Nissan Patrol 4x4 (Africa)

Updated: 12 Sept 2011

PATROL – 60th BIRTHDAY EVENT: 3 PROVINCES ADVENTURE – VOLKSRUST

PROGRAMME

Thursday 22 September 2011
09:00 All group leaders to do the 3 trails on Thursday to be familiarized with the trails and to be prepared for obstacles and dangerous spots.

Friday 23 September 2011

16:00 - 20:00 Delegates arrive at Farmhouse
20:00 - 21:00 Registration, documentation & stickers (Vehicle No.)
21:00 – 22:00 Briefing of drivers & co-drivers (which will include passengers)
Welcome by Nissan 4 x 4 Club and Nissan Spokesperson

Note: No supper as delegates arrive at different times. Please arrange your own supper.

Saturday, 24 September 2011

07:00 Breakfast at Farmhouse (own plates & utensils)

08:00 3 Provinces 4x4 Trail (Vehicles nr. 1-15 depart)
08:30 3 Provinces 4x4 Trail (Vehicles nr. 16-30 depart)
09:00 3 Provinces 4x4 Trail (Vehicles nr. 31-45 depart)
09:30 3 Provinces 4x4 Trail (Vehicles nr. 46-60 depart)
All trails starts at Farmhouse
Lunch to be organized by each vehicle.
Light snacks – NO alcohol during day as the driving is on grade 4 – 5 track (Note vehicles will not be abused by the track but track is technically challenging)

19:00 Dinner (no black tie required – joke). We supply plates and utensils

20:00 Nissan addresses delegates
Closure & thanks from Nissan 4 x 4 club

Sunday, 25 September 2011

07:00 Breakfast at Farmhouse (own plates & utensils)
Short Church Service (Ds. Paul Storm)

08:00 Tierkloof Trail (Vehicles nr.1-15 depart)
08:30 Tierkloof Trail (Vehicles nr. 16-30 depart)
08:00 Bobbejaanskrans trail (Vehicles nr. 31-45 depart)
08:30 Bobbejaanskrans trail (Vehicles nr. 46-60 depart)
08:00 Battlefields Trail with Gert v.d Westhuizen for some who is interested

14:00 Delegates depart for home (sort our own lunch on route)

IMPORTANT NOTES

Please bring:
1. Own chairs & eating utensils for breakfasts & Church service (mugs, teaspoons, plates, knives, forks, spoons, glasses)
2. On the track – own snacks, water & cold-drinks
3. Warm clothes (can get cold on mountain)
4. Vehicle must have proper recovery points
5. Own recovery equipment

To do:
1. Check vehicle
2. Ensure insurance is up to date & covers off road (talk to Tuff Stuff)

3 Provinces (24 September 2011):
1. Grant Francis (Grant) 1996 GQ 4.2 Diesel Persons 4 Men XXL, Lady M Camping
2. Kobus Pienaar (Herrie) 1999 GU 4.5 GRX Persons 2 Men XL, Lady 2XL 3Prov.Unit
3. Nico Pienaar (Beast) GU 4.8 GRX Persons 2 Men XXL, Lady M Log Cabin
4. Louis Liebenberg (Stinger) 1982 MQ 2.8 Persons 4 Men 4XL, Lady L Camping
5. Douw Rynders (Douw) GU 4.8 GRX Persons 2 Men XL, Lady M Log Cabin
6. Julius Truter (Jules) 1995 GQ 4.2 Petrol Persons 2 Men XL, Lady S Christo Kruger
7. Wilfred Moore (Wilfred) 2000 GU 4.5 GRX Manual Persons 2 Men XXL, Lady L Oupa Huis
8. Christo van Rensburg (Christoslang) 1998 GU td42 GL Persons 2 Men M, Lady M Sanbonani
9. Wilhelm van Rooyen (Xenoblitz) 1999 4.5 GRX Persons 1 Men XL, Lady L Sanbonani
10. Donald Fischer (Donald Snr.) 2005 GU 4.8 Persons 2 Men XL + XL; Christo Kruger
11. Pierre Lombard (Pierre Pille) 1998 GQ 4.2 Diesel Pick-up Persons 3 Men 3XL, Lady M Christo Kruger
12. Johan Lombard (Pille) 1998 GU 4.5 GRX Persons 4 Men XL, Lady S Christo Kruger
13. Gerrit Loubser (Gerrit Loubser) 1999 GU 4.5 GRX Persons 1 Men XL, Lady L Sanbonani
14. Cedric Warner (Ricster) 1999 GL 4.2 DT (Iron Maiden) Persons 4 Men XL, Lady L WatervalUnit
15. Louis Naude (Aries66) 2000 GL 4.2 DT Persons 4 Men L, Lady L Sanbonani
16. Johan Botha (Mammoth) 1999 GU 4.5 GRX Persons 4 Men 2XL, Lady XL Camping
17. Hendrik Behrtel (Wheels) 2004 GU 4.8 GRX Persons 2 Men XL, Lady L Camping
18. Mac McMenamin (Kagiso) 2002 GU 3.0Di GRX Persons 2 Men XXL, Lady M Camping
19. Peter Connan (Peter Connan) 1996 4.2 Petrol Persons 4 Men L, Lady L Camping
20. Bruce Tait (Snorkel King) 2004 4.8 Persons 2 Men XL, Lady XL Camping
21. Pierre Botha (Pierre Botha) 2003 GRX 3.0Di Persons 3 Men XXL, Lady L Camping
22. Tinus Lotz (Tinus Lotz) 2005 4.8 GRX Persons 4 Men XXL, Lady M Oupa Huis
23. Malcolm van Coller (mvcoller) 1995 GQ SGX 4.0 V8, the HULK Persons 3 Men XL, Lady M Camping
24. Pieter Celliers (Pieter) 1984 Safari 2.8 Persons 4 Men M + M; Camping
25. Deon Louw (Thabbies) 2000 GU 3.0 TD Persons 2 Men XL, Lady M Camping
26. Rudolph van Deventer (Rudolph) 1996 GQ 4.2 Petrol Persons 2 Men XL Lady L Camping
27. Rod Crompton (RodC) 1994 4.2 SGL(the Tank) Persons 2 Men XL,Lady M Sanbonani
28. Chris Boegman (Bogiman) 1995 4.5 petrol Persons 2 Men L, Lady M Oupa Huis
29. Arno de Wet (arnodewet) 2008 4.8 GRX Persons 1 Men XXL; Camping
30. Dawid Taljaard (DawitT) 1995 4.2 GQ Petrol Persons 4 Men XXL, Lady S Camping
31. Philip Bekker (Raka) 1996 4.2 SGL GQ Diesel Persons 2 Men XL, Lady M Camping
32. Heinz Strydom (Heinz) 4.8 GRX Persons 4 Men XL, Lady M Camping
33. Greg Justus (Juice) 2001 GU 3.0 TD Persons 2 Men L, Lady M Camping
34. Wimpie Olivier (WimpieO) 1999 4.5 GU Persons 2 Men L, Lady S Sanbonani
35. Izak Muller (Izak) 2003 SRX 3.0TD Persons 2 Men 3XL, Lady XL Sanbonani
36. Ken Wessels (KenWes) 1983 Safari 2.8 Persons 5 Men XL, Lady L Camping
37. Tertius Goedhals (DirkD) 1982 Patrol Stationwagon "Pampoen" Persons 4 Men XL, Lady L Camping
38. Chris Skinner (Chris Skinner) 2005, 4.8 GRX Auto Persons 2 Men XL, Lady L Oupa Huis
39. Hein Du Plessis (Hein) 2006 4.8 GL Persons 3 Men XL, Lady L + L Oupa Huis
40. Abri Hoffman (Abri Hoffman) 1996 4.2 SGL Patrol Persons 4 Men L, Lady M Camping
41. James Craythorn (James) Persons 2 Men 3XL, Lady L Camping
42. Graham Cumming (PathMaker) Y61 4.5GRX Patrol Persons 4 Men XXL, Lady XL Camping
43. Jeanne Volschenk (JV) Patrol Persons 5 Men XL + XL; Camping
44. Denzel J. van Vuuren (Denzel) Patrol Persons 4 Men XXL, Lady M Sanbonani
45. Pierre Mouton (Pierre) 1983 Patrol Persons 2 Men L + M; Camping
46. Hennie du Plessis (Hennie Karoo)1983 3.3L Patrol - LH stuur Persons 3 Men XXL, Lady XXL Monae Gasteh
47. Richard White (RichardWhite) 1993 4.2L SWB Diesel Patrol Persons 2 Men XXL + XXL; Camping
48. Alexander Roux (Witblits) Patrol Persons 2 Men L, Lady M Camping
49. Carel Vos (Carel) 1984 Safari Persons 2 Men M, Lady L Monae Gasteh
50. Ernest Buric (Ernie) 1982 Patrol Persons 2 Men XXL, Lady L Monae Gasteh
51. Brett Bignoux (Brett) Patrol Safari 1982 Pick up Persons 2 Men L, Lady L Alt. Acommodation
52. Cobus&Estelle v Deventer (Balele) Patrol stasiewa 4.2 Diesel Persons 5 Men XL, Lady M Camping
53. Piet Viviers (V4) Safari Persons 2 Men L + M ; Monae Gasteh
54. Pieter van As (Plankman) 2004 Patrol 3.0 DT Persons 1 Men XL, Lady L Sanbonani
55. Thys van der Merwe (Thys) 2005 Patrol 3.0D Persons 4 Men L, Lady S Christo Kruger
56. Johan Buys (Johan B) Persons 2 Men XL + XL Monae Gasteh ? / (Waglys vir kamp)
57. Willie Tromp (Oom oorlog) NissanSA Bemarkingsbestuurder1980 Persons 4 Men XL, Lady XL Camping
58. Piet Sachse (Boersachs) Persons 6 Men ?, Lady ? Alt. Accommodation
59. Glynn Demmer,Ivan Olivier,Max DeWit (Nissan SA) 3.0 Diesel/ 4.8 Limited Edition Patrol Persons 3 Men ?, Lady ? Camping
60. GGvRooyen,Ross Garvie (NissanSA) 4.8 LA Sport Kitted Patrol Persons 2 Men ?, Lady ? Camping
61. Herman & Ronel (3 Provinsies 4x4) 3 Provinces 4x4 Management Persons 4 Men L, Lady M Farmhouse
62. Jan-Hendrik Martins (Die Boer) Land Cruiser Groepleier Persons 1 Waterval Buurplaas
63. Wouter&Melanie v Rooyen (Adrenaline Weekend) Groepleier Persons 2 3Prov.Unit

I'll be in the Western Cape Sector - were all the cool kids hang out!

Peter, if you combine the numbers of all three intended GTG's it will still not make 60 in total...ha...ha...let alone if you try to get them together on one dune inside SA. I have to play Patrol-Patrol with my Cruiser to take the number of Patrols getting together up to 10 at De Wildt in a few weeks time.

Grappies op 'n stokkie. It is noteable that Patrol and Cruiser are very much the same age. Once again it is sad to imagine how many Patrols could have roamed the African continent if Nissan were up to the required marketing task.

This is a very good idea

Hello JG

I have no doubt it would be difficult to get 60 patrols into one photo, but that would be great if we could, whether it be on a dune or not. However I am hoping it would be easier, as it is not a whole weekend, and the reason for splitting it is to make it easier for a lot of guys to attend as most people will be relatively close to one of the venues.

A few years ago the Lotus Register of SA were able to get more than 100 Lotuses on the skidpan at Kyalami for a group photo, and considering the number of Patrols compared to the number of Lotuses running around we should almost be ashamed of ourselves if we cannot do this?

Here is some history:

First Generation (4W60 Series 1951 – 1960)
Second Generation (60 Series 1960 – 1980)
Third Generation (160 Series 1980 – 1985; 161 Series 1985 – 1987)
Fourth Generation (Y60 Series 1987 – 1997)
Fifth Generation (Y61 Series 1997 – Current)
Sixth Generation (Y62 Series 2010 - )

The Nissan Patrol is a four-wheel drive vehicle manufactured by Nissan in Japan since 1951. In Japan since 1980, it has been known as the Nissan Safari. The Patrol is available in Australasia, Central and South America, South Africa, parts of Southeast Asia and Western Europe as well as Iran and the Middle East.
The Patrol has been available as either a short-wheelbase (SWB) three-door or a long-wheelbase (LWB) five-door chassis. The LWB version has also been offered in utility and cab chassis variants alongside the wagon.
The Patrol was always regarded as a tough 4X4 in Australia, Middle East, Europe and the Caribbean. Its stronghold is the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and other European Countries.

In September 1951 the 4W60 was introduced. The overall styling was similar to the Willys Jeep. The 4W60 used the 75 hp 3.7L Nissan NAK engine from the Nissan 290 bus, but with part-time 4-wheel drive and a 4-speed manual transmission. The grille had a pressed-steel Nissan badge. A 4W70 Carrier-based wagon was available. The 4W60 was replaced with the 4W61 in August 1955.
The 4W61 was introduced in August 1955. The 4W61 was similar to the 4W60 with the exception of the grille (with some chrome bars), a one-piece windshield that sits further back when folded, chrome strips on the hood, and unequal sized seats (passenger's side is wider than the driver's). The other big change is the engine. The 4W61 was powered by the new 3.7L Nissan NB engine, producing 92 hp, and later was powered by the 105 hp 4.0L Nissan NC engine. The grille badge was chrome and red and said "NISSAN". In October 1958, the 4W61 was discontinued and replaced with the 4W65.
In October 1958 the 4W65 Patrol was introduced. The 4W65 was similar to the 4W61 except for the grille, which now had all chrome bars and redesigned front fenders and hood. A "NISSAN" badge was on the grille, and "Patrol" badges were added on the sides of the hood. An 8-seater hardtop wagon, the WG4W65, was available. The short-lived 4W66 Patrol was introduced in December 1959. The only change is that the 4W66 was powered by the 125 hp 4.0L P40 engine. The 4W66 was discontinued in June 1960.

The Y60 was radically different mechanically from its predecessors as it now had coil spring suspension, the rear axle being on a 5 link setup. Most models had a rear Limited slip differential and some variants had a vacuum operated manual rear differential lock. The model now had rear disc brakes and some Y60s even had a PTO-driven front-mounted winch.

The second generation Y60 (GQ) platform is still manufactured as a military vehicle in the countries of Asia and the Middle East, and various versions of the Patrol are widely used by United Nations agencies. These Y60 models are produced alongside the current Y61.

Y61 (GU) models first appeared in 1997, available in 4.5L petrol and 2.8L Turbo Diesel, 3.0L Turbo Diesel, 4.2L diesel, 4.2L Turbo Diesel, 4.2L Turbo Diesel Intercooler variants.
The underbody hardware (diffs, CVs etc.) were significantly strengthened and are considered to be the strongest components fitted to any production 4WD. Comfort levels were also increased over GQ, especially in the seating and NVH areas.
In 2004 a significant facelift model was released, with new headlights, box flares on each guard, and larger tail lights. That same year, Nissan stopped selling the Safari in Japan due to poor sales. Nissan also makes a pickup version of the Y61 series with two- and four-door variations. Although a new model has been launched, this Y61 series will still sell for off-road enthusiasts but only with few options as a basic trim.
Its TB48DE engine is very famous and popular among UAE tuners, where it could be easily modified and upgraded to levels where it could beat some supercars produced by Lamborghini, Ferrari, Nissan and other supercar producers. In one occasion a TB48DE engine was fully modified and was able to reach over 2,000 hp (1,491 kW) for the sand hills challenges.
The Fifth Generation Patrol is still in production alongside the new Sixth Generation Patrol in many markets around the world, such as Australia, which have not yet received the new Sixth Gen model. It is probably that the Fifth Generation Patrol may still receive an update with a new diesel powerplant to allow the model to remain in production as a cheaper variant of the Patrol for some time still to come.

Hi Peter,

We should arrange a GTG for all Patrols. We could meet half way for everybody. Lets get some out of the box ideas and make this happen.

For C.T we will be at the most 5!

Anyone heard of PHOTOSHOP ....... ssssssshhhhhhh .

G-man
I have to disagree with your 5 tally - the Cape Patrol fraternity has grown nicely over the past 2 years.
I am convinced we should be able to muster at least 10 - 20 Patrols somewhere around CT - maybe on Bloubergstrand with Table mountain in the backdrop?

Hands up from CT those that are willing to "pose" next to their Patrols ...

Saltman is in ...