GU (Y61) SWB

Post by **GQ Bear** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 9:11 pm

Does anybody know where the Y61 SWB's are available from in right hand drive?

I've seen a few from U.A.E., but their LHD.

Post by **nastytroll** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 9:20 pm

japan Perth 4x4 Centre did a build up running a VH45 for offroad racing, I've also heared that the Christey brothers have built a few of them too

Post by **bogged** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 9:53 pm

GQ Bear wrote:Does anybody know where the Y61 SWB's are available from in right hand drive?

I've seen a few from U.A.E., but their LHD.

I thought there were GU shortys in NZ.. they are RHD.

Post by **Nelso** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 9:54 pm

Can't you get them in NZ?

Post by **nastytroll** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 9:57 pm

they would have been have from japan, as far as I know there is not a nissan manufacturing plant in NZ

Post by **GQ Bear** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 9:58 pm

bogged wrote:I thought there were GU shortys in NZ.. they are RHD.

Don't think so, but I hope i'm wrong.

nastytroll wrote:japan Perth 4x4 Centre did a build up running a VH45 for offroad racing

Matt O'Brien's from Perth 4x4 centre is a beast! Just checked out the build-up on their website.

Post by **bogged** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:04 pm

nastytroll wrote:they would have been have from japan, as far as I know there is not a nissan manufacturing plant in NZ

correct - they are grey imports to NZ.

http://carl.outerlimits4x4.com/search.php has your answers

Post by **GQ Bear** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:47 pm

Hmmmmmmmm...this little project idea of mine is becoming more and more do-able

bwana · Post by **bwana** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:48 pm

GQ Bear wrote:Does anybody know where the Y61 SWB's are available from in right hand drive?

I've seen a few from U.A.E., but their LHD.

GQ, if ever you are back in the UAE, there is a dealership at Al Awir that only carries RHD Nissans and Toyotas for export. Post questions to me or at www.dubai4x4.com if you ever get back to this neck of the woods.

Post by **bogged** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:48 pm

GQ Bear wrote:Hmmmmmmmm...this little project idea of mine is becoming more and more do-able

you wont be the first to have done it here.. Im sure Mick Christie has one on a GQ chassis, but it wasnt rego'ed last time I heard about it.. think thats where the hangup comes in.

Post by **nastytroll** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 3:06 pm

rego is a problem as the gu is an australian sold car, but as a swb was not available but as a lwb is, the gov body in control of imports still may not let you register them tho

Post by **KIWI** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 4:18 pm

Theres a few shorties for sale here at the moment, but only with the 2.8 turbo diesel, as the TD42T are very hard to get in the shorty.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... key=481017
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... key=482090
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... key=482305

Post by **bogged** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 10:24 pm

nastytroll wrote:rego is a problem as the gu is an australian sold car, but as a swb was not available but as a lwb is, the gov body in control of imports still may not let you register them tho

I think thats what stopped 2 people I know of.

Post by **j-top paj** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 11:30 pm

whats stoping them from having a registered GQ shorty and doing a body swap?

Post by **tna racing** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 11:46 pm

hey mate if this helps they are called a gr ill get u a link 2 em on this forum cheers adam

Post by **grimbo** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:32 am

j-top paj wrote:whats stoping them from having a registered GQ shorty and doing a body swap?

Bbeause the body is not crash tested here and wont pass without having to crash test a certain amount of cars I believe is the problem.

They will be able to be brought in from places like Japan in 10 years or so when they pass some mystical date requirement and become suddenly safe. All very strange and complicated. There was a better explanation from someone else on here a while ago. It may have been Sierra Jim but not sure

Post by **weeman** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:47 am

In order for a GU to come out as GU SWB... it will have to come out past the 15 year old import rule.. However that could still change...

In order for SWB to be legit in Australia it would and could only be done as SWB GQ as it will be registered off the chassis.

Post by **nastytroll** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 3:01 pm

the 15 year old rule has changed to pre-198? as far as I know, also the imported gu cab will have to have its own vin number which as it was not able to get its own complience plate as an import they are not able to be used for body conversions either, unless someone has other info? Thats why they are used for comp trucks like offroad racing

Post by **KIWI** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 4:35 pm

I take it that I can bring one over with me if I move over?

Post by **JemmyBubbles** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 4:56 pm

ARGGGHHH

this annoys me.

As long as the RTA and Government gets some $$$ from it what is the big deal. Let us import then and register them - they're soo sexeh.

Post by **GQ Bear** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 8:07 pm

KIWI wrote:I take it that I can bring one over with me if I move over?

This is what i'm thinking. I have heaps of family in NZ who could purchase a trol and bring it over with them. Or even do the complete build up over there, race it in kiwi challenge and then bring it over

Post by **bogged** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 8:38 pm

JemmyBubbles wrote:As long as the RTA and Government gets some $$$ from it what is the big deal. Let us import then and register them - they're soo sexeh.

its actually Nissan that has the say in it for Patrols... the rules are something like if they manufacture a car or similar they need to approve it to be allowed, and you got fuck all chance of that.

If you move here, I still think they will give you shit. Dont you think that people would not have already done this?

Nissan will never bring them in, there is not enough market for them.. yes 50 comp people, and 50 weekend boys would buy them, but that aint enough to bring em in. they would want to sell 100's to be worth their while.
They only have the grenade in them now as diesel, and I think the 4.8 in UAE?

Post by **GUJohnno** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:17 pm

GQ Bear wrote:Matt O'Brien's from Perth 4x4 centre is a beast! Just checked out the build-up on their website.

Very nice indeed....

Post by **gut42** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:14 am

THAT LOOKS SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!!

Post by **Potter** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:46 am

there rear bar is awesome too.

Post by **bj on roids** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 10:13 am

i want one

Post by **ausoops** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 10:45 am

apparently one has been spotted in brisbane.
no pics yet but.

http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10787

Post by **bj on roids** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 10:55 am

see... i knew there would be some here, now I just gotta get me one

Post by **bj on roids** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 11:01 am

2 sightings of this type of vehicle in recent weeks, gives me mucho confidence!

Post by **JemmyBubbles** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 11:08 am

if you find a stash plz hold some for me, how can I arrange payment ?!

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