Datsun Patrol?

[JLPurcell]

My son is interested in buying a 60's Datsun Patrol. Anyone have any insight? What to look for, what to avoid. Experience with this vehicle?

Thanks

JLP

[zed2]

Nissan Patrols were imported from 1960 - 1969, designated as L60 (hardtop) and KL60 (soft top). US parts are scarce. Some parts still available via Australia (where it was designated G60). Buy the best, most complete one you can find.

Keith

[JLPurcell]

Nissan Patrols were imported from 1960 - 1969, designated as L60 (hardtop) and KL60 (soft top). US parts are scarce. Some parts still available via Australia (where it was designated G60). Buy the best, most complete one you can find.

Keith

Keith,

These are photos of the one he has been looking at. It is rough but for the most part solid and most everything is there. I see that you own one, what do you think about this as a project?

Thanks for your opinion!

[zed2]

Can the Patrol move under its own power?

Any photos of the dash, front seats and rear?

Not original split wheels.

Front bumper cut.

Front indicator lens are difficult to find.

Missing driver's mirror

Missing air inlet hose from radiator support to blower motor.

I believe the "Datsun" badge on hood should be "Nissan"

Hopefully hood is repairable (replacement hoods are scarce).

Let me know how the purchase progresses. (If it is in the Dallas, TX area I'd be happy to look at it for you.)

Keith

[JLPurcell]

Can the Patrol move under its own power?

Any photos of the dash, front seats and rear?

Not original split wheels.

Front bumper cut.

Front indicator lens are difficult to find.

Missing driver's mirror

Missing air inlet hose from radiator support to blower motor.

I believe the "Datsun" badge on hood should be "Nissan"

Hopefully hood is repairable (replacement hoods are scarce).

Let me know how the purchase progresses. (If it is in the Dallas, TX area I'd be happy to look at it for you.)

Keith

Keith,

It does not currently run.

[zed2]

Driver & passenger seats missing

Tow bar (and cut bumper) would indicate that Patrol was used for dingy towing. Odometer would not miles added in this mode.

Scissor jack not original, bottle jack was standard issue

Pull out ash tray not in dash

Plastic floor cover missing

This could be a great project. The key is getting the motor running. Parts for the “P” motor are somewhat interchangeable with the Nissan ”P40” forklift motor.

Driver & passenger seats missing

Tow bar (and cut bumper) would indicate that Patrol was used for dingy towing. Odometer would not miles added in this mode.

Scissor jack not original, bottle jack was standard issue

Pull out ash tray not in dash

Plastic floor cover missing

This could be a great project. The key is getting the motor running. Parts for the “P” motor are somewhat interchangeable with the Nissan ”P40” forklift motor.

Here are some photos of my Patrol:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/53116286@N07/sets/72157626720344801/

Keith

[Montezuma]

Les has some Patrol parts and a partially complete vehicle there at the shop. He might be able to give you some direction.

[JLPurcell]

Les has some Patrol parts and a partially complete vehicle there at the shop. He might be able to give you some direction.

I did contact Les, his advice "stay away":finger: unless you find one which needs nothing! He said that parts are near impossible. But my son is still interested. jlp

[zed2]

I believe the Patrol you are looking at was on ebay recently:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320747259102&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

[JLPurcell]

I believe the Patrol you are looking at was on ebay recently:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320747259102&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Yes,

It is one and the same. My son did not find it in time to see if he could arrange transport so he did not bid on it. The winning bidder did not follow through so it has been offered to my son.

JLP

[zed2]

JLP,

Did Les indicate what Patrol parts he does have available?

Keith

[Montezuma]

Maybe your son can do a custom job on it. Did Les say anything about the Patrol he has there.