First - we found our GQ. Pretty soon after losing the one in Sydney.
Jasper - named after the colour we hope to eventually paint him, is a 1988 GQ Nissan Patrol. Engine, for those interested: TD42.
When we bought him, he had 3 rows of seats, 7 seater. But for our purposes we removed the back row, creating a more camping friendly setup.
- 3 x galvanized steel drawers for camping supplies
- 80 litre fridge/freezer on pull out slide
- Rear side windows replaced with black perspex hatches accessing storage areas.
- Plugs on dash for all the gadgets - 3 x lighter plugs and one 240v socket
- ARB bullbar and rear bar
- Rhino racks
- Sequential turbo system
- 3.5 inch straight through exhaust
- Custom air filter box and snorkel
Here are some photos of the work in progress.
Luckily there was room on our back patio, so all the work could be done at home.
No room in the garage - full of machining tools!
3rd February 2013
The day we brought Jasper home.
9th February 2013
Only just fitted beside the house to the back patio.
16th February 2013
After removing the backseat and all carpet, the interior was sanded and painted with sound deadening paint.
21st February 2013
Rear bar coming off
New charge ports
Oil temperature, oil pressure, secondary boost gauge, primary boost gauge and exhaust temperature gauge.
Trial fitment of turbo system.
6th March 2013
Tappet cover modified for extra crank case breathing, with stainless steel braid hoses and Earl fittings.
11th March 2013
Rear side windows were removed and replaced with perspex hatches.
Back framework and the start of the drawers.
