Looking for a LWB

Chainlink · 08-09-2005, 09:47 PM

First off I did search

The last couple of days I have looked for a lwb zuk or pick up style zuk in the states for sale. None in New Enland area or the rest of us for that matter that I could find. Any suggestions?

I realize the search could take awhile but what I am most concerned with is will it be a waste of time, is there actually any out there, without cutting and fabbing my own. I have owned a few Zuks over the years and many yotas and they all suffer from rust. I am willing to do some resto work as I plan on throwing a kick engine in it with lower gears and toy axels. But I dont want to build for a couple of years before wheeling.

Lastly if I cant secure a lwb or pick up sammy does anyone in the New England area have a lead on a decent project?

thanx Chain

Reflexx · 08-10-2005, 11:13 AM

Chain,

I looked for YEARS for a decent LWB in the states, with no luck. The few in Canada are rust buckets when you can find them.

Luckily I found OKIE ZUK on these boards. Here's what he did for me:

Took TWO samurais and stretched the WB from 85" to 100" (perfect for a 4x4). Unlike a factory LWB, it has very little rear overhang because it was stretched in the middle.

He can do anything you want, stretch, coils, cages, etc....

REFLEXX

CTBrent · 08-10-2005, 11:23 AM

I didn't look for years but stumbled on mine. I just mentioned in another thread that I fell into a great rig but it unfortunately was over 2500 miles away. The trip was phenominal and I met a ton of great people along the way. This rig is one that most likely I'll never get rid of, not only for it's rarity but because of that great trip.

Where are you located and how long are you willing to drive? Try Zookpower.ca if you really REALLY are willing to drive out there. I have a few friends in Winnepeg that are Zook enthusiasts. Also try the Canadian Auto and truck traders. I have seen LWB's (not trucks).

I do know where there are a few trucks, sj410k's but you'll pay, I'm sure because they are owned by an ultra enthusiast, PM me if you're serious. I'd almost say if you can afford it, buy it. I lucked out that I could swing mine being a rather poor fulltime student myself luckilly the body was great but had some major flaws that kept it off the market. I made an offer, we came to an agreement and it's now safely packed away in storage awaiting a complete rebuild.

GRW · 08-10-2005, 12:35 PM

Well it took me over two years to find my first one.
During that time I had five fall through my finger tips (all in Canada).
The one I got wasn't to bad.
Then one day I found another one that had the body restored.
It runs and drives (sort of, the carb is junk).
So I sold my first one to get the second one.
About a month or two ago I was kind of made a temping offer.
The guy is working on getting the $$$ up.
If this guy offers me close to his upper dollar figure he will own it.
IF not, no big deal, I didn't plan on selling it in the first place.
But he was talking a good price.
My problem with keeping it is sooner of latter I am going to want to wheel it.
It's just to clean to take out wheeling and take the chance.
So once my shop/house is done I will start on a lite build up.
I figure after a year of so it will get a couple of scratches and slowly I will relax and then who knows.

Rock_Prawn · 08-10-2005, 01:55 PM

I have one

he he he he

must be a canadian thing

CTBrent · 08-10-2005, 01:57 PM

I'm dumping a lot of parts into mine but it'll be hard wheeling something that is deemed rare like that. That's why for now I have a Sammy to romp around and not care one bit about any kind of breakage.

Chainlink · 08-10-2005, 06:13 PM

WOW, I just figured I would have a tough time but unless money isnt a issue it seems they are like a cj8 or the holy grail (merely a flesh wound) I am **** outta luck....

I guess I will have to take reflexx's advice to fab my own but before I get there I need a sami to run now....and as stated rust is a major issue here.....I just got back from looking at an 85 toy pick up, they said 116,000 miles and very little rust. Well long story short its many monthss or many dollars from wheeling. And I have wheel my modified Tacoma but its pretty nice for the wheeling I am used to(and 2 years of payments left).

Thanx for the replies
Chain

DannyL · 08-10-2005, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chainlink

First off I did search

The last couple of days I have looked for a lwb zuk ...... Any suggestions?

You want a project or complete built truck?

I have a LWB done up and could be enticed to sell it!!!!

Chainlink · 08-11-2005, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DannyL

You want a project or complete built truck?

I have a LWB done up and could be enticed to sell it!!!!

Inticed?? Lets see it because I have a box of ring dings

. Depends on how done it is, but mainly looking for less rust. But I am quickly coming to grips I will be fabbing my own which is fine when I can find the right donor.

bubs · 08-11-2005, 04:14 AM

Even if I was selling shipping might be a killer

zukzilla4x4 · 08-11-2005, 05:38 AM

i would sell mine

Rock King · 08-11-2005, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zukzilla4x4

i would sell mine

How much?
sorry for highjack chainlink.
thancks, chuck

zukzilla4x4 · 08-11-2005, 05:08 PM

10,500

XTREME4X4PARTS · 08-15-2005, 03:44 PM

how's this for no rust, original paint! must have been stored for years. as far as i know, it's now working in a berry field in sussex, new brunswick, yes, Canada. the frame is a tad rusty but not too bad, there's LWB frames around here anyway. excellent shape inside too, anybody taller than 5'10" may be cramped tho

only problem is i think he shortened the box a bit, maybe you guys can tell for sure, there's another pick up 1/2 mile from my house, all original, not quite as mint but in very good shape, minor surface rust, old bastard refuses to sell as of yet.

Ruby · 08-15-2005, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XTREME4X4PARTS

how's this for no rust, original paint! must have been stored for years. as far as i know, it's now working in a berry field in sussex, new brunswick, yes, Canada. the frame is a tad rusty but not too bad, there's LWB frames around here anyway. excellent shape inside too, anybody taller than 5'10" may be cramped tho

only problem is i think he shortened the box a bit, maybe you guys can tell for sure, there's another pick up 1/2 mile from my house, all original, not quite as mint but in very good shape, minor surface rust, old bastard refuses to sell as of yet.

Man, I wish that truck was on the West Coast, NICE.

Chainlink · 08-15-2005, 09:14 PM

Ya that is a nice rig....why oh why didnt the U.S. get those and the lwb....makes no sense to me at all why we were excluded.

I was up in New Brunswick last summer on vaca with the family....I didnt see one of those....maybe next time.My wife and daughter pick on me when we in other countries because Im always oooohing and awwwwing over the vehicles we dont have ie: toyota hilux crewcab deisel solid axles.

kozaz · 08-16-2005, 11:30 AM

There is one on Ebay right now forsale. But I do not remember which state it was in?

EDIT

Here it is
Ebay Link

Chainlink · 08-16-2005, 02:59 PM

Thanx

grimbo · 08-16-2005, 05:54 PM

I fit in my Suzuki ute and I'm 6'4"

Bill4rest · 08-16-2005, 06:10 PM

Search bitch, there is one on ebay right now in CO.

jeeppartz · 08-16-2005, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill4rest

Search bitch, there is one on ebay right now in CO.

Bwahahahahahahahah

Bill how do you really feel ...

bwahahahahahahaha

Bill4rest · 08-16-2005, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeeppartz

Bwahahahahahahahah

Bill how do you really feel ...

bwahahahahahahaha

Just like that

Chainlink · 08-16-2005, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill4rest

Search bitch, there is one on ebay right now in CO.

Great flamed over a 2 day old ebay item that someone already linked today in a week old thread......quick on the draw arent we there spanky

Bill4rest · 08-17-2005, 10:29 AM

Have you found one yet? Do you have one? allllrighty then.

Jeff@TheQuadShop · 08-17-2005, 01:34 PM

They aren't that hard too find! I just picked mine up in New York. 24,000 km and rust free. The old fella in NY bought it 4 years ago in AZ and had been towing it behind his motor home.

08-09-2005, 09:47 PM	#1
Chainlink Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 37899 Posts: 55	Looking for a LWB First off I did search The last couple of days I have looked for a lwb zuk or pick up style zuk in the states for sale. None in New Enland area or the rest of us for that matter that I could find. Any suggestions? I realize the search could take awhile but what I am most concerned with is will it be a waste of time, is there actually any out there, without cutting and fabbing my own. I have owned a few Zuks over the years and many yotas and they all suffer from rust. I am willing to do some resto work as I plan on throwing a kick engine in it with lower gears and toy axels. But I dont want to build for a couple of years before wheeling. Lastly if I cant secure a lwb or pick up sammy does anyone in the New England area have a lead on a decent project? thanx Chain

08-10-2005, 11:13 AM	#2
Reflexx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38100 Location: Riversize, CA Posts: 274	Chain, I looked for YEARS for a decent LWB in the states, with no luck. The few in Canada are rust buckets when you can find them. Luckily I found OKIE ZUK on these boards. Here's what he did for me: Took TWO samurais and stretched the WB from 85" to 100" (perfect for a 4x4). Unlike a factory LWB, it has very little rear overhang because it was stretched in the middle. He can do anything you want, stretch, coils, cages, etc.... REFLEXX Attached Images

08-10-2005, 12:35 PM	#4
GRW Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9515 Location: Everett Wa. Posts: 177	LWB's Well it took me over two years to find my first one. During that time I had five fall through my finger tips (all in Canada). The one I got wasn't to bad. Then one day I found another one that had the body restored. It runs and drives (sort of, the carb is junk). So I sold my first one to get the second one. About a month or two ago I was kind of made a temping offer. The guy is working on getting the $$$ up. If this guy offers me close to his upper dollar figure he will own it. IF not, no big deal, I didn't plan on selling it in the first place. But he was talking a good price. My problem with keeping it is sooner of latter I am going to want to wheel it. It's just to clean to take out wheeling and take the chance. So once my shop/house is done I will start on a lite build up. I figure after a year of so it will get a couple of scratches and slowly I will relax and then who knows.

08-11-2005, 04:14 AM	#10
bubs Rock God Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3715 Location: Queensland, Australia! Posts: 2,334	Even if I was selling shipping might be a killer __________________ 1994 Toyota Hilux Budscustoms - Australian Custom Parts & Fabrication http://www.budscustoms.com.au

08-11-2005, 05:38 AM	#11
zukzilla4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Member # 16978 Location: yukon oklahoma Posts: 438	i would sell mine __________________ Horizon Offroad 405-670-1600 [URL=http://horizonoffroad.com]horizonoffroad.com[/URL] zukzilla-88.5 sammy,2.8 V6,elect emg. brake,D44 4.56 and ARB's,3 link susp. no springs,turn brakes

08-10-2005, 11:23 AM	#3
CTBrent Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 18085 Location: Connecticut Posts: 349	I didn't look for years but stumbled on mine. I just mentioned in another thread that I fell into a great rig but it unfortunately was over 2500 miles away. The trip was phenominal and I met a ton of great people along the way. This rig is one that most likely I'll never get rid of, not only for it's rarity but because of that great trip. Where are you located and how long are you willing to drive? Try Zookpower.ca if you really REALLY are willing to drive out there. I have a few friends in Winnepeg that are Zook enthusiasts. Also try the Canadian Auto and truck traders. I have seen LWB's (not trucks). I do know where there are a few trucks, sj410k's but you'll pay, I'm sure because they are owned by an ultra enthusiast, PM me if you're serious. I'd almost say if you can afford it, buy it. I lucked out that I could swing mine being a rather poor fulltime student myself luckilly the body was great but had some major flaws that kept it off the market. I made an offer, we came to an agreement and it's now safely packed away in storage awaiting a complete rebuild.

08-10-2005, 01:55 PM	#5
Rock_Prawn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14797 Location: Sidney, BC Posts: 20	I have one he he he he must be a canadian thing

08-10-2005, 01:57 PM	#6
CTBrent Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 18085 Location: Connecticut Posts: 349	I'm dumping a lot of parts into mine but it'll be hard wheeling something that is deemed rare like that. That's why for now I have a Sammy to romp around and not care one bit about any kind of breakage.

08-10-2005, 06:13 PM	#7
Chainlink Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 37899 Posts: 55	WOW, I just figured I would have a tough time but unless money isnt a issue it seems they are like a cj8 or the holy grail (merely a flesh wound) I am **** outta luck.... I guess I will have to take reflexx's advice to fab my own but before I get there I need a sami to run now....and as stated rust is a major issue here.....I just got back from looking at an 85 toy pick up, they said 116,000 miles and very little rust. Well long story short its many monthss or many dollars from wheeling. And I have wheel my modified Tacoma but its pretty nice for the wheeling I am used to(and 2 years of payments left). Thanx for the replies Chain

08-11-2005, 05:08 PM	#13
zukzilla4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Member # 16978 Location: yukon oklahoma Posts: 438	10,500 __________________ Horizon Offroad 405-670-1600 [URL=http://horizonoffroad.com]horizonoffroad.com[/URL] zukzilla-88.5 sammy,2.8 V6,elect emg. brake,D44 4.56 and ARB's,3 link susp. no springs,turn brakes

08-15-2005, 03:44 PM	#14
XTREME4X4PARTS Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Member # 50737 Location: home of alpine beer Posts: 182	how's this for no rust, original paint! must have been stored for years. as far as i know, it's now working in a berry field in sussex, new brunswick, yes, Canada. the frame is a tad rusty but not too bad, there's LWB frames around here anyway. excellent shape inside too, anybody taller than 5'10" may be cramped tho only problem is i think he shortened the box a bit, maybe you guys can tell for sure, there's another pick up 1/2 mile from my house, all original, not quite as mint but in very good shape, minor surface rust, old bastard refuses to sell as of yet. __________________ BuY. bUiLd. WrEcK. RePeAt.

08-15-2005, 09:14 PM	#16
Chainlink Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 37899 Posts: 55	Ya that is a nice rig....why oh why didnt the U.S. get those and the lwb....makes no sense to me at all why we were excluded. I was up in New Brunswick last summer on vaca with the family....I didnt see one of those....maybe next time.My wife and daughter pick on me when we in other countries because Im always oooohing and awwwwing over the vehicles we dont have ie: toyota hilux crewcab deisel solid axles. __________________ 02 TRD Double cab lotsoliitlestuffs 98 Taco XCAB TRD V6 Going to be Crushed.(crushed) 93 Std cab PU.Sold 04 Durango(wifes)

08-16-2005, 11:30 AM	#17
kozaz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9311 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 278	There is one on Ebay right now forsale. But I do not remember which state it was in? EDIT Here it is Ebay Link Last edited by kozaz; 08-16-2005 at 11:32 AM.

08-16-2005, 02:59 PM	#18
Chainlink Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 37899 Posts: 55	Thanx __________________ 02 TRD Double cab lotsoliitlestuffs 98 Taco XCAB TRD V6 Going to be Crushed.(crushed) 93 Std cab PU.Sold 04 Durango(wifes)

08-16-2005, 05:54 PM	#19
grimbo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9458 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 427	I fit in my Suzuki ute and I'm 6'4" __________________ [COLOR=Yellow]Nissan GU Patrol, 33" Muddied, Aussie tourer[/COLOR]

08-16-2005, 06:10 PM	#20
Bill4rest Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8174 Location: So Cal, home of the Hammers!!!!!! Posts: 3,560	Search bitch, there is one on ebay right now in CO.

08-17-2005, 10:29 AM	#24
Bill4rest Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8174 Location: So Cal, home of the Hammers!!!!!! Posts: 3,560	Have you found one yet? Do you have one? allllrighty then.

08-17-2005, 01:34 PM	#25
Jeff@TheQuadShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Member # 17262 Location: Kentucky Posts: 101	They aren't that hard too find! I just picked mine up in New York. 24,000 km and rust free. The old fella in NY bought it 4 years ago in AZ and had been towing it behind his motor home.

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