Twiss' Samurai 16v

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Re: Twiss' Build/Breakages Thread!

Post by dan_2k_uk » Mon Jun 23, 2014 7:37 pm

Think you need some poo rubber!
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Re: Twiss' Build/Breakages Thread!

Post by twiss » Mon Jun 23, 2014 7:46 pm

Yeah I imagine the DPC will end up coming off sooner or later... it was free so worth a go :)
waiting to find some plastic/rubber I like (has to be extremely flexible and thin)... also would like it not to smell like turds
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'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410

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Re: Twiss' Build/Breakages Thread!

Post by twiss » Sun Jul 06, 2014 4:14 pm

Bit more chopping done today but my legs killing and my mrs is sick so priorities are kind of divided!
made a start on the front!
I had to do a lot of chopping on the back to get rid of the piss poor repairs that were there, but on the front I'm just trying to

a) remove the un-necessary lip
b) minimise the amount of chopping
c) make the fronts match the rears

So far I've cut off up to the top of the arch recess, and almost up to the bracket that holds the washer bottle on. Scottie reckons I should cut more off but I can't be arsed ;)
The result is going to be the top of the arch angling up to meet the wing, but Im not really bothered as long as the tyres don't catch on the lip
Ive had a test fit of the plastic arches, and apart from the very front and the very back it doesn't really look noticeable
I'm going to have to be a bit creative with the front corner near the headlight, and remove a bit of the bulkhead and put an angle plate in its place
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'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410

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Re: Twiss' Samurai 16v

Post by donkeychomp » Sun Jul 06, 2014 10:01 pm

Hope Mrs Twiss gets better soon matey.
If it ticks over...leave it

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Re: Twiss' Samurai 16v

Post by twiss » Sun Aug 03, 2014 5:23 pm

Right it's got all the wheels on now and got it out of the garage!
Both wheel arches on this side done, about to crack on with number 4
And I might actually rivet my stray sill cover on as well

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'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410

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Re: Twiss' Samurai 16v

Post by Jordi » Sun Aug 03, 2014 8:54 pm

Looking good Twiss, soon be wagtail.
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank

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Re: Twiss' Samurai 16v

Post by twiss » Sun Aug 03, 2014 9:16 pm

Yeah I sort of booked a holiday on that weekend...
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'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410

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Re: Twiss' Samurai 16v

Post by twiss » Mon Aug 11, 2014 9:33 am

Well the last wheel arch is now finished! Just a final checkover and some underseal and its ready for MOT!!! :)
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'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410

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Re: Twiss' Samurai 16v

Post by Anton » Mon Aug 11, 2014 10:20 am

:thumbup:
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Re: Twiss' Samurai 16v

Post by twiss » Mon Aug 11, 2014 10:40 am

I'll have to make you come down to piccadilly wood anton ;)

I will hold your suspension bushes to ransom if I have to lol
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'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410

"If brute force doesn't fix your problem, you aren't using enough of it."

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