Nissan 4W73 aka 1 ton

neoranjit · 11th June 2008, 01:05

runs ? you should have see her getting off the sand !!!

headers · 11th June 2008, 10:06

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

I am in awe of this contraption. from the pics it appears that it actually runs!

It flies..makes a mokery of the others off the road!

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Originally Posted by neoranjit

runs ? you should have see her getting off the sand !!!

Nics pics mate. I owe you a KF for that: LOL

Blue Thunder · 11th June 2008, 10:31

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

I am in awe of this contraption. from the pics it appears that it actually runs!

don't be fooled by looks, tsk1979 : this OneTon® flies over obstructions in a way that the jeeps can only dream of. There were a couple of palm trees which had been felled down, lying by the side of the beach. The OneTon® was able to run over the two logs (lying next to each other) as easily as a jeep going over a couple of speed-breakers.

Just wait till this beauty gets the required makeover : this will then be the hottest ride on TeamBHP

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GTO · 11th June 2008, 11:11

Whoa, thats a hardcore beast! I think Arka's found himself a Hummer-beater. If initial reports are anything to go by, this truck is going to walk all over Indian 4x4's (Mahindra's, Gypsies, Trax' and Jongas included).

My curiousity has gotten the better of me after seeing the beast in action, but I am unable to source any more info on the 4W73. Apparently, that 4.0 churns out 125 horses. Arka, I agree with the others. You must retain the original engine.

Interesting project vehicle. Please keep this thread updated with a progress report.

headers · 11th June 2008, 12:50

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Originally Posted by GTO

Apparently, that 4.0 churns out 125 horses. Arka, I agree with the others. You must retain the original engine.

GTO, I am the only ONE who is suggesting that he retain the petrol engine. Am glad that I do have people who share a similar view.

Arka, hope you read this and do the needful! Thanks in advance!

esteem_lover · 11th June 2008, 13:06

Maybe arka should source another 1 tonner & convert that to diesel for his daily drive. Looks awesome arka. Hoping to drive it soon.
cheers

nickatnite · 11th June 2008, 15:50

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Originally Posted by headers

GTO, I am the only ONE who is suggesting that he retain the petrol engine. Am glad that I do have people who share a similar view.

Arka, hope you read this and do the needful! Thanks in advance!

I was thinking along the same lines too. Arka, please keep the petrol engine and spend the money on bodywork.

DKG · 11th June 2008, 15:50

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Originally Posted by headers

GTO, I am the only ONE who is suggesting that he retain the petrol engine. Am glad that I do have people who share a similar view.

Arka, hope you read this and do the needful! Thanks in advance!

Considering I am one of those nutcases running eight cylinder petrol engines for originality's sake on my vintage cars I would never ever recommend dumping that Nissan's petrol. By the way I always loved the hissing sound of that engine as it ambled through traffic. Such a smooth engine

Besides Arka I gather you have other diesel vehicles at home, so please spare the petrol on this one. Return it to like it was brand new, what a sight it would be. A real treat for enthusiasts. Infact someone posted a link of a chap in the US who restored a similar truck to original spec, looked fabulous. Do consider

PS: Its so wonderful to see so many suggest the petrol is retained, shows you guys care about machinery as much as the fun they entail

headers · 11th June 2008, 18:02

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

Maybe arka should source another 1 tonner & convert that to diesel for his daily drive. Looks awesome arka. Hoping to drive it soon.
cheers

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Originally Posted by nickatnite

I was thinking along the same lines too. Arka, please keep the petrol engine and spend the money on bodywork.

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Originally Posted by DKG

Considering I am one of those nutcases running eight cylinder petrol engines for originality's sake on my vintage cars I would never ever recommend dumping that Nissan's petrol. By the way I always loved the hissing sound of that engine as it ambled through traffic. Such a smooth engine

Besides Arka I gather you have other diesel vehicles at home, so please spare the petrol on this one. Return it to like it was brand new, what a sight it would be. A real treat for enthusiasts. Infact someone posted a link of a chap in the US who restored a similar truck to original spec, looked fabulous. Do consider

PS: Its so wonderful to see so many suggest the petrol is retained, shows you guys care about machinery as much as the fun they entail

Hi Arka, do you hear us all? Please spare / retain the petrol engine in the MW73..I seem to have gathered some support. Thanks all petrol heads!

nitrous · 11th June 2008, 18:35

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.

SirAlec · 11th June 2008, 18:36

i vote to keep the petrol engine!!

Mission_Safari · 11th June 2008, 18:38

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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.

Nitrous,

Whats the expected FE after the conversion to diesel?

Blue Thunder · 11th June 2008, 19:08

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Originally Posted by nickatnite

I was thinking along the same lines too. Arka, please keep the petrol engine and spend the money on bodywork.

he is not going to spend additional money on buying the diesel....he already has the Hino.

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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.

No cheques : only cash

... and the fund should be named "2 km per litre of Rs 60/- per litre PETROL" fund.

DKG · 11th June 2008, 21:48

When it comes to pure pleasure don't count rupees

In ten years I've never bothered to check the mileage of my VFR and I make sure I redline it everytime I ride it. Offroading is never about fuel economy. Its inherently a gas/diesel guzzling activity, so why bother. Keep it stock and everytime you go offroad just put in some fuel for that run and have a blast.

Save the Hino diesel for an offroad buggy you might want to build yourself!!

Sankar · 11th June 2008, 22:05

Arka, please opt for a diesel Engine.

That would let the petrol be available in the bunks for a few more years for my Bullet to happily burn... hahaha

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neoranjit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 588 Thanked: 195 Times View My Garage	runs ? you should have see her getting off the sand !!! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by neoranjit : 11th June 2008 at 01:09.
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GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,538 Thanked: 300,858 Times View My Garage	Whoa, thats a hardcore beast! I think Arka's found himself a Hummer-beater. If initial reports are anything to go by, this truck is going to walk all over Indian 4x4's (Mahindra's, Gypsies, Trax' and Jongas included). My curiousity has gotten the better of me after seeing the beast in action, but I am unable to source any more info on the 4W73. Apparently, that 4.0 churns out 125 horses. Arka, I agree with the others. You must retain the original engine. Interesting project vehicle. Please keep this thread updated with a progress report.
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11th June 2008, 13:06	#126
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Maybe arka should source another 1 tonner & convert that to diesel for his daily drive. Looks awesome arka. Hoping to drive it soon. cheers
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11th June 2008, 18:35	#130
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	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.
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11th June 2008, 18:36	#131
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	i vote to keep the petrol engine!!
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11th June 2008, 21:48	#134
DKG Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,711 Thanked: 1,389 Times View My Garage	When it comes to pure pleasure don't count rupees In ten years I've never bothered to check the mileage of my VFR and I make sure I redline it everytime I ride it. Offroading is never about fuel economy. Its inherently a gas/diesel guzzling activity, so why bother. Keep it stock and everytime you go offroad just put in some fuel for that run and have a blast. Save the Hino diesel for an offroad buggy you might want to build yourself!!
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11th June 2008, 22:05	#135
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,766 Thanked: 9,054 Times	Arka, please opt for a diesel Engine. That would let the petrol be available in the bunks for a few more years for my Bullet to happily burn... hahaha
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