Both trucks were originally sold in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Odd enough, the spring before this (May 2014) I had gone down to Glenwood Springs to pick up two Patrols, both 66's. So that is a total of four Patrols at our shop, all originally sold in Glenwood Springs! Now the 64 had spent the last 40+ years in Aspen, serving as a snow plow for the original owner's driveway. It was very low mile and had a full engine rebuild back in the 1970's. When the engine was rebuilt the truck received a new speedo, mileage since rebuild is only 5700 miles! This Patrol has approximately 35,000 original miles on it. The 64 Patrol came with a 67 that was a parts truck, it lacked only an engine. Both trucks were originally hardtops but the 64 had a soft top frame on it. It has been decided that the hardtop will not be restored and the Patrol will become a soft top.
Now this project we have a defined "budget" and are doing our best to stay within that budget. The idea, concept and desire of the owner is simply a very nice Patrol that can be used, be it fun Sunday drives or nice tours in the mountains. This is a "light" restoration and won't be heavy on the detailing of the truck. The 64 Patrol engine runs pretty good but it does have a lot of leaks. Fuel tank is shot in it.
Here is the 64, still in snow plow form
mileage since engine rebuild
Here is the 67, it has been off the road at least 15yrs if not 20yrs. It is actually overall in really good condition.
The 67 shows approximately 23,600 miles, no idea if it ever rolled over.
At some point the seats in the 64 were recovered, they are still in good condition.
Here is the 64's motor, it doesn't look that good for only having 5700 miles on it but then again that was 40 some years ago!
Floor pans in the 64 were toast but pretty solid (better than solid) in the 67
The "Iconic" Patrol windshield
The 67 has original Koito headlights! Have not checked them yet to see if they work, we are of course hoping they do!
Good condition on the 67
Not even a crack in the steering wheel
After I cleaned up the 67
Some goodies that were found in the 64
really nice bulkhead on the 67
original dealership emblem on the back of the 67
This is from the other pair of Glenwood Springs Patrols, were there two Datsun dealerships in Glenwood Springs back in the day!?
Our plan obviously is to make one good Patrol from the two. So, the project begins!
these old studded tires have steel studs, not sure how long it has been since you could get those
The 64 is pretty rusty so it fought me during tear down.
After that it was time to tear down the 67
Cheers
