Hi all,
Having spent the weekend with Oso for the first time, I am very happy with the purchase but have more questions than answers at this point. Decided that this was originally a hard top and someone changed that along the way (clues are the home built soft top frame and a wire that likely powered the dome light poking out of windshield in the upper right hand corner above passenger). The "like new" soft top that came with it is full of rips and is several inches short in multiple dimensions -- we will be stitching up a new one at some point or need a source.
RP - the engine is great, starts right up and has way more power than this vehicle needs right now. 4x4 does indeed work - in fact, I am at a loss on how to get it out of it! Where the original Patrol had two levers, only one sits now. My bride and I tried multiple times to shift it out of the current state but Oso complained LOUDLY so we backed off. PO added an electric fan on the front of the radiator that seems to run opposite the switch on the dash - regardless, she is running hot so we will need to investigate that.
Esteban - I took the following shots at your request - given Oso is from SA, not sure what axles are here or if they are even original. I do know the brakes need a LOT of work as do the springs and other suspension components. Alcan seems to be the best domestic source -- need advice here.
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Lastly, my loyal sidekick enjoying the view and attention, even if not entirely for him.
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So, given all this evidence, any thoughts?
Kirk
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