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by mattmiles
Sat Nov 22, 2014 11:22 am
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: Brads Lwb
Replies: 33
Views: 29710

Re: Brads Lwb

Awesome build! Just wondering what you have made up for your top radiator hose? I used to run a 1300 16v myself, and used a thermostat housing outlet from an LHD GTI (part was from the states) Shame you weren’t happy with the Mazda cap, I moved my engine and box mount forwards, only around 15mm, whi...
by mattmiles
Wed Nov 19, 2014 2:31 pm
Forum: The Bar
Topic: My urge to restore a kja.....
Replies: 31
Views: 19497

Re: My urge to restore a kja.....

You can restore mine if you like pal, its a proper rot box :hahaha:
by mattmiles
Sat May 10, 2014 1:52 pm
Forum: Jimny Specific Tech
Topic: What tyre sizes are you running on your Jimny?
Replies: 27
Views: 22693

Re: What tyre sizes are you running on your Jimny?

For what its worth, I've been running Jimny axles on my SJ for the past 3 years or so, with 31"s. If your familiar with SJ or Samurai axles the rear Jimny axle is almost the same. Meaning that you can disk convert the same as SJ if you so wish. I've also purchased a full float kit for Jimnys fr...
by mattmiles
Thu Feb 20, 2014 11:04 pm
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: Scottie's longwheelbase Sammy
Replies: 102
Views: 57571

Re: Scottie's longwheelbase Sammy

You're going to have one big boot full of scrap at this rate Andy! :D
by mattmiles
Thu Feb 20, 2014 9:10 pm
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: Scottie's longwheelbase Sammy
Replies: 102
Views: 57571

Re: Scottie's longwheelbase Sammy

Any good to you buddy? Whoever is responsible for chopping that slot out should be shot!
by mattmiles
Wed Feb 19, 2014 12:24 pm
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: Scottie's longwheelbase Sammy
Replies: 102
Views: 57571

Re: Scottie's longwheelbase Sammy

Scott! I've got a spare 410 grill, seem to remember it having one of the vertical slots missing though. Will send over some photos tonight, see what you think :thumbup:

Builds looking good too buddy!
by mattmiles
Tue Jul 16, 2013 9:09 pm
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: Joes build.
Replies: 100
Views: 52755

Re: Joes build. 416 samurai.

Awesome to hear you're enjoying the engine Joe! :rockin:

Matt
by mattmiles
Fri May 31, 2013 1:35 pm
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: Dan's Suzuki Samurai build
Replies: 425
Views: 354861

Re: Dan's Suzuki Samurai build - On hold till I build a new

Sounds good mate, look forward to seeing them on your truck!
I've got a set of 33" bfg mud terrians for sale if you're interested.

Drop me a text 07722280102.

Good luck with the build,
Matt
by mattmiles
Fri May 31, 2013 12:40 pm
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: Dan's Suzuki Samurai build
Replies: 425
Views: 354861

Re: Dan's Suzuki Samurai build - On hold till I build a new

Haha. No worrires mate! Glad you're happy with them. I haven't had a proper read through your build, but have you had much thought on tyre size? When I bought the wellers you now have, I fitted a 31" to test and the sideways were seriously bulged, hence why I now have similar big offset wellers...
by mattmiles
Fri May 31, 2013 10:43 am
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: Dan's Suzuki Samurai build
Replies: 425
Views: 354861

Re: Dan's Suzuki Samurai build - Spring measurement advice?

As its my birthday today I thought I would treat myself to some SJ stuff. Got my mate to go pick-up some 15"x10" with 7" offset Wellers as he was coming down for the weekend so off to grab them off him shortly. (There staying at my Dads. I'm all out of space till the new sheds finish...