Go Back   :::.Nissan 4x4 Owners Club.::: > General > I'm new here, please be gentle

I'm new here, please be gentle This is where you can "introduce yourself". A chance for you as a new member to say hello and for you to tell us about yourselves, your truck and your other interests.

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 15-07-2019, 17:27   #1
BigBlue
Junior Member
Click here to find out how to become a paid up member
 
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Powys
Vehicle: Nissan Y61 Patrol Shorty.
Posts: 24
Default Not giving up.🤔

Since I joined the club, havnt had much time to progress with my y61 unfortunately as work commitments and house moving all ways slow everything down, but now hopefully my old y61 known by my kids as big blue might make an appearance on the lanes by the end of the summer at last. But with the rust still fighting back it's going to be hard. Hopefully there's a pic with this to show you all what I'm up against. That's right no lower section at all. Chassis's still good, at the front only. Back looks like hell but I have plan for that.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg 20190706_122917.jpg (58.7 KB, 54 views)
BigBlue is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 15-07-2019, 17:40   #2
Banshee
Moderator
 
Banshee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: West Midlands
Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van
Posts: 13,525
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by BigBlue View Post
Since I joined the club, havnt had much time to progress with my y61 unfortunately as work commitments and house moving all ways slow everything down, but now hopefully my old y61 known by my kids as big blue might make an appearance on the lanes by the end of the summer at last. But with the rust still fighting back it's going to be hard. Hopefully there's a pic with this to show you all what I'm up against. That's right no lower section at all. Chassis's still good, at the front only. Back looks like hell but I have plan for that.
Watching intently!!!! I have the same job to tackle on mine!!!! I have about the same level of rust and rot too but the rest of the truck is fine, must be problematic areas on these Y61's

Good luck with it and look forward to plenty more pics as you fix and would be great to see you out on the lanes
__________________
Moderator

04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread
Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job
Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank
TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger
Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter


99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread
Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!
Banshee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 15-07-2019, 17:57   #3
BigBlue
Junior Member
Click here to find out how to become a paid up member
 
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Powys
Vehicle: Nissan Y61 Patrol Shorty.
Posts: 24
Default

Been looking forward to getting back to you all, and most importantly driving some great 4x4 destinations. The pic you see there is a week ago, the welders up a running and there's steel going in as we speak. So the front should come together soon. Just want this running before the winter is here. Fingers crossed.
BigBlue is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 15-07-2019, 18:09   #4
Wheelie
Senior Member
Click here to find out how to become a paid up member
 
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Portsmouth Hampshire
Vehicle: Nissan patrol 3.0 DI
Posts: 638
Default

I have just had my front panel replaced, seems that's a popular spot for the tin rot then.
Here's what mine looked like

Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk
Wheelie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 15-07-2019, 19:57   #5
BigBlue
Junior Member
Click here to find out how to become a paid up member
 
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Powys
Vehicle: Nissan Y61 Patrol Shorty.
Posts: 24
Default What's this🤔

Like your truck, wish mine could be salvageable like that. My chassis body mounts have even met there maker. So re-buildwork will be what fits works. This pic will make you cring.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg 20190706_122849.jpg (65.4 KB, 52 views)
BigBlue is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 15-07-2019, 20:38   #6
macabethiel
Senior Member
Click here to find out how to become a paid up member
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Derby
Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0
Posts: 4,415
Thumbs up That is serious ferrous beetle work!

I have to admit I would be plunged into despair if that was mine!

That said back in 1965 I had a Renault Dauphine that was one "District Nurse"owner from new with 20k miles on the clock the interior was as new the bodywork was grim.

I had new inner & outer sills & outriggers on her all four wings, new front headlamps respray she gleamed like new all undersealed. Two weeks later I rolled her end over end driving like a pratt as I was late for work one Sunday morning.

Luckily I was fully insured but I learnt a valuable lesson - that was the last accident that was my fault!

I still slow down when I drive past the scene of the accident on Radbourne Lane, Mickleover - the Hawthorn hedge I took out has now recovered!
macabethiel is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 15-07-2019, 21:47   #7
BigBlue
Junior Member
Click here to find out how to become a paid up member
 
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Powys
Vehicle: Nissan Y61 Patrol Shorty.
Posts: 24
Default Not to worry.

Hopefully the next pics I put up should look a lot better. 😊 Bring on the welder plus loads of tea and perhaps cookies. Nite all.
BigBlue is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 15-07-2019, 22:01   #8
jims-terrano
Senior Member
Click here to find out how to become a paid up member
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: UK
Posts: 12,965
Default

I dare not look at my trucks as I don’t know what I’ll find and then I’d curse at the dam cancer for making me ill
jims-terrano is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16-07-2019, 07:32   #9
elty001
Senior Member
Click here to find out how to become a paid up member
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire.
Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II
Posts: 6,813
Default

I feel your pain with the rot issues.
I recently had to cut out and fabricate the rear spring holders and part of the chassis on my terrano.
Also over the years iv'e owned it the whole of the rear floor pan has been replaced along with inner and outer sills,inner arches,parts of the bulk head,front floor and inner wings.
Not much left of the original metal work
Quite a few times iv'e thought about giving up and sending it to the scrap yard in the sky
elty001 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16-07-2019, 09:33   #10
Banshee
Moderator
 
Banshee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: West Midlands
Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van
Posts: 13,525
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by elty001 View Post
I feel your pain with the rot issues.
I recently had to cut out and fabricate the rear spring holders and part of the chassis on my terrano.
Also over the years iv'e owned it the whole of the rear floor pan has been replaced along with inner and outer sills,inner arches,parts of the bulk head,front floor and inner wings.
Not much left of the original metal work
Quite a few times iv'e thought about giving up and sending it to the scrap yard in the sky
That will be a sad day when you do mate but I'm not worried because you're a Nissan Lifer
__________________
Moderator

04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread
Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job
Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank
TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger
Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter


99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread
Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!
Banshee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16-07-2019, 09:59   #11
elty001
Senior Member
Click here to find out how to become a paid up member
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire.
Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II
Posts: 6,813
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Banshee View Post
That will be a sad day when you do mate but I'm not worried because you're a Nissan Lifer
so true mate
elty001 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 11:00.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Images online photo albums