Graham Cahill's Shorty GQ 4WD - First ever walk through! One-of-a-kind mods revealed!
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- With nearly 20 years of super tough 4WDing and insane adventure under its belt, Graham Cahill's Nissan Patrol GQ Shorty is an absolute icon in the Aussie 4x4 circles. You've all probably seen it on a few shows, but did you know it actually did a whole lap of Australia well before it was first seen in the old 4WD Action Magazines?
This SWB 4WD has more stories and memories than most 4WDs out there - and in this video, Graham tells you his most memorable moments, what Shorty looked like when he bought it, his favourite mods, and most importantly his plans for the future!
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One modification I would do with shorty is to feature it more in your trip videos.
MegaDirtyberty yes
I think he wants to preserve the old girl and not give it too much banter on the track because shes too precious to graham
She's his daily driver..
He's mentioned that him and Shauno were thinking about a episode to feature it in but Graham still isn't sure
He has a contract with Izusu and he have said that Shorty won't be on a 4wd action trip again
Yes. Shorty is the star beside the driver
When Graham Cahill answers your question... day made 😅🤟🏽
Rocksliders and rails would be my next mod mate. Save those sills👍
Get the rails to extend over the rear wheel arch too and weld it to the rear bar. Would look tough and protect the rear quarter 👌
Yeah ah I was thinking the same thing, she'll look real good
I always wondered why he didn't have sliders on the old girl, but looking at the thumbnail for the vid, there really isn't any easy way to mount a set.
First thing I thought of as well!!!
Fully agree. Would finish it off nice
Nothing better when not wheeling then having a beer and watching 4wd action keep up the good work guys
A 270-degree awning and some rock sliders with the chequer looking plating for the step cover piece.
What a magnificent story and relationship that you've formed with Shorty! Amazing experience and one that will be hard to beat! It inspires me to follow your path and make similar memories with my truck. Thanks so much for the inspiration Graham! You're a legend!
I think this was the " Shortest " 18 minute video I have ever watched! Didn't want it to end. Keep em comming!
Graham I absolutely love seeing Shorty. My old man had a short wheel base patrol and back in those days taking photos wasn’t a thing my family did. So seeing yours always reminds of of his. During one school holiday I must have been around 12, my Dad swapped out the old engine for a V8 Chevy motor. Yeah Dad could do almost anything. Helping my old man during those 2 weeks is one of my best memories as a kid with him. Something I had forgotten about until seeing Shorty on 4WD Action. Dads been gone for almost 10 years so remembering good times like that is important. Thanks mate.
Love it, keep it up ❤️❤️ every Thursday it go so slow cause I always wanna see 4wd action
Love Shorty! As you regale you stories, I watch in envy as you have discovered the passion for this land that we all should share in 4wd.
You guys are super! I look forward to watching your videos so much I tell everyone to watch you! Keep at it!! 👍
Cheers Danika!
I have a hj60 that I recently purchased, I can’t wait to start modifying it
Keep making the vids It’s so inspirational
Keep liking and commenting mate - you're our inspiration to keep providing the videos!
Agreed! I wouldn't have hit half the tracks with me mates the last couple of years if it wasnt for Graham and Shauno leading the pack, love the boys!
4WD Action I have been watching for so long you don’t understand I started watching when it started coming out on disks
Graham, you never fail to inspire me with your stories, Cheers!.
Your shorty is the reason i own my GQ wagon, i heard shorty and the sound of the turbo and liked it so much i brought mine, well that was 9-10 years ago's now. Thanks for all the inspiration.
Could you guys release the Simpson flood DVD on youtube?
its a 2 part and ive got both on dvd and bloody hell I loved it
2nd, i cant find it on TH-cam,
I run a small auto electrical business in Bunbury. If you feel like going over the electrics in the old girl yell out mate.
What's the business name? I live in busso and wouldn't be bad having someone I could trust with my cruiser
Tyler I live in busso also and I've found a auto sparkie that's high quality work for a decent price
Shane Norwell live in vic now , bloody miss bunno!!
@@tyleratkinson2693 I'm in the UK but my son in law runs a garage in Bridgetown. Good reliable all round work. AJB Auto's.
Awesome memories of you and Shorty, would be great to see her back on 4wd Action one day
Mate i own a TD42 powered GQ SWB as well, and watching yours on tele as a kid inspired a whole generation of 4wd enthusiasts. I had the same though as a young pup, TD42, full size truck potential and strength, in half the size and twice as capable. These things are a weapon!
Great stuff Graham...she still looks great after all the years of hard driving!! Well done mate !
Awesome episode!!
Absolutely love the videos with shorty it’s basically a inspiration for me to get up and look for a 4wd and to travel with it.
Just got to love a old 4wd with some proper character.Nice video mate!!
Have travelled along side this truck a few years ago I was glad to have been there. Long live shorty. Cheers Steve
Great little vid Graham and it makes you reflect on your own 4WD. My relationship with my 4x4 is early days compared to your journey but I'm already starting to understand what you're saying.
I call my hilux 'truckasaurus' and it's my first 4x4. She's only 3.5yrs old and I've already given her a 2inch lift, 32inch muddies, cb, bullbar and a winch.
I've had about 30 big days out with her and I've already had at least a dozen scary moments in her. I've been stuck in the middle of nowhere a few times and she's just been an absolute animal and always got me out of the shit. I feel like I owe her my life.
As I said, early days for me but I'm feeling the vibe.
Great vid Graham - thanks for sharing!
We choose shorty
And we'll choose shorty,
Over and over and over,
Without pause, without doubt,
In a heartbeat, we'll keep choosing shorty!!
Awesome look into the history of Shorty. I agree with a lot of the other comments - the DMAX is cool and all, but Shorty is the real star, and we'd all love to see it out on more adventures! I totally understand how you feel about it too. My first (and current) 4wd is my 1999 Honda CR-V. It's taken me on a ton of adventures with more planned, it's never let me down, and I absolutely love it. Sometimes a car just somehow clicks perfectly with you, and when that happens, driving it becomes magic. Cheers!
It’s awesome to hear your passion for your vehicle and 4WDs! Aloha!
Graham, nice story and glad to hear you will keep the graceful lady when all around going for EV. Memories make us and our kit. Keep up the good work.
Great episode 👏
I feel the same way.
I have a 2004 silverado that has been everywhere with me.
Countless hunting, fishing and off road trips with my family. It's never left me stranded . I'll probably never get rid of it.
Sliders/side protection for the next modification. Great video, and thank you for sharing the story of Shorty.
Living the dream you are. I have a long Y60 and would never sell it, has been in the family for almost 20 years and will stay that way. Cheers!
The best looking shorty i've seen and i see lots of them . Ive fully sandblasted about 12 this year covered in rust
Hi this is a very nice video, thanks for the uploading of this !
Great clip, great truck...Iconic after the Simpson flood vid. Thanks for sharing mate.
Lovely story and memories... what a 4wd!
Great story and memories Graham,I totally get it and may shorty run for a long time yet.
Upgrading tie rod, drag link and control arms was the best thing I did for reliablity in my gq they are too weak for nz South Island river beds. I like how passionate you guys are for the 4bys it’s awsome!
Driving down the beach smelling of Snapper & Chips! Love it!
love the clip u do and with 4 wheel drive action every time i watch one my mouth waters . I have a 4x which has been in my possession for 9 months a Prado V6 petrol which loves the fuel on the highway so very wary as to where i go of road that i will make it back. Any how keep up the great work and Keep the shinny shinny side up.
I've got a tb42 shorty and love it 😊
They are an addiction 😆
Thanks Graham, keep the videos coming .....
Hi Graham!! I am from the USA and i love your videos. They are full of enthusiam and heartfelt commentaries. God bless you mate! P.S. I don't say mate here in the States, but you got me hooked on.. lol.
Back window on hinges sounds perfect, go with that!
Hi great to see shorty back
I own the exact same swb safari in nz, yesterday I purchased the same turbo kit and I bet ya I’ll own it for the rest of my life, once you get one there’s no going back, such a great a unit and great looking. 👍🏻🤘🏻
Ohh chur bro. How much is the average swb shorty in nz. Im thinking bout geting myself a hilux soon. Got a pajero at the moment, need to get a biger car to carry more toys
very very cool, makes me remember living in Africa and wishing I still had my old truck from when I was growing up. Your guys videos are all brilliant and keep up the amazing work
Drover Camping & 4x4 could rewire that and do a factory job of it.
Awesome rig Graham, can't wait to see more Ausolo vids of yours.
Love the rig mate. Looking tough as with the livids up the front.
Love my td42 24v shorty! Something about them just makes them awesome! Ever thought to do rock sliders and side bars to protect panels. I know in nz it's a must have
Good to see another Shorty driver on here! On ya Jayden.
You would love it over here in New Zealand shortys are everywhere, and the 4wding is next level
I love mine too Jayden, it's awesome. Even has the same color scheme as Grahams. Mine has a winch on the front that runs from a PTO off the gearbox - has yours got that? I've never seen it before and I'm nervous that if I ever blow my gearbox I'll lose my winch!
I have an electric winch. As far as I'm aware all the td42 boxes are the same and the ones that dont have the PTO just have a blanking plate and you just just swap everything over from yours if it did blow it.
tks mate... awesome video
love it and shorty is lovely
Love it love it love it thanks mate for all your entertainment.
That's so awesome. Like I'm sure many others have said.. Very inspirational.
There isn't a beter 4wd channel thanks for all the videos and ideas you guys rock. From Botswana cheera🍺
Wow that was awesome 👌
Dad has a petrol 94 GQ (he's not a fan of diesels) that thing ran on the original motor upto 684k and went for another 6yrs after the odo stopped. $8000 rebuild later and she lives again. You just can't kill the GQs, I'm a Toyota girl but I do love the GQs, great cars by Nissan. Thanks for showing us why "shorty" means so much to you hun, will you bring her to the 4wd show in Perth this year? We'd love to see her in the flesh
A man lovin on his truck, I love it, what a great rig... I will hopefully get there one day :)
I remember reading about old Leethal wiring up your 24v winch years ago on the patrol4x4 forum, very knowledgeable bloke and he's probably helped thousands of 4x4 enthusiasts with his posts! Love the shorty mate I had one when I was on my p's shame I didn't keep it as they are getting rare these days and expensive. Cheers mate and all the best!
Where can I find this!!
my shorty was a 1974 gmc high sierra 4x4 (fathers truck). as a youngster we went camping in the bush every week end, loved it so much. I wouldn't change a thing.
Graham was the one that inspired me to go buy a shorty but you can’t really find a complete car know days know I’m just completely building one up td 42 she’s a absolute beast
Awesome video
Just got to gym! Got something new to watch yeeeerw!
you guys are so inspirational
Top video mate, safe to say Shorty is Australia's favorite 4wd.
Love it mate... I've got a GQ na with 668k on it... been everywhere. . Best vehicle's ever invented 👍
great story thanks Graham
you guy are doing an amazing job at editing
nice work guys!
One of my best mates were with you guys that day you put shorty on its side!
Graham! Mate Loving the shorty - I own a 1991 TD42 Short still with the original motor ticking over with a turbo too!
Thanks for inspiration. Am Namibian. I have been following your videos since last. Your are my entertainers. Am busy with my project on a 3f landcruiser series 75. I believe it will be ready before next year April
You make us dream and for me it’s should be on the top of the list.
Be great to see those old vids of shorty 😉
What a awesome truck! The only thing I would change is, making the snorkel black, but that’s a little thing! Awesome guys
Totally awesome looking! Really, Really Sharp!
My mates got a TD42 shorty, it was his Grandfathers since new....absolute beast!!!! old rough red:D
I use to have a 4 l 3 speed manual short wheel base patrol with flop down front windows canvas canopy . Aircon was flaps you opened on the dash. Was a beast and unstoppable. Not great for cruising top speed would've been 110 kph down a very steep hill but I loved it and have always regretted parting with her. (Swapped it for a dugout in white cliffs where I was teaching at the time.) so don't ever sell her. Retire her gracefully but hang on to her if you can afford too. Thanks for the vids they are great. Really look forward to them and especially the next ecomuse ones . Hope there sooner rather than later.
love the gq
I got into 4wding from watching shorty on 4wd action from day one I fell in love with it.. fast forward to now and I am from the south west of WA and I own a two tone black n silver SWB GQ Safari 24v td42 turbo.. and am a member of the Western Patrol Club which I'd love for Graham and shorty to come to a meeting one day maybe catch up for a beer...
Nice job on shortly thanks for the great video s you guys Do .
4:46 I thought roothy didn't like Nissans but it looks like his having the best drive in his life
Olll roothless
I own a tb42 gq swb. I bloody love the thing its not as kitted out as yours but its my first 4wd and it got me hooked :)
Love it but can't believe you don't have sill protection. Definitely sliders and scrub bars would be my next mod 👍
SWB means that breakover angle is great so far less chance of hitting. Esp with 33s and that lift
Great stuff Graham !! , as an owner of a BJ74 I understand and appreciate everything you said about “shorty” and no I would never and will never be parted from the old girl .....thumbs up mate 👍🍺😎
I’m such a sucker for square body vehicles, I’ve always had a connection with them. I know weird right, but seriously shorty is nothing less than a once in a lifetime. Don’t ever let her go! You mentioned the smell, so maybe a line-x interior with heat shield would be my upgrade, cheers!
Love the ol' Shorty. When first getting into 4 wheeling it was definitely an eye catching truck for me that i always wanted! However ended up turning to the Toyota side and now moved even further away with the new Jeep bug i've found i have! haha Love the vids, pure inspiration for me. Always wanted yours, Roothys and Shaunos job so best way to do it in NZ i've found is do it myself. Check out the channel if ya got a cheeky minute mate. Can't wait for the next episodes!
Know what you mean, my MK SWB Patrol just keeps on going. it's ready for a trip anywhere anytime.
Awsome video
I can relate with your love of shorty as I have a 1986 ute and it is my baby. It does not look good nor is it fast but you point it in a direction and it will go non stop.
Man these gqs are gorgeous
Great vid
Love your Patrol Graham. Sadly here in the states we don't get Patrols here but I do have a Nissan Xterra which is similar with exception of IFS. Great vehicle and I've done a full set of mods for it and it's taken me everywhere. Don't think I'll ever get rid of it.
Your shorty is like my landrover discovery td5. Just becomes a part off the family. Just keep it the way it is an drive it. Keep make the videos because its an inspiration an makes me want to get out an 4wheel drive an camp. From tim in northern ireland
Shorty and shorty
Its like a mirror image, shorty 😂😂
Love Graham Shorty 😍
There has been a few comments on full bar work around shorty to protect her panels but otherwise Graham you have done a mint job mate, would love to see her in real life! Shes a masterpiece....
Loving the video's Graham and 4wd action! As far as mods go either fix the dash cluster or switch to an electric dash panel that will bring up Speedo, boost, egt's and afr's. And maybe a set of scrub rails and sliders but add some extra steel to follow around the rear guards and join into the rear bar. I've seen the bar work on a few GQ and GU's and it looks Mickey mouse!!
Awesome truck. Is there a link anywhere for the wet desert run? As I haven’t seen it and it looks pretty epic. Keep up the good work
You guys in Australia are lucky that you get square body 4x4's like these. Hopefully i will be able to import one of these diesel Patrols over to the states one of these days