Nissan 4W73 aka 1 ton

supremeBaleno · 4th June 2008, 16:24

Finally a thread for the Nissan 1-ton. Awesome purchase, Arka.
One of these days, I should take the long way home (via Pudupet) to catch this monster-truck.

@Ishan, this surely would be the ultimate bar-mobile.

esteem_lover · 4th June 2008, 16:41

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Originally Posted by supremeBaleno

@Ishan, this surely would be the ultimate bar-mobile.

I hope Arka airconditions the rear too, would be super. We guys can pitch in for that part. what say arka ?

supremeBaleno · 4th June 2008, 16:56

John, airconditioning the rear of that monster truck would be akin to airconditioning a concert hall.

Gurkha · 4th June 2008, 17:04

I have a project to buy a disposal Stallion and convert it to a motorhome, bar a/c and all, anyone interested feel free to contact me. At 42, I feel the need to become a gypsy and a Stallion can't be beat in that aspect except its size.

esteem_lover · 4th June 2008, 17:16

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Originally Posted by supremeBaleno

John, airconditioning the rear of that monster truck would be akin to airconditioning a concert hall.

A 1.5 ton split should do the job biju. Any donors ?

rjstyles69 · 4th June 2008, 17:31

Arka congratulations on the buy. In the holy land of Off-Roading you are the POPE mate.
And above all this is what you want as your daily drive.wooooof !! All the very best for the restoration

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nitrous · 4th June 2008, 17:47

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Originally Posted by arka

Yesterday, I got the brakes overhauled. (Nitrous has the pictures!!!)
1) The Brakes Shoes and Drums very hardly used.

Even the Half shaft looked new.
I would call this truck an NOS - New Old Stock.
Pardon the poor quality phonecam pictures .

Steeroid · 4th June 2008, 17:49

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

A 1.5 ton split should do the job biju. Any donors ?

Almonard ka punkah chalega. You know the BIG ones you see in wedding tents and exhibitions. May even make the truck go faster....

DKG · 4th June 2008, 21:29

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Originally Posted by Gurkha

I have a project to buy a disposal Stallion and convert it to a motorhome, bar a/c and all, anyone interested feel free to contact me. At 42, I feel the need to become a gypsy and a Stallion can't be beat in that aspect except its size.

Go for it, I am 70% done with my camper for my 207 pickup, its an amazingly enjoyable activity to build one yourself. A go anywhere motorhome would be the ultimate. Checkout some freaked out stuff based on the Merc Unimog on the net

IronWolf · 5th June 2008, 00:08

Arka, I hope this will be ready by Aug for something called the 'Pallar challenge'?

maddy42 · 5th June 2008, 11:53

Wow Arka you got a really great vehicle. I had seen this vehicle in coorg as they were used by timber merchants to drag logs. I really wish you restore it like the pic posted on the first page. That pic actually gives respect to this behemoth of a vehicle

5th June 2008, 15:11

Sigh! I wish this forum didnt have a 4X4 section. this section will definitely lead me to financial ruin.

why is everyone calling it a behemoth? its not that big, its a bit bigger than the safari.thats all.

but it definitely looks more intimidating than anything else on the roads.
thats an excellent example of what a daily drive should be.

DKG · 5th June 2008, 15:53

Arka if you intend using it everyday consider adding a power steering unit and a booster unit for the brakes. Love the sound of the brake system making all those noises on trucks! That should make driving the beast luxurious

, not to mention a strong a/c and a mind blowing music system

Get a chrome exhaust running up along the cabin straight up and put on some killer radials. Boy the list seems endless

PS I don't know if its legal in India but get one of those Mack truck horns. I can imagine the sight of this machine hurtling down Chennai roads horns blaring

esteem_lover · 5th June 2008, 16:20

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Almonard ka punkah chalega. You know the BIG ones you see in wedding tents and exhibitions. May even make the truck go faster....

Do we have a sponsor from dubai ??

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Originally Posted by DKG

Arka if you intend using it everyday consider adding a power steering unit

Arka will start losing the pretty muscles in his shoulders.

DKG · 5th June 2008, 16:29

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

Arka will start losing the pretty muscles in his shoulders.

How about a picture of Arka by his new truck. BTW which one looks meaner?

4th June 2008, 16:24	#61
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,546 Thanked: 2,698 Times View My Garage	Finally a thread for the Nissan 1-ton. Awesome purchase, Arka. One of these days, I should take the long way home (via Pudupet) to catch this monster-truck. @Ishan, this surely would be the ultimate bar-mobile.
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4th June 2008, 16:56	#63
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,546 Thanked: 2,698 Times View My Garage	John, airconditioning the rear of that monster truck would be akin to airconditioning a concert hall.
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Gurkha BANNED Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kalyani, West Bengal Posts: 444 Thanked: 10 Times	I have a project to buy a disposal Stallion and convert it to a motorhome, bar a/c and all, anyone interested feel free to contact me. At 42, I feel the need to become a gypsy and a Stallion can't be beat in that aspect except its size.
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4th June 2008, 17:31	#66
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,343 Thanked: 842 Times View My Garage	Arka congratulations on the buy. In the holy land of Off-Roading you are the POPE mate. And above all this is what you want as your daily drive.wooooof !! All the very best for the restoration .
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IronWolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Benga-loo-ru Posts: 1,569 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	Arka, I hope this will be ready by Aug for something called the 'Pallar challenge'?
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5th June 2008, 11:53	#71
maddy42 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coorg Posts: 2,131 Thanked: 1,328 Times View My Garage	Wow Arka you got a really great vehicle. I had seen this vehicle in coorg as they were used by timber merchants to drag logs. I really wish you restore it like the pic posted on the first page. That pic actually gives respect to this behemoth of a vehicle
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5th June 2008, 15:11	#72
rippergeo Posts: n/a	Sigh! I wish this forum didnt have a 4X4 section. this section will definitely lead me to financial ruin. why is everyone calling it a behemoth? its not that big, its a bit bigger than the safari.thats all. but it definitely looks more intimidating than anything else on the roads. thats an excellent example of what a daily drive should be.
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5th June 2008, 15:53	#73
DKG Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,711 Thanked: 1,389 Times View My Garage	Arka if you intend using it everyday consider adding a power steering unit and a booster unit for the brakes. Love the sound of the brake system making all those noises on trucks! That should make driving the beast luxurious , not to mention a strong a/c and a mind blowing music system Get a chrome exhaust running up along the cabin straight up and put on some killer radials. Boy the list seems endless PS I don't know if its legal in India but get one of those Mack truck horns. I can imagine the sight of this machine hurtling down Chennai roads horns blaring Last edited by DKG : 5th June 2008 at 15:59.
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