fire to fork getting there in his Delica looks like an amazing place to visit..tough to get there. great vid!

[@NorthOz]

Great vid Tyler and we appreciate the transparency. I’m doing a budget GU patrol build now and I’m finding it isn’t as popular as my other videos. It could be just my circumstance but people definitely gravitate to the all out builds like this. If you have any suggestions, I would love to hear it. At the end of the day, I’m enjoying what I’m doing and I will keep making the budget build videos because it’s something I like doing. Your trips with this rig has been a lot of fun. You are definitely where I want to be in the future as your channel is very inspiring. Mark from cairns 🤙

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate, appreciate it!

[@lostwithasmile485]

Awesome stuff!!!

[@nigel_ivy]

Great video dude! And sweet truck! Well done!

[@ryantownsend2099]

Awesome work mate it’s a beast

[@anthonystevens403]

very beautiful work guys

[@ero4real]

Dream come true. I hope you have wonderful time with the car.

[@filipkovacec5759]

Great video! Thank you for sharing. Amazing dream ride :) love it

[@Dan-yc6vi]

Good on ya mate i remember watching a video of you years ago doing a review on a waeco i think it was, and now look at where you are 👏

[@Bush-Tv]

Absolute weapon mate. Totally agree, This is what you do and you do it well. keep up the awesome work brother 👍👍

[@TylerThompson90]

Thank you!

[@paulsmit8147]

What a beast......, it's great you guys are able to upgrade your vehicles for the bush. I'm hoping to replace the suspension on my '98 Isuzu Frontier at some point. Still stock standard, and struggling a bit now. Nice one 🤙🕶

[@javierr1blue]

Thank you for the video bro !! I love the SUV love it. cheers from Texas

[@pierregoosen8219]

Great build Tyler you deserve a rig like that. Enjoy your show keep up the good work.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks!

[@jasondaley6723]

You're always transparent with everything and the cost of $80k who cares look at the enjoyment the truck has brought you, the places the people the content and the traffic on the channel

[@steph9445]

Great build, beautiful truck. Colors look great too. Having built a few jeeps in Canada over the years , you spending 70k in parts doesn’t seem so bad. Quality parts cost big money..just how it is. Keep up the good work 👌

[@saadfarooq4420]

Beautiful build man

[@angusbennett1594]

great vid mate

[@tommygunn2037]

Awesome work.

[@HammerRocks]

It's fantastic that your channel is finding great success that its afforded you not one, but two expensive rig builds. Onya mate. 👍

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers mate

[@dhulgariir]

The best Nissan petrol 4x4 ever build Very strong suv for all the seasons

[@richardwalsh5570]

Thank you too Tyler. Awesome

[@lolindustry6982]

Great job, dude🦾😁

[@CRN8091]

Great rig mate, still not keen on the rose gold though 😂

[@panyalvius1]

Wow.. love ur build n nissan petrol... Love n respect from pakistan

[@harryridley2714]

Congratulations on the build legend , one of a kind beast .. only live once .. enjoy ✊🏽

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate

[@johnnorris-crossan]

Awesome rig mate.

[@dylb2858]

Don’t feel shame on what it cost mate, like you said besides it being your passion it’s your job as well. Watching the build was awesome and the Tassie trip was one of the best series I’ve seen. Keep it up legend

[@TylerThompson90]

Thank you!

[@TheHag80]

Love it !!

[@Wolf4wdadventures.576]

I remember that vid of you showing us what you bought... The Kettle, you aptly named it😅.... Yea it's come a long way since then. It's an awesome truck Tyler. Love it. Cheers👍

[@fredruzsicska1044]

That mechanic is a bit of a legend. 🤣 Quite entertaining

[@nateclarke1179]

Dude........... so good

[@Knotaro_bot]

your mechanic mate is a bloody legend

[@damian31746]

Great video mate. It's a breath of fresh air to see someone so realistic. Always plenty of negativity from the keyboard warriors. You only have to see the comments when people advertise their rigs for sale. Some people have literary no idea. I'm not surprised at all over the total cost. There's a hell of a lot of work and parts gone into it. Well done and keep up the awesome work!

[@frankspinella250]

Hi Tyler great vid…although the rig cost $70k, however having Nick working on it was priceless!!! I actually enjoyed Nicks comments more than the build lol By the way I believe a new v6 ranger cost $75k. I would prefer the GQ you built everyday of the week!

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers mate!

[@gregdogg10]

Actually cost $120k

[@Briggsys_Stuff]

Enjoyed the Tassie series. Would enjoy it if you did a project with minimum mods, 2” lift, tyres & locker etc & see how you go on the tracks 👍🏻

[@sitigauna1865]

Awesome build.

[@bigoz1734]

People are salty and pathetic over the cost and that you got your build sponsored. Like as if it was totally free without any work from you. But you've spent years building this channel and investing your own money well before you were sponsored to build your name to earn the privelidge to work with sponsors and workshops for a reduced cost. Plus the advertising and promotion you bring to their businesses in a highly competitive and social media driven world is priceless. They know this and choose to work with you for that agreement. People need to get off their high horses about content creators and their sponsored builds. Yes it costs money. And no they wont sponsor every P plater in Townsville with a GQ. And if businesses like HPD and superior, which aren't run by toddlers, choose openly to run their products with you then they must see some personal value and investment in you and the channel. Good on you tyler for building a unique and very comprehensive vehicle, showcasing what can be done and creating free consistent high quality content on this platform.

[@simonpeel7490]

Spot on, well said 😁

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate, appreciate it!

[@demorippa]

Good job. You have inspired me to try do this to my busted ass truck.

[@classichide6424]

Exciting Build ...

[@skanthaadsigns]

Very nice..thanks for sharing your passion, especially old school mechanical way :)

[@BWD81]

Hi mate, i'm from Borneo.. your built project nissan patrol upgrade/modified super awesome.. 19:54 nice beard you have there mate.. keep it up good work. and god bless ✌🏻🍻

[@rustintv]

Good job Bro 👍💪

[@user-cy9iv2nv2v]

Thanks For The Great Video🙏🙏🙏... Thanks.

[@twakstar8041]

Nice truck bro 💯🔥🤙🏽

[@paulgeary3299]

Another great episode !!!!

[@myhandleurl]

This is the most Australian thing I have seen all year 😃 Loved this

[@richardwolski5899]

Good on ya...Great rig,Great work...ENJOY....😊

[@Marleygrubby]

Awesome awesome video mate loved seeing it at the Brisbane 4x4 show stunner of a rig and when people ask why we Poor all of our money into these cars it’s because we love it mate 🔥

[@arjayclaveria2921]

That GQ is priceless ❤

[@outitch3163]

sick built rig brotha ❤️

[@craigpeart7291]

Watched all the videos excellent content good on you ..

[@Scott-ot7yl]

what a great run down!

[@sanithmx9641]

i never expected a land cruiser could be a beast like this.....

[@WaitWhat99]

Lets be honest… Its an EPIC rig and still cheaper than a stock 79. Its a no brainer. Looks mint, sounds mint, preforms mint. 👏👏👏

[@ryanc.9068]

Came here to say exactly this, could not agree more that thing is a bloody weapon!!!

[@nickathos7428]

🎯

[@BarnsleysOwnIdiot]

Its 100% an epic rig. But 80k not including labour for the work done makes that (at a guess) a $120k car with 680,000km on the motor. It’s not even close to cheaper than a stock 79.

[@courtneyfawcett4685]

​@@BarnsleysOwnIdiotway more awesome though

[@BrokenSprocket]

Your videos get better and better.

[@Borgia5119]

I’ve got this exact vehicle almost looking the same with mods in snowrunner right now. Hope I can afford to custom my own suv some day

[@andrewarchipow6687]

Well done again Tyler. I'm not a Nissan guy, but I want 1.

[@heathtwyerould4411]

Awesome video

[@TigerTigz.]

You do them up nicely in Australia.

[@craigkliendienst605]

Love the build episode. keep it up, mate

[@craigkliendienst605]

Mite, see you on North Shores Beach.

[@petewatts6071]

Sick looking motor Tyler

[@ClaytonCookpanda]

spot on! I guessed 60-70k. if you've built 4x4s you know how quick it adds up.

[@leonidesdenapo1942]

I very much like your GQ car so strong and good looking😊 it's a big big big yes for me

[@drepagaming]

I think I watch these videos just for the accents. I love it.

[@mohammedjassim6944]

nice Nissan Patrol and powerfull

[@Pablo_exe]

that rose gold accents look sick... noice choice

[@1608aaditya]

Amazing Rig..🤩

[@Cicada4WD]

Living the dream 😍

[@steeleheraud3496]

Thanks for being honest about the cost. I know you’ll get people talking shit about the “average bloke”… don’t worry about it. Most blokes don’t have a KZbin channel, don’t have the motivation let alone the money to do what you’ve done. Enjoy it mate.

[@yamumatittys]

What a great trip down memory lane

[@ObieForceGaming]

realistically 80k for a fully setup rig that's ready for the absolute hardest and toughest tracks and will go for several more hundreds of thousands of kms then will need a 10k rebuild and good to go for anout 500k. well worth doing this to this level of quality over getting a brand new stock PoS off the floor that will then still need more money. well worth it in my eyes, fckn hectic build boss.