Roof Hatch

npca-4x4xjonx4x4 · Post by **npca-4x4xjonx4x4** » Fri May 02, 2003 12:29 am

The previous owner of my Patrol siliconed up my roof hatch due to the fact it leaked and he used the truck as storage. What have yall done with your roof hatches?

npca-danetteandkeith · Fri May 02, 2003 12:36 am

Are you talking about some sort of sun roof opening? I seen that there was something on the top in your pictures you posted today. I've never seen a Patrol with a sunroof opening. Anybody else? Keith

npca-4x4xjonx4x4 · Post by **npca-4x4xjonx4x4** » Fri May 02, 2003 9:22 am

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npca-4x4xjonx4x4 · Post by **npca-4x4xjonx4x4** » Fri May 02, 2003 9:50 am

I just snapped some pictures of the hatch... now that you mention it, it does look a bit not stock... Now... what should I do about it?

npca-eyepez · Post by **npca-eyepez** » Fri May 02, 2003 7:44 pm

; I don't think that's ; stock. I've never seen anything like that.

npca-fud · Post by **npca-fud** » Fri May 02, 2003 7:45 pm

that is definately not stock.....it is also the only Patrol I seen with a "sun" roof. Your rear view mirror is also not stock but your sunvisors look like original equiptment. What to do...?? I would find a new top or get a welder to patch yours

npca-4x4xjonx4x4 · Post by **npca-4x4xjonx4x4** » Fri May 02, 2003 11:56 pm

; Well, I remember my uncle having this odd vent in the roof of his motor home... I think Ill try adding one of those... should be able to get one from ACE.STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE*

npca-daner · Post by **npca-daner** » Sat May 03, 2003 10:50 am

Bigbadjohn:-I'd agree with fud and evryone else that the sunroof is not stock, and will probably leak unless you silicone the heck out of it. Personnally, I wouldnt worry about it until you have all of the mechanical problems ironned out, there are alot of spare tops out there or patching it would be fairly easy. Youre patrol needs work, but does have some really good things going for it, I noticed that it appears to have the original square turn signal lens(very hard to find) and one of the original fender mounted rear view mirrors. I've never seen one, (if it is original) but they are notorious for damaging the fender and creating a large rust hole on the top of the fender. Good luck and keep us posted

npca-4x4xjonx4x4 · Post by **npca-4x4xjonx4x4** » Sun May 04, 2003 2:18 am

; Thank you for the advice. Once I get it running, Im going to pull the top off and leave it at a body shop for awhile. Till then Ill fix the body and mechanical stuff. I bought an Isuzu PUP 4x4 rear axle today with springs for $75. It has 4.111 gears. Ive got to have a custom driveshaft made, adapt the brake lines, have new perches welded on the axle, and have a custom shackle made. Ive got my work cut out for me. I hope it will be road worthy by the end of this month. Me and my friend made a deal, who ever gets their truck road worthy sooner, has to take the other wheelin. My friend has a 67 Kaiser-Jeep M-715, so hes in the same boat I am when it comes to finding parts...The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE*

npca-daner · Post by **npca-daner** » Mon May 05, 2003 4:11 pm

an isuzu p'up rearend? muy interasado! Let us know how the installation goes! It may or may not hold up longterm to the torque of the nissan p-40, but if it goes in relatively easy and holds up it may be another alternative for us patrollers, as out of the 20 or so patrols i've seen at least 8 of them died an early death when the rear end went out and parts were expensive or unavailable. Another thing you'll want to be sure that your water pump is lubed(should have a greasable fitting) as i've burned up two when i started them without thoroughly lubing a Patrol that sat. good luck-duane