60Patrol

Here are the individual parts in case someone wants to make one. The two parts on top are the tabs and the holes are drilled so I could easily weld it to the backside of the faceplate. Looking closely you can see a couple of score marks on those pieces and that’s where I later trimmed them to length.

Completed the Voltmeter project this morning. The idea was to use the ashtray box and original dash mounting tabs. So, as you see in the photo there’s room around the box and faceplate so it can be slide in behind the dash and pushed into place. It’s a tight enough fit that I won’t install the pins ...

Today I completed building the bracket (faceplate) for the gauge and am going to use the original ashtray surround as a box for the gauge. I welded some tabs onto the faceplate and can now screw the faceplate onto the ashtray surround. Tomorrow I will complete the wiring and install the new gauge. H...

I have a little extra time today, and since Monday is off to a good start, let’s blow some time on a project :) The Amp meter on my Patrol isn’t hooked up since I have a complete new wiring harness with modern fuse box and don’t want a full 50 amps running under the dash. I love ammeters because the...

Esteban,

That’s super helpful. It sounds like the Kuwait mirror base is correct dimensions for the passenger fender mirror. I’ll confirm the measurements tomorrow when I am at the shop.

Thank you,

Bill

Hello, I need help prior to drilling holes in my passenger side fender. I’ve been studying photos of original 1969 Patrols for passenger mirror placement and found that in the photos the base appears like an elongated triangle instead of isosceles. I think this may be an illusion and need someone wi...

Happy wife Happy life! And the Patrol makes her happy.

My 1969 Patrol has a banjo steering wheel and although not correct for the 69 IMO looks better and conveys the Patrol attitude. The horn wasn’t working so I checked for ground at the wire coming out of the steering column under the hood (while horn button pushed). No ground, so investigation into th...

Wow, I thought we lost you. Glad you are OK. Patrol looks great in yeller.

With the Toyota wheels and Uniroyal Tires