I just bought a 69 KL60,and I want to know where to start, and need some help on these specifics.

I need to redo the brakes, so should I fix up the stock system, or go for the double reservior master cyllinder?

Should I fit a dry filter, or does it not make much of a difference?

Is hotter spark good for the P-40? I remember the split-fire's actually made a big difference on my 260z years ago.

How difficult is the drum-to-disc conversion, and does anyone have a write-up?

Where can I get an inside tranny cover and a new(er) instrument panel?

Hey Joey,

Glad to hear that you have joined the ranks. There is a ton of info on this site for you Patrol. FOr parts contact Fudd, he can get just about anything. I have even posted a 280zx distributor conversion on this site with pics. There is nothing better than dumping points.

My brakes still are not that solid, but you would do better just to bite the bullet and buy new brake parts then fight to do a disc conversion. I know Fudd was looking into axle configurations that seemed like you might be interested in. Got any pics of you "new" rig? How much did you have to pay for it?

hey Joey...

If you don't care how stock the truck is then I say go with the dual circut MC. I have one, may be sold, but can get more....it is made for the 60 series Patrol. They put these on Patrols during the 1970's. The one I get bolts on the same spot using stock bolts. It requires the switch to be moved tot he pedal. It also requires a custom rod or modifying the pedal. It also requires a front 4-way brake fitting. During the 70's these even came with brake booster that may or may not be available, have not checked. I am working on getting the rod, switch and the 4-way fitting all ready with the MC so it comes in kit form. All the rest of the brake parts are available.

The oil bath is good to a point. It works well in dusty flat conditions. Yet, on steeps it will blow oil all over the engine bay and in water it gets fouled by H2O easily. Why not upgrade your carb and then take advantage of a K&N or something like this...I can get a kit that will change out the oil bath to a dry paper filter.

The engine is a P engine not the P40. There is a difference even if it is slight. The P40 didn't get put in Patrols untill 1979 for starters. The engine mounts are different, the oil filter is different and so are some internal parts. I am not sure about a hotter plug, never tried it. You could give it a go and see how it works....a good understanding of the engine and how it is built to do what will give you a good idea on things like this.

I was working on a disc conversion using C200 MQ Patrol parts. Basically bolt on the knuckle flange from an MQ and away you go. I have not tried it and have both the C200 & C216 sitting side by side in the shop. Yet, I was told while asking about this overseas that you can't do it because the short axle shaft is slightly longer on the C200 then on the C216. Once I pull a C200 apart I should know for sure. Some people have used junkyard parts to do the conversion, namely RickG who is on NPCA and my forum at RMP&O. He used a variety of parts and did some fabbing. I was shooting for a kit...

I can get you parts...email me through my website at www.rmp-o.com for inqueries or to get a parts listing.

Thanks for the help, Fudd and Jason.

I am registered over at rmp-o.com now, and am looking forward to getting my hands dirty with this little beast.

I paid $1200 for it. It seemed high at the time, but given the near-perfect condition of the body and the 1 year-old (rebuilt) engine, I think it's an ok deal.

The guy had it sitting for a while, so I am trying to get it started. I think the starter is the issue...

1200 sounds like a steal! Good work.

To rebuild the motor will run an easy $2k, can get to be more fast. That is paying a good shop to do it....

A near perfect body is almost priceless as there not to many stock ones with good bodies anymore. Body parts can be bought but stock 40 year old Nissan steel is special. Check for bondo though as good looking trucks often have it. The ole magnet trick will show the bondo...

I can get brand new starters at a good price. I also had one rebuilt that was toasted for $275. Jon had one fixed for $30 or so...

$1200 these days for a solid Patrol is a great price!

WELCOME Joey!

Im just gonna go right out and say it, OIL BATH SUCKS!!!

The only thing good about them is air flow, and theyre not much better than a K&N Cone Filter.

Last weekend, I was 4-wheelin with some buddies. Their trucks are jacked up on atleast 33"s, and I keep right up with them in the mud cause my Patrol just floats on top.

But we went down into an eroded canyon kind of thing... Everybody had made their way out except me... I was going to find my own way out...

Anyways, I found a way out, and I guess I figured my tires leaving the canyon would bring my front crossmember up enough not to hit this little dirt mound. Well, due to how fast I had to go up, my front suspension loaded, and my crossmember hit. It killed the engine, and spilled oil allover my hot exhaust. I saw white smoke pouring out from under the hood!

My heart sank as I thought I had broke something seriously in my Patrol. I rolled back to level ground, and opened the hood expecting to find a cracked radiator or something. Turned out to be that stupid danged oil bath breather! It had spilled allover my exhaust, and panicked me!!! Now that, my friend, is why I dont like the oil bath breather! Not to mention the fact that my exhaust manifold and stuff is still greasy from that one little spill!!

Great story, Jon!

Do you have a picture of a modified intake?
I have done this myself on other vehicles, but I am just curious as to other people's setups in the Patrol. There is TONS of room in that engine bay, and I am thinking about getting the biggest K&N I can find to put in there, so as not to hurt airflow.

I think Dogwater has a K&N Cone filter hooked up to his stock... uhh... topper. When I say topper, Im referring to the piece that hooks to the top of the carb and the top of the oil bath. It was a good idea, but as Ian has pointed out before, it wouldnt work very well when muddin...

We dont have a whole lot of room on top of our carbs, and that leaves our options a bit limited...

Im looking into a better means of adapting an air intake tube to the Rochester 1bbl or RARE Hitachi 1bbl.

Its starting to look like one would just have to be fabricated...