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Islandzuki · 08-09-2004, 02:36 PM

So im just about ready to start to stretch out the rear of my zuk (got most of my parts in

)and I am not completely sure how I am going to cut the body....I do not want to completly cut it off and flatbed it I still want to have most of the sheetmetal there....
so how did you do yours?????pics please

I plan to have my wheel base sit at abot 95"

Islandzuki · 08-09-2004, 02:41 PM

here are a couple of pics of how I think I may do it but I am open to more ideas

Islandzuki · 08-09-2004, 02:43 PM

I really like the way this one looks.....does anyone have any close up pics of this rig?????

Tusker · 08-09-2004, 05:10 PM

Islandzuki: What suspension will you be running in the rear?

RocKrawler · 08-09-2004, 06:10 PM

My fav was Vermin's old OD green rig.. best rear section I've seen and I'd copy it in a heartbeat if I didnt need a back seat for the kids...

RocKrawler · 08-09-2004, 06:14 PM

another before he cut the tailgate in the above pic

Islandzuki · 08-09-2004, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Tusker

Islandzuki: What suspension will you be running in the rear?

I am still going to stay with my 4 link 1/4 elip set up.....I just ordered some longer springs and I am just gonna extend my links......

Islandzuki · 08-09-2004, 09:41 PM

thanks rockcrawler Im diggin the way he did his tailgate

Erik D_lux · 08-09-2004, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Islandzuki

here are a couple of pics of how I think I may do it but I am open to more ideas

Hey I am in that pic

I am the lazy ass sitting down

jp008 · 08-09-2004, 10:11 PM

I just went straight back and through the tailgate, filled in the open area and installed a YJ rear seat. I also moved the seat all the way back to the tailgate (which is welded shut from the inside). The kids asses say the YJ seat is MUCH more comfortable.

Vermin · 08-09-2004, 10:46 PM

Hey, thanks for pimpin my old ride, RocKrawler

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Originally Posted by RocKrawler

My fav was Vermin's old OD green rig.. best rear section I've seen and I'd copy it in a heartbeat if I didnt need a back seat for the kids...

Non Urban · 08-09-2004, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Islandzuki

I really like the way this one looks.....does anyone have any close up pics of this rig?????

Here ya go.....LOL

stomper4x4 · 08-09-2004, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Non Urban

Here ya go.....LOL

very funny

NOT!!!!!!!!

He asked for close up pic's of the rig, not a blown up chop of the pic he posted... Anny 1st grader can do that

TX_Zuki · 08-10-2004, 05:02 AM

Dove tail

He also did the dove in the front.

Orionn · 08-10-2004, 05:31 AM

Now thats a SWEET Dovetail job!

lefthand · 08-10-2004, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jp008

I just went straight back and through the tailgate, filled in the open area and installed a YJ rear seat. I also moved the seat all the way back to the tailgate (which is welded shut from the inside). The kids asses say the YJ seat is MUCH more comfortable.

is the gas tank in the original position? or, did you move it up and rest the seat on top of it?

if you have any detailed pics, that would be great!!

btw, great post islandzuki!! the timing couldn't be better. i'm trying to make the same decision right now for my rig. the problem for me is trying to keep the rear seat in tact for the dogs and "future" kiddos.

RocKrawler · 08-10-2004, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by lefthand

is the gas tank in the original position? or, did you move it up and rest the seat on top of it?

if you have any detailed pics, that would be great!!

btw, great post islandzuki!! the timing couldn't be better. i'm trying to make the same decision right now for my rig. the problem for me is trying to keep the rear seat in tact for the dogs and "future" kiddos.

Yeah.. what he said.... I've been wondering how to move the rear axle back, keep the rear seat, and the gas tank too.. I cant see it anywhere in the pic.

jimmyroyse · 08-10-2004, 07:36 AM

the previous owners of mine just used rock salt

billj · 08-10-2004, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RocKrawler

Yeah.. what he said.... I've been wondering how to move the rear axle back, keep the rear seat, and the gas tank too.. I cant see it anywhere in the pic.

Off on a tangent, but that's a fawked up looking shock setup.....

Maybe it works just fine, just never seen it done like that. Is there some functional reason for laying the shocks over to the back like that??

UZI 9mm · 08-10-2004, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by RocKrawler

Yeah.. what he said.... I've been wondering how to move the rear axle back, keep the rear seat, and the gas tank too.. I cant see it anywhere in the pic.

looks like a poly fuel cell, either raised up into the cab a bit, or less depth than the stock tank. You can ssee the fuel line attachments directly below the bumper in between the two passenger side tail lights.

YJ4RoX · 08-10-2004, 08:34 AM

good thread, keep the pics coming, i have to do this trimming in the next couple of weeks. ANy more pics of the narrowed front end on the orange dovetailed zuk?

lefthand · 08-10-2004, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by UZI 9mm

looks like a poly fuel cell, either raised up into the cab a bit, or less depth than the stock tank. You can ssee the fuel line attachments directly below the bumper in between the two passenger side tail lights.

good eye!!! now come on jp008, share some details.

sh996 · 08-10-2004, 11:05 AM

Great thread, I've also thought about doing this to mine. I really like the dovetail look, saw Rob's (white rig, works with/for Dave from Asian Auto) at the con a few years ago and really liked it.

Would also like to see more pics of the front dovetail, never thought of doing that. More details on the gas tank issue would be great too.

NineInches · 08-10-2004, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Orionn

Now thats a SWEET Dovetail job!

Thanks

NineInches · 08-10-2004, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YJ4RoX

good thread, keep the pics coming, i have to do this trimming in the next couple of weeks. ANy more pics of the narrowed front end on the orange dovetailed zuk?

Here ya go.

08-09-2004, 02:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Islandzuki Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15343 Location: PARADISE GUAM, USA 13N/144E Posts: 2,616	so how did you cut up the rear of your zuk??? So im just about ready to start to stretch out the rear of my zuk (got most of my parts in )and I am not completely sure how I am going to cut the body....I do not want to completly cut it off and flatbed it I still want to have most of the sheetmetal there.... so how did you do yours?????pics please I plan to have my wheel base sit at abot 95" __________________ DIRT, MUD, ROCKS WHATEVER!!!!

08-09-2004, 02:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Islandzuki Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15343 Location: PARADISE GUAM, USA 13N/144E Posts: 2,616	here are a couple of pics of how I think I may do it but I am open to more ideas Attached Images __________________ DIRT, MUD, ROCKS WHATEVER!!!!

08-09-2004, 02:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Islandzuki Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15343 Location: PARADISE GUAM, USA 13N/144E Posts: 2,616	I really like the way this one looks.....does anyone have any close up pics of this rig????? Attached Images __________________ DIRT, MUD, ROCKS WHATEVER!!!!

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Tusker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2752 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 2,043	Islandzuki: What suspension will you be running in the rear? __________________ 86 Samurai w/gun rack, 92" WB, VW 1.9 TD, Toyota 5-speed and dual cases with 4.7 gearset, Toyota axles with Longfields, 5.29's, ARB's f&r, YJ's, 35's, FJ-60 power steering, high steer, ............. <>< <>< <>< Hey, if this rig is for wheelin', what are all these animal parts doin' in here?

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RocKrawler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 416 Location: DHS, CA Posts: 3,069	My fav was Vermin's old OD green rig.. best rear section I've seen and I'd copy it in a heartbeat if I didnt need a back seat for the kids... Attached Images __________________ Terry - 4 Wheel Parts, Temecula CA 2000 EXCURSION - Cummins soon Last edited by RocKrawler; 08-09-2004 at 06:13 PM.

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RocKrawler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 416 Location: DHS, CA Posts: 3,069	another before he cut the tailgate in the above pic Attached Images __________________ Terry - 4 Wheel Parts, Temecula CA 2000 EXCURSION - Cummins soon

08-09-2004, 09:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
Islandzuki Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15343 Location: PARADISE GUAM, USA 13N/144E Posts: 2,616	thanks rockcrawler Im diggin the way he did his tailgate __________________ DIRT, MUD, ROCKS WHATEVER!!!!

08-09-2004, 10:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
jp008 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8690 Location: Layton UT Posts: 780	I just went straight back and through the tailgate, filled in the open area and installed a YJ rear seat. I also moved the seat all the way back to the tailgate (which is welded shut from the inside). The kids asses say the YJ seat is MUCH more comfortable. Attached Images __________________ Jim Phillips (D.O.R.) 87 Samurai-91 Kick Last edited by jp008; 08-09-2004 at 10:13 PM.

08-10-2004, 05:02 AM	#14 (permalink)
TX_Zuki That doesn't hurt Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 18577 Location: Burleson, TX Posts: 523	Dove tail He also did the dove in the front. __________________ www.zukikrawlers.com

08-10-2004, 05:31 AM	#15 (permalink)
Orionn Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11628 Location: Ann Arbor Mi. Posts: 1,455	Now thats a SWEET Dovetail job! __________________ "The road to Enlightenment requires 4-Wheel Drive" - me Last edited by Orionn; 08-10-2004 at 05:34 AM.

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jimmyroyse Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29845 Location: troy/dearborn; mi Posts: 106	the previous owners of mine just used rock salt

08-10-2004, 08:34 AM	#21 (permalink)
YJ4RoX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 1930 Location: Leon, WV Posts: 3,273	good thread, keep the pics coming, i have to do this trimming in the next couple of weeks. ANy more pics of the narrowed front end on the orange dovetailed zuk?

08-10-2004, 11:05 AM	#23 (permalink)
sh996 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13446 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 966	Great thread, I've also thought about doing this to mine. I really like the dovetail look, saw Rob's (white rig, works with/for Dave from Asian Auto) at the con a few years ago and really liked it. Would also like to see more pics of the front dovetail, never thought of doing that. More details on the gas tank issue would be great too. __________________ FLY NAVY!! Support Our Troops!! USN 1994-present

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