Nissan 4W73 aka 1 ton

nickatnite · 11th June 2008, 22:37

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Originally Posted by neoranjit

sorry folks, have been extremely busy at work. Have a look at this and give me sometime, will upload more pics soon.

Awesome photograph. I didn't notice it as it was almost at the bottom of the previous page.So, is this the truck's new name?.

nitrous · 11th June 2008, 23:11

Diesel should give ATLEAST 7-8kmpl.
And let me remind you that diesel is almost 20 bucks cheaper than petrol per litre.
I agree this is an enthusiast activity and all.But, Arka's not the Indian army and 6,000 bucks for petrol alone on every off-road trip isn't something very easy to stomach.

fiery enzyme · 12th June 2008, 01:42

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Originally Posted by nitrous

To Those of you who're supporting the petrol engine.
Each of you can send the cheque of value Rs.10,000 to 'The 2 kilometre per litre' fund.

and then thats there!!!

headers · 12th June 2008, 07:14

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Originally Posted by nitrous

Diesel should give ATLEAST 7-8kmpl.
And let me remind you that diesel is almost 20 bucks cheaper than petrol per litre.
I agree this is an enthusiast activity and all.But, Arka's not the Indian army and 6,000 bucks for petrol alone on every off-road trip isn't something very easy to stomach.

How did you get that figure? From 100 litre petrol tank..OK..what are friends for anyways: LOL

iraghava · 12th June 2008, 07:41

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Originally Posted by nitrous

To Those of you who're supporting the petrol engine.
Each of you can send the cheque of value Rs.10,000 to 'The 2 kilometre per litre' fund.

I'll send the cheque for sure. Whether it gets cleared or not is another factor altogether!!

Joz · 12th June 2008, 12:51

Out of the world thinking. Can't imagine how no one else thought of something like this before. All the best with the restoration Arka. I want one too!

Ashley Nair · 13th June 2008, 00:18

My friend,you are a wizard!It's the most beautiful restoration work I have ever seen.And pleez don't change the original engine becoz the character of the vehicle will be lost.Besides the old warrior should not be thrown off when the good times are back!Wonderful work yours is

ex670c · 13th June 2008, 19:00

Hi Guys,

The following things have been done

1) Water Pump bearing has been replaced.
2) Hard top has been removed.

Regards,

Arka.

headers · 14th June 2008, 10:35

Nice Pics Arka..btw..the water pump is pretty obsolete..how did you manage the bearings?

rjstyles69 · 14th June 2008, 12:17

Arka can you post a pic of what you want to convert this mean thingy into ? I mean what do you have on mind in terms of the body styling or do you wish to retain the same look.

DirtyDan · 14th June 2008, 12:58

Ah! Swapping in a Wankel. Good choice

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SirAlec · 14th June 2008, 14:17

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Originally Posted by rjstyles69

Arka can you post a pic of what you want to convert this mean thingy into ? I mean what do you have on mind in terms of the body styling or do you wish to retain the same look.

On the very first page of thread, like dodge m37.

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Originally Posted by DirtyDan

Ah! Swapping in a Wankel. Good choice

!

What wankel?

ex670c · 14th June 2008, 17:30

Hi Guys,

I was not the looking out to buy the 1Ton, I went to see the vehicle, because I had never seen one upclose and personal.

On seeing it I knew what to do with it and what purpose it would serve.

1) My version of a Warn 8274 Winch - Same Price I get a PTO Winch, and a truck free.
2) With a diesel engine its an unstoppable recovery vehicle (economical & reliable)
3) For carrying stuff (Work & OTR)
4) Owning a bit of Indian Military History.

What I plan to do

1) Restore it to Nissan 4W73 looks (soft top)
2) Modify the following
a) Diesel Engine Swap
b) Booster Assisted Brakes
c) Air-Con
3) Keeping The Palar Challenge and other OTRs to neighbouring states the 1 Ton can carry luggage and Spares.

Regards,

Arka

PS - Picture of a Soft-Top M37

DKG · 14th June 2008, 21:38

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Originally Posted by ex670c

PS - Picture of a Soft-Top M37

Looks awesome in the picture. You will definitely have a killer machine when you do it up like that!

PS More Warn 8274 winches are bought world over than used army disposal 1 ton pickups as recovery devices

dinar · 14th June 2008, 21:48

I like what Arka is looking for, it will be a fantastic machine with the diesel, the torque of a low reving diesel and the economy is great..
Not getting a power steering ???

11th June 2008, 23:11	#137
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Diesel should give ATLEAST 7-8kmpl. And let me remind you that diesel is almost 20 bucks cheaper than petrol per litre. I agree this is an enthusiast activity and all.But, Arka's not the Indian army and 6,000 bucks for petrol alone on every off-road trip isn't something very easy to stomach.
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12th June 2008, 12:51	#141
Joz BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dubai Posts: 247 Thanked: 2 Times	Out of the world thinking. Can't imagine how no one else thought of something like this before. All the best with the restoration Arka. I want one too!
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13th June 2008, 00:18	#142
Ashley Nair BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alappuzha Posts: 314 Thanked: 226 Times	My friend,you are a wizard!It's the most beautiful restoration work I have ever seen.And pleez don't change the original engine becoz the character of the vehicle will be lost.Besides the old warrior should not be thrown off when the good times are back!Wonderful work yours is
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13th June 2008, 19:00	#143
ex670c Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,470 Thanked: 1,954 Times View My Garage	Updates - 13-06-08 Hi Guys, The following things have been done 1) Water Pump bearing has been replaced. 2) Hard top has been removed. Regards, Arka. Attached Thumbnails
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14th June 2008, 10:35	#144
headers Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Greater Chennai Posts: 4,667 Thanked: 559 Times	Nice Pics Arka..btw..the water pump is pretty obsolete..how did you manage the bearings?
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14th June 2008, 12:17	#145
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,343 Thanked: 842 Times View My Garage	Arka can you post a pic of what you want to convert this mean thingy into ? I mean what do you have on mind in terms of the body styling or do you wish to retain the same look.
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14th June 2008, 12:58	#146
DirtyDan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dharamsala, H.P Posts: 2,075 Thanked: 1,565 Times	Wankel Ah! Swapping in a Wankel. Good choice! Attached Images
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14th June 2008, 17:30	#148
ex670c Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,470 Thanked: 1,954 Times View My Garage	Why & What of buying the Nissan 4W73 aka 1Ton Hi Guys, I was not the looking out to buy the 1Ton, I went to see the vehicle, because I had never seen one upclose and personal. On seeing it I knew what to do with it and what purpose it would serve. 1) My version of a Warn 8274 Winch - Same Price I get a PTO Winch, and a truck free. 2) With a diesel engine its an unstoppable recovery vehicle (economical & reliable) 3) For carrying stuff (Work & OTR) 4) Owning a bit of Indian Military History. What I plan to do 1) Restore it to Nissan 4W73 looks (soft top) 2) Modify the following a) Diesel Engine Swap b) Booster Assisted Brakes c) Air-Con 3) Keeping The Palar Challenge and other OTRs to neighbouring states the 1 Ton can carry luggage and Spares. Regards, Arka PS - Picture of a Soft-Top M37 Attached Images
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14th June 2008, 21:48	#150
dinar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: goa Posts: 1,066 Thanked: 57 Times	I like what Arka is looking for, it will be a fantastic machine with the diesel, the torque of a low reving diesel and the economy is great.. Not getting a power steering ???
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