Nissan 4W73 aka 1 ton

SirAlec · 14th August 2008, 20:12

I thought so! Its written weapon though.

i guess its running a different engine instead of original flathead 6, possibly in VEE configuration, hence no room for battery inside the bay.

Dussey · 15th August 2008, 16:58

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Originally Posted by bonobashi

Hmmm.

If you want to see more of these Dodge Power Wagons, there're a number of them running in Iceland, heavily modded - spacers, 34" or larger tires, 2 psi air pressure, the whole nine yards - to run in snow and slush. There're interesting pictures on the 'Net of the whole convoy crossing a river; not much by way of road in sight. Apparently these were US World War II surplus.

There're more Power Wagons running in the US of A, of course, in various stages of maintenance. Most are utility support vehicles; run by power companies, telcos, and the like.

Could send you pictures OR url's if you're interested.

Yes, surely interesting. There were quite a number , post war too. Like the Jeeps of WW2 which were continued even after the war, Power Wagons were made upto the '60s.

susan3004 · 20th August 2008, 20:42

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Originally Posted by SirAlec

I thought so! Its written weapon though.

i guess its running a different engine instead of original flathead 6, possibly in VEE configuration, hence no room for battery inside the bay.

Seems more like a tool box.
On our home made one-tons we have a braket for carrying a 20 ltrs jerricane.

SirAlec · 20th August 2008, 22:57

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Originally Posted by susan3004

Seems more like a tool box.
On our home made one-tons we have a braket for carrying a 20 ltrs jerricane.

It could be. I thought so because of black pipe thing that goes behind that.

badboyscad · 21st August 2008, 20:37

A little contribution from me to the 1 ton thread:

artist's rendering of the restored vehicle(please click to view fully):

Nissan 4W73 aka 1 ton-1-ton-test-bbs.jpg

please suggest various color schemes.

offroad_maniac · 21st August 2008, 20:47

Nice to see the 3D version of 1 ton.
Also it hows, that just by changing the tyres only, the vehicle speaks of attitude it got. I think it will be better to try out different possibilities one can have with his mod, by visualizing that in a 3D way.

I think it will look nice in Military Green OR Camouflage Color scheme with open top.

SirAlec · 21st August 2008, 22:30

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Originally Posted by badboyscad

A little contribution from me to the 1 ton thread:

Attachment 40945

artist's rendering of the restored vehicle(please click to view fully):
Attachment 40946

please suggest various color schemes.

Beautifuly done! thanks for sharing. Please create an open top version too. or any number of combination.

lancer&shogun · 22nd August 2008, 12:16

Arka, hope to see you this beauty soon in 5star (Cathedral road)

susan3004 · 23rd August 2008, 22:19

A combination of beige and dark tan looks fabulous on this vehicle. But donot multicolour the rims. They may be of the darker colour,ie, dark tan in this case.

ex670c · 25th August 2008, 10:45

Hi Guys,

Decided to try out the 4W73 for TPC2008.

Got the following things done.

1) Removed the doors.
2) Removed the floor plate - Gear box inspection cover.
3) Changed the Clutch Plate & Cover Assembly.
4) Attached a clevis hook to the winch Cable.
5) Added the Spare Rim & Tyre to the Vehicle.

For TPC2008
We drove
90+31+16+12+16+90 Kms on Road= 255kms on Road
15+15kms off-Road = 30kms (approx)
Fuel 54L +5L +18L + 32L = 109L of Petrol (I have about 10L remaining)
i.e 2.8Kmpl
On the highway I was getting a FE of 5-6kmpl.

Blue Thunder · 20th October 2008, 12:22

hey, Arka, any updates on the OneTon® ? Please do post the latest pics.

ram.west · 21st November 2008, 15:53

hi arka!!

any updates on your Nissan!!! Eagerly waiting to hear on further updates.

Torque-ative · 21st November 2008, 16:16

Somebody wake up the gaint from his slumber !!!

Do we need to start a save the nissan fund ??!!

condor · 21st November 2008, 16:36

Quote:

ex670c

: i.e 2.8Kmpl
On the highway I was getting a FE of 5-6kmpl.
Torque-ative

: Do we need to start a save the nissan fund ??!!

Or a "Run the Nissan" fund ?

Arka, where are you ?!

headers · 21st November 2008, 19:08

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Originally Posted by Torque-ative

Do we need to start a save the nissan fund ??!!

Sure we need to!

Quote:

Originally Posted by condor

Or a "Run the Nissan" fund ?

Arka, where are you ?!

the NIssan fund is started!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ram.west

any updates on your Nissan!!!

The vehicle is undergoing some mods now. Will keep you guys updated soon!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

hey, Arka, any updates on the OneTon® ? Please do post the latest pics.

14th August 2008, 20:12	#196
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	I thought so! Its written weapon though. i guess its running a different engine instead of original flathead 6, possibly in VEE configuration, hence no room for battery inside the bay.
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21st August 2008, 20:37	#200
badboyscad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TN Posts: 1,511 Thanked: 477 Times View My Garage	A little contribution from me to the 1 ton thread: artist's rendering of the restored vehicle(please click to view fully): please suggest various color schemes. Last edited by badboyscad : 21st August 2008 at 20:40.
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21st August 2008, 20:47	#201
offroad_maniac BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Thane-Mumbai Posts: 492 Thanked: 154 Times	Nice to see the 3D version of 1 ton. Also it hows, that just by changing the tyres only, the vehicle speaks of attitude it got. I think it will be better to try out different possibilities one can have with his mod, by visualizing that in a 3D way. I think it will look nice in Military Green OR Camouflage Color scheme with open top.
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22nd August 2008, 12:16	#203
lancer&shogun BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Back in Chennai Posts: 148 Thanked: 2 Times	Arka, hope to see you this beauty soon in 5star (Cathedral road)
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23rd August 2008, 22:19	#204
susan3004 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kapurthala Posts: 384 Thanked: 263 Times	A combination of beige and dark tan looks fabulous on this vehicle. But donot multicolour the rims. They may be of the darker colour,ie, dark tan in this case.
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25th August 2008, 10:45	#205
ex670c Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,470 Thanked: 1,939 Times View My Garage	Before TPC2008 Hi Guys, Decided to try out the 4W73 for TPC2008. Got the following things done. 1) Removed the doors. 2) Removed the floor plate - Gear box inspection cover. 3) Changed the Clutch Plate & Cover Assembly. 4) Attached a clevis hook to the winch Cable. 5) Added the Spare Rim & Tyre to the Vehicle. For TPC2008 We drove 90+31+16+12+16+90 Kms on Road= 255kms on Road 15+15kms off-Road = 30kms (approx) Fuel 54L +5L +18L + 32L = 109L of Petrol (I have about 10L remaining) i.e 2.8Kmpl On the highway I was getting a FE of 5-6kmpl. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by ex670c : 25th August 2008 at 10:46. Reason: typo
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20th October 2008, 12:22	#206
Blue Thunder Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Right here . Posts: 1,657 Thanked: 386 Times View My Garage	Updates on the OneTon®? hey, Arka, any updates on the OneTon® ? Please do post the latest pics. Last edited by Blue Thunder : 20th October 2008 at 12:31.
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21st November 2008, 15:53	#207
ram.west BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Hartford,NY Posts: 418 Thanked: 28 Times	hi arka!! any updates on your Nissan!!! Eagerly waiting to hear on further updates.
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21st November 2008, 16:16	#208
Torque-ative BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 500 Thanked: 89 Times	Somebody wake up the gaint from his slumber !!! Do we need to start a save the nissan fund ??!!
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