Cutting a hole in Dan's Immaculate Patrol

It's finally happening, Dan's Patrols getting a snorkel! But has he ruined his immaculate 4x4?
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[@AussieArvos]

What do you think? Has Dan made the right choice? Let us know your thoughts!!!

[@johncarter5428]

Great job Liam, great moral support!!!

[@kwikflikzyakadventures3795]

Great job Lads 🎉

[@Hillbillyhasashotgun]

Definitely the right choice there, the new style Safari snorkels look mint on a GQ. There's two things I did differently when I fitted the same snorkel to my GQ. With the holesaw, I used a much longer pilot drill in the holesaw, which was long enough to go through the guard and into the inner guard template/bracket Safari gives you. That got the holesaw lined up spot on to where the safari template wanted the hole, it also prevented the holesaw from eating the guard or wandering off target if it binds up. The other thing is that I used blind nutserts in the pillar instead of those plastic clips. They're like your regular nutserts, but have a blanked back end, so even if water does travel down the threads, it can't go anywhere. Keep up the good work boys.

[@MicahBell_1860]

Yes. I think the factory look suits the car better. Especially for his intended purpose

[@gr7788]

Finally some common sense and not just fitting an open ended posing s/s down pipe🤦.

[@vinceess4181]

Not sure there is another fella on KZbin that loves their car as much as Dan loves his Patrol. Love watching you guys from Canada and never miss an episode

[@alistairandhailey]

Haha “Anyone who’s ever bought a pot plant from Bunnings has a dual can Ute”

[@williamy641]

The banter and the chats in this video boosted its entertainment factor.

[@WaitWhat99]

Love watching Dan work. Methodical and cares about the details. None of the “slap it on” attitude the 4x4 has become. Dan, your ride looks mint 👌

[@87xfute]

Hi Dan, have you thought about fitting an external colour matched sun visor over the windscreen, I think that would just set it off fantastic mate. Seeya Rob

[@stephensmith5317]

love the snorkel choice and the OCD involved in drilling the holes, I probably would not have been game enough myself so good on you Dan the man. a perfect job as usual.

[@stco2426]

Looks fab and factory. If Dan's happy, we are.

[@RingoTravels]

Excellent work Dan!! Great to see Liam providing emotional support 😂

[@granttaylor6227]

Looks awesome Dan! You've done a great job 👍 I'm a Coachbuilder by trade, my old man is a Panel beater.. The tradesmen that taught me, taught me the very same skills that you have shown in this video. Nice & neat, don't rush it.

[@eildonweir9693]

This young fella continues to impress, love his thought process’s and decision making….Six “P” principle working a treat.

[@davetunbridge6637]

The acid bath thing is a real thing. I was an aircraft structural fitter in the airforce. The vast majority of panels were “ chemically milled”. So around the perimeter and across the panel forming “bays “ they applied a protective tape then used a chemical etching compound to reduce the thickness of the panel. On the F/A 18 Hornet they saved something like 600kg of weight overall. That’s a lot of extra fuel or bullets and bombs 😊

[@damo.77]

I agree Dan with what you said about if it was a bush pig on 37s ect then a bonnet entry staino would look the part but for this rig being as tidy as it is you have def made the right choice.

[@HammerRocks]

I love the banter between the three of you. Great suff. 👍 I agree, the V-Spec design suits the GQ lines well, and the colour scheme nicely. Nothing against tubies, but I'm personally not a fan. Another enjoyable watch. Great editing Pat. 👍

[@AussieArvos]

Thanks HammerRocks! Means alot mate!

[@29Automotive]

Best option for that GQ for sure 👌 suits the styling for sure.

[@howardwilliams7399]

G’day Dan, as you have said in the past “You don’t care what other people think” about your mods to your vehicle/s. I don’t care that you’ve added a snorkel to your vehicle. When was the last time last time that patrol went through water deep enough to need a snorkel. This show has just become another vehicle modification show. 🤔🍻

[@frmtrkr]

great job Dan.made it look easy, and of course Liam was just the helper you needed 🤣.snorkel looks good and will look trick when u get flares painted black. .Right choice to face the head forward, if u face it backwards u may as well not even have a snorkel.another g great video.👍

[@grantwilliam8058]

Looks great Dan you are so lucky to be not near the salt if I had a absolutely beautiful patrol like yours it would be corroded in a year from all the beach work and sea breeze’s haha

[@cyclemoto8744]

Nicelly done Dan. I'm with you on the snorkel, my preference is for a "plastic" snorkel, simpler and cheaper. Of course it helps if you don't think they look bad compared to a staino. Thanks for the content lads. .Cheers. ps: I'm not even going to get into the topic of the reverso ram head...

[@RoscoAdams-xt5lp]

👍🏻👍🏻Great Work On The Snorkel Dan Keep On Trucking 🛻 Oi Oi Oi 🇦🇺

[@Jc3Box]

Truly awesome Dan beautiful looking car.

[@Neile-13579]

Outstanding work as always Dan. Looks great.

[@Psi355]

I wish i put my staino on with as much care as you did. Looks awesome mate

[@tolzyt5338]

Best choice mate. Patrol and snorkel go hand in hand. Great decision👍

[@MntlMajorkozmo]

I felt it in my soul when they line about the template not being right was said. When i fitted my snorkel, the template wasnt scaled properly for print. Im glad all the holes were UNDER the snorkel. Twice as many bolt holes and an entry hole that would make a Staino cry. Definitely made the right choice with a Safari poly snorkel though.

[@gilesy7169]

Love the banter😂😂 glad you went with the safari and not the staino 👌

[@patrickstaples7314]

Looks good Dan good job

[@chrishiggins1811]

I am very proud of you Dan, job well done fella looking clean as

[@MrZimmaframe]

A m8 of mine did this, but he didn’t use his original good one. He got one from a scrap yard and cut a hole in it, then spray painted it. He kept on the wall in his shed. I disagree when you said “cutting a hole is easy that getting a scrap one and painting it”. Get a scrap one, scuff it up, rattle can it with your colour and clear coat. 👍🏻 Sorted. If you cut the original one up and paint it down the line, it will never match.

[@locobogan9588]

Looks mint Dan 👌 great choice! That old girl is getting looked after as it should! 👍

[@Zobby447]

Dan you should have sprayed inside the pillar with cavity wax so the swarf from drilling the holes doesn’t make rust inside

[@stephenlatimer1428]

luvin the banter support lads, nicely done. i get it Dan, i am bipolar with ocd. i know i get hectic with certain things n my 5 children luv playing the game with me. its damn funny wen they play the game n we all have a gud time round it. gud to c the lads n ur self doing the same. having said that, watching u drill into the guard n then hole saw the guard i was in a lather of sweat man. well done Dan, looks gud n move on to the next upgrade.

[@brentmcd12]

Yeah go the Patrol! IT looks heaps good ! 🛻📹🤙😎

[@louiskudlak2241]

Sweet ride❤

[@Blake-zc4qb]

Boys need to do a budget build between the boys

[@thomasguilfoyle5860]

Excellent choice Dan! Looks good!

[@daverieck6352]

Good choice, looks great

[@Cl4rky]

Dan the man you need to treat your plastic exterior trims to some Cerekote wipes! They are epic for a permanent black shine

[@danielcasey6146]

Tidy install fellas, makes up for cutting up such a nice patrol

[@pewpew2400]

Some people say snorkel backwards equals less dust intake, I am still in two minds about it. Cheers for the ep!

[@christophermaunder8211]

"Im starting to understand how whistlindiesel feels" 😂 13:30

[@ramblinonandon]

Looks great.👌

[@hamishbayer7065]

Probably the best looking GQ in Australia,10/10 keeping the original look 👍

[@bjgtrev1970]

Should try the 100 series cruiser it’s a nibbled to cut the hole out .

[@buster_1972]

What a great day for humanity 😅. Can't believe you drilled a big arse hole in your old school truck. Does look good 👍

[@FlatBrokeAdventures]

Looks great guys another cool episode

[@cameronb2765]

Definitely one of the best gq's running around

[@oliverpedlar3315]

This reminds me of Richard Hammond in Top Gear not wanting to cut bits off his car in Botswana

[@AussieArvos]

OLIVER!!!!

[@xxanguslolxx5662]

What did u do with the charcoal cannister ive been trying to do the same setup

[@shanekennedy5243]

Dan, excellent job well done looks fantastic

[@BenBen-ef5bi]

Could you do a video about tips all 4 wheel drivers should know please.

[@ZingOnMate]

Looks very clean Dan, onya boys 👍

[@keilfestin4606]

Emotional damage !!! 😂😂 looking good mate .. next decision is a turbo

[@joelmoore4739]

Pretty sick looking ride

[@aTissa]

Looking mint 👌

[@RK-dl8iw]

Definitely looks more beefier.. How much did the snorkel set you back??

[@davetrol42]

You made the right choice going with this snorkel.

[@MrSmerb]

The new style looks so dam good

[@stevenhropic4744]

What about running the ram head when it's on LPG? Shouldn't it be facing backward for it to not stall when coasting.

[@terryburnham727]

Nice job young man , shes lookin sweet.

[@MattBrownbill]

I had to cut a mini in half with only hand-tools. That was fun.

[@justjoe8303]

Dan = Old man in a young mans body.

[@darcykeddell4930]

My dad did his in 2007 the first weekend of owning his brand new S4 TD42ti Wagon 😅

[@tleej26]

Dan has such a thorough thought process and explanation of everything he does, it looks great. Funny as giving him a bit of hard time🇳🇿

[@leviwilkinson1924]

Great work!

[@ethan928]

100% the safari suits the vehicle the best. Looks sick

[@jamesmcpherson297]

Only thing I recommend is using a nutcert fitting on the a pillar. Those plastic inserts are terrible.

[@123chrisssss]

Why does dan have 3 weber bbqs in the shed 😂😂

[@DomBeal57]

also deciding what i want to do with my swb gq has mint panels and 24v aswell so dual battery

[@GeoffOdger-m8p]

I went from fz-1fe to LS 6 litre and have the safari snorkel reconnected up and lost 40hp

[@cameronb2765]

Exactly what I would have chosen

[@SkoolFit]

I have a guard from mine in mint condition in that sort of red if you would like

[@andrewshepley7751]

The new style safari suits the gq perfectly mate looks cracka

[@bendella8827]

Would look cool with a rear bar and quarter chop

[@bogan1as]

Did this with my old gq ute that had been resprayed in factory colours had to walk away and come back an hr later i was shaking to much

[@cam135LOL]

Lets be honest Dan was never putting any snorkel other than a safari on the patrol 🤣

[@CAPTAINCOOK406]

Which one of you was the microphone hero mouthing off at me on cb?

[@Shanes_Shed]

I've recently brought a GQ - looking at the weight on the rego papers I was actually thinking how light they are, especially comparing them to the overweight current vehicles on the market

[@willrogers5713]

looks mint, swap out the ramhead for a cyclonic pre cleaner and its be even more bulletproof

[@PhatboyHD88]

You turn the top hat or intake backwards so you dont get nearly as much dust in the filter .. or rain , or snow . A smart person would face it towards the back of the car..

[@leeroygalea592]

NOOOOOOO that was the cleanest GQ red guard in Australia

[@adamhaslehurst]

Painful to watch, absolutely. Done with absolute precision however and you can’t argue with that finished product, looks way better than those skinny old snorkels and just sets off the car now. 👍👍

[@catarsky]

Shouldn't use that plastic clips to A pillar they come off after while. Nutserts are better option

[@seamusnestor8201]

Dan honestly needs a chrome grill to finish the rig off 🥵

[@bonezed]

that looks mint for a Nissan

[@darrengray2309]

Holy crap no Stanio good to see he is not a Sheep.

[@BenjaminOBrien-m6u]

I just did a plastic snorkel on a freshly innocent guard and definelty wish I’d gone staino

[@thegamerlad6705]

When did Kenny Powers join your team?

[@aserta]

I'm bringing the pitchfork, who's bringing the fire?!? Jokes aside, why would this be "ruining" when it's an offroad car and this adds functionality. It's a Patrol not Prestley's BMW... which BMW robbed of all the personality by restoring the car to BMW factory state making it just another BMW. :D

[@justinhaines7264]

😊

[@Madmick82]

Putting any hole in a beloved car is a scary process.

[@melnickharris1177]

Just a dust and bug catcher lol y when it's petrol and petrol hate water anyway now you need a td42t

[@curtturtle]

I felt sick the day I cut into my first forbie. I was so paranoid I was going to put the hole in the wrong spot.

[@AussieArvos]

It's nerve-racking!!

[@bigals.ktms.9937]

Those plastic inserts are poo on the pillat I used riv nuts .

[@jmotti23]

Cllleeeeeeeeeean

[@hoges73]

10:20 in No Dan Nooooooooooo, I hate you and I don't even own a patrol

[@braydenclark5828]

Good choice not a fan of stainless either

[@TehTrixxable]

Bit sad one less stock GQ

[@speeddemon4312]

Template is templated 😂

[@nathanhornsby7296]

Please next time don’t cut holes in holeless guards, buy one with a hole already in it and get it painted. There becoming rare to find them now