On Patrol

[kuzzen]

I am 77 years old and a residence of the great state of Texas, USA. Like most Texans, I open carry my side arm most of the time.
I purchased a 1969 Patrol from a gentleman in Kansas, USA 2 years ago. Since I had restored several older pickup and jeeps in the past, I thought that this Nissan Patrol would be a good project for me. It didn't take long till I realized the challenge that laid before me. I removed the non running P40 engine thinking it would be a quick rebuild. My engine rebuilder's response was "what the heck is this". Since then it has taken me the best part of a year to locate parts for the P40 engine and the parts I needed to complete the restoration of my Patrol. I got lights and door seals from Columbia, window and windshield seals from Canada, crankshaft from Australia and a P40 engine rebuild kit from a forklift place in the USA. Unfortunately, the P40 chain driven timed forklift engine kit's #1 main thrust main bearing did not fit the P40 gear driven timed auto engine. As luck would have it, I was able to locate a complete set of main bearings for my P40 engine in of all places Houston, Texas and they actually fit! Am looking for a distributor though. The one I have is missing the bottom keyed piece.

[desertrat]

The one I have is missing the bottom keyed piece.

Should look like a flat blade on the end of a collar. Is the blade worn or broken off or the whole collar gone missing?

[RiverPatrol]

Welcome to 60Patrol! Congratulations on the progress on your Patrol project, they definitely can be a challenge but well worth the time and patience. I hope this site has been helpful for you finding the parts you needed.

There is a forklift distributor that will work on the P engine. viewtopic.php?f=20&t=4868&p=48677&hilit ... tor#p48677
Somebody here might also offer the part you need.

Keep up the good work and keep us posted. And if you can post some pictures you'll earn bonus points.

[zed]

Welcome. Please add your city to your profile location, there may be a member close to you!
Keith

[plateaucal]

Hmmm, 77 years old. I am going to take a wild guess that you carry a 1911. Probably nickel plated, with rosewood grips.

We have a few Texans on this board. A pretty rough bunch for sure. You might want to steer clear of them.

[L60Boerne]

Hey, I'm one of those Texans we will be glad to pitch in and help him as details flow in. Then we can compare Patrols and pistols!
Patrolling in Alpine,
L60Boerne

[Volkmann77]

I spent 40 years in the DFW area. Moved to N.C. 3 years ago and absolutely love it.