Got Patrol?

***Corey*** · 05-10-2007, 02:26 PM

I stopped by ARB after work today to return the Exhaust Jack I have been evaluating for the past few weeks for a write-up.

Lotta action going on there.
Seth one of the employees had his nice green Jeep there with a tent on top of it, and they were setting it up.
Sorry, no pics of it, I did not have my camera with me.

What caught my eye though was a black rig on the sloped driveway you go up to drive into their shop.
From a distance it looked Landroverish, but the Nissan on the grille gave it away.
I knew right away what it was, it was a Nissan Patrol, also know as a Safari Granroad.

Diesel engine, dual batteries, solid front axle, right hand steering, this rig was very rad.
It may be one of the first real ones I have ever seen.
I have seen many of them before on the web.

I snagged a few pics of it with ARB's digital camera, and tech Kris snapped off a few for me too.
The rig belongs to Outback Imports.

Here are a few pictures of the rig.

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Paul H. · 05-10-2007, 02:38 PM

Very cool. I never understood why Nissan never imported the Patrol over here.

***Corey*** · 05-10-2007, 02:57 PM

Probably the same reason the Prado and other solid axle Toyotas never make it here.

I wish I had more time there, but I had to run.
I would have snagged some pics of Seth's Jeep with the green tent setup all the way on it.

I believe the tent is the same one that trdparts4u is selling.
Adjustable length ladder too.

It was such a weird feeling sitting in the Nissan with the wheel on the right and the shifter to my left.

91TPU · 05-10-2007, 03:09 PM

kinda looks like a older land rover and a conversion van mixed together, i kinda like it tho...

chimmike · 05-10-2007, 03:28 PM

driving RHD is a blast

bballchrism · 05-10-2007, 03:31 PM

thats looks pretty sweet

norcalsvx · 05-10-2007, 03:34 PM

nice find

nick-m · 05-10-2007, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chimmike

driving RHD is a blast

Being a lefty helps too.

Some folks out there can't do anything with their non-dominant hand.

neliconcept · 05-10-2007, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick-m

Being a lefty helps too.

Some folks out there can't do anything with their non-dominant hand.

depends on where the gear shift is too

my fathers bentley is rhd but also have the shifter beside the seat to the right.

Nic · 05-10-2007, 07:56 PM

Looks like what the late Crocodile Hunter used to have on some of his shows. They carried a boat on the roof of it and it was white in color.

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*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 27,929	Probably the same reason the Prado and other solid axle Toyotas never make it here. I wish I had more time there, but I had to run. I would have snagged some pics of Seth's Jeep with the green tent setup all the way on it. I believe the tent is the same one that trdparts4u is selling. Adjustable length ladder too. It was such a weird feeling sitting in the Nissan with the wheel on the right and the shifter to my left. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro "Hey Corey, where is my thread?" Missing your thread, then click here

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chimmike Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SRQ, FL Posts: 1,528	driving RHD is a blast __________________ '03 350z Turbocharged (totalled :( ) '04 Honda Accord LX V6 (first bone stock car I've owned in a while) 94 4runner SR5 4x4, 31x10.5's, SAS, Warn M8000 winch, Allpro bumper, Summit (K&N FIPK in different wrapping) CAI, flowmaster muff, 5.29's FOR SALE! '07 Harley-Davidson XL1200c, rush slip-ons

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bballchrism Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: florida tallahasee Posts: 613	thats looks pretty sweet __________________ 1985 4runner just painted Toyota red, marlin crawler bumper, bull bar, bikini top and 4 inch procomp lift, 33x12.5 bfg mt and black steelies

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norcalsvx Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alpine--GRASS valley, CA Posts: 2,125	nice find __________________ 1994 toy 22re- http://www.yotatech.com/f86/nocalsvx-s-94-toy-104593/ 2006 Subaru Forester XT -some mods/awd 5spd 1994 Subaru SVX- hwy runner 84 RX7- drag car build

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Nic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Decatur, Alabama Posts: 1,038	Looks like what the late Crocodile Hunter used to have on some of his shows. They carried a boat on the roof of it and it was white in color. __________________ Nic 1997 Tacoma 4X4 Xtra Cab 2.7L 5 speed

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