One of my favourite 4WD Action vid's is the one were you and Shauno toured some of the pubs in the outback. No crazy hill climbs and winching just showing us this great country. Would love to see Shorty and the Slightly Less Dirty 30 doing that again. Cheers
"You're the bloke who's just used every single part from every Toyota ever made in order to try and make _one decent one_ ." Someone get that lad to the burns ward.
Absolutely loved this raw episode I hope to see more of them , thanks for all the great content you guys have put out this year I look forward to the new episodes in the new year 😊
I have had 4 patrols, 3 shorty's and Long 1 turbo'd 2 N/A and 1 Chevy powered comp truck, Turbo-ing the TD42 is the best mod you can do for the money just wakes them up and doesn't hurt the reliability if you don't go wild. I ran 36'' TSL swampers and I ran 37 x 13 Boggers on my comp truck you need to drop the gearing to get the best out of them. Ran 33'' on the daily Drivers they were so much nicer to drive on the road, Thanks for the vid Graham it's always good to see how the experts fit out their rigs and something I have noticed with you guys is you have what works and what is needed and nothing that doesn't have a purpose. Cheers Mate.
An episode of Shorty and the Dirty 30 would be phenomenal!!! Such a throw back to when I started watching your dvds and videos. I really miss seeing the old girl in the outback doing what you built her to do. And plus I know you have to like driving Shorty more than the D-Max because shes your pride and joy. Thank you for the walkaround and Q n A of Shorty, it's nice seeing how you guys have your rigs setup. Thank you for the time and effort you put into everything you do Graham! Take care and hope your having a good one.
Love the GQ, Shorty's gorgeous, I'm a toyota boy but my first rig back when I learnt to drive was a 1990 Nissan Pathfinder and she never once left me stranded, no matter how hard I loaded the dice. It is truly a labor of love with an old 4by, but the rewards are real. Best year of my life spent troutbuming with my dog and old '79 hilux in the Sierra Nevadas here in California RIP Primer. I've just put everything back into the lux. Old Blu just got a newly built bored out 22re with RV cams/lifters, 5speed trans, dual ARB airlockers, ARB diff breathers, 4.56 gears, updated calipers and rotors, updated alternator... Soon the mechanical will be dialed and I can move on to the aux electronics and comforts. Feeling a bit inspired from yours and Shorty's story. Thanks for sharing.
G'day Graham, Well I would always go for the Old & reliable 4X4's because if you have a problem or breakdown especially bloody electrical you stand a dam good chance of getting yourself going again. The older machine's are for the most part fairly straight forward & with a little bit of basic understanding you can diagnose the problem & go from there. Take "SHORTY" with it being a straight forward diesel once it is running it will keep on running till the cow's come home. The New stuff might have all the bell's & whistles, with all the gear & all the bling but if you damage or have a simple sensor go out your stuffed that's if you can work out which one it is, & don't even bother if there's an ECU problem, just get a Tow truck if your in mobile service. Anyway Mate I hope You & Your's along with Shauno & the Crew at 4WD Action have a Merry Xmas & a Bonza year ahead. Have a good one Mate, Steve. Perth WA.
I used to have a Mahindra diesel, equivalent to a CJ3B soft top, ripper of a thing, I took it into all sorts including the Simpson 24 years ago or so, one car only, we got hopelessly lost up there, did 1600k in a 800k stretch, but, it was the greatest trip ever, no doors, bad fuel, three blokes all of us mechanics!! 7 Jerry cans with fuel and water and swags on the guards and in the back plus cooking gear, don't ask how it all fitted but somehow it worked, we got bogged in the sand broke shocks, ate fresh kangaroo, and had a ball, the thing never left me standing, then I upgraded to a 60 series!!? Old for sure! It's all about the adventure isn't it?
I like Shorty. I’m in the US and I drive a 1986 4runner. I think you guys call them Hilux Surf. These old trucks just have personality. Trails are more difficult but it’s an accomplishment when I finish them. Enjoy!
Yeah, don't forget, Graham has his own channel by the name Ecomuse and it's pretty great. I'm all about the jimny life and it is a challenge to get everything to fit. Love it though!
Great to see an un-edited vid. keeping it real. Shortys are awesome. Ive had 3 Jeep TJ's. stuffing in drawers, fridge, batteries, spares and camping gear is a challenge but I wouldn't have it any other way.
Yess loved this video Graham, gives us a bit of insight, don't apologize for bad camera work is better than most and your showing something interesting unlike hundreds of other. cheers for showing us around enjoy.
I’m a mechanic in SA and a large amount of cars we get coming through are newer 4WDs. They 100% hav their benefits, but at the same time, a lot of them have significant trouble areas that I personally believe hinder their ability as a 4WD. Specifically, “Jacking Mode” on the new Land Cruisers and Prados. From my limited experience, they are too delicate and too new to be thrown into a 4WD environment. Me personally, I have a 2001 GU Patrol. She is an absolute beast and love it to bits. Even though it still has a ZD30
I'm with you mate. I have a '90 TD42 (Cyprus import) and a '93 TD42T (Jap import 24 volt Safari Kingsroad). Never any electronics issues, 'coz there isn't any! I'm always having to interrogate OBD on newer models for sensor problems..... PITA.
I bought a Isuzu Dmax because I seen what you could do with it Graham, so thank you mate for the inspiration, loving it, she ain’t no SS but she goes just about anywhere, still building but having fun cheers brother ❤️✊🏻
Watching video's of shorty makes me miss my old gq unfortunately she had more problems then I could handle when I got her and is now in more capable hands. But now a days I'm loving being able to enjoy my 2015 sr5 Hilux Great video
Uncle had a near identical 24v shorty import, lifted to buggery too. It went places where no one is believed to have made it in living memory - since those who cut the track. Fantastic vehicles.
Nice wee video man, I'd love to see a Shorty meets the Dirty 30 video on 4wd Action..! As for getting thirsty I had to pause and go get a second half way through, none of this one beer an episode malarkey. I am impressed with the tech that is in the new 4wds but at the same time that's what puts me off them, I love the old box shapes and the simpler workings of the old beasts. When I toured Oz for 18 months I had a 3l v6 '96 Nissan Pathfinder and it was just a machine. Like yourself I didn't tinker too much, a 2" lift, some bigger a/t' s and regular maintenance seen me take on 50,000km of the Aussie outback, beaches, islands, sand dunes and spine crushing corrugation as well as a few of the forest tracks and the old girl just kept on going and taking me to amazing camp sites in amazing locations all over Australia.
First off, you rock man! My first 4WD here in Aus was a GQ, 93. Had it for almost 10 years. Loved that beast and yes it overheated big time outside Coober Pedy whilst taking my old man on a road trip. I blame the LPG conversion as gas runs hot being a dry fuel, worst thing I did to that old girl. Live and learn. Now, time to grab another coldie 🍻 ATB Jason.
The only way I see Grahame letting go of his grasp on the ol girl, is if it follows Milo into the same museum where they can sit side by side as Aussie legends.
Heck yeah man love it I'm over in America I'm working on building my new 4 wheel drive and I've seen some the equipment yall have in your rigs for y'alls trips and there's things that I've added to the list because I see how help it is
I Run a 25 y/o TD42 here in the UK. Its a constant fight against the dreaded rust but love the mechanical simplicity of it. With a custom 3" exhaust it sounds frickin great too.Others can go fast but Patrol's can go anywhere lol
Thanks, very enjoyable video, and yes warts and all, I found myself nodding and agreeing with your comments about KISS, it IS a great looking truck, and I hope it continues to serve you well in the future, The old Toyota/ Nissan banter is worth keeping, it’s all part of the fun. But the nub of it is, you clearly show that to enjoy the froading bit you just need to do it, a well prepared ( not a show stopper ) albeit long in the tooth vehicle and there is loads of fun waiting us, well done and thanks for an entertaining video. ( 80 owner UK)
I bought a brand new 2005 Dodge Durango 4x4 I. No traction control, limited slip diffs and rear anti-lock brakes. I loved it, it was a blast to drive in the mud and snow. I sold that back in July and bought a brand new 2019 Ford Ranger FX4. The technology in this 4x4 is unbelievable, it is so stable it's almost no fun. It is almost impossible to put the thing sideways in the snow. It's much safer, but I do miss the old Durango because I actually did the driving instead of the computer.
For just a single cam session for TWENTY SIX mins, this was frankly really well done! We have all wanted to know Shorty's specs. And now we have it! Shorty is twin locked. Why havent you had this pretty beast out much in the last two years?
As somebody with n obsessive passion for Land Rover's (and a freelancer for Classic Land Rover mag) I have to say I Adore the new 4wd's, the way that teh tech just makes them BETTER, and Easier to use means that the hobby is Vastly more accessible to more people, which can only be a good thing. For example the recently revealed new Defender will comfortably go much further than my old Series 3 88", or even ANY of the prior Defenders. For me personally though the joy of wheeling a old Series, even if I can't get as far as the newer trucks, is the skill I enjoy xXx
G’day Graham, loved the video. I’m still running the national aspirated QD32 in my 2000 d22 Nav. Over 460,000 km on the clock and wouldn’t swap it for anything. Old blue is the most reliable vehicle I have ever had.
GRAHAM! - PLEASE can we have some more Shorty in our life. .. We all love the posh builds, but for most of us, this is where it's at!! ... Get an Aus-Solo in Shorty... and/or a refurb series - PLEASE!! :) ...thanks, you legend!!
John to bloody right mate, there’s a reason that NZ and Aus 4x’s (well the ones that go places) are mainly Patrols(Safaris), 80 series Cruisers, pre- 2003 Hiluxs, old as high kay 70’s, the odd, well modded Prado and every now and then a Disco that’s been done properly ! Shit. almost forgot, the every ones had one or 2 4Runner or Surf!! I’ve had 4, first one was an 87 2 door, 2l petrol 4 cylinder 2 inch body and 2 inch suspension lift on basically a 34in Muddy. 16 years old my second car. thought mth shit didn’t stink... To be fair, i’d love to still have that trick now, some 17 years later, even with all its gremlins i loved it, went hard off-road!! cheap as hell to 🏃♀️
Hey Graham, I’ve got a 99 dx wagon and she is pretty well the same, not heavily built be definitely reliable and gets me everywhere. I’m a fan of both old a new, both have their ups and downs but I do like knowing if something goes wrong in the oldies you can Macqyver your way out of anything. So all up I’m happy with her and it’s nice to hear that you don’t need massive rigs with all the features in the world to get you to some spectacular places. Thanks mate, and all the best.
I myself got a Defender this year. Bought it used and already fitted out. So of course I did my first trip in it. It´s freaking great, just my dream car.
If I ever win a boatload of cash I will make sure I take a trip down to Australia and take a 4wd trip with you guys. That would be One heck of a bucket list trip!! Shauno and dirty thirty graham and the d-max,
I prefered the none production version of this vehicle breakdown good work. Fairly new to 4wd action but been watching it alot.. Not many vids can keep my intrest for 20 mins but watch all the way through and usually a second after... Wish i had places like yall have to ride out on and spend a weekend with a few other like this. Keep up the good work fellas
Good to see the GQ Shorty again Graham. Makes me miss my Patrol. I would love to see a feature on getting the wiring and gauges sorted out then a trip with the new dirty 30. Also would like see your GU and the GU camera car on the show too.
I still have and love my old TF Rodeo 2.6 petrol even but I know it inside and out and I've done the flinders and gawler rangers, googs track and border track. The only mechanical mod is a front lokka but she's done me proud 10yrs towing my tool trailer every day before I finally started locking the hubs and going bush. My kids love my 4wd too because they can see more!!
Thanks Graham for a great insight into Shorty. To answer your old or new question, I had a bare bones 1988 Ford courier. Was a top little truck, went from that to an FJ Cruiser, don’t hate me for my Toyota ownership. Must confess I’d struggle to go back to the courier. The way you have Shorty set up is inspiration on how to set up the new version of a Toyota Shorty. Oh and you timed your statement about my drink being empty to the second. Cheers mate.
I have a 23 year Isuzu Bighorn. It is a challenge to keep it running but i'm getting there. It's all I can afford but knowing how much care I put into its upkeep I can't fault owners of older vehicles, nor do I judge owners of new vehicles. Part of my enjoyment is working on my truck and keeping it going.
Nice to see this go through. i live i Norway and just got hold of an -88 Mercedes G-wagon. It was a complete steal since the owner thought it had a blown motor, but it was a 20 minute fix. Feels good to have a 4X4 again after selling my Jeep Cherokee years ago. Been inspired by your vidos so just mounted Cooper Discoverer stt pro´s so this weekend im going to drive out in the deep snow and steal myself a christmastree! Keep doing what you´re doing and i´ll keep watching.
I brought my late fathers 88 GQ (safari) Japan import 24volt... A number of fokes ask why I drive it... I feel the old boys still with me every drive grinning from ear to ear.. he loved that thing dearly... It always got him where he needed to be and he pushed that poor thing beyond its limits. Love the old 88 Nissan shorty.
I also own a short wheelbase 4x4. It's a 1995 jeep YJ and I tell you that it's my most favorite vehicle I've ever owned. There is just something about old 4x4's that the new ones can't replicate. I also own a 2015 Toyota 4runner. I don't worry about anything with my 4runner at all....but the YJ? Well....you need to keep on top of it. It's 27 years old after all. I've only owned my YJ for five years but they've all been awesome.
Happy Friday Graham. Watching on Friday because my Thursday was sitting on the beach at Lancelin bagging out on Tailor. I'll never get rid of my Mav unless it's to get another one. 523,000km NA TD & she just keeps chugging along everywhere I want it to. I'll rebuild the engine eventually & maybe even throw a turbo on it but I'll be sticking with the factory pump & 12 ish psi as well. Reliability is everything to me.
Owned a shorty a couple years ago was good fun. Just needed to much work done to it. So sold it and got a 106hilux and that’s a 2.8 N/A and boy that’s slow when trying to turn 35s 😂 been doing it up for the last year and a half now she’s got a turbo kit on it and she flys ❤️❤️
Gotta love the shortys, got one myself same as yours 88 gq safari granroad, except mines factory auto. They are heaps of fun to drive. Always enjoy watching yours on 4wd action and your channel. Keep up the great work mate.
Awesome rig! Love this video, raw and genuine. Chiming in from Nashville, TN USA with a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ. In my opinion, the last year they were proper 4WD's.
Great to see Shorty again! My daughter and I follow 4wd Action religiously here from South Africa. We also enjoy your AusSolo episodes. I don't understand why Shorty is not on 4wd action. I imagine the D-Max is sponsored therefore no Shorty, but we would very much like to see it on a trip with the new Dirty 30 to Coff's or Cape York. Cheers!!!
The first episode that the dirty 30 comes shorty should totally join
it should defendant the join dirty 30
And jocks hilux
None of that Dmax nonsense
@@theendisneigh-tm4wh the shorty will still out do the dirty 30
@@CustomcrowdMitroc yeah and outlast it like it already outlasted dirt thirty 1
It's good to see the old girl again , I would rather see shorty over the d max
Gato86 same
love to see her again too
The D-Max helps pay the bills.
Here here
dmax is pretty sick too mate, nice to know I can buy a used one in 5-10 years and just need a minor lift and use civilized size tires
One of my favourite 4WD Action vid's is the one were you and Shauno toured some of the pubs in the outback. No crazy hill climbs and winching just showing us this great country. Would love to see Shorty and the Slightly Less Dirty 30 doing that again. Cheers
Greencoola WA whats episode called if ya can remember, sounds like a good one
@@lloydelston4400 Outback Bulldust tour is the one
I agree, it doenst have to be an episode of beating the trucks to death. Just to see them both in the outback kicking up dust again would be awesome.
"You're the bloke who's just used every single part from every Toyota ever made in order to try and make _one decent one_ ."
Someone get that lad to the burns ward.
Noises no give him a beer
Shuan will struggle to get spare parts 😂
Absolutely loved this raw episode I hope to see more of them , thanks for all the great content you guys have put out this year I look forward to the new episodes in the new year 😊
I have had 4 patrols, 3 shorty's and Long 1 turbo'd 2 N/A and 1 Chevy powered comp truck, Turbo-ing the TD42 is the best mod you can do for the money just wakes them up and doesn't hurt the reliability if you don't go wild. I ran 36'' TSL swampers and I ran 37 x 13 Boggers on my comp truck you need to drop the gearing to get the best out of them. Ran 33'' on the daily Drivers they were so much nicer to drive on the road, Thanks for the vid Graham it's always good to see how the experts fit out their rigs and something I have noticed with you guys is you have what works and what is needed and nothing that doesn't have a purpose. Cheers Mate.
'pop the seat forward' isn't it already as far forward as it can go?
Native 😂
An episode of Shorty and the Dirty 30 would be phenomenal!!! Such a throw back to when I started watching your dvds and videos. I really miss seeing the old girl in the outback doing what you built her to do. And plus I know you have to like driving Shorty more than the D-Max because shes your pride and joy. Thank you for the walkaround and Q n A of Shorty, it's nice seeing how you guys have your rigs setup. Thank you for the time and effort you put into everything you do Graham! Take care and hope your having a good one.
Great video of two SHORT Legends of Australian 4wding. Good on ya Graham, from one avid 4wder/bowhunter to another.
Love the GQ, Shorty's gorgeous, I'm a toyota boy but my first rig back when I learnt to drive was a 1990 Nissan Pathfinder and she never once left me stranded, no matter how hard I loaded the dice.
It is truly a labor of love with an old 4by, but the rewards are real. Best year of my life spent troutbuming with my dog and old '79 hilux in the Sierra Nevadas here in California RIP Primer.
I've just put everything back into the lux. Old Blu just got a newly built bored out 22re with RV cams/lifters, 5speed trans, dual ARB airlockers, ARB diff breathers, 4.56 gears, updated calipers and rotors, updated alternator... Soon the mechanical will be dialed and I can move on to the aux electronics and comforts.
Feeling a bit inspired from yours and Shorty's story. Thanks for sharing.
G'day Graham, Well I would always go for the Old & reliable 4X4's because if you have a problem or breakdown especially
bloody electrical you stand a dam good chance of getting yourself going again.
The older machine's are for the most part fairly straight forward & with a little bit of basic understanding you can diagnose the
problem & go from there. Take "SHORTY" with it being a straight forward diesel once it is running it will keep on running till the cow's
come home.
The New stuff might have all the bell's & whistles, with all the gear & all the bling but if you damage or have a simple sensor go out your stuffed
that's if you can work out which one it is, & don't even bother if there's an ECU problem, just get a Tow truck if your in mobile service.
Anyway Mate I hope You & Your's along with Shauno & the Crew at 4WD Action have a Merry Xmas & a Bonza year ahead.
Have a good one Mate, Steve.
Perth WA.
Watched and love how this turned out. Would like to see more of these vids. Love how it not edited and none scripted.
“Well that’s the back of the big GU” hmmmm thought it was a GQ Graham 😂😂. 11.54
An absolute weapon, to see shorty meet the new dirty thirty would be awsome. Ur an absolute legend in the living
Loved this!!! Something really honest and open about this type of production!! Hope there is plenty more like it to come!! 🤙
I used to have a Mahindra diesel, equivalent to a CJ3B soft top, ripper of a thing, I took it into all sorts including the Simpson 24 years ago or so, one car only, we got hopelessly lost up there, did 1600k in a 800k stretch, but, it was the greatest trip ever, no doors, bad fuel, three blokes all of us mechanics!! 7 Jerry cans with fuel and water and swags on the guards and in the back plus cooking gear, don't ask how it all fitted but somehow it worked, we got bogged in the sand broke shocks, ate fresh kangaroo, and had a ball, the thing never left me standing, then I upgraded to a 60 series!!? Old for sure! It's all about the adventure isn't it?
Great 4WD mate!
Awesome set up!
And well done on the walk through, I really enjoyed it!
Cheers, from a fellow GQ owner!
Thumbs up from a old yota lover for owning and sending a old rig.
We have a new model dualcab modded all the way but still love my old rig more.
I would rather poor camera work than a pile of commercial garbage.
Pretty decent camera work aswell
Bloody oath,
Surprised on this channel he wasn’t towing an opus camper trailer
I own an old bucket gq and I love it too bits. There is a sense of trust that comes with driving it
That’s a nice rig right there!
Jam-packed with some of the coolest stuff too
Let’s hope Shauno doesn’t find out you uploaded this!
I like Shorty. I’m in the US and I drive a 1986 4runner. I think you guys call them Hilux Surf. These old trucks just have personality. Trails are more difficult but it’s an accomplishment when I finish them. Enjoy!
Yeah, don't forget, Graham has his own channel by the name Ecomuse and it's pretty great.
I'm all about the jimny life and it is a challenge to get everything to fit. Love it though!
"The Jimny Life" as in any SWB fourbie?
I like the real look at one of these vehicles and personalities. Also no need to be embarrassed, it was a great video!
Gotta love the look and the feel, and smells of a GQ 😍
Great to see an un-edited vid. keeping it real. Shortys are awesome. Ive had 3 Jeep TJ's. stuffing in drawers, fridge, batteries, spares and camping gear is a challenge but I wouldn't have it any other way.
Would love to see a rebuild series for Shorty, something along the lines of the Dirty 30 rebuild. Build the ultimate Shorty 👍
At first he gotta have to unwire the mass🤣
@@kilian_brk Yep, Rewiring seems to be the rebuild
Yess loved this video Graham, gives us a bit of insight, don't apologize for bad camera work is better than most and your showing something interesting unlike hundreds of other. cheers for showing us around enjoy.
I’m a mechanic in SA and a large amount of cars we get coming through are newer 4WDs. They 100% hav their benefits, but at the same time, a lot of them have significant trouble areas that I personally believe hinder their ability as a 4WD. Specifically, “Jacking Mode” on the new Land Cruisers and Prados. From my limited experience, they are too delicate and too new to be thrown into a 4WD environment.
Me personally, I have a 2001 GU Patrol. She is an absolute beast and love it to bits. Even though it still has a ZD30
I'm with you mate. I have a '90 TD42 (Cyprus import) and a '93 TD42T (Jap import 24 volt Safari Kingsroad). Never any electronics issues, 'coz there isn't any! I'm always having to interrogate OBD on newer models for sensor problems..... PITA.
Can't tell you how many times I've watched this long live shorty
Would love to see a current dirty 30 and shorty vid!
I bought a Isuzu Dmax because I seen what you could do with it Graham, so thank you mate for the inspiration, loving it, she ain’t no SS but she goes just about anywhere, still building but having fun cheers brother ❤️✊🏻
Would love to see a 'shorty meets the new dirty thirty' episode 🤙
Aside from the wire job of the battery system, this Patrol is pretty simple. I love it!
I wish I could still see shorty in some more of the movies like if u agree
Seeing shorty made my day thanks graham
Hey Graham one of your u.s fans here. Just wanted to clarify the u.s cars are pretty much all 12v our semi trucks are 24v
Watching video's of shorty makes me miss my old gq unfortunately she had more problems then I could handle when I got her and is now in more capable hands.
But now a days I'm loving being able to enjoy my 2015 sr5 Hilux
Great video
The 35s r in the dvd where he has blue beadlocks and they get stuck in really thick mud
No they are 33s.
Uncle had a near identical 24v shorty import, lifted to buggery too.
It went places where no one is believed to have made it in living memory - since those who cut the track. Fantastic vehicles.
Can’t wait for an AUS SOLO vid!!!!
They’re the best
Nice wee video man, I'd love to see a Shorty meets the Dirty 30 video on 4wd Action..! As for getting thirsty I had to pause and go get a second half way through, none of this one beer an episode malarkey.
I am impressed with the tech that is in the new 4wds but at the same time that's what puts me off them, I love the old box shapes and the simpler workings of the old beasts. When I toured Oz for 18 months I had a 3l v6 '96 Nissan Pathfinder and it was just a machine. Like yourself I didn't tinker too much, a 2" lift, some bigger a/t' s and regular maintenance seen me take on 50,000km of the Aussie outback, beaches, islands, sand dunes and spine crushing corrugation as well as a few of the forest tracks and the old girl just kept on going and taking me to amazing camp sites in amazing locations all over Australia.
I drove with a Mate once from Sydney to Wangaratta in a none turbo'd Nissan, I hired a car to get home, I only had two weeks off!
My GQ TB4.2 EFI flys mate, it's a bit heavy on fuel but goes great!!!!
@@ovuvuevuevueenyetuenwuevue8656 So it's performs like any other TB & you don't understand it isn't a TD is all I get from that.....
First off, you rock man! My first 4WD here in Aus was a GQ, 93. Had it for almost 10 years. Loved that beast and yes it overheated big time outside Coober Pedy whilst taking my old man on a road trip. I blame the LPG conversion as gas runs hot being a dry fuel, worst thing I did to that old girl. Live and learn. Now, time to grab another coldie 🍻 ATB Jason.
The OG rig of 4wd action 😍
Just behind milo
And Otis. 4wd monthly oldies will remember...
The only way I see Grahame letting go of his grasp on the ol girl, is if it follows Milo into the same museum where they can sit side by side as Aussie legends.
@@jac3975 and so it should. Same with Malcolm Douglas's old land rover and Steve irwin's kakhi Landcruiser ute. All iconic Australian 4wheel drives
@@Hazardbone except the last vehicle Malcolm Douglas drove was a cruiser
Old every time. Love my shorty too and won't be letting her go for quite some time yet!
Loved this! Dont worry about camera control! This was an awesome episode!
Love my old gq too mate.
12 years since i bought it.
The repairs do get you.down at times when funds are low.
But love working on it still.
Heck yeah man love it I'm over in America I'm working on building my new 4 wheel drive and I've seen some the equipment yall have in your rigs for y'alls trips and there's things that I've added to the list because I see how help it is
I Run a 25 y/o TD42 here in the UK. Its a constant fight against the dreaded rust but love the mechanical simplicity of it. With a custom 3" exhaust it sounds frickin great too.Others can go fast but Patrol's can go anywhere lol
Your TD hasn’t overheated because it hasn’t been “Cowboy” tuned . Lol
cowboy tuned is stupid and not useful
Mine is and don’t run intercooler and I couldn’t be happier
Thanks, very enjoyable video, and yes warts and all, I found myself nodding and agreeing with your comments about KISS, it IS a great looking truck, and I hope it continues to serve you well in the future, The old Toyota/ Nissan banter is worth keeping, it’s all part of the fun. But the nub of it is, you clearly show that to enjoy the froading bit you just need to do it, a well prepared ( not a show stopper ) albeit long in the tooth vehicle and there is loads of fun waiting us, well done and thanks for an entertaining video. ( 80 owner UK)
I think I can speak for everyone , shorty and dirty 30.2 would be one amazing video
I bought a brand new 2005 Dodge Durango 4x4 I. No traction control, limited slip diffs and rear anti-lock brakes. I loved it, it was a blast to drive in the mud and snow. I sold that back in July and bought a brand new 2019 Ford Ranger FX4. The technology in this 4x4 is unbelievable, it is so stable it's almost no fun. It is almost impossible to put the thing sideways in the snow. It's much safer, but I do miss the old Durango because I actually did the driving instead of the computer.
Love how he dose not swear but On his TH-cam channel he dose
Very hard to do
For just a single cam session for TWENTY SIX mins, this was frankly really well done! We have all wanted to know Shorty's specs. And now we have it!
Shorty is twin locked. Why havent you had this pretty beast out much in the last two years?
When do we get get to see the gu on a episode
As somebody with n obsessive passion for Land Rover's (and a freelancer for Classic Land Rover mag) I have to say I Adore the new 4wd's, the way that teh tech just makes them BETTER, and Easier to use means that the hobby is Vastly more accessible to more people, which can only be a good thing. For example the recently revealed new Defender will comfortably go much further than my old Series 3 88", or even ANY of the prior Defenders.
For me personally though the joy of wheeling a old Series, even if I can't get as far as the newer trucks, is the skill I enjoy
xXx
Ecomuse is a great name 👍
G’day Graham, loved the video. I’m still running the national aspirated QD32 in my 2000 d22 Nav. Over 460,000 km on the clock and wouldn’t swap it for anything. Old blue is the most reliable vehicle I have ever had.
I would love to see the dirty 30, Shorty, jocks Hilux in a 4wd trip 😍
GRAHAM! - PLEASE can we have some more Shorty in our life. .. We all love the posh builds, but for most of us, this is where it's at!! ... Get an Aus-Solo in Shorty... and/or a refurb series - PLEASE!! :) ...thanks, you legend!!
I personally like the old rigs best because them new rigs they make now are cheap made and don't hold up as good
John to bloody right mate, there’s a reason that NZ and Aus 4x’s (well the ones that go places) are mainly Patrols(Safaris), 80 series Cruisers, pre- 2003 Hiluxs, old as high kay 70’s, the odd, well modded Prado and every now and then a Disco that’s been done properly ! Shit. almost forgot, the every ones had one or 2 4Runner or Surf!! I’ve had 4, first one was an 87 2 door, 2l petrol 4 cylinder 2 inch body and 2 inch suspension lift on basically a 34in Muddy. 16 years old my second car. thought mth shit didn’t stink...
To be fair, i’d love to still have that trick now, some 17 years later, even with all its gremlins i loved it, went hard off-road!! cheap as hell to 🏃♀️
Fan from Canada! Great video, always wanted a walk around of shorty, its a inspiration for my offroad build.
What seats are you running I’m looking around for seats for my vehicle
Have a look at a company called "Pro Seat" they do a few, they look like the HSV tommy seats..........I think.
Cheers @troopy life funnily enough i have a troopy but thanks a lot will check them out
Back wheel Bandits Happy to help mate..
A lot of people use the XR6 sears also..
Troop on mate, best vehicles on the road 🤙🏻
Hey Graham, I’ve got a 99 dx wagon and she is pretty well the same, not heavily built be definitely reliable and gets me everywhere.
I’m a fan of both old a new, both have their ups and downs but I do like knowing if something goes wrong in the oldies you can Macqyver your way out of anything.
So all up I’m happy with her and it’s nice to hear that you don’t need massive rigs with all the features in the world to get you to some spectacular places.
Thanks mate, and all the best.
Hi, I was interested in how your seats are going? Are they standard or have you upgraded them and if so, what are they now.
Cheers
I. Kinlib pretty sure they’re upgraded
I myself got a Defender this year. Bought it used and already fitted out. So of course I did my first trip in it. It´s freaking great, just my dream car.
11:56 says gu haha not enough beers mate
yer wonder if he picked up on the big gu
Haha yep was like , the old q just got an upgrade lol
If I ever win a boatload of cash I will make sure I take a trip down to Australia and take a 4wd trip with you guys. That would be One heck of a bucket list trip!! Shauno and dirty thirty graham and the d-max,
I’m actually sitting on the throne
Shorty is such an excellent unit. Love the truck Graham. Greetings from the States!
11:56... And that the big GU?? Thought it was a GQ
Yes we need an other run with SHORTY please make it happened Love 4WD 24-7
just goes to show you don't need a 100k rig to take you on an adventure
I prefered the none production version of this vehicle breakdown good work. Fairly new to 4wd action but been watching it alot.. Not many vids can keep my intrest for 20 mins but watch all the way through and usually a second after... Wish i had places like yall have to ride out on and spend a weekend with a few other like this. Keep up the good work fellas
Who like’s shorty more than the d-max.
Yes, I miss the old videos with Shorty and the Dirty 30.
Like shorty a lot, but i'm a pick-up lover...
What about when Shaun and graham used to fight which Car is better, Nissan or Toyota.
Good to see the GQ Shorty again Graham. Makes me miss my Patrol.
I would love to see a feature on getting the wiring and gauges sorted out then a trip with the new dirty 30.
Also would like see your GU and the GU camera car on the show too.
"And that's the back of the big GU"? Oh yeah
yes a GQ
I still have and love my old TF Rodeo 2.6 petrol even but I know it inside and out and I've done the flinders and gawler rangers, googs track and border track. The only mechanical mod is a front lokka but she's done me proud 10yrs towing my tool trailer every day before I finally started locking the hubs and going bush. My kids love my 4wd too because they can see more!!
First and I love old shorty
Thanks Graham for a great insight into Shorty. To answer your old or new question, I had a bare bones 1988 Ford courier. Was a top little truck, went from that to an FJ Cruiser, don’t hate me for my Toyota ownership. Must confess I’d struggle to go back to the courier. The way you have Shorty set up is inspiration on how to set up the new version of a Toyota Shorty. Oh and you timed your statement about my drink being empty to the second. Cheers mate.
Dam I thought my Jeep Wrangler tj was the most loved
please bring this back in the rotation! such a sick little rig from the old days with roothy
To honour all GQs cos my dad actually own a 1988 Nissan patrol wooden tray ute and it goes every where
I have a 23 year Isuzu Bighorn. It is a challenge to keep it running but i'm getting there. It's all I can afford but knowing how much care I put into its upkeep I can't fault owners of older vehicles, nor do I judge owners of new vehicles. Part of my enjoyment is working on my truck and keeping it going.
Loved it mate I watched it while working on, sanding my patrol ready for a lick of paint 🍻
Nice to see this go through. i live i Norway and just got hold of an -88 Mercedes G-wagon. It was a complete steal since the owner thought it had a blown motor, but it was a 20 minute fix. Feels good to have a 4X4 again after selling my Jeep Cherokee years ago. Been inspired by your vidos so just mounted Cooper Discoverer stt pro´s so this weekend im going to drive out in the deep snow and steal myself a christmastree! Keep doing what you´re doing and i´ll keep watching.
I brought my late fathers 88 GQ (safari) Japan import 24volt... A number of fokes ask why I drive it... I feel the old boys still with me every drive grinning from ear to ear.. he loved that thing dearly... It always got him where he needed to be and he pushed that poor thing beyond its limits. Love the old 88 Nissan shorty.
I'm in college right now watching this while doing work hello from the UK
I also own a short wheelbase 4x4. It's a 1995 jeep YJ and I tell you that it's my most favorite vehicle I've ever owned. There is just something about old 4x4's that the new ones can't replicate. I also own a 2015 Toyota 4runner. I don't worry about anything with my 4runner at all....but the YJ? Well....you need to keep on top of it. It's 27 years old after all. I've only owned my YJ for five years but they've all been awesome.
Awesome video mate! really enjoyed that rundown on one of the most legendary GQ's to date ;)
I love the setup because its genuine! No frills, truel custom, and Graham is a hoot to watch! He just keeps it real! Very inspiring!
Happy Friday Graham. Watching on Friday because my Thursday was sitting on the beach at Lancelin bagging out on Tailor. I'll never get rid of my Mav unless it's to get another one. 523,000km NA TD & she just keeps chugging along everywhere I want it to. I'll rebuild the engine eventually & maybe even throw a turbo on it but I'll be sticking with the factory pump & 12 ish psi as well. Reliability is everything to me.
Owned a shorty a couple years ago was good fun. Just needed to much work done to it. So sold it and got a 106hilux and that’s a 2.8 N/A and boy that’s slow when trying to turn 35s 😂 been doing it up for the last year and a half now she’s got a turbo kit on it and she flys ❤️❤️
I also have a Y60 like yours, it´s a 1993 SLX and I love it.
That thing really goes everywhere.
Love your videos mate.
Cheers from Portugal
Can tell hes absolutely loving making that video ,awesome
Gotta love the shortys, got one myself same as yours 88 gq safari granroad, except mines factory auto. They are heaps of fun to drive. Always enjoy watching yours on 4wd action and your channel. Keep up the great work mate.
Awesome rig! Love this video, raw and genuine. Chiming in from Nashville, TN USA with a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ. In my opinion, the last year they were proper 4WD's.
Great to see Shorty again! My daughter and I follow 4wd Action religiously here from South Africa. We also enjoy your AusSolo episodes. I don't understand why Shorty is not on 4wd action. I imagine the D-Max is sponsored therefore no Shorty, but we would very much like to see it on a trip with the new Dirty 30 to Coff's or Cape York. Cheers!!!