Nissan 4W73 aka 1 ton

ex670c · 11th May 2011, 17:53

Hi Guys,

A scanned copy of an article about an Nissan 4W73 enthusiast, H. Kishie Singh " Life and Times of PBS 2254.

Regards,

Arka

PS - Thanks Shams, for informing me.

m_upreti · 13th May 2011, 20:50

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Originally Posted by ex670c

Hi Guys,

A scanned copy of an article about an Nissan 4W73 enthusiast, H. Kishie Singh " Life and Times of PBS 2254.

Regards,

Arka

PS - Thanks Shams, for informing me.

These are the real adventurers. A nice and crisp article., thanks for sharing.

Fauji · 21st May 2011, 07:14

Hi Arka,

I saw this thread by luck and you broght back the nostalgic memories which go back to 25 years. Even then we had very few 1tons and they were getting replaced by TATA 403. What ever was left were getting modified as "Commanding officers" caravan or used as school bus. I have driven this beast and is a superb vehucle and very comfortable - the same reason for being choice for caravans, school buses and ambulance! The engine is smooth and powerful. 1 ton also had another role - recovery vehicle. It was being used for pulling vehicles stuck in sand or slush. My all time favoutie fauji vehicle is Jonga. It was the mean machine

DeClutch 4X4 · 1st September 2011, 18:08

Hi All,

I came across this Bulky beauty. After great difficulty managed to find the thread where it should belong to. Hope it helps you in someway Arka.

Cheers,
Deepak Shivanna

fazalaliadil · 1st September 2011, 20:22

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Originally Posted by DeClutch 4X4

I came across this Bulky beauty.

Deepak,

This is a beauty.

Arka,

Would love to see your 1 tonner being restored to this.
Regards,

headers · 1st September 2011, 21:40

The tyres add character to that vehicle! Mean and sexy!

DirtyDan · 2nd September 2011, 15:40

Note the difference between Arka's cab roof, the American Army version and this chopped version which I suspect makes the vehicle undriveable for anybody over 5 feet tall.

DeClutch 4X4 · 2nd September 2011, 16:51

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Originally Posted by DirtyDan

Note the difference between Arka's cab roof, the American Army version and this chopped version which I suspect makes the vehicle undriveable for anybody over 5 feet tall.

@DirtyDan - On a lighter note of fact, the average height of US men is 5+ feet. I believe this problem will be taken care of with the design part. But the only exception 'if the 1 tonner belongs to some noodles man from mangolia, a Green card holder, of course!

SirAlec · 2nd September 2011, 23:35

What is the source of the image. Its actually looks like a nissan than a power wagon.

DeClutch 4X4 · 4th September 2011, 19:51

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Originally Posted by SirAlec

What is the source of the image. Its actually looks like a nissan than a power wagon.

I happened to be a member of Reno4x4, another 4x4 enthusiasts forum. I borowed this image from one of the members Rig gallery.

crazyjeeperk · 8th September 2011, 10:19

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Originally Posted by m_upreti

I think I have seen this before somewhere, probably got into the link from some other offroading post. The climb at the other end is real smooth.

I am so eager to see the current shape of the awesome machine your posses. post few recent photos.

ex670c · 23rd September 2011, 12:02

Hi Guys,

The Nissan 4W73 was driven by UBS on Day#2 of TPC2011, and the PTO winch was put to good use at SS2.

While driving out of riverbed at the end of Day#2 the 1 Ton got stuck in a sand pit, and we realized the the winch cable and Guides were jumbled, a few of us stripped and rewound the cable and the 1Ton Winched herself out.

Many thanks to UBS for the new carb and Mhd Ali for changing the same on the eve of TPC2011.

Regards,

Arka

headers · 23rd September 2011, 12:39

Arka,
Maybe you could share details of the carb setup, jet details and the way the engine behaves with the new setup?

Thanx

condor · 23rd September 2011, 14:52

@Arka, pic #3: Looks like Superman pulling a stuck 4W73

svsantosh · 23rd September 2011, 15:20

Hi Arka,

Wrt to the last year plans, at what stage is the Hino diesel conversion idea? Dropped or on cards?

11th May 2011, 17:53	#316
ex670c Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,470 Thanked: 1,951 Times View My Garage	Auto India Hi Guys, A scanned copy of an article about an Nissan 4W73 enthusiast, H. Kishie Singh " Life and Times of PBS 2254. Regards, Arka PS - Thanks Shams, for informing me. Attached Thumbnails
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Fauji Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,471 Thanked: 994 Times	Re: Nissan 4W73 aka 1 ton Hi Arka, I saw this thread by luck and you broght back the nostalgic memories which go back to 25 years. Even then we had very few 1tons and they were getting replaced by TATA 403. What ever was left were getting modified as "Commanding officers" caravan or used as school bus. I have driven this beast and is a superb vehucle and very comfortable - the same reason for being choice for caravans, school buses and ambulance! The engine is smooth and powerful. 1 ton also had another role - recovery vehicle. It was being used for pulling vehicles stuck in sand or slush. My all time favoutie fauji vehicle is Jonga. It was the mean machine
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DeClutch 4X4 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 98 Thanked: 100 Times	Re: Nissan 4W73 aka 1 ton Hi All, I came across this Bulky beauty. After great difficulty managed to find the thread where it should belong to. Hope it helps you in someway Arka. Cheers, Deepak Shivanna Attached Thumbnails
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ex670c Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,470 Thanked: 1,951 Times View My Garage	Tpc2011 Hi Guys, The Nissan 4W73 was driven by UBS on Day#2 of TPC2011, and the PTO winch was put to good use at SS2. While driving out of riverbed at the end of Day#2 the 1 Ton got stuck in a sand pit, and we realized the the winch cable and Guides were jumbled, a few of us stripped and rewound the cable and the 1Ton Winched herself out. Many thanks to UBS for the new carb and Mhd Ali for changing the same on the eve of TPC2011. Regards, Arka Attached Thumbnails
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headers Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Greater Chennai Posts: 4,667 Thanked: 559 Times	Arka, Maybe you could share details of the carb setup, jet details and the way the engine behaves with the new setup? Thanx
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svsantosh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubai Posts: 4,006 Thanked: 6,348 Times View My Garage	Re: Nissan 4W73 aka 1 ton Hi Arka, Wrt to the last year plans, at what stage is the Hino diesel conversion idea? Dropped or on cards?
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