HUGE PROBLEMS FOUND! 47yo Nissan Patrol to Cape York - How Graham got it ready!

[@madshagger8371]

I’d love to see both Graham and Shawn do full restoration on both of the old trucks using as many original parts as possible.

[@fiapritchard905]

I wanna see the same thing BUT kinda the opposite to the original parts thing lol I want purists to be angry when they see em ahaha

[@francoflores4026]

and jocko’s red lux

[@samyeomans6710]

@@fiapritchard905 graham would struggle and Shaun would be fine. I’d never even heard of a g60 patrol until this show did it.

[@Darndiddlyarn]

@@samyeomans6710 wasn't a g60 the first vehicle to cross the simpson?

[@Darndiddlyarn]

@@samyeomans6710 never mind, I was too soon 😂

[@2102fatty]

The G60, was called the Jonga in India, named after the factory where it was built, meant only for the Indian Army, it was a beast, so many memories and good time we had with these super strong G 60, JONGA was the acronym for Jabalpur Ordnance and Gun Carriage Assembly, vehicle factory at Jabalpur. Good to see one being restored, Kudos

[@peterelliott8419]

It was a trip down memory lane to see an old G60, I got my first G60 in 1972. I was 18 years old. In 1975 we headed for Cape York with it WHAT a trip. You are dead right about the brakes we towed an 18 ft caravan all over the top end lucky we put PDR brakes on it as we relied on the van to pull up it and the G60.

[@RogerM88]

This Patrol is actually a very Eco friendly and sustainable car, than many modern EV car. Working after 47 years, it's not in reach to many modern cars. Carbon Footprint with life cycle expectancy should be taken into consideration.

[@BundyToo]

WOW What a trip down memory lane. A 1977 SWB soft top Patrol was my first 4WD. I bought in new for just under $6k, I wanted a SWB Toyota but there was six month wait and I wasn't waiting. I then spent another $5k on accessories, Roll bar, full external bar work including truck like winch bar, biggest and best Warn winch of the day, 2 huge spotlights, 2x 100lt Aux fuel tanks, Recaro seats, overhead console with Pioneer sound system with biggest amp of the day and a CB. I wanted to be the first to traverse the Canning stock route in a modern day 4WD. That never happened but in the 12 years of ownership I had so many adventures with the Green Brick, I have too many tales of getting stuck, roll overs, breakdowns and bush mechanic repairs to tell here. Thank you for this video and bringing those old memories to mind.

[@joshbirch5599]

A quote from graham after he hits his G62, “Don’t do that it will fall apart” 😂😂 Can’t make vehicles as strong as they did back then in there prime time.

[@davidmackieson4609]

Saw him belt a G60 where was the 62 he hit

[@bradleywilde2353]

I love the old g60 it's about time someone showing the real old patrols off. The enthusiasm and joy you get from it just shows so easily on camera. There's nothing quite like a old 4x4 with all its querks and "special features".

[@henkvandebeek7921]

It’s so great to see how much you love the old girl. Epic! What a legendary weapon for off roading! Plus it has fingerprint readers too!

[@kenjidwinger6305]

I bought a bright yellow lwb soft top with 43000kms for 3500 $ It took me to Bendethra caves and Fraser Is at a time when one could camp at any of the 40 lakes.never let me down .so tough. so thirsty. pity Australia didnt get the 4 speed like south Africa did fond memories thanx for the stroll down memory lane Graham

[@MPT123X]

From NZ I have a 96 swb saf and a 92 lwb saf chopped to a single cab flat deck and watching this make me want to get a g60 even more

[@trickster8635]

Drove across the Jardine in a G60 back in 1979.. No barge then. Learned my trade on these old Nissan's, run them for years. Only recently dropped a ute load of spare parts at the tip, nobody wants them any more and taking up shed space. Keep an eagle eye on the two short spring studs in the diff housing, driver side. The are known to strip and pull out of the casting on heavy bumps!

[@screamingr1366]

You have two fuel tanks plus an extra 75L in the tool box? Outstanding! Great build so far! I wish I could wheel with you guys! Love your channel! Mike C. From Colorado, USA

[@Steegampoota]

Beauties like this one, you don't drive it too hard. You take it out to have fun, but also bear in mind that it's something you can no longer replace if you break it.

[@stevesmith3556]

Graham! I love how you say guess what these are😉? I grew up and learned 4wd in a 1973 Ford Bronco. These old ones have not lost their charm! Good to see you having fun with her! Can't wait for the cape! 🤠

[@barryjaye2273]

My First car was a 1966 series 2a Land Rover, crash gearbox first and second no seat belts, that thought me how to drive great to see Graham's passion for this old truck.

[@kasorr2455]

Graham next time you are in Tasmania do some looking around there is quite a few of the old g60 down there that you could get parts from for yours. Even some on gumtree that people would probably send parts too you. Anyway have a good trip 👌

[@4xTouring]

Beings back a lot of memories. Growing up in Zambia my dad had the SWB wagon. It had two front seats and two drop down bench seats affixed to the rear side walls. Sat at the back to and from school. 🥰

[@notavailable8227]

Bought a 1976 G60 for a project and this just makes me so keen to finish it

[@paulkearney8390]

Hey Graham, please replace that windscreen! When the edges fog up like that, it means the plastic lamination is separating and it's not safe. Shouldn't be too pricey. Grettings from the USA.

[@suttoo85]

we had a G60 when i was a kid, so did my uncle, they were the wagon types, with detachable roof. they were beasts, had some good little trips riding in the back on a dodgy bench seat.

[@richp8693]

Nice one - I’ve still got by ‘86 MQ SWB sd33t. Huge step up from the G60. She’s pretty much fully restored and will be on the market in the next month. These vehicles were bullet proof - being swb could go anywhere.

[@jaydengrebert9658]

I’ve got 2 Nissan g 60 patrols, 1 not too far off being registered (brakes/suspension) runs like a dream and the other for spares, absolute classic rig love driving it can’t wait to camp out of it. Cheers boys 🍻

[@JMCKAY351]

Loved my old G60, they are an absolute beast, I fitted MQ-MK front and rear diffs into mine, they pretty much bolt straight in, only need to machine centre of both driveshafts to fit the MQ-MK Flanges, re-drill the 4 bolt holes, then u have front disc brakes, I also had a rear LSD centre, made the old G60 even better. Do Gunshot, low range 1st gear and the old beast will just crawl down, no brakes needed,lol. It's a shame I didn't know u needed parts a few weeks back, a mate of mine sold 7 G60's(couple of good runners and rest just suitable for parts), plenty of spares.

[@Iron-Dragon]

Love it Graham, owned one as a young fella, own a n80 Hilux now that I've dropped A house deposit into but m8 I'm jelous , the sound of the shuting door, Epic 👍

[@Jakeman302]

This is great! All Graham needs now is an MQ, 4W60 and the collection will be complete!

[@mwangigachonde4058]

The most hilarious review I have seen on 4WD 24-7. I have laughed my heart out especially while Graham was explaining about the gears......hahaaaaaaa

[@JonColley]

In the process of restoring a 1979 International Scout with a 345 V8 motor! Can’t wait to get wheeling behind it! Loved the old trucks doing the Telly track!

[@kurt9055]

yessssssssssssssssssssssss new video time 🍻

[@johnmathisen1167]

Willie Kempen loved the old Nissans and he and his wife Judith went everywhere in them, long may he rest on a backtrack somewhere.

[@cubic-ghost-5868]

This would probably be the best four-wheel-drive KZbin channel ever

[@simonwhite5828]

Had a G60 back in 1983 - took it to the cape with a CJ5 jeep - lost a few bits and pieces on the way and it certainly is a slower trip but what an amazing vehicle.. unstoppable

[@bencook2451]

Brings back alot of memories. Grew up with my old mans 74 G60 shorty. Awesome old machine. Was shattered when he sold it back in the mid 90's

[@warrenballard8729]

Old mate down the road has a G62 sitting in a paddock here in Orange Grove Perth WA ...complete and pretty tidy too

[@georgenichols3213]

Hell yeah I would drive it. I got a 79 jeep cj5 in just a bit better condition but I used to daily that thing every day for years. I have drove it through creeks, mud and snow. Across the US and it always gets me to my location granted at a slow speed as its a 3 speed. Only time I was driving faster then everyone else was going through a 3 day blizzerd through New Mexico and Arizona. No matter how rattly and noisy, or if its smoking me out be cause the valve cover gaskit gave way and is spilling oil all over the manifold, I will never git rid of it.

[@Fearsome4some74]

So Kool! Keeping me inspired to finish my patrol!

[@glencoppen9275]

Love to see graham use the hand crank to start the beast

[@nickrobinson5895]

Love foot switch high beams. My 87 bronco had it, and my 73 f100 has them. They should be standard in every vehicle. Way easier to operate when you’re cornering, rather than fumbling on the steering wheel swerving everywhere.

[@thefjirnyjourney8756]

Early Holdens like the LJ Torana and HQ also had them.

[@campbellhouston3798]

Had three F-150s ‘89 through ‘94 with this as well. It was a difficult change to a “normal” car with it on a stalk.

[@stuartlanigan4622]

the original 50's Mini had a high low switch on the floor...

[@Ben-xy3jn]

My EH had the high beam foot switch

[@harrywalker968]

my 82 in aus,,is on the column..falcon s/wheel. aus content..ive done an sas, d60, lsd. d44 locker. 8 stud. 4.11.

[@CooperZielke]

Bloody love it, one of the best shows yet

[@Swwa89]

In the last video parked next to each other the front ends look so similar!!! I love how simple it is and being worth very little encourages you to drive them harder!!!

[@ironhorse7601]

in good condition they are worth a fortune in the USA >$30,000 in some cases. Undervalued in Australia, they are all drunk on Landcruiser juice!!

[@Swwa89]

@@ironhorse7601 in good nic they are worth stupid money over here in aus too. To be fair even old ones like this in running but fair/poor condition aren't exactly cheap either these days due to rarity!!!! Supply and demand I guess

[@petere6665]

Cant believe you fellas need this lesson. When no synchro on first gear- clutch in and select second to stop the box, then select first and go.

[@Verdigris.]

Learnt to drive in a Toyota swb 40 series in the 70s. Things like the kick open foot vent bring back memories. Thanks for that glad you’re driving it not me.

[@soithssdd3024]

The triple wipers is the best thing I've seen

[@Stephenja]

Love the ockey strap. I drove a couple of these G 60s they were remarkably good on fuel. Great vehicles

[@johnflynn556]

I love the dimmer switch on the floor in cars!

[@nate4036]

You are as passionate about the older Nissans the way I am with Jeep CJ5/6/7/8s

[@AlanMorrisonLTD]

Love an old rig that’s still being used. Half way through restoring a 1950 80” Land Rover, been off the road since 93. Not many off road tracks in Scotland so the NC500 will be a decent shakedown for it then can go further afield.

[@Chasing_Midnights]

The g60’s are great, we used to have one as a farm truck, she may have been 90% rust but it never let us down. I currently own a 1989 sd33t mk patrol swb and I absolutely love it. It would be wicked to see your Gq shorty on the show again even if it’s just a quick update on the old bus. Shorty is originally what got me into watching you guys!

[@willmcc05]

I'm buying a shorty hopefully this week absolutely love them

[@murraybrown1167]

Yep, pedal to the metal... I own a 1978 G60 and love it

[@michaelreis7010]

She's a beast Graham , that was my first 4wd a G60 wagon and would love another one !

[@RollsFPV]

Brilliant old girl, must say thou when you upgrade the tray, i would love that old timber to go into my yacht refit...

[@mitchellpotts4696]

I love that the g60 kinda gives of ahitbox vibes and I mean that in the nicest way possible and I absolutely love it

[@michigandogman3060]

My 81 gmc 1 ton has wing windows, foot vents and a Muncie 465 4 speed that will shift without the clutch up and down but you got to give it a little rev to shift down like a semi 😄😂 I love old trucks like the patrol, classic look plus that was the hot new thing when I was a kid 👦

[@graemerandall2123]

My second car was one of these but a wagon it was a beast had a huge winch on the front a crank handle,extractor’s and Holley 4 barrel body was perfect outside. I do remember you had to stop to go back to first. It was a great old rig.⛽️🐌👌🇦🇺

[@04JALD]

Mine is a 1996 but I still have to put it in 4 wheel drive the old school way. No bells or whistle, just a basic 4x4. I am ready to start recovering the new 4x4 when they get stuck because their bells and whistle stopped working. Lol.

[@overlandsally]

Here in Colombia there are plenty of those Nissan. And allot of spare parts for them. I use to own one of those and know them well. If you need parts, I can help you with that from here.

[@markkiely8326]

that reminds me of the old 110 defender i had 1985. it was slow it clanged it rattled you had to shout over the noise and 70 mph was top wack but .I adored every second driving her

[@gordonbarclay6106]

Old is gold...Love it...

[@MJMAC]

My first 4wd and what I learnt to offroad in was an old SWB MQ patrol with the sd33. As rough as it was It's still my favourite old fourbie and the thing was just so reliable.

[@zayhajorgensen1016]

I have a MQ shorty with the l28 petrol engine and four speed and where it can not go is not worth going

[@harrywalker968]

sd33,chunk..in the u.s. they were turbo,ed..better chunk..

[@MJMAC]

@@harrywalker968 mine was non turbo so was an absolute snail

[@kbmadman]

I'm a Tasmania mate and most of the wood used in Tassie back then would of been Tassie oak

[@andrewcollins3787]

I ❤️ 4wd 247 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🇦🇺🇦🇺🤠🥩👍🏻

[@michelbelledent5781]

Best vehicle walkaround video in existence

[@jakeluff8067]

Graham, are you sure it's not a defender in devils clothing. my old defender had finger print technology such as that years ago. Great truck. All you need is Rubin in old yellow and you're complete.

[@scottgarcia6779]

Mr. Cahill it would be a great episode of you brought shortly back for an episode. I miss that rig

[@TheMidrev]

Mate, you haven’t drive an old 4WD until you drive old Jeep Willys (3speed) or Russian GAZ. Jeep, as you know, goes back to the 30’s and the GAZ originally a bad copy of Jeep goes back to the 40’s. All the instruments you mentioned were in those vehicles. BDW high been switch on the floor was a common standard untill around 50’s. My first car in Australia was Holden HR 3 speed column shift 1967. No power steering, no fan, no issues. Yes, drum brakes all around. Got me from Melbourne to Perth no worries. The most important for me was that the car cost me $295.00 plus stamp duty $15.00. Yeah, long time ago.

[@shivneelchand4524]

Hi guys love your videos from nz... I am originally from Fiji. Back home we had a vehicle which was an absolute bullet we used to say in rural areas. I have been to Australia multiple times but haven't seen it there, here in nz it's not that common as well have seen just a handful. It's make is Daihatsu and back home in fiji it's badged and named Daihatsu Rocky, in nz it's Rugger. We knew it as Rocky, It was a bulletproof 4wd for us back home in fiji, no matter the road or river crossing without snorkels lol. Being in the islands the roads are rough and that vehicle never let us down. Very simple engine to work on with a after market sounds it's was sweet azz rough ride. Would love to see a video of a Rocky if you guys can find one. Cheers

[@radanz]

Love the old 4WD's the experience is all there to enjoy by being out there feeling it all! Bugger the cushy comforts of modern cars! And of COURSE you'll do the big drop at Gunshot, you never miss it! :D

[@damiencolls]

I learnt to drive in a truck just like that one, except it was the enclosed version. Might even have some old "new stock" badges in the shed for it somewhere.

[@outonthetracks]

As a young kid in the 80's I was 4x4ing with mates in the High Country in an old G60 wagon. Had to winch her most of the way, one of us jamming a big rock behind a rear tyre to stop her from rolling backwards when we slacked off the winch to move to the next suitable tree!

[@R.Sole88109]

When I saw the videos about the G60 I was wondering if Graham was gonna do a MITS tray. 8:08😂

[@AshleyPearceImages]

Oh crap Graham. I was just up in the Pilbara and out at Waldburg Station. 2 x G60's sitting side by side. Could have grabbed the door handles for you. Sadly no badges left on them though.

[@user-cd9bv5pc7b]

Thank you I took your advice and got me a 1969 g60

[@boothienz8021]

My dad had one of those Patrols. It was orange with duels on the rear and converted the thirsty 6 cylinder petrol to run on LPG.

[@G60_PATROL_GARAGE]

Seen alot of them in NZ with duallys on the rear haha

[@redjellyarmy3097]

Love the idea of the journey

[@psalmsayer9345]

You have to love old 4x4s old is gold

[@rapidbluesko]

I had a 1962 Landrover series 2 that was more refined! Crash first and second with 4 forward gears AND overdrive! would do 60 mph! yellow button 4wd high with the red lever for high range, 4wd low. then the lever for overdrive. 2.25 litre diesel with less power than the g60 but mega reliable provided you kept it serviced.

[@ironhorse7601]

the G60 starter motor has more power than the 2.25 diesel LR motor LOL!

[@TheCammelkids]

Hey grahame Hopefully you will keep the g60 for years to come I grew up in a g60 my dad bought new in 1980 as a run out 1979 model which had the 3 wipers, large nissan badge on the grill and a dash pad Unfortunately he sold it around 1992 I would love to find another one and restore it and I can keep it next to my 1988 gq shorty grandma spec lol

[@benradcliffe2717]

Were all waiting for the hour episode, where is it 😭😭😭😭😭

[@jaydebutler7570]

sooty was all but finished 6-8 weeks ago, where's the final run-down, first run thru Shaun's local tracks? Graham's y62 hasn't been seen used in anger yet. lots they could show us and I like the boys, but the hour ep is where it's at

[@spencero1906]

Love these old girls...can’t wait for the Cape York adventures

[@quackyduck1499]

My dad's old Morris Minor had the starter where your hi/lo switch is on the floor. I know cause I stood on it when I was four and bunny hopped the car through our laundry wall.

[@gageburns2263]

My old boy has 2 G60s that you might be able to get parts off. One is stock, one has no motor in it, both bodies are very rough and starting to come apart. We're in Tassie if you'd be interested in having a look!

[@barrysmith839]

Hi Graham I had two of the G60s at different times the first only had two wipers no heater or demister but a great car. I now have a Mazda BT50 a good car but not as rugged as the old Nissans.

[@zaydenbell7108]

Plz go to George’s creek it’s a beautiful place u can catch lots of bass with amazing 4wd tracks by the way it’s located in NSW Kempsey

[@eliyilmaz6983]

i don't know what to say other than. doing it in old school style. love the fab with everything. should of put i bigger alternator with more wattage.

[@ruddthreetrees1104]

Not living in Australia which would be regarded as the better this Nissan or shaunos Toyota? They look very similar to me

[@Paul.Reid123]

Definitely the Toyota mate

[@thefreshman2274]

The cruiser, although the old patrols don’t get the recognition they deserve, cause they did very much the same as the old cruisers they just didn’t age very well

[@kylebutler7142]

Toyota fanboys everywhere like a broken record saying same thing over and over. From the MQ onwards, Patrol was always more comfortable and smoother riding. Toyotas rattled your teeth out. If you never had a bad back, Toyotas gave you one. Still the case.

[@thefreshman2274]

@@kylebutler7142 very true, I own a hj47, which rattles my teeth, and I own a coil cab gq patrol, and the patrol is much smoother. But for reliability, I must say that Toyotas have almost always had the edge.

[@davep9199]

Re the parts... Have a look around Coffs Harbour. There were heaps of Nissan's working banana farms around here. They lengthened cruisers and patrols. They usually took the doors off and put them in the shed. Banana industry has died. Maybe join some buy sell groups and put out the word what your looking for.

[@TheDizzymarskell]

"Purrs like an asthmatic kitten" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 lmao

[@haizesadventures948]

Used to have a paddock full of g60s mks and mqs down in boonah qld wagons Ute's even had a shorty with roof cut off with a 302 that mark done the adaptor for the creeper box

[@andrewberesford5616]

Mate had one years ago. I was driving camp Milo track rainbow beach and back fell into big hole. Diff oil come out of the steering column that's where the diff breather is. Whole lap full of stinky diff oil.

[@andymuddyman]

Hi Graham. If your headlights are not that good (much like a land rover). Have you ever seen a thing called a boomslang head light loom?. I fitted one in my defender after I got fed up with the candles in the headlights. When I fitted the boomslang. And bang,boom I can now see on the dark roads

[@coopermathews9288]

dont put a new tray on it please! sick of seeing all the new trays, I feeling doing a resto on the old hard wood would look mint and be unique.

[@jaydemacfarlane4347]

Leave the tray as is! Just give it a birthday 😊

[@JayNaroro]

ooooh Man, Graham, I dont know how you can even go back to the Y62 after having a taste of this old beauty. Neat double clutch btw 🤣🤣🤣.

[@screamingr1366]

Loved the video. I had a 43 and a 50 Jeep Willys. Yours is pretty darn flashy compared to those two😂 The 43 came in the original WWII color and star…and bullet holes! I would have taken that little monster down gunshot. Need a snorkel of sorts though! Lol

[@kevindavies5136]

Mq disk brake conversion...pathfinder brake booster upgrade= decent braking power... Mq parabolic leaf packs will fit up front and make the front end a heck of a lot nicer than the original packs...almost coil like compared to stock. Rears can be made with the top 2 normal leafs and most of a 75 series or gq leafy rear pack.... No you cant have my g banger badges As for gunshot, chuck her in 1st low, ease her in and switch her off. Let the compression be your braking hahaha. Triple pump the brakes first tho. Hang on and good luck

[@dirtycroat693]

Great vid Graham my mate has a G60 and is doing a great job on putting her back together we are gonna run our old 4bies on some wild trips I'm working on my Lada Niva down here in South Australia! Looking forward to the next vid!

[@malcolmnorthfield1020]

Come from England I really enjoy your videos thank you for keeping me entertained in your videos.

[@Wolf4wdadventures.576]

Just love them old school trucks..gotta see more of them👍👍

[@ironhorse7601]

My dad had one, a 72 two wiper rag top MWB, I adored it. I drove my 77 MWB hardtop 23.000km up the booraloola track and to uluru. I adore G60's. The P series engine is so torquey you only need 2 gears when you are moving, I could cruise at 95kph with ear plugs and use the hand throttle as cruise control. You could start my dads with a 5c coin! my drivers door latch kept rattling loose on the corrugations in the NT, so I also had an ockey strap on the door but that was to hold it shut! Full of character, do you have the crank handle?

[@ironhorse7601]

oh and they left the factory with no brakes!!! they need adjusting constantly. G61 had a 4 speed box, sold in central/South America

[@spartannomad3036]

I'd do Gunshot, Graham. Can't beat old trucks. The first car i drove HT Monaro had the highbeam switch on the floor.

[@mylesknapp2532]

Best bet on a game of pool ever

[@ssmoythe3868]

Love the vid guys, could you possibly do a vid in the future of 4wding in the Barrington? Some great tracks round there surrounding by some beautiful rivers