I'm starting my (20 year in the making) Samurai project. A stretched, VW diesel Samurai on 33s. I'm after a clean, modern, look. No exterior cage, no bobtail, no extreme suspensions, etc..

Something along the lines of a Defender 90 or new Wrangler's fit and finish. But certainly not a Mall Crawler. Imagine a 2010 Samurai and that's what I want to build. Something I can drive on weekdays and tackle decent trails on weekends.

Soooo... please post up pics of the cleanest / well built Samurais for inspiration and ideas. I'd also welcome suggestions on suspension, cages, bumpers, drivetrain, etc.

I want to do this once and do it right. My Samurai has been with me for over 20 years (original owner!) and it's time to get it done. Consider this a " Samurai community driven" design. I have my ideas, I'd like to hear yours.

Below are pics of my Samurai (humpin a wreck) and the stretch that I bought.

thanks!

Reflexx

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=200787&stc=1&d=1123693767

http://reflexxdesigns.com/images/tn_100_4243.JPG

Sounds like it will be a cool build up


Mine's definately not the cleanest/well built but im trying to keep it clean/simple.

http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=801699

Sounds like it will be a cool build up


Mine's definately not the cleanest/well built but im trying to keep it clean/simple.

http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=801699

Very nice!

:flipoff2:http://image.automotive.com/f/2006ultimateadventure/adventure/9198181+pheader/131_0611_09_z+ua_truck_driver_profiles+tim_hardy.j pg sry u ask for a whell built sami and that it is but clean mabey when it was new

:flipoff2:http://image.automotive.com/f/2006ultimateadventure/adventure/9198181+pheader/131_0611_09_z+ua_truck_driver_profiles+tim_hardy.j pg sry u ask for a whell built sami and that it is but clean mabey when it was new

I asked for that, didn't I? So be it, show what's underneath!

LWB!

heres my sammi 3 yrs ago.

http://www.metalscream4x4.com/images/laem/253_5313_s.JPG

http://www.metalscream4x4.com/images/laem/252_5255_s.JPG

it used to be very clean but not any more.:shaking:

LWB!

heres my sammi 3 yrs ago.

http://www.metalscream4x4.com/images/laem/253_5313_s.JPG

http://www.metalscream4x4.com/images/laem/252_5255_s.JPG

it used to be very clean but not any more.:shaking:

You guys in thai land have very nice samurais!

You guys in thai land have very nice samurais!

Hey! let's trade. I like your SWB though.:D

Hard top or soft top, I'd suggest at looking at some jeepster commandos for additional style inspiration:

http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/1967-1973-jeepster-commando-9.jpg.jpg

http://www.jeep-commando.com/images/littlecrash1.jpg

http://www.metalscream4x4.com/images/laem/253_5313_s.JPG




:smokin::smokin::smokin:

thats one of THE coolest zook LWBs ive seen

heres my bros zook..it was soooooo clean when he 1st bought it.then he stretched it:mr-t:

465596

465597

Mine before it was abused.

http://www.rokzuki.com/samurai/images/csc11.jpg

keep them coming!

here was my LWB....pretty clean if you ask me!

465702

here is my samurai in 2006

92 2WD EFI
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b198/confusedxj/newtoys001.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b198/confusedxj/brakes051.jpg


and a couple others ive had my hands on

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b198/confusedxj/IMGA0830.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b198/confusedxj/Tellico142.jpg

My 1990 Samurai with completely rebuild 8v engine, custom made racing camshaft, twin Webers, thorley header, 2" exhaust, coolant heater, leather seats, Calmini carpet kit etc.
110 HP:D!

There was a LWB built with a "phantom lift", toys and a cage, scawfish I think was the username. Before he put the tube clip front that was the cleanest built I can recall.

I don't have a clean Sammy, but I have a pretty clean Jeep. How's this?

http://www.doggiewalkbags.com/media/300pixels-DogPoop-.jpg

it's quite shiney. I've polished it as much as I can.

Yankee Jim,

this thread is for clean Samurais, not for self portraits.

Patric,

very nice.

My 1990 Samurai with completely rebuild 8v engine, custom made racing camshaft, twin Webers, thorley header, 2" exhaust, coolant heater, leather seats, Calmini carpet kit etc.
110 HP:D!



is there anything else you did to the motor and is that 110hp a est. or dyno
is a it a 1.6 8v or the 1.3 ?

if you click on the link at the top of the page and view slide show you will see our 61,000 original miles 86 zuki I got for $800 and built it in 11 days to do the rubicon in. It has a 95 16v power steering and working A/C. hybrid rear 4.30 gears lock-rites F/R 4.16 t-case RUF SOA on 31's. It looked realy nice before the rubicon and then it acrued some dents.

http://share.shutterfly.com/share/received/welcome.sfly?fid=b441196eebe53a05&sid=0AbN2LRu2YsmTkA

huge pic http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj12/jr4x/misc595.jpg

is there anything else you did to the motor and is that 110hp a est. or dyno
is a it a 1.6 8v or the 1.3 ?

Dyno!

The engine was completely rebuilt and tuned. Special cam, pistons, lighter fly wheel, spark plugs, coil, twin 40mm Weber carbs, header, 2" free flow exhaust etc.

The acceleration is crazy, but so is the fuel consumption (12 MPG).
I once drove about 100 MPH but that was scary as hell.:eek:
I had to use both my hands to keep both doors shut and used my teeth for steering ;-).
Unfortunately I didn't have any hands left to keep the softtop from getting airborne.
At that speed you can see the fuel needle actually drop:D!

At idle speed I have to keep revving the engine or it will stall.
Starting the engine in the cold is guaranteed to wake up the whole neighbourhood:shaking:.
That's why I installed the coolant heater.

But it's all worth it!
I almost win every traffic light duel when I go to and from work:smokin:!
It makes the day bearable!
I love the stunned faces of my 'opponents' in the rear view mirror when they realize they've just been beaten by a Suzuki Samurai:flipoff2:.
I know, my life is sad...

Dyno!

The engine was completely rebuilt and tuned. Special cam, pistons, lighter fly wheel, spark plugs, coil, twin 40mm Weber carbs, header, 2" free flow exhaust etc.

The acceleration is crazy, but so is the fuel consumption (12 MPG).
I once drove about 100 MPH but that was scary as hell.:eek:
I had to use both my hands to keep both doors shut and used my teeth for steering.
Unfortunately I didn't have any hands left to keep the softtop from getting airborne.
At that speed you can see the fuel needle actually drop:D!

At idle speed I have to keep revving the engine or it will stall.
Starting the engine in the cold is guaranteed to wake up the whole neighbourhood:shaking:.
That's why I installed the coolant heater.

But it's all worth it!
I almost win every traffic light duel when I go to and from work:smokin:!
It makes the day bearable!
I love the stunned faces of my 'opponents' in the rear view mirror when they realize they've just been beaten by a Suzuki Samurai:flipoff2:.
I know, my life is sad...

thats bad ass man I not too sure about driving a sami at 100 mph steering with my teeth thou, I running propane now so I either going to build a high compression motor or try to do a turbo Do you know what the specs. on the cam?

thats bad ass man I not too sure about driving a sami at 100 mph steering with my teeth thou, I running propane now so I either going to build a high compression motor or try to do a turbo Do you know what the specs. on the cam?

Of course driving it with my teeth was a joke.
But I did drive 100 MPH and I can tell you: that car wasn't built for that kind of speed!

I don't know the specs.
The cam was custom made. I just went to a shop that makes custom racing cams, gave them the specs on the engine, carbs etc. and told them I wanted to go really fast!
I only remember it wasn't cheap.

If you want more power gain for less money I would go for another engine.
I spent thousands of dollars on the engine alone.
It was my first project and I'm much older and a little wiser now.

Here you go cleanist sam ever LOL well at least the most expensive and fastest..
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a102/rockfab/kimera046.jpg

Here you go cleanist sam ever LOL well at least the most expensive and fastest..
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a102/rockfab/kimera046.jpg

he said he spent $109,000 on it.

Get your figures right and How is it lame..

Here's a couple I've owned that I think are pretty clean and/or different that may give you some ideas. I can give you specs, links to photobucket and build threads for these if any are of interest to you.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/TruckTrader/87%20Samurai%20Long%20Wheel%20Base/PDC_0016.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/TruckTrader/87%20Samurai%20Long%20Wheel%20Base/PDC_0017.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/TruckTrader/87%20Samurai%20Long%20Wheel%20Base/PDC_0016.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/TruckTrader/91%20Samurai%2016v/junkforsale068.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/TruckTrader/92%20Suzuki%20Samurai%20efi%20-%20white/92ZUKE4SALE002.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/TruckTrader/Suzuki%20Samurai%20Extra%20Cab/DSC00643.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/TruckTrader/86%20Hardtop/leftrear2.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/TruckTrader/89%20Army%20Zuk/Forklift007.jpg

Get your figures right and How is it lame..

umm cuz its a dumb lookin sami. oh and my bad $107,000 build thread http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=185&highlight=tube+doors+latch

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/TruckTrader/89%20Army%20Zuk/Forklift007.jpg

now that is cool. Do you have anymore pictures of it?

umm cuz its a dumb lookin sami. oh and my bad $107,000 build thread http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=185&highlight=tube+doors+latch

Thats cool, the next time I have to do a build for a customer spec I will make sure and consult your opinion..

[QUOTE=TruckTrader;10313409]Here's a couple I've owned that I think are pretty clean and/or different that may give you some ideas. I can give you specs, links to photobucket and build threads for these if any are of interest to you.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/TruckTrader/87%20Samurai%20Long%20Wheel%20Base/PDC_0016.jpg
I want this one, where can I sign?

I want this one, where can I sign?

Just write a check to...:D

now that is cool. Do you have anymore pictures of it?


There are some more pics here http://s27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/TruckTrader/89%20Army%20Zuk/

Somewhere I have pictures of it with no top and the windshield folded down and it looks pretty cool. We built this for a guy that wanted an Army Jeep/LJ10 look with modern Samurai running gear. We removed the targa bar, flares and rockers along with anything that made it look like a samurai. I put wheels/tires off an LJ10 on it. The guy ended up selling it back to me after he owned it for a while and I have to say that it is one of my favorite sammy's I've ever owned. I sold it a while back to a guy in AZ and I sure miss it.

I bought an LJ80 to replace it.

Truck trader,

I've watched that LBW maroon beauty for years. It's almost exactly what I'm after. I'll certainly welcome any of the links, advice and info you're willing to share.

Once I start that project, I'll even invite (bribe) you to come help. I'm in rRverside and have a nice fab shop. Perhaps trade some of your knoweldge for use of my shop?

Sounds good to me. I saw that you were local and was wondering if you would like me to drive it out there for you so you can see it? I would be happy to share info on the build/specs if you like. Let me know if you want to get together sometime and talk Sammy's. :D

Rockrat,

That is a beauty, but just a bit too much tubing for me.

JR4X, nice, very clean!

TruckTrader,

I was under the impression that the LWB was sold? If you still have it, I'll offer lunch to have you come out and talk Samurais!

I have a sandrail to tune up and prep for the coming duning season, but once that's done I think it's Samurai time. Having my wife see yours might let her loosen up the budget restraints!

I'm picking up a 1.9TD AAZ in the next few weeks. Which is even more temptation to get started.

Gene S.

Is the red LWB available?

umm cuz its a dumb lookin sami. oh and my bad $107,000 build thread http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=185&highlight=tube+doors+latch

You are a dumb fucker aren't you. the attention to detail on that thing is insane. sure it's different. you go price any custom ground up build and let me know how much the bill is. usually way more than that.

GTFO :flipoff2:

Rockrat,

That is a beauty, but just a bit too much tubing for me.

JR4X, nice, very clean!

Yep some of it is a little much I will agree... But still has the appreciation level to detail.. I can still look at different things and go OH yA I forgot I put that little trick in there.. It was a fun build.

Yep some of it is a little much I will agree... But still has the appreciation level to detail.. I can still look at different things and go OH yA I forgot I put that little trick in there.. It was a fun build.

Im still blown away how you got everything in to that little engine compartment. Makes me feel kinda dumb for all the head scratching the 22re was causing me :homer:

You are a dumb fucker aren't you. the attention to detail on that thing is insane. sure it's different. you go price any custom ground up build and let me know how much the bill is. usually way more than that.

GTFO :flipoff2:

it might work really good i just think its to much. that just what i think :D


:flipoff2:

TruckTrader,

I was under the impression that the LWB was sold? If you still have it, I'll offer lunch to have you come out and talk Samurais!

I have a sandrail to tune up and prep for the coming duning season, but once that's done I think it's Samurai time. Having my wife see yours might let her loosen up the budget restraints!

I'm picking up a 1.9TD AAZ in the next few weeks. Which is even more temptation to get started.

Gene S.

Gene,

I sold it to a very good friend of mine that lives a couple miles from my house. I can get it from him anytime if you would like to see it as I occasionally still do some work on it.

I sold it to him with the condition that if he ever sells it, I get first dibs! :D

Thats cool, the next time I have to do a build for a customer spec I will make sure and consult your opinion..


ok my bad

:p

The army zuk is cool, you could get the SJ with those rims and tires stock and no flares

Trying to keep my tintop clean..

466515

466516






Wheeling the same trails as this one, when your not "trying" it will look like this :laughing:

466517


My 413 pickup will see 99%road, so it will be super clean when I'm done with it:evil:

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/TruckTrader/87%20Samurai%20Long%20Wheel%20Base/PDC_0016.jpg


that is the cleanest I've seen... simple... basically perfect if I were gonna build one

My old 413K was really nice when I first got it.

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/9073/413k.jpg (http://img246.imageshack.us/i/413k.jpg/)

Here's a shot of mine and my buddys a couple years ago.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=492&pictureid=5358

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/TruckTrader/87%20Samurai%20Long%20Wheel%20Base/PDC_0016.jpg
I want this one, where can I sign?[/QUOTE]

Looks very similar to mine. :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/idredden/zuki%20pics/2005-07-08020.jpg

Lame he said he spent $109,000 on it.

Lame??? Have you read the build up thread? I think you may have used the wrong term.
I personally don't love how it looks, but it's anything but lame!!

Ian,

NICE!!!! are those 33s or 35s?


Suzuki should have built this with a 2L turbodiesel and brought it to the US!!!

I think this one is pretty clean.

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd337/slicknic604/backon4s4.jpg

Like yours for sure! Maybe its cause I'm originally from Abbotsford:DI think this one is pretty clean.

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd337/slicknic604/backon4s4.jpg

i would love to get my hands on one of the lwb sammi

Like yours for sure! Maybe its cause I'm originally from Abbotsford:D


That one is my brother's. http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=801699

Ian,

NICE!!!! are those 33s or 35s?


Suzuki should have built this with a 2L turbodiesel and brought it to the US!!!


32s.

Did you say "gayest"? :laughing:

http://www.geckocycles.com/images/Sammy/sammy%20bling.jpg
http://www.geckocycles.com/images/Sammy/sammy%20bling2.jpg
http://www.geckocycles.com/images/Sammy/sammy%20bling3.jpg

Did you say "gayest"? :laughing:
http://www.geckocycles.com/images/Sammy/sammy%20bling2.jpg


What's that say on the rocker? Do you have a pic you can read it? Almost looks like "Beauty Sleep II" lol, but the first word looks too short for that...

Someone needs to save that poor sammy :laughing:

I can't really read it for sure. Here is full res that I have. I was driving down the freeway in Denver and saw it. Only had cell and we were moving. Save and enlarge and see if you can make it out. Breml Sleep11?
http://www.geckocycles.com/images/Sammy/sam%20bling2.jpg

What's that say on the rocker?

Baby Jeep II

I just wasted my first post on this B.S. :flipoff2:

here is mine.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/gotgsr96/0920091037.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/gotgsr96/0920091037a.jpg

This is one of the cleanest yet well modified zooks I've ever seen, these pics were taken at tuff truck comp in Australia

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj51/GRPABT1/bandagedbear.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj51/GRPABT1/bandagedbear2.jpg

Here is a couple of my favorite samurai's I've ever seen- cant find any build threads to them though :(
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s262/gemini228j/3122810539_fdaef8b054_o.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s262/gemini228j/BadbradGoat.jpg

I think these are my two new favorate Sammies as well.

How about a home made long body Samurai on a Chevy Blazer chassis?? No build on it. Chevy 350ci. with a TH350 auto trans/NP203, Dana 44 front, GM 14 bolt rear 37x12.5x15 Hummer MTs.
Or my lastest; '88 tin top, 4.3 Chevy, TH350/Dana 300 Tcase, Toyota axles with 17" Motos and 35" tires. Power steering, power windows, A/C, Sony stereo? :smokin:

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt100/ZukRider/Red11f.jpg

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt100/ZukRider/V6Zuk1.jpg

Trucktrader, I have a poster sized printout of your old red LWB on my garage wall as inspiration for my LWB build, If you're able to get more pics I'd love to see them.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/TruckTrader/87%20Samurai%20Long%20Wheel%20Base/PDC_0016.jpg
I want this one, where can I sign?

Looks very similar to mine. :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/idredden/zuki%20pics/2005-07-08020.jpg[/QUOTE]

Very nice lwb, but the rear fender flair isn't straight..

I think these are my two new favorate Sammies as well.

Im not positive but the lwb was done by davesport international in Washington.
Lost of vendors sell his cages... Awesome guy to deal with..

I like how this:

I'm after a clean, modern, look. No exterior cage, no bobtail, no extreme suspensions, etc..

started with full bodied, daily driveable yet capable rigs, and then eveolved to this...

my favorite samurai's I've ever seen

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s262/gemini228j/BadbradGoat.jpg

And finally to things like this...

here is mine.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/gotgsr96/0920091037a.jpg

This is one of the cleanest yet well modified zooks I've ever seen, these pics were taken at tuff truck comp in Australia

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj51/GRPABT1/bandagedbear2.jpg



:laughing:

yep.

that's why I have not been responding. the ones above are exactly the opposite of what I wanted to have this thread be about. the OD green one is really nice but the huge tires take it out of the "no extreme suspensions" comment.

the "gayest" samurai post was a waste of space. what if belongs to a teen girl and she loves it? who are we to judge?

the red and maroon LWBs are exactly right! more of those!!!

IMHO

gene s.

This is one of the cleanest yet well modified zooks I've ever seen, these pics were taken at tuff truck comp in Australia

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj51/GRPABT1/bandagedbear2.jpg

where exactly is the Samurai in this pic? I was hoping to see 75-95% Samurai, not 1% Samurai (aka, the hood)

Trucktrader, I have a poster sized printout of your old red LWB on my garage wall as inspiration for my LWB build, If you're able to get more pics I'd love to see them.

Thanks, I appreciate that. There are more pics here if you're interested http://s27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/TruckTrader/87%20Samurai%20Long%20Wheel%20Base/

I can say the same, without even having a poster up!

My project LWB/Diesel keeps getting pushed back and I cannot wait to get started! Considering I have had my Samurai since 1988(!), it can wait a few more months.

if that was my daughters sami(the gayest one) I wouldn't let her drive it until I ungayed it at least a little, at the very least I would take the rattlecan to it:flipoff2:

I would nearly give BOTH my testicles for that maroon LWB. That is by far the most beautiful 4x4 I have ever laid eyes on. Whoever owns that one is a lucky man, and whoever built/painted it is pretty darn talented.

On a side note, is it reasonably possible for an american to go to canada, buy a lwb, bring it home, and get it licensed? Obviously it is possible, but I just wondered how hard it was...

The reason I asked is I heard it was impossible to go overseas and bring a newer jimny with a diesel and coils back home.

Sorry for the hijack reflexx :p

the "gayest" samurai post was a waste of space.

Sorry to have feed the trolls.

This looks like what your looking for.
He has more here!!!!
http://www.4btswaps.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9907

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee196/gdaddyj/78841244_HA6ca-L-1.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee196/gdaddyj/78841208_SBYES-L.jpg
We all better now:p

Reflexx Ill be at KOH next month if you want to see mine in person :beer:

I would nearly give BOTH my testicles for that maroon LWB. That is by far the most beautiful 4x4 I have ever laid eyes on. Whoever owns that one is a lucky man, and whoever built/painted it is pretty darn talented.

On a side note, is it reasonably possible for an american to go to canada, buy a lwb, bring it home, and get it licensed? Obviously it is possible, but I just wondered how hard it was...

The reason I asked is I heard it was impossible to go overseas and bring a newer jimny with a diesel and coils back home.

Sorry for the hijack reflexx :p

Hey, no testicles required! I built the maroon one. I found it in a barn in CA as a bone stock LWB. The good part was that it had been in CA for several years and it kept it from rusting. I have brought several from Canada and most of them are rusted really bad. If you want a few tips on getting them to the states shoot me a PM. I have a few tricks that make it easier!

Did you say "gayest"? :laughing:

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk61/PpaZmrf/normal_PINK.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk61/PpaZmrf/normal_PINK.jpg

yeah, OK. I asked for that.

Hey, no testicles required! I built the maroon one. I found it in a barn in CA as a bone stock LWB. The good part was that it had been in CA for several years and it kept it from rusting. I have brought several from Canada and most of them are rusted really bad. If you want a few tips on getting them to the states shoot me a PM. I have a few tricks that make it easier!

I'll add to Truck Trader's reply too. I spent a DECADE looking for a LWB in good (not even great) shape in the US. No luck. So I had one made! search these forums for "Reflexx stretch" and you'll see how one can be made from two SWB samurais. the advantage is that the wheelbase is stretched without the rear overhang of the factory LWBs.

crap. now I want to go work on mine. I gotta stay away from Pirate and go back to glamisdunes.com. gotta finish my sandcar first!

don't know how viable this is but a buddy of a buddy of mine(who happens to be a scout sniper and who I consider a reliable source) bought a VW beetle in the states a couple years back, when they were still makin new ones in mexico flew down bought a new one threw his plate and registration on it and drove it home. He said the border guard actually commented on how clean it was, he told him he had a guy in socal restore it for him and away he went. I've been ponderin the same idea to get a TD fj62 outa the great white north if anybody tries and has luck lemme know.

don't know how viable this is but a buddy of a buddy of mine(who happens to be a scout sniper and who I consider a reliable source) bought a VW beetle in the states a couple years back, when they were still makin new ones in mexico flew down bought a new one threw his plate and registration on it and drove it home. He said the border guard actually commented on how clean it was, he told him he had a guy in socal restore it for him and away he went. I've been ponderin the same idea to get a TD fj62 outa the great white north if anybody tries and has luck lemme know.

Oh man, I dont know about that one. It may be true, but wouldn't you really need to switch VIN numbers to make it believable? I would hate to get caught doing that. In fact, there is a guy from my hometown that owns a bodyshop that got caught switching newer vin tags from wrecked cars to good older cars, and he went to jail for a while. He was caught selling the old cars as being a few years newer.

that is the cleanest I've seen... simple... basically perfect if I were gonna build one

I especially like the 18 inch long rear shackles. Gives me inspiration.

yeah I suppose you would but comin from canada they are pretty lax at the old border especialy on a friday or saturday night

Here's our 88'. Nothing too special. YJ SOA with boomerangs. It's got a brand new 1.3L with a mild cam, CAI, weber, header, MSD ignition, and bored .20 over. 120 horse at the crank! Minispool in the rear and a lock-rite up front. Shes a bitch to turn even with power steering, but it will go anywhere. We're thinking about getting a 6.5:1 kit for it and twin sticking it.
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z68/wearethebucs/1987%20Sammy/100_0210.jpg
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z68/wearethebucs/1987%20Sammy/100_0214.jpg
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z68/wearethebucs/1987%20Sammy/100_0212.jpg
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z68/wearethebucs/1987%20Sammy/100_0213.jpg
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z68/wearethebucs/1987%20Sammy/SAMMY2.jpg
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z68/wearethebucs/1987%20Sammy/100_0060.jpg
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z68/wearethebucs/1987%20Sammy/100_0062.jpg

a buddy of a buddy of mine .. bought a VW beetle in the states... flew down bought a new one threw his plate and registration on it and drove it home.... I've been ponderin the same idea to get a TD fj62 outa the great white north

Why bother when cars can be legally brought down from canada, without a huge hassle. Guys up here bring trucks from the states north all the time as well. Done legally, if you have the required documentation beforehand (done some homework) it's apparently a pretty smooth process.

heres mine. I'v done some wheeling in it but so far no serious damage and its still really clean on the inside and out.http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/70/l_c6bdd56ab4bd4fdca5fcda6a4b6e6c3f.jpg
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/29/l_2307ff4ea1e347f28c857daf95904095.jpg

http://i50.tinypic.com/20z4lk5.jpg

This is one of the cleanest yet well modified zooks I've ever seen, these pics were taken at tuff truck comp in Australia

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj51/GRPABT1/bandagedbear.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj51/GRPABT1/bandagedbear2.jpg



So where are the zook parts?

http://i50.tinypic.com/20z4lk5.jpg

that looks real hard on bearings and kingpins

Why bother when cars can be legally brought down from canada, without a huge hassle. Guys up here bring trucks from the states north all the time as well. Done legally, if you have the required documentation beforehand (done some homework) it's apparently a pretty smooth process.

in my experience with the DMV nothing is smooth....and registration and tags has to be cheaper,and I am cheap:flipoff2:

oh and I already have a fj62, so that part is taken care of, now I just gotta convince the wife I need another toy:(

My brother's zuk is really clean...

http://www.zuwharrie.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11899/100_0290.JPG

My current tin top was pretty clean when I got it. And this was before $3k in body work and paint.

http://www.abusivemotorsports.com/rob/Zuk02.jpg

http://www.abusivemotorsports.com/rob/Zuk03.jpg

guy who lives near me, im told hes on this board .... too much shit to list

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/meltt/napbetssnow/tn_S5032308.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/meltt/napbetssnow/tn_S5032309.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/meltt/napbetssnow/tn_S5032311.jpg

another one that wheels with the same club, dont know much about this one

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/meltt/napbetssnow/tn_S5032299.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/meltt/napbetssnow/tn_S5032330.jpg

Here is a couple of my favorite samurai's I've ever seen- cant find any build threads to them though :(
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s262/gemini228j/3122810539_fdaef8b054_o.jpg


The blue one has been sitting in my backyard for a year+ and now the guy wants to sell it..... LWB, Toyota 2L Diesel (with 2lt turbo kit), Toy trans, t-case and axles.




This looks like what your looking for.
He has more here!!!!

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee196/gdaddyj/78841244_HA6ca-L-1.jpg

That is flat out gorgeous! :smokin:

pretty sick one for sale on craigslist

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/1567548155.html

My buddy's (Silver one) and another one he built . SUPER clean :smokin:

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f293/INKfernal/FirstAnnualSoCalOff-RoadTruckSho-29.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f293/INKfernal/FirstAnnualSoCalOff-RoadTruckSho-30.jpg

This one appears really clean.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140377377372&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:MOTORS:1123

It brought some serious coin, and I'm the dumbass who bought it. I just couldn't let it go with the woodgrain and altimeter being factory. I have looked at thousands of samis on the web and I have never seen the woodgrain option before. I didnt know the stainless panels were a factory option either. I have been looking for a nice sami for so long that I was sick of waiting. I am not going to butcher it up any besides a lift for 31-33's.

I haven't picked it up yet so I hope it's as nice as it's described and looks in the pics!!!

Thanks, I appreciate that. There are more pics here if you're interested http://s27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/TruckTrader/87%20Samurai%20Long%20Wheel%20Base/

Thanks heaps for that dude. :smokin:

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/TruckTrader/87%20Samurai%20Long%20Wheel%20Base/PDC_0016.jpg

http://newboards.tusclan.com/images/smilies/jawdrop.gif

Hey, 50 Shooter. Super clean Samurai you bought there!! I have a similiar Samurai I want to sell. 40K original miles. Stored winters in WI. Zero rust. 3" spring under with American mags. Here's my E-mail if anyone is interested. I think it qualifies for "clean truck"!? rondo@frontiernet.net

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt100/ZukRider/ZukattheRiver.jpg

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt100/ZukRider/PalmtreeZuk.jpg

http://www.izook.com/features/stretch/stretch.htm

http://www.4wdpower.com/Features/Article1.html

http://www.4wdpower.com/Features/Article1/IMAG021A.JPG

Summer:

http://users.telenet.be/taquan/bikinitop2008%20001%20(Large).jpg

Winter:

http://users.telenet.be/taquan/hardtop%20EVO%20II%20005%20(Large).jpg

mine is pretty clean for a UK Zook.
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/396/garagephp.jpg (http://img218.imageshack.us/i/garagephp.jpg/)

not mine but the cleanest and sweetest ive ever seen

http://www.zukikrawlers.com/albums/album140/110_2552.sized.jpg

http://www.zukikrawlers.com/albums/album140/110_2553.sized.jpg

http://www.zukikrawlers.com/albums/album140/110_2556.sized.jpg

http://www.zukikrawlers.com/albums/album140/110_2560.sized.jpg

http://www.zukikrawlers.com/albums/album140/110_2561.sized.jpg

http://www.zukikrawlers.com/albums/album140/110_2562.sized.jpg

http://www.zukikrawlers.com/albums/album140/110_2563.sized.jpg

http://www.zukikrawlers.com/albums/album140/110_2564.sized.jpg

http://www.zukikrawlers.com/albums/album140/110_2565.sized.jpg

http://www.zukikrawlers.com/albums/album140/110_2567.sized.jpg

http://www.zukikrawlers.com/albums/album140/110_2569.sized.jpg

http://www.zukikrawlers.com/albums/album140/110_2570.sized.jpg

I vote for mine, although it has seen more mileage on a trailer being moved back and forth between storage spaces in the last two years...

Lots of zinc, powdercoat, and stainless:D
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3463/3264885875_17cb03008b_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3461/3206514595_5d83b687b1_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3419/3264887023_fe95846611_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3456/3206513247_fb3b93c322_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3268/3121408748_e8d8ff86be_b.jpg

Just finished wiring the 16v and fired it up maybe an hour ago.
YouTube - Samurai.avi (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBzi2Qylr4Q)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/42536247@N05/4330694870/

i think my neighbor has a contender here...see what ya'll think and ask whatever you want...

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/clemsonjeep/Lukes%20Sammy/DSC02722.jpg
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/clemsonjeep/Lukes%20Sammy/DSC02721.jpg
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/clemsonjeep/Lukes%20Sammy/DSC00904.jpg
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/clemsonjeep/Lukes%20Sammy/DSC01600.jpg
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/clemsonjeep/Lukes%20Sammy/DSC01587.jpg
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/clemsonjeep/Lukes%20Sammy/DSC01588.jpg
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/clemsonjeep/Lukes%20Sammy/DSC01591.jpg
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/clemsonjeep/Lukes%20Sammy/DSC01589.jpg
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/clemsonjeep/Lukes%20Sammy/DSC01582.jpg
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/clemsonjeep/Lukes%20Sammy/DSC01583.jpg

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/clemsonjeep/Lukes%20Sammy/DSC01585.jpg
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm13/clemsonjeep/Lukes%20Sammy/DSC01576.jpg

[QUOTE=clemsonjeep;11001160]i think my neighbor has a contender here...see what ya'll think and ask whatever you want...[QUOTE=clemsonjeep;11001160]

That thing is almost to pretty to wheel! notice how I said almost :smokin:

Spec Sheet:
SJ410 Grill
ARB's & Compact Compressor w/ braided stainless lines F/R
Rear Disc Conversion
Warn Premium hubs
Double Tough Birfs & shafts
Dual Electric Fans - operated by Dakota Digital monitor
IPF Fog and Driving Lights - 2 each
Corbeau GTS-II seats
New Carpet throughout
1.9L VW Turbo Diesel - german model...no smog...more power
HD Tcase arms w/ poly mounts
Tcase output emergency brake
Custom door panels all around (nice)
Tailgate door panel with "SS" and two 6 1/2" Polk db speakers
Filled in seatbelt pockets with 5x7" Polk db speakers
2 Polk db speakers in front kick panels
Bazooka "Bass in a Bottle" subwoofer
Pioneer head unit (? model)
2 amps (forgot which ones)
Deep cycle battery relocated behind passenger seat and sunken into the floor slightly and covered with custom door panel vinyl wrapped box
31" BFG AT's
Series 51 Black Rockcrawlers custom painted to match the body
Inside/underside/engine compartment of body coated with "Lizard Skin" heat barrier/sound deadener
Custom CNC cut Suzuki "S" pedals
Dash painted to match
Dakota Digital digital gauges (Tire Pressures, Oil Pressure, Voltage, boost, ext temp, time, date)
Dakota Digital cruise control
Custom "Arming Pin" from a missile fired in Gulf War used as cold start pull handle
Warn M8000 winch
Warn Winch Wireless Remote Control
Calmini 2" Shackle Reversal
ARB Bumper
ZOR Sliders
Calmini "C2" Rear Bumper w/ added receiver hitch
Fiberglass "Half Hardtop"
Evil Twin Tcase Shifters
Poly Gas tank/hd skid
Trail Tough Full Skid Plate w/ added extension to cover emergency brake
Modified hood catch to remove pull cable...push button once to unlock...push again to open hood


anything that was "marginal" was replaced with new OEM parts...he spent a solid year working on it with help from myself and several other local 4 wheelers...very nice rig

So where are the zook parts?

Do you have to whinge about bloody everything Joe?!

LWB!

heres my sammi 3 yrs ago.

http://www.metalscream4x4.com/images/laem/253_5313_s.JPG

http://www.metalscream4x4.com/images/laem/252_5255_s.JPG

it used to be very clean but not any more.:shaking:

hi sir laem im jay i like your suzuki samurai so much,
can i ask the details of your samurai like the size of your tires
because i want to buil a samurai like yours..thank you so much:(:):(:)
can i ask the specs from you sir.
or somebody wants to help me give an idea
on how to build a samurai like sir Laem did..thanks

mine

http://i28.tinypic.com/9sce9w.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/2vb7fpz.jpg

hey what is the travel on your air shocks

here is mine.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/gotgsr96/0920091037.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/gotgsr96/0920091037a.jpg

Whats the travel on your air shocks?

hi sir laem im jay i like your suzuki samurai so much,
can i ask the details of your samurai like the size of your tires
because i want to buil a samurai like yours..thank you so much:(:):(:)
can i ask the specs from you sir.
or somebody wants to help me give an idea
on how to build a samurai like sir Laem did..thanks

Whooaaaa......

Whooaaaa......

whooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa:mad3::mad3::mad3:

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/9339/buggyj.jpg (http://img21.imageshack.us/i/buggyj.jpg/)

I will play ... NOT finished YET but very close! I have built bumper F/R and only have a few odds/ends to complete! The nicest I have ever had! Been 6/7 mo in the making!
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa224/TrailmasterC/sami-11-1.jpg

Nothing compared to some of the other rigs here but I like it.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d35/bigzook/Red%20Zook/Little-Red-001.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d35/bigzook/Red%20Zook/Little-Red-002.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d35/bigzook/Red%20Zook/101_5002.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d35/bigzook/Red%20Zook/Samurai_by_bigzook.jpg

My old 94 was pretty clean....

http://www.zuwharrie.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10229/samurai2_002.jpg

http://www.zuwharrie.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10229/samurai2_001.jpg

http://www.zuwharrie.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10229/samurai2_016.jpg

But had to sell the 94 and picked up 2 zuks that are a little more rare. Black ones getting restored. Camo ones getting yotas and a turbo 2.0L. :D:D:D:D

http://www.zuwharrie.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10229/Sj410k_021.jpg

Here's a few of mine, my LWB which I have now and some of my old Comp Samis. My LWB is Super clean and I always loved my 05 UROC buggy. Everything I own starts out clean LOL
http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu325/sheldo78/IMG_2785.jpg
05 Sami, always liked this thing, still runs around in Colorado
http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu325/sheldo78/a.jpg
http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu325/sheldo78/IM001442.jpg

Here's mine, its clean once in a while

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f310/sully1time/DSC_1099.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f310/sully1time/DSC_1087.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f310/sully1time/IMG_9490.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f310/sully1time/IMG_9013.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f310/sully1time/IMG_9408.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f310/sully1time/DSC_0561.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f310/sully1time/DSC_0464-2.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f310/sully1time/IMG_1245.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f310/sully1time/DSC00762.jpg

Here's mine, its clean once in a while

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f310/sully1time/IMG_9490.jpg



I REALLY like this sammy. It's exactly what I would like my tin top to look like. Blacked out, crisp, and clean. Really nice :cool2:

Any wallpaper size copies of the pic above ?? 1st post btw :D

hey steettraffic. what year is that grill out of? I have a 90 and its ugly as sin.

i meant to ask sully1time

What is the actual name of those long wheel base sami's? and are they damn near impossable to find? i have never seen one except here

heres one , a do it yourselfer

http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae82/samicrawl86/surplus142.jpg

hey steettraffic. what year is that grill out of? I have a 90 and its ugly as sin.

I REALLY like this sammy. It's exactly what I would like my tin top to look like. Blacked out, crisp, and clean. Really nice :cool2:

Any wallpaper size copies of the pic above ?? 1st post btw :D

got an email addres?

i meant to ask sully1time

its a stock 92' grill that i replaced the plastic mesh part with 16g eye punched steel

my Dad has a couple of clean zooks
http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/9418/web2s.jpg (http://img267.imageshack.us/i/web2s.jpg/)
http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/6563/web1s.jpg (http://img715.imageshack.us/i/web1s.jpg/)

http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab95/myfunphotos4you/1021091509-01.jpg
Still under construction but getting there.

got an email addres?


Yup! Streettactic@gmail

Thanks

This one belongs to my uncle. He bought it brand new off the lot in '93 (I think). He's kept it completely stock. It gets flat towed behind his motor home all over the western states.

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm130/JPRRam/Suzuki%20Samurai/PetesSami005.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm130/JPRRam/Suzuki%20Samurai/PetesSami002.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm130/JPRRam/Suzuki%20Samurai/PetesSami001.jpg

Sweet lookin rigs! One of these days I'll get one.

This one belongs to my uncle. He bought it brand new off the lot in '93 (I think). He's kept it completely stock. It gets flat towed behind his motor home all over the western states.

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your uncle wins :grinpimp:

Ian,

NICE!!!! are those 33s or 35s?


Suzuki should have built this with a 2L turbodiesel and brought it to the US!!!

Suzuki Spain (AKA Santana Motors) built it, it was in production until 2003. 1.870 cc TD Renault F18 engine:
http://www.suzuki4x4.cl/samurai/RENAULT.jpg
http://www.e-garage.fr/images/voitures/34/1013688/photo_5.jpg
http://www.vds-auto.com/images/visiteurs/878-suzuki-samurai.jpg
http://www.4x4offroads.com/image-files/2003-suzuki-samurai-pick-up-4x4-107.jpg
http://images01.olx.cl/ui/2/50/29/35454129_1.jpg

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee400/Zackatk10/004.jpg

So where are the zook parts?
Engine
Gearbox
Chassis 1.8 mtrs per side
Fire wall
Hood
Window surround
Window glass
Wiper motor
Steering column
Hood hindges
Horn
Accelerator pedal
Accelerator cable
Brake booster
Brake master cyl
Brake pedal

Just to clarify that there is some ZOOK left in it I did start with a complete ZOOK but just modified it a little

Here is my 93'

http://www.kylehancock.com/pictures/albums/userpics/S7000439.JPG

and it does get used!!

http://www.kylehancock.com/pictures/albums/userpics/S7000442.JPG

if i had that lwb sami and you had a feather up your ass, we would both be tickled


LWB!

heres my sammi 3 yrs ago.

http://www.metalscream4x4.com/images/laem/253_5313_s.JPG

http://www.metalscream4x4.com/images/laem/252_5255_s.JPG

it used to be very clean but not any more.:shaking:

home built lwb. my 9 year old daughter wanted more room. Still needs a hood but built it in 40 days for Hump & Bump in Logandale Nevada.http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd99/graywolfgraphics/BlackBetty/bettyinshedder.jpg

My Dads zuk were building.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c241/cj5_jeep/Dads%20sammi%20build/IMG_0132.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c241/cj5_jeep/Dads%20sammi%20build/IMG_0131.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c241/cj5_jeep/Dads%20sammi%20build/IMG_0130.jpg

This is one of the cleanest yet well modified zooks I've ever seen, these pics were taken at tuff truck comp in Australia

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj51/GRPABT1/bandagedbear.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj51/GRPABT1/bandagedbear2.jpg



It has a fire wall , bonnet and about 1.5m of chassis rail in it, thats as much zook as its got in it.. owners name is Mark Mitchell.
Its one of the best built truck in Austraila hands down... but not much car... I compete against him in this and it can crawler some awesome stuff.... but big $$$$$ spent too.

I don't think I posted this one. I sold it recently but it was really clean looking.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h46/ford381stroker/DSCF4332.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h46/ford381stroker/DSCF4331.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z265/Paige03_04/gfh.jpg

Here is my 1992 with 89k miles

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e291/lowlygovemployee/Vehicles/1992%20Samurai/small100_6028.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e291/lowlygovemployee/Vehicles/1992%20Samurai/small100_6031.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e291/lowlygovemployee/Vehicles/1992%20Samurai/small100_6027.jpg

Nice looking rig. I have the same lift; don't know about you but I hate it. I think a farm tractor has a better ride and it flexes even worse.

Here is my 93'

http://www.kylehancock.com/pictures/albums/userpics/S7000439.JPG

and it does get used!!

http://www.kylehancock.com/pictures/albums/userpics/S7000442.JPG

my Samurai on the Minas Gerais Mountains, Brazil.
http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/4954/dscf6130m.jpg
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/3842/img0155small.jpg

Mine so far. Wheel base stretched 9in to the front. Many more available details.
Loren

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z265/Paige03_04/gfh.jpg

You think that trailer is really upto the task of hauling those to behemoths around? ::flipoff2:

yes at 100 you dont know there back there :)

my Dad has a couple of clean zooks
http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/9418/web2s.jpg (http://img267.imageshack.us/i/web2s.jpg/)
http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/6563/web1s.jpg (http://img715.imageshack.us/i/web1s.jpg/)


what tires are?? size??

Mine so far. Wheel base stretched 9in to the front. Many more available details.
Loren

Would love to see a write up on this one.

Mine is now for sale

All of the usual Sami stuff-powdercoated frame/axles, OBDII 16v swap, lined tub, etc...

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/3840/img3328k.jpg
http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/6302/img3331z.jpg
http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/4171/img3572qy.jpg
http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/5693/img3293y.jpg
http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/5702/img3294m.jpg

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/7329/img2427y.jpg
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/3757/img2428s.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3329/3206515673_6d28680bb1_b.jpg

Mine is now for sale

All of the usual Sami stuff-powdercoated frame/axles, OBDII 16v swap, lined tub, etc...

I watched the build on this thing, its a beautiful clean rig.

Thank you

I want to keep it but I am on my way to closing on my first house. GF will be moving in. I would like to maybe have a extended cab T100 or 4door Sidekick/Grand Vitara.

Mine is now for sale

All of the usual Sami stuff-powdercoated frame/axles, OBDII 16v swap, lined tub, etc...

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/3840/img3328k.jpg
http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/6302/img3331z.jpg
http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/4171/img3572qy.jpg
http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/5693/img3293y.jpg
http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/5702/img3294m.jpg

What seats are those?
They look very tall in the pic.
Do you mind posting pics of the space between them and shifters.

I am looking at seats now and need something 19 - 20 inches wide to fit in my samurai

Pietro, your build was anything but the norm, you paid excruciatingly close attention to detail. That takes a lot of patience on a frame up resto.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=716443&highlight=

Wow! i missed this build but all i can say is WOW! Beautiful rig, im envious.

Thanks guys. I am trying to sell it. I need a bigger rig that can accomodate a GF and dog while wheeling and long trips.

I hate to part with it but I think it may be time to move on. It's currently on Ebay and going to end in 4 hours. We will see what happens.

How much did you let her go for?

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/3840/img3328k.jpg


Very nice, clean rig and I know that a lot of people like them, but TJ flares just look wrong on a Sami.

I like the square TJ flares over the round Sami ones because the entire truck is boxy.

Here are some links to the truck:

YouTube - Hard Drive.AVI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSgTyeNDqxQ)
YouTube - Easy Drive.AVI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWNo02QPXXk&feature=related)
YouTube - Chassis Walkaround.AVI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaAVN419Fg4&feature=related)
YouTube - Engine Bay Walkaround.AVI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQCJyjJHpz0)

I will try a post here, I am new member of the forum.

This is my Suzuki. I is a 1987 SJ413.
http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/4392/sj4132.jpg

It is almost stock in this picture. Extended shackles, some bigger tires and some protection underneath is added.

I think it looks clean. It is in good shape considering its age. It is not restored externally, the paint is original.

Best regards,

Bo Winqvist
Sweden

I wish we had that version over here. Nice looking zuk

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj23/wheeler4x4samota/038.jpg
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj23/wheeler4x4samota/180624_189891434363782_100000287808098_637403_7693 050_n.jpg
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj23/wheeler4x4samota/030.jpg
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj23/wheeler4x4samota/IMG_2830.jpg

Mines pretty clean, im trying my best to keep the entire body intact. i'll clean it up all the way eventually.

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/225160_10150581488920467_680710466_18427657_304303 2_n.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj23/wheeler4x4samota/038.jpg


597065

597065

:confused:

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj23/wheeler4x4samota/030.jpg


That is coming out real clean!

:confused:

Its the "Fuck Yeah" guy

I'll have a go!

This is mine

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee209/xkillogrande/Passeios%20BJack/SDC12989.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee209/xkillogrande/Passeios%20BJack/SDC13007.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee209/xkillogrande/Passeios%20BJack/SDC10039.jpg

It had a stock 1.3 carb, 5.14 t-case, ARB on the back and some 235/75 R15 tires that were free :D

Now it's under a body-off rebuit with a rebuit 1.6 8v.
Next year maybe I'll do the Toyota LJ70 axles (already bought:flipoff2:), suspension and steering...

wow, some of these sams are dang clean!...

Its the "Fuck Yeah" guy

:laughing::laughing: Ok.:D

guy who lives near me, im told hes on this board .... too much shit to list

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/meltt/napbetssnow/tn_S5032308.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/meltt/napbetssnow/tn_S5032309.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/meltt/napbetssnow/tn_S5032311.jpg

another one that wheels with the same club, dont know much about this one

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/meltt/napbetssnow/tn_S5032299.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/meltt/napbetssnow/tn_S5032330.jpg


The white one is mine. When it was full body.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8dd03b3127ccec3f8b597d8a700000010O08AYsmLJs1auQ e3nw0/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

Now

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9ce09b3127ccef82c5ec00ade00000030O08AYsmLJs1auQ e3nw0/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

Before
http://tapatalk.com/mu/4c6b65d4-47dc-0bba.jpg
After...still in progress
http://tapatalk.com/mu/4c6b65d4-4955-ed43.jpg

Before
http://tapatalk.com/mu/4c6b65d4-47dc-0bba.jpg
After...still in progress
http://tapatalk.com/mu/4c6b65d4-4955-ed43.jpg

that turned out nice lenross1

Thanks brent. Tested it this past weekend at golden mountain park in sparta,TN. Worked well. I am pleased.' just need to finish body and fine tune.

Before
http://tapatalk.com/mu/4c6b65d4-47dc-0bba.jpg
After...still in progress
http://tapatalk.com/mu/4c6b65d4-4955-ed43.jpg

Not sure if I just cant see it in the pics but if its not there you better get some cross bracing in that cage. The blue sami was rebuilt after its madain voyage after i end over ended it and totalled the sami . We were testing the suspension and engine out and i knew i needed to X the b pillar but forgot about it that day and dropped a ledge. It screwed the sami up bad. Might put some forward triagulation bars as well. Ill find pics of the sami after the roll over and show you how it ended up.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj23/wheeler4x4samota/Picture20042.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj23/wheeler4x4samota/Jeep20054.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj23/wheeler4x4samota/Jeep20053.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj23/wheeler4x4samota/Jeep2520064.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj23/wheeler4x4samota/Jeep2520063.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj23/wheeler4x4samota/Jeep2520062.jpg

Looks a little different now, as I have added a Spare on the back and the Rear Seat has been painted black. But, I guess mine would qualify as a clean Zuk.

http://i54.tinypic.com/nl1ykg.jpg

http://i53.tinypic.com/4zst38.jpg

Love the orange color!

Thanks Man! It makes it easier to find in the woods, ;).

Nice rig! Where do you wheel in Maine? Are you a part of any clubs?

Waldo Mountain, All Wheels in Lewiston, King Mountain in Bucksport. Where are you located in Maine?

Hey, I just saw that you are from Union, ME. Where do you go wheelin'? We should hot the trail sometime, your not far from me in Monroe. Are you a Member of Maine4x4.org?

http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af283/jw_2178/0211111508a.jpg
http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af283/jw_2178/2009_0818newcam0002-1.jpg
http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af283/jw_2178/samuraiafter011.jpg
http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af283/jw_2178/phonepics08104.jpg
http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af283/jw_2178/101_1815.jpg
http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af283/jw_2178/101_1800.jpg

Hey, I just saw that you are from Union, ME. Where do you go wheelin'? We should hot the trail sometime, your not far from me in Monroe. Are you a Member of Maine4x4.org?

Yeah, I am a member of Maine 4x4. And we defiantly have to go wheeling sometime. Any good trails out that way? We have a few in my direction. Send me a pm and with your number if you want to head sometime.

Hi,

my name is Florian, I am 18 years old and come from Germany. This is my Sammy!

As I bought it:

http://www.outdoorphotography.de/SamuSantana1.jpg

And know:

http://www.outdoorphotography.de/SamuSantana219.jpg

http://www.outdoorphotography.de/SamuSantana220.jpg

http://www.outdoorphotography.de/SamuSantana225.jpg

http://www.outdoorphotography.de/SamuSantana226.jpg

http://www.outdoorphotography.de/SamuSantana233.jpg

http://www.outdoorphotography.de/SamuSantana237.jpg

http://www.outdoorphotography.de/SamuSantana231.jpg

http://www.outdoorphotography.de/SamuSantana230.jpg

http://www.outdoorphotography.de/SamuSantana232.jpg

I hope you enjoy it!

Flo

Beautiful samurai and great pictures to go with it,m Florian!

Nice zuk Florian.

Where did you get those thin LED lights on your front bumper?

Nice seats hhrrmmm comfy, make me want to take a nap :D

here are some more recent pictures of mine. mine's kind of a strange build but its strictly for mud and will eventually float on water so it needs to be tall. i also want to keep most of the body.

the first stage of it. around 8 or 9 inches of lift on 33x14 boggers. im making steel bumpers soon similar to road armor bumpers, something you don't see much on sami's, but they should make it look a little better.

don't mind the DD in the background, made for a cool picture

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/226971_10150604716720467_680710466_18555243_727921 8_n.jpg

my pride:
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww33/matsmoe/suzuki/Ny%20SJ%20413/DSCF1720.jpg
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww33/matsmoe/suzuki/Ny%20SJ%20413/DSCF1731.jpg

and:
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww33/matsmoe/suzuki/sort%20413%20HR/IMGP0771.jpg
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww33/matsmoe/suzuki/sort%20413%20HR/IMGP0646.jpg

and:
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww33/matsmoe/suzuki/LJ80%20prosjekter/DSCF1709.jpg
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww33/matsmoe/suzuki/LJ80%20prosjekter/DSCF1638.jpg

my old one from way back!, 3 link front and rear on coils

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q6/bazooked/Image060.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q6/bazooked/4wdshow.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q6/bazooked/Image119.jpg

that removable hightop is bitchin!

love it.

Hey Argali
Is that you?
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh290/ilten/P10009581080x810.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh290/ilten/P10009831080x810.jpg

I think I saw you at the mud run in Blue Hill last fall (September 25th I think). I was visiting friends in Brooksville (like every year) and drove over to watch the event. I think I was the only spectator from germany ; ).
It's a small world after all.
ilten

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/7163/38150016694288674719510.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/543/38150016694288674719510.jpg/)
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/2550/40136116699187340896310.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/62/40136116699187340896310.jpg/)
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/4360/40208016697299341085110.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/221/40208016697299341085110.jpg/)
http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/3862/40562916694263008055410.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/600/40562916694263008055410.jpg/)
http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/7518/40904416697964007685310.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/830/40904416697964007685310.jpg/)

Two of my favorites here on Pirate
Neither are mine:cookie:
Here is my ride, 3/4 ton, ford v8, hummer locks, 37" iroks
http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab112/minterfab/DSC00953.jpg
Still under construction...

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s260/red90runner/CIMG1883.jpg

Clean for a somewhat stock Sami. Not finished, but getting there...
http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx188/akahra/63053_1604290904259_1145710604_1638424_3329165_n.j pg

Reynolds built 1.3, rebuilt trans, rebuilt 6.5 case in a ZOR snatch, twin sticks, TT front axles, Kick PS using a Petroworks wedge, Sky stage 1 hi-steer, TT tierod, herkuline tub, and a rattle can paint job

ok ok...i'll have a go.


http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/jmleban/0306Suzuki4Play048.jpg