RMP&Os 1977 Patrol Ute build for overlanding

[Fenrir]

Hurry up, I want to see how this turns out.

[RMP&O]

Here are the shocks I think I am going to use in the Ute....



http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/...ocks-p-84.html

And the steering stabilizer....



http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/...Kit-p-996.html

Last bit, I will be using the RuffStuff FJ40/60 cut & turn perch on the front axle. This because on the Nissan axle it is the same problem with SOA and C&T, ie the pumpkin being offset and in the way of the spring location. I will probably have to modify the perch kit a bit to make it work but no worries on that.

I think I already mentioned it but....the leaf springs I am using are the stock ones that came out of my 83 SWB Patrol years ago. They are in great condition, you can still see the part numbers on them! Both F&R are a 3-leaf pack. The fronts are kind of short but the rears are nice and long. I also have an OME FJ60 HD rear leaf pack and a set of OME front AAL. So I have some springs I can play around with, cut up and add to the 83 Patrol leaf pack to get it just how I want in terms of height, ride, ect.

cheers

[RMP&O]

Soon this build will see some life!

I have changed directions a little bit and am not so sure I will take the build all the way to turn key done. However I am doing a lot to it.

I just got the truck in the shop that is donating the axle housings for this build. So once that truck is all broke down it will be time to bring the Ute into the shop and begin work on the chassis and suspension.

Cheers

[RMP&O]

Got the 84 Patrol in the shop (donating axle housings) and the motor all pulled and mounted up to a stand. So I am ready to start gutting the 84 Patrol now. Already cut most of the body off the front of it. Should make quick work of it with a half case of beers, the sawzall and some good loud music!

Picture of pulling the motor....





and the 84 ready to be chopped up into pieces!



Cheers

[RMP&O]

Start....



Finish....



Found this nasty looking Aussie spider under the hardtop, or what is left of him that is...



Glad this thing is long dead...



More Aussie nasties....



That was yesterdays work, today I start cutting up the 84 Patrol.


Cheers

[RMP&O]

I guess the spider was a Huntsman,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huntsman_spider

I didn't find any more Aussie nasties but did get the 84 Patrol nearly stripped to a rolling chassis. Got about $1.50 in Aussie change and a few .22 rounds.





Cheers

[RMP&O]

The 84 MK Patrol, dubbed "The Silver Bullet" by some friends, is now officially DEAD!







I took my time killing it since I wanted to save some items. I have a few boxes of stuff I kept for spare parts on my 83 Patrol or for using on the Ute build. I kept the windshield from the 84, the doors, some electrical stuff, pedal assembly and steering column, suspension stuff, hardtop, tailgate, some dash stuff, seats and not much else. The rest of the truck and frame were hacked up and put in a pile in the yard! Off to the scrapper with it.

Next up, moving the Ute into the shop to start in on the build! About time!!

[Lecoq]

Interesting project! Can't wait to see how it turns out.

[RMP&O]

Interesting project! Can't wait to see how it turns out.

Thanks!

The Ute is in the shop.

Time to tear the body off it, pull the axles and start in on the build! About time!!

Here is what is left of the 84 patrol that is getting scrapped. I think my buddy might use the fuel tank as an aux tank under his 80-series Cruiser.



And the Ute in the shop. Damn small shop I know but no problems for me, I am used to working in small spaces.



Not much to strip but keeping some of this, may give some of it away to other Patrol owners and will chuck some in the trash. Plenty of room for the diesel!



And now....off into the shop to play.

Cheers

[stioc]

Now this is a 'build thread'

I've been following your build from the sidelines for a while...can't wait to see the finished product, lots of work but good stuff!