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A face only a mother could love. 
Just kidding ......
Just kidding ......
Can this be imported to the US? We used to have one in the Philippines and would love to cruise in one in California
It can be LEGALLY imported in approximately 1 year.
next year? because of it's age? Don't know if I can wait til next year...me want one now!! lol
Patience young grasshopper. 
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A face only a mother could love.
Just kidding ......
What are your thoughts on this as an overland vehicle for Pan American highway vs. Landcruiser.
I have never owned a Nissan but I am sure there are those on this forum that have and can provide an opinion.
Coil suspension with a 60 series look alike body. Comparing to a 60 series it's interior is not as wide but has more headroom and is longer.
Only info I can share.
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Old thread but I dug it up in a search. Here is a recent listing on CL, already in the USA and extremely low mile.
http://portland.craigslist.org/grg/cto/4269674898.html
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These are competition for 80-series Cruisers all over the world. Nissan beat Toyota to the punch on this model of Patrol, came out in late 1987. Suspension is almost the same as the 80-series, radius arm front with panhard, rear is 4-link with panhard. IIRC the front axle is a high pinion but the radius arms go above the tie rod, otherwise looks just like an 80 front axle, albeit slightly bigger.
Toyota fanboys going to disagree but axles, trans and t-case are well known to be bomb proof, stronger than Cruisers! In particular the axles. Nissan designates axle models by ring gear mm size. Y60/61 Patrols came with H233 front & rear axles and or a heavy duty rear axle, model H260. H233 = 9.5" diff, H260 = 10.6" diff. A full float rear is something Nissan only offered in very very few Patrols.
The "Safari" is the JDM spec Patrol. Most up to the mid-90's are 24v and non-turbo. Autos are more common than the 5spd.
T-case I believe is chain driven, 1987 being the last year of gear driven t-cases.
Sway bar disconnects from the cab was an option but common on many Patrols.
I can't recall if they put e-lockers in the Y60s, I am thinking not and it came in the Y61s in the mid-late 90s. LSD is common though, especially on JDM trucks.
Non-turbo truck will be a dog but the TD42 engine has been modified in Australia a ton and can do 500hp. Very well built motor that lasts a very long time even if abused.
As mentioned above, the interior is not as nice as the 80-series. More like a 60-series. Nice, meaning plus, interiors didn't start coming in Patrols until the Y61s.
What else to say? They are damn good trucks, the best Nissan ever made. First Patrol rolled off the assembly line in 1951, so hate to say it on a Cruiser forum but they are older than Cruisers! Patrols are the only Nissans I will buy or own, nothing else Nissan makes does it for me.
Cheers
http://portland.craigslist.org/grg/cto/4269674898.html
More info:
These are competition for 80-series Cruisers all over the world. Nissan beat Toyota to the punch on this model of Patrol, came out in late 1987. Suspension is almost the same as the 80-series, radius arm front with panhard, rear is 4-link with panhard. IIRC the front axle is a high pinion but the radius arms go above the tie rod, otherwise looks just like an 80 front axle, albeit slightly bigger.
Toyota fanboys going to disagree but axles, trans and t-case are well known to be bomb proof, stronger than Cruisers! In particular the axles. Nissan designates axle models by ring gear mm size. Y60/61 Patrols came with H233 front & rear axles and or a heavy duty rear axle, model H260. H233 = 9.5" diff, H260 = 10.6" diff. A full float rear is something Nissan only offered in very very few Patrols.
The "Safari" is the JDM spec Patrol. Most up to the mid-90's are 24v and non-turbo. Autos are more common than the 5spd.
T-case I believe is chain driven, 1987 being the last year of gear driven t-cases.
Sway bar disconnects from the cab was an option but common on many Patrols.
I can't recall if they put e-lockers in the Y60s, I am thinking not and it came in the Y61s in the mid-late 90s. LSD is common though, especially on JDM trucks.
Non-turbo truck will be a dog but the TD42 engine has been modified in Australia a ton and can do 500hp. Very well built motor that lasts a very long time even if abused.
As mentioned above, the interior is not as nice as the 80-series. More like a 60-series. Nice, meaning plus, interiors didn't start coming in Patrols until the Y61s.
What else to say? They are damn good trucks, the best Nissan ever made. First Patrol rolled off the assembly line in 1951, so hate to say it on a Cruiser forum but they are older than Cruisers! Patrols are the only Nissans I will buy or own, nothing else Nissan makes does it for me.
Cheers
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Nice summary but will just correct a few things regarding the Safari Y60s, as they will be the most likely ones to find their way to the USA.
JDM, right?
US, yes, CA, unfortunately not. The BAR will only certify venicles originally sold in North America. RHD is an immediate disqualification.
If you can get it titled in another state that specifies fuel type, it can then (most likely) be imported into CA without any trouble.
Shipped a lot of RHD vehicles to California over the last 14 years and have not heard of anyone having issues getting titles and registration on 30+ year old vehicles. Last few were mid 80's. Not too sure about late 80's.
No idea I don't live in CA however there is at least 2 dozen Australian vehicles that we have shipped there.
I had never heard of BAR so I just spent 15 mins online and came up with this:
Grey Market Vehicles
Vehicles imported into California that are not built to US and California emission standards are classified as Grey Market vehicles and require an inspection at a Referee Center.
Need a Referee?
Referee Centers are centrally located within certain community colleges throughout California. To find a Referee Center near you or to schedule an appointment, visit asktheref.org or call (800) 622-7733.
http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/80_BARResources/ftp/pdfdocs/Smog Check Reference Guide.pdf
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Make a few phone calls, it can't be that hard, you aren't blazing the trail, plenty have gone this way before.
I had never heard of BAR so I just spent 15 mins online and came up with this:
Grey Market Vehicles
Vehicles imported into California that are not built to US and California emission standards are classified as Grey Market vehicles and require an inspection at a Referee Center.
Need a Referee?
Referee Centers are centrally located within certain community colleges throughout California. To find a Referee Center near you or to schedule an appointment, visit asktheref.org or call (800) 622-7733.
http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/80_BARResources/ftp/pdfdocs/Smog Check Reference Guide.pdf
Search for import
Make a few phone calls, it can't be that hard, you aren't blazing the trail, plenty have gone this way before.
I still want this beast!