SOLD! - Extra Long Bed RHD Patrol Pickup

[Esteban]

Fantastic job! Congratulations!

The drawing will make a grat poster as well!

[zed]

FYI
http://scalebuildersguild.com/forum/sho ... san-Patrol!
Keith

[futuredeadguy]

Fantastic job! Congratulations!

The drawing will make a grat poster as well!

Thanks, Esteban. Hoping to get started cutting mid week.

[futuredeadguy]

FYI
http://scalebuildersguild.com/forum/sho ... san-Patrol!
Keith

Excellent link, Zed. Thanks! This is pretty much exactly what I will be doing. I will definitely reference the link ofthen.

[RiverPatrol]

How cool is that!?

[futuredeadguy]

All ‘sheetmetal’ completely detailed. Materials arrive Tuesday.

[futuredeadguy]

The shift pattern will probably be the easiest part to get used to. Remembering that everything else is reversed is the challenge to wrap your head around; turn signal, window, shifter, etc. Then, staying positioned correctly in your lane is the tricky part. I had to keep reminding myself to pay attention to the fog line, not the center line, even after I’d driven it for a while. You’re fortunate to have the opportunity to learn where you’re comfortable. My first introduction to RHD was a crash course. Landed at London Gatwick airport and had to be in Rochester, 1 ½ hours away. The only option was to rent a car. That was exciting.

It’s nice to know that Ozzie continues to generate memorable sagas. When I obtained him it was also memorable.

I’ve had Ozzie out a few times over the last couple of weeks. I’ve pretty much got the RHD and reversed shifting down. Strange thing is when I drive a LHD vehicle afterward, I catch myself drifting to the right. I’ll get used to it, despite my huge ABS (Aging Brain Syndrome).

The fun part is seeing peoples’ reactions. I’m working on a large construction project at the local university. I’ve driven to the job site twice with Ozzie. The guys with the Silverados and F150s have varied reactions. A few try to ignore it and still blatantly stare out of the corner of their eye. The majority are all over it and ask lots of questions. One of them couldn’t believe it was legal to drive it in the US. Kids!

NC has a policy that all antique vehicles from out-of-state have to be inspected for theft clearance. The good thing is they come to your house and it’s a free service. Got that done last week and was told I’ll get my title soon. I had to do the same thing with my 280z when we moved back to NC. A quick process. I have to say the NC DMV does a nice job compared to other places I’ve lived.

RiverPatrol, you’re description of starting Ozzie was spot on. Cranks a bit to get the fuel delivered, but never fails to start and run strong. The only thing I’ve done is install a new headlight switch - got a NOS switch from Kuwait for not much money. The old one worked, but was getting spotty, probably due to the higher humidity. I saved the old one. Suspect it just needs to be cleaned.

LOVE Ozzie!

Jim

[RiverPatrol]

It's so great to know Ozzie is loved and appreciated. Yeah, I completely understand the looks from other drivers, and the getting used to RHD driving.

Good that you were able to find an OS headlight switch, the guy in Kuwait would have been the first place I looked also. I agree that it probably is just the contacts. That was something that seemed like it needed more attention on that truck than others, cleaning electrical contacts. I chalk it up to the arid and obviously dusty location of it origins.

Glad to hear you're enjoying it. Thanks for the update.

[futuredeadguy]

Hey RiverPatrol and all. I haven't been on here in a while, but wanted to give an update on Ozzie's new home. NO, I have not sold Ozzie! We recently purchased a small farm/orchard in eastern NC. Although the farm came with small and medium-sized tractors, Ozzie has stepped up to be a major player. Local errand truck and fuel hauler used daily and loved more than ever.

The locals at the nearby country store in Washington, NC get a really fun-to-watch confused look when I'm fueling the tanks. Lots of conversations that start off with 'Exactly what is that?" Two offers to purchase so far. No way.

Will post updates. Photos attached.

Jim

[Esteban]

Great story. Thanks for sharing.

Quite a Nissan collection you have! Congratulations.