Have you guys seen this in 4wdand sport utility
sweet rig
http://www.4wdandsportutility.com/features/02124wd_samurai00_zoom.jpg

yeah, is that guy on Pirate?

How's he keeping the hood down? (couldn't tell from reading the article)

I think he was at SOR, it might be the same guy that didn't want to run the box in fear of scratches on the fresh paint...:rolleyes:

Originally posted by fatkid
I think he was at SOR, it might be the same guy that didn't want to run the box in fear of scratches on the fresh paint...:rolleyes:

Oh, one of those.... :rolleyes:

From what I read in magazines, he had someone do most of the work for him.

If you have the $$ perhaps....NOT

Sure looks good though.

Caught a glimpse of it this morning in a friends mag. Front end is fresh. Looks good and has some goodies on it, but if fatty is right, the dude is :rainbow: FRESH PAINT! :rolleyes: When I paint mine, I am purposly painting over the only dent ion the body just so that the "First" dent is out of the way. Drive it like you stole it!!!!!:flipoff2:

Based on the sticker and the shape of the front end it looks to be built by Grady Mcleod. Looks pretty cool, but it also looks like a real beotch to get in and out!

.......and what parts besides the hood is Samurai?:flipoff2:

I don't care who made the rig and how much money is in it that thing is fucking sweet!!!

And who can complane if some one built it for him. Look at all of the "Store bought riggs" in all of the comp's out west! At least he is in to the sport and I am sure supporting it!


Just my .02

Originally posted by fatkid
I think he was at SOR, it might be the same guy that didn't want to run the box in fear of scratches on the fresh paint...:rolleyes:

Paint on what?! There's not paint on body panels on the thing - I thought that was the whole point of these tube frame creations?

r@m

Originally posted by zuk88
.......and what parts besides the hood is Samurai?:flipoff2:
The frame!!!!!!!!!.........Geez!!!!:D

I think i have seen that rig on the 'con at the gatekeeper. My wife went up to him and there conversation went kind of like this:
wife: Nice Samurai
dud: Thanks....
Wife: did you build it?
dud: no.. it's a special off road edition from overseas
Wife: Too bad.. it would have been better if you would have actually built it. :smack:
Dud: :speechless: Drove away!


Is that the one that is running a 4.3 litre and 38's with stock sammi axles


JOe

Originally posted by Rokmycj
Is that the one that is running a 4.3 litre and 38's with stock sammi axles


JOe
Nah, I read the article this morning and it sits on Toy axles soon to be upgraded to D44's. The article gives all of the credit to the shop that fabbed it (Can't remember the name though. It is a sweet rig though. Has a 1/4 elliptical rear suspension. Here is the LINK (http://www.4wdandsportutility.com/features/02124wd_samurai/) to the article.

http://www.4wdandsportutility.com/features/02124wd_samurai02_zoom.jpg
http://www.4wdandsportutility.com/features/02124wd_samurai04_zoom.jpg

It looks good to me.
But you got to question - "Show car or Go Car"
Looks like it was built to go and bought for show.

If the guy paid someone to do the work, then he's not likely to "drive it like he stole it". It will cost him too much to fix it.

I'd trade him my junk for it, but it wouldn't be pretty for long.

Originally posted by NC Zuk

...it sits on Toy axles soon to be upgraded to D44's.

Isn't that more of a lateral? not an upgrade?

Shaved D60s makes more sense to me...

r@m

I like I like!!!!!



http://www.4wdandsportutility.com/features/02124wd_samurai03_zoom.jpg

and it has 5:71's!! wow looks like I am not the only one with them! :flipoff2:

Originally posted by zuk88
.......and what parts besides the hood is Samurai?
Why the fawk does it matter? Fatkids rig is probably more "other" than "samurai". Does anyone care? Who cares if all that's left on it is a sammy hood, steering column, and a couple square feet of firewall? If it can get it, it's all good.

But if *it* can get it, and the driver don't wanna muss it up... :rainbow:

Hey my "Zuk" still has a 1.3L and a Sammy steering wheel. Come Awnn!!:flipoff2:

Originally posted by fatkid
Hey my "Zuk" still has a 1.3L and a Sammy steering wheel. Come Awnn!!:flipoff2:
But Does it still have a HOOD!!!!!!!! :D

I am sorry to say that the hood didn't survive the last time I went out. It will however have a new hood that kinda looks like a Zuk hood in some way, kinda...:flipoff2:

You know after looking at that thing you can tell Grady built that front end. It looks like a wider version of the Jackle.:)

Sweet ride! far better to build your own, ask stupid questions, and get flamed. what?????????

Originally posted by fatkid
You know after looking at that thing you can tell Grady built that front end. It looks like a wider version of the Jackle.:)

Yeah Grady is all about the "bug" loookin thing. I still like his flatty from the 99' ttc.

-Jon:confused:

wow.... its beautiful...





now lemme scratch the paint and ding it up....

Originally posted by TNToy

Why the fawk does it matter? Fatkids rig is probably more "other" than "samurai". Does anyone care? Who cares if all that's left on it is a sammy hood, steering column, and a couple square feet of firewall? If it can get it, it's all good.

But if *it* can get it, and the driver don't wanna muss it up... :rainbow:

Hey I was just sayin' that when I got my issue of 4WDSU in the mail I didn't even know the thing was a zuk at first glance. I'm not knockin' the dude's buggie, It seems to be well built.

That guy had the fastest time at Calrocs Arena Rock Race....:rolleyes:

MAy be a stupid newbie question, but in the same issue, Mike Shaffer's rig has the winch line tied around his front axle, some sort of limiting strap thing?



Oh yeah, let the flaming begin!:flipoff2:

I Will NOT comment on this! :flipoff2: But at least you said it dumb ass newbie .......:flipoff2: :flipoff2:

I got an idea, spend $ 4.99 and read the fawking artiicle.

Owner: Casey Boyd/ San Jose, CA

Year model '87 Suzuki Samuari
Builder: Gradies Extreme Offroad.

Engine: '95 Vortec V6 w/howell wiring harness

Transmision: TH350 w/reverse valve body.

Transfer case: Toyota w/4.7 Marlin Crawler gears

Rearend: Stock Suzuki with ARB

Frontend: Stock Suzuki with ARB

Ring-and-Pinion: 5:71

Suspension: Front Grady four-link with coil-over Sway-A-Way Race Runner Shocks, Rear Grady quarter-elliptical four-link with Sway-A-Way Race Runner Shocks

Wheels/tires: 38.5x14.50x15 Super Swamper TDL-SXs/ 15x10-inch MRT beadlock wheels.


:flipoff2: :flipoff2:

BTW...it used to look like this

http://www.sonic.net/jkwaters/images/sami.jpg

Man look at that pinion angle in the last pick:eek:

Not to mention WTF is up with those door bars!:barf:

Originally posted by incontrol
I got an idea, spend $ 4.99 and read the fawking artiicle.



Rearend: Stock Suzuki with ARB

Frontend: Stock Suzuki with ARB

Ring-and-Pinion: 5:71



:flipoff2: :flipoff2:

Those look like the hard to find 6 lug Sammy axles, sweet...

They are Toy axles soon to be upgraded to 44's, says it right there he must be reading another article... ya thats right back away from the crack pipe.....lol

Damn fatty...didnt even notice the dshaft HOLY FAWK!!! That ujoint must last a really long time. :rolleyes: The article says stock toys, I can't believe Incontrol missed a technical detail :eek: ..first time for everything!

Originally posted by Rockrat
They are Toy axles soon to be upgraded to 44's, says it right there he must be reading another article... ya thats right back away from the crack pipe.....lol

He should ask for his $4.99 back.

r@m

Originally posted by Root Moose


He should ask for his $4.99 back.

r@m


Or spend $2.99 on reading glasses:D

Here is what my reading glasses saw in the article.

http://www.sonic.net/jkwaters/images/BS/scan0002.jpg

But for people who just look at pictures...............

http://www.sonic.net/jkwaters/images/BS/scan0003a.jpg

Now that is a Toyota rear axle.

My bad. :D

At least I know the proper way to have a Samurai washed.

http://www.projectsamurai.com/gallery/gallerypics/samibath3.jpg

Your right no glasses required for that,,,,, I Think I have seen that photo before I have one similiar in my puter that we edited the bikini's off.....:D

What's up with the guy in the purple towel?:barf:

Dude...don't kill the mood...3 fat chicks and a sami on 31 ATs...its a life long fantasy!

Originally posted by scwafish
Dude...don't kill the mood...3 fat chicks and a sami on 31 ATs...its a life long fantasy!
BAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!! You're KILLING me!!!!!!

Originally posted by fatkid
What's up with the guy in the purple towel?:barf:


I can't beleave someone posted that to the web!:barf: :eek: :barf: :eek: :barf:

What would be the final total bill on something like that ?

Compared to a Spidertrax buggy.

And what about others out there.

I heard prices of $80,000 for Crustacean ? Is this true ?

Just an idea cos no one does anything like that in the UK.

Joe

Fawk it, may as well post the entire team..... :flipoff2:


http://www.projectsamurai.com/gallery/gallerypics/samibath6.jpg

Originally posted by Rabid Rhino
What would be the final total bill on something like that ?

Compared to a Spidertrax buggy.

And what about others out there.

I heard prices of $80,000 for Crustacean ? Is this true ?

Just an idea cos no one does anything like that in the UK.

Joe

It's all about shop rate...anywhere from $35-$70USD/hour adds up.

Most of these buggies are made from wrecked/salvaged vehicles plus custom stuff like t-case gears, lockers and such. Probably ranges from $5k to $20k depending on what/where/where went into it. The rest is labour (i.e R&D costs).

r@m

Originally posted by incontrol
Fawk it, may as well post the entire team..... :flipoff2:


http://www.projectsamurai.com/gallery/gallerypics/samibath6.jpg


hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

Some of these projects can be really cost effective, however some can blow your mind! I guess it all depends on what your looking to spend on it, not to mention the the start up cost on the rig you choose, if you even start with one. The price on a frame for us starts in the 3k range and goes from there.

Who knows what is that silver "upside down bottle" that is placed beyond rear bump stop on Q-Elliptic picture?

Fuel filter.

http://www.howeracing.com/images/fueloil/fueloil8/fram.jpg