Dan's Suzuki Samurai build

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Re: Dans Zook Build NEED ADVICE/OPINIONS/IDEAS

Post by dan_2k_uk » Thu Dec 22, 2011 11:30 pm

They are from boltonbits on ebay.

They are the 135mm ones.

E marked, Fully sealed/resin filled, really bright, and a 5 year guarantee.

The quality is superb which is whats making me want the matching reverse/fog lights.

They are made by this company http://ledautolamps-uk.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

They are in the compact combination lamps section.

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Re: Dans Zook Build NEED ADVICE/OPINIONS/IDEAS

Post by dan_2k_uk » Thu Jan 05, 2012 1:20 pm

Just had a spot of luck whilst browsing a breakers on my lunch break and found a 410 with a mint windscreen. £30 and 5 mins later its all wrapped up in the back of my van.

Got everything sorted to get her waterproof now.

Weather permitting I might get her back together this weekend.

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Re: Dans Zook Build NEED ADVICE/OPINIONS/IDEAS

Post by dan_2k_uk » Sun Jan 08, 2012 6:16 pm

Had a good weekend of work.

Have been steadily painting bits and pieces in my Dads garage for the past week or so.

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Spent most of yesterday taking down the gazebo and tidying up the mess left behind then spent the evening fitting the new screen and all the hardware

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Then today re-fitted the door seals and glass and got stuff back on the truck. (All fitted with stainless allen headed screws for easy removal in the summer :lol:)

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Finally its waterproof!!!!

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Re: Dans Zook Build NEED ADVICE/OPINIONS/IDEAS

Post by turbo-tom » Sun Jan 08, 2012 6:20 pm

looking good now , what about giving the wheels a quick splash of satin black would look pretty swish then :guns:
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Re: Dans Zook Build NEED ADVICE/OPINIONS/IDEAS

Post by ScottieJ » Sun Jan 08, 2012 6:20 pm

Nice work Dan, its a good feeling when it starts to look like an SJ again :rockin:

Why don't you mod the hinges so you can just lift the doors off? Then you just have to unsure the door strap and it takes 2 seconds to lift them off.
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Re: Dans Zook Build NEED ADVICE/OPINIONS/IDEAS

Post by dan_2k_uk » Sun Jan 08, 2012 6:26 pm

Yead it feels great. Cant wait to give it a test run sometime this week.

Its pretty quick when you dont have to fight with rusty crossheads and I was going to make up some wing mirrors that bolt onto the holes left behind by the top hinge.

I might give the wheels a lick of paint but it will probably be one of the last things I do.

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Re: Dans Zook Build - IT LOOKS LIKE A SJ AGAIN!!!

Post by Edweird » Mon Jan 09, 2012 6:21 pm

That looks great. I'd love a set of 5 spoke alloys for my truck, but I can't find any 5.5" x 15" five studs with a big enough hole in the middle.
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Re: Dans Zook Build - IT LOOKS LIKE A SJ AGAIN!!!

Post by dan_2k_uk » Wed Jan 11, 2012 4:10 pm

Its running out of a jerry can and taking power from my work van but its aliiivvveee!


Click Here for Youtube Video



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Re: Dans Zook Build - ITS ALIVE!!!!

Post by ROBBIE » Wed Jan 11, 2012 4:14 pm

bet you isa happy chappy :D
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Re: Dans Zook Build - ITS ALIVE!!!!

Post by dan_2k_uk » Wed Jan 11, 2012 4:17 pm

Damn right i am. It fired up almost straight away. Let it warm up on the choke for 5 mins and checked oil was getting to the head. All seems well so I couldnt resist the urge to video!
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Janspeed manifold, LWB Vit vented discs and calipers

Build thread -- Build photos -- HLA-Artwork
Coming soon: YJs, Trussed axles, Full float rear.

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