Got myself a Patrol

[Diesel_Cruiser]

Can anyone tell me exactly what type my new patrol is? Engine is a 3300 turbodiesel.

Previous owner sold it as rust free, just some minor surface rust :flipoff2: , but the price was cheap so I didn't argue.

[gurumon]

looks like an MQ... early 80's.

but neither of my mq's have indicators under the badge like yours.... so maybe it's a an MK. mid 80's-89 i think.

i dont think you could get the turbo diseasels in MQ's so probably more likely it's an MK.

[XterraGuy]

The year would be helpful. If you post the VIN, I could decode it for you...

[Diesel_Cruiser]

the vin is JN10KR160UO883656 , not exactly sure about the year, haven't got the papers yet, but i tought it was an 86 one.

thanks for the help.

What exactly is the difference between the mk and mq series?

[XterraGuy]

It was built in 1/87, short-body, deluxe model, 5-speed, hard-top, light duty. It has an H233B rear diff 4.375 gears and LSD, and a C200 front diff. Being that the MQ/MK production ended in 8/88, so I'd say it's an MK.

[Diesel_Cruiser]

Thanks!

Where did you find this info? What exactly is extra on a deluxe model? Mine got a tach, wich most patrols don't have, any other extra stuff I might have overlooked?

What is the difference between light and heavy duty?

Thanks!

[my64fj40]

Thats some tight info, can you do that on my fj40.
:D

[coolcruiserfj40]

Thats some tight info, can you do that on my fj40.
:D
break down the vin? theres a decoder on sor.com

[Diesel_Cruiser]

Couple of update pics

Cut out the entire door sil and welded in soms thick walled square tube.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=197543&stc=1


http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=197527&stc=1

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=197528&stc=1

Some pics of some of the patches that needed to be welded in the tub, had to do one weld on the back of the wheel well with a mirror, wich is very difficult.

Welders that do this on a daily bases welding structural stuff, have my greatest respect!

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=197529&stc=1


http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=197530&stc=1

[unimogken]

Looks like you have a pretty cool project there!

I have always loved Patrols!