Nissan 4W73 aka 1 ton

IronWolf · 15th June 2008, 00:03

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Originally Posted by ex670c

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.

PS - Picture of a Soft-Top M37

Hey Arka,

Saw the vids and the OneTon is Amazing. Loved the way it stood apart from the other 4x4s. nothing to come close to its presence.

I love the reasoning behind buying this vehicle. esp this "My version of a Warn 8274 Winch - Same Price I get a PTO Winch, and a truck free."

I agree with going with the practical Diesel Hino engine. Dont know much about this engine but am sure you chose an engine which still is torquey and packs a punch.

I dont agree with the Soft top Mod. It looked awesome with the hard top.

Then again its your call. I hope the finished product is what you visioned it to be.

One request, please retain a dark green color scheme with NO Stickers (like your 550).

Rudra Sen · 15th June 2008, 07:50

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Originally Posted by IronWolf

Saw the vids and the OneTon is Amazing.

You mean video? Where is it?

headers · 15th June 2008, 09:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by IronWolf

Hey Arka,

Saw the vids and the OneTon is Amazing. Loved the way it stood apart from the other 4x4s. nothing to come close to its presence.

...One request, please retain a dark green color scheme with NO Stickers (like your 550).

Where is the video?

Arka s 550 is not green in color!

ex670c · 15th June 2008, 12:14

Hi Guys,

These videos were taken by Vinod_Nookala.

YouTube - vinnumyfriend's Channel

1)

YouTube - Team BHP, Jeep thrills meet

2)

YouTube - Team BHP, Jeep thrills Meet

Regards,

Arka

headers · 15th June 2008, 21:25

nice video arka, esp the 1 ton mincing about the green patch. Also one can notice the front wheel spin while starting. the proof of a working 4wd!

madbullram · 15th June 2008, 23:49

sweet ride man! its not madness Arka sheer passion

devil_in_flesh · 16th June 2008, 23:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by ex670c

Hi Guys,

These videos were taken by Vinod_Nookala.

YouTube - vinnumyfriend's Channel

1)YouTube - Team BHP, Jeep thrills meet

2)YouTube - Team BHP, Jeep thrills Meet

Regards,

Arka

Awesome videos!Sorry for my ignorance, but i had initially thought that your vehicle was in a complete run down condition.Didn't know that it had a perfectly functioning heart! cheers to that!real sweet noise.

Steeroid · 17th June 2008, 01:04

Are we in the middle of a season for old army vehicles? I saw some pictures of a Dodge Weapons Carrier under restoration by someone in Cochin - reminded me a lot of Arka's 1-Tonner.

ex670c · 17th June 2008, 12:43

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Are we in the middle of a season for old army vehicles? I saw some pictures of a Dodge Weapons Carrier under restoration by someone in Cochin - reminded me a lot of Arka's 1-Tonner.

The Nissan 4W73 is based on the M37 Dodge Weapon Carrier, which is an upgrade of the WC51/52 Series Weapon Carrier of World War II.

Please post up the pics of the Dodge Weapon Carrier in Cochin.

Not many survive in INDIA, about 3-5 Maximum.

Regards,

Arka

Steeroid · 17th June 2008, 12:49

I'll ask A S H V I N to post the pics if the owner is okay with it.

IronWolf · 20th June 2008, 01:57

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Originally Posted by headers

Where is the video?

Arka s 550 is not green in color!

Headers, I meant the 'like your 550' for the - 'NO Stickers' part. His is the creamish jeep with the soft top (And yours is the white Gypsy). been following all the 4x4 meet threads

What I meant is this vehicle has to have a green scheme and no "STUD" pics like one of the other jeeps in the chennai meet.

Anyway Arka, what are the updates? eagerly waiting.

headers · 20th June 2008, 07:16

Ok Ironwolf..BTW, the S.T.U.D is really a Stud jeep..its got a XD3P [read bolero] engine and is pretty smooth to drive. It is owned by the founder of Jeep Thrills.

Jomz · 20th June 2008, 09:44

Hino WO4D.. :-)... One of the best engines..
spares are a plenty.. packs quite a punch...pulls 9 tonners so should be fine.. on this

But i think the intercooled turbocharged ones only give 110HP.. a Naturally Aspirated one is around 90HP...

I'm not sure... I'm forgetting my figures from AL. if need confirmation I can mail them and ask.

Any thoughts of a WO6E?? That is a 110Hp for sure..

bottle · 20th June 2008, 14:03

The ECR offroading session appeared in todays issue of madras plus

was good to see arkhas one ton on the main cover

praveen_v · 20th June 2008, 14:07

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Originally Posted by bottle

The ECR offroading session appeared in todays issue of madras plus

was good to see arkhas one ton on the main cover

Yes, and the pic with all the jeeps and people was great.

15th June 2008, 21:25	#155
headers Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Greater Chennai Posts: 4,667 Thanked: 559 Times	nice video arka, esp the 1 ton mincing about the green patch. Also one can notice the front wheel spin while starting. the proof of a working 4wd!
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15th June 2008, 23:49	#156
madbullram BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chennai&Ashburn Posts: 551 Thanked: 231 Times View My Garage	sweet ride man! its not madness Arka sheer passion
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17th June 2008, 01:04	#158
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	Are we in the middle of a season for old army vehicles? I saw some pictures of a Dodge Weapons Carrier under restoration by someone in Cochin - reminded me a lot of Arka's 1-Tonner.
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17th June 2008, 12:49	#160
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	I'll ask A S H V I N to post the pics if the owner is okay with it.
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20th June 2008, 07:16	#162
headers Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Greater Chennai Posts: 4,667 Thanked: 559 Times	Ok Ironwolf..BTW, the S.T.U.D is really a Stud jeep..its got a XD3P [read bolero] engine and is pretty smooth to drive. It is owned by the founder of Jeep Thrills.
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20th June 2008, 09:44	#163
Jomz BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Detroit, MI,USA Posts: 834 Thanked: 335 Times	Hino WO4D.. :-)... One of the best engines.. spares are a plenty.. packs quite a punch...pulls 9 tonners so should be fine.. on this But i think the intercooled turbocharged ones only give 110HP.. a Naturally Aspirated one is around 90HP... I'm not sure... I'm forgetting my figures from AL. if need confirmation I can mail them and ask. Any thoughts of a WO6E?? That is a 110Hp for sure..
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20th June 2008, 14:03	#164
bottle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 274 Times View My Garage	The ECR offroading session appeared in todays issue of madras plus was good to see arkhas one ton on the main cover
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