Project Shute began with the purchase of a white 1988 GQ Nissan Patrol SWB in May, 2003. I bought it on eBay as the only bidder for $6K. The guy selling it even stopped the auction a day early as he figured there wasn’t going to be any more bids. It had a 4.2L petrol engine, auto, factory rear locker, and came without a roadworthy.

When I picked it up, I was surprised that it was in fairly good nick. It also had a roof console, and came with an overpowering dog smell.

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