My new Project. A teeny tiny Nissan truck! The 4W73

dhanushs · 25th January 2012, 21:56

Jyobeb,congrats on the buy!

I cant stop drooling over this 'thing' and what its capable of!

I remember a pic of Arka driving his monster with chopped off top and windshield (?) and it was monstrously awesome!

As Fazal Ali sir mentioned, please maintain the retro looks, you will have one helluva monster which looks and performs as well. Will be eagerly looking forward towards the updates on this thread.

Cheers!

Dhanush

Sutripta · 26th January 2012, 19:07

Hi,
Always had a soft spot for this.
Must you change the engine?

Regards
Sutripta

jyobeb · 27th January 2012, 00:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sutripta

Must you change the engine?
Regards
Sutripta

If I want to drive it and use it regularly, Yes!

4x4addict · 27th January 2012, 10:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by jyobeb

If I want to drive it and use it regularly, Yes!

How about a gas kit. You can drive the first LPG endorsed Nissan 1 Ton

Raosaheb Desai · 27th January 2012, 11:09

Jyobeb,

Congrats !!

You have a monster.
Kindly upload all restoration pictures.

mitrajdeep · 27th January 2012, 12:11

Jyobeb,

Congrats on your buy.

Is it in running condition ?

How are you going to register it, private / commercial vehicle. Will you need a different license to drive it ?

Please post more pictures of the inside.

voodoochild · 27th January 2012, 13:20

As per two posts on The Nissan 4W73 thread by ex670c:

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-ve...ml#post1287805

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-ve...ml#post1318149

So i'm guessing in TN this vehicle remains an LMV and can be driven with a regular LMV licence? How kicka$$ is that!!!

Cheers,
Rahul

Sutripta · 27th January 2012, 15:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by jyobeb

If I want to drive it and use it regularly, Yes!

Must you drive and use it regularly?

Regards
Sutripta

supremeBaleno · 27th January 2012, 16:13

One problem that comes to mind is "parking".
@jyobeb, do you have parking for this at your home in Madurai ? In Chennai, the flat association would not allow this inside my flat. But then one could leave it on the street without worrying about other vehicles hitting/scraping it - infact other vehicles would keep a safe distance from the 1Ton.

I just imagined driving this to work in Chennai - wow, no fear of pesky bikers hitting the wing mirrors, a honk and autos/share-autos flee, all the cabbies and Sumos/Scorpios stay a respectable distance away. Even the cheeky MTC Volvos/ordinary buses would stay away. Aah, would be an invincible feeling.

jyobeb · 27th January 2012, 16:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4addict

How about a gas kit. You can drive the first LPG endorsed Nissan 1 Ton

Still will not be cost effective at 3kmpl!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raosaheb Desai

Jyobeb,
Kindly upload all restoration pictures.

Will do so as I go along!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mitrajdeep

Jyobeb,
Is it in running condition ?
How are you going to register it, private / commercial vehicle. Will you need a different license to drive it ?

Its in running condition though I am presently overhauling the carb.
Its registered as a private vehicle, LMV hence no problem. Regular license is enough.

Quote:

Originally Posted by voodoochild

So i'm guessing in TN this vehicle remains an LMV and can be driven with a regular LMV licence? How kicka$$ is that!!!

Cheers,
Rahul

Yes! Makes life a whole lot easier!

Quote:

Originally Posted by supremeBaleno

One problem that comes to mind is "parking".
@jyobeb, do you have parking for this at your home in Madurai ? In Chennai, the flat association would not allow this inside my flat.
I just imagined driving this to work in Chennai - wow, no fear of pesky bikers hitting the wing mirrors, a honk and autos/share-autos flee, all the cabbies and Sumos/Scorpios stay a respectable distance away. Even the cheeky MTC Volvos/ordinary buses would stay away. Aah, would be an invincible feeling.

Have parking at home. I also have a whole lot of space at work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sutripta

Must you drive and use it regularly?

Regards
Sutripta

Yes, yes, yes!!!

jyobeb · 30th January 2012, 09:34

As of now, the engine I have zeroed down to, is the 6 cylinder engine from the Tata 1210 series, the 4.7l Mercedes OM312 based engine.
One reason for this engine is the size, which is not much more than the Nissan petrol. It is also a very smooth engine. I plan to turbocharge it for additional power.
If anyone has more detailed specs of this engine, I would love to have it. Anyone with any thoughts against this idea please let me know. (Or forever hold your peace

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hksameer · 27th April 2012, 11:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by jyobeb

Still will not be cost effective at 3kmpl!!

Will do so as I go along!

Its in running condition though I am presently overhauling the carb.
Its registered as a private vehicle, LMV hence no problem. Regular license is enough.

Yes! Makes life a whole lot easier!

Have parking at home. I also have a whole lot of space at work.

Yes, yes, yes!!!

Can you please update me some info on RTO part.

what is the classification of this vehicle as per original documents from DOD,

As you registered this is vehicle as LMV with what classification (LMV-NT" (Light Motor Vehicle - Non Transport) or only LMV )

What is the seating capacity in RC book.

thanx..
Sameer

what is the wheel base class of the vehicle

Alias_6 · 28th April 2012, 10:44

This seems to be an amazing find ! I hope the restoration process goes well.

Nissan vehicles are known for their reliability and robust build , so definitely this will serve you well for years to come.

KSM-Vtec · 13th June 2012, 14:42

Congrats Jyobeb! Thats a great buy!! Whats the update on your project??

wild child · 22nd October 2012, 10:43

Hi Jyo
What is the status of your Nissan project?
Very eager to know it.
Wild Child

25th January 2012, 21:56	#16
dhanushs Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,448 Thanked: 11,512 Times	Re: My new Project. A teeny tiny Nissan truck! The 4W73 Jyobeb,congrats on the buy! I cant stop drooling over this 'thing' and what its capable of! I remember a pic of Arka driving his monster with chopped off top and windshield (?) and it was monstrously awesome! As Fazal Ali sir mentioned, please maintain the retro looks, you will have one helluva monster which looks and performs as well. Will be eagerly looking forward towards the updates on this thread. Cheers! Dhanush
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voodoochild BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pune, Bangalore Posts: 424 Thanked: 180 Times	Re: My new Project. A teeny tiny Nissan truck! The 4W73 As per two posts on The Nissan 4W73 thread by ex670c: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-ve...ml#post1287805 http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-ve...ml#post1318149 So i'm guessing in TN this vehicle remains an LMV and can be driven with a regular LMV licence? How kicka$$ is that!!! Cheers, Rahul
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supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,676 Thanked: 2,919 Times View My Garage	Re: My new Project. A teeny tiny Nissan truck! The 4W73 One problem that comes to mind is "parking". @jyobeb, do you have parking for this at your home in Madurai ? In Chennai, the flat association would not allow this inside my flat. But then one could leave it on the street without worrying about other vehicles hitting/scraping it - infact other vehicles would keep a safe distance from the 1Ton. I just imagined driving this to work in Chennai - wow, no fear of pesky bikers hitting the wing mirrors, a honk and autos/share-autos flee, all the cabbies and Sumos/Scorpios stay a respectable distance away. Even the cheeky MTC Volvos/ordinary buses would stay away. Aah, would be an invincible feeling. Last edited by supremeBaleno : 27th January 2012 at 16:15.
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jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,009 Thanked: 705 Times	Re: My new Project. A teeny tiny Nissan truck! The 4W73 As of now, the engine I have zeroed down to, is the 6 cylinder engine from the Tata 1210 series, the 4.7l Mercedes OM312 based engine. One reason for this engine is the size, which is not much more than the Nissan petrol. It is also a very smooth engine. I plan to turbocharge it for additional power. If anyone has more detailed specs of this engine, I would love to have it. Anyone with any thoughts against this idea please let me know. (Or forever hold your peace)
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Alias_6 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chennai Posts: 13 Thanked: Once	Re: My new Project. A teeny tiny Nissan truck! The 4W73 This seems to be an amazing find ! I hope the restoration process goes well. Nissan vehicles are known for their reliability and robust build , so definitely this will serve you well for years to come.
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KSM-Vtec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MH-02-India-Bombay-Bandra Posts: 1,561 Thanked: 447 Times View My Garage	Re: My new Project. A teeny tiny Nissan truck! The 4W73 Congrats Jyobeb! Thats a great buy!! Whats the update on your project??
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