Dan's Suzuki Samurai build
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Re: Dans Zook Build - ITS ALIVE!!!!
Where do you get 4.6's from. On a serious note they are for future use. Just cant resist a bargin. £60 for the pair and they were local. Ive got a 1.3 tbox to swap back in aswell if I need to run them before tyres permit.
EDIT:
Ah just looked at the axle sticky.
The fella seemed to think they were ok with a 410 t-box and 31's so im sure it will be ok in the future with larger tyres.
Dan
EDIT:
Ah just looked at the axle sticky.
The fella seemed to think they were ok with a 410 t-box and 31's so im sure it will be ok in the future with larger tyres.
Dan
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Re: Dans Zook Build - ITS ALIVE!!!!
well you could always start with a sammy t-box that could help with road speed
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Re: Dans Zook Build - ITS ALIVE!!!!
Yeah but would lose the 20% reduction in low range gears. Will see how I get on.
Might have to get my hands on a trashed rear diff so I can build it up ready and be able to swap it in and try it then swap back if its not right
Might have to get my hands on a trashed rear diff so I can build it up ready and be able to swap it in and try it then swap back if its not right
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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Re: Dans Zook Build - ITS ALIVE!!!!
Done a fair bit since the last update although this outrageously cold recent weather has been causing me problems. However I'm determined to soldier on and prove that a decent build can be pulled off with little more than a tolerant Mrs and a 6'x4' shed.
Front Clip is stripped and stored in kitchen. (this is the tolerant Mrs part)
Got the 1.6 rad fitted using the original fan and modded sammy brackets.
Somehow squeezed the cowling back on and with a few little mods it fits
Then this is what I was faced with today going out to make the seat subframes. (It has got the roof on, the tarp is just to stop angle grinder spray from getting at it when I use the TARMAC behind it as a work area)
Got the drivers one finished and started on the hard part of the passenger one which for those of you that don't know is different/annoying
Looking forward to getting back out there tomorrow. Contrary to popular beleif its not actually that cold once you get going. Just need to come in for a cuppa once a hour!
Dan
Front Clip is stripped and stored in kitchen. (this is the tolerant Mrs part)
Got the 1.6 rad fitted using the original fan and modded sammy brackets.
Somehow squeezed the cowling back on and with a few little mods it fits
Then this is what I was faced with today going out to make the seat subframes. (It has got the roof on, the tarp is just to stop angle grinder spray from getting at it when I use the TARMAC behind it as a work area)
Got the drivers one finished and started on the hard part of the passenger one which for those of you that don't know is different/annoying
Looking forward to getting back out there tomorrow. Contrary to popular beleif its not actually that cold once you get going. Just need to come in for a cuppa once a hour!
Dan
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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Re: Dans Zook Build - ITS COLD OUT THERE!!!
looking good dan! , loving the new grey paint work and i think the contrast of the black roof is going to set it right off!
Tom
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Re: Dans Zook Build - ITS COLD OUT THERE!!!
I cant wait to see it with black arch extensions aswell.turbo-tom wrote:loving the new grey paint work and i think the contrast of the black roof is going to set it right off!
Im going to keep the headlight surround black aswell to add to the theme.
Partly because I cant be assed to strip and paint it but also because I think it will look great.
Dan
Janspeed manifold, LWB Vit vented discs and calipers
Build thread -- Build photos -- HLA-Artwork
Coming soon: YJs, Trussed axles, Full float rear.
Re: Dans Zook Build - ITS COLD OUT THERE!!!
Looking good man get that front end painted and on!
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Re: Dans Zook Build - ITS COLD OUT THERE!!!
Its been a bit dark and wet outside for that and I was doing Trotters sammy all weekend but I've done a bit more on the passenger seat subframe and knocked up some door cards in the odd hour of light I've had here and there.ScottieJ wrote:Looking good man get that front end painted and on!
got some 1.6mm ally sheet and traced the old card
Cut out and rubbed down with Cillit Bang and a Brillo pad for ghetto brushed effect
Fitted to truck
Just need to rivet them on once I've given the window mechs a good once over.
The Front clip is totally finished, fillered, sanded, and ready for paint. So once its dry and light enough I will quickly strip the bonnet down and take them over to my dads garage and paint them.
Dan
Janspeed manifold, LWB Vit vented discs and calipers
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Coming soon: YJs, Trussed axles, Full float rear.
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Re: Dans Zook Build - ITS COLD OUT THERE!!!
Been helping/annoying Trotter this weekend so not too much progress on mine.
What I have done is spend way too long making a gauge plate to go over the clock/coin slot and vents.
I'm a sucker for accuracy and spent a good few hours trying different arrangements and ideas before settling on this one.
In true keeping with the build the gauges were free! (Coolant temp, Oil temp, Oil pressure)
I bent it to fold in under the lip of the heater controls at the bottom to try keep crap from getting up behind.
The rectangle hole is for one of these cheap and cheerful voltmeters (in red) and if when it turns up its reasonable quality I will be ordering a spare for when it dies.
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Next to that will be a line of 5 toggle switches, and possibly a kill switch and immobiliser tag receiver thing in the space below. (need to wait for switches to turn up to drill holes)
The gauges are mirrored but look pretty nice when illuminated.
Dan
What I have done is spend way too long making a gauge plate to go over the clock/coin slot and vents.
I'm a sucker for accuracy and spent a good few hours trying different arrangements and ideas before settling on this one.
In true keeping with the build the gauges were free! (Coolant temp, Oil temp, Oil pressure)
I bent it to fold in under the lip of the heater controls at the bottom to try keep crap from getting up behind.
The rectangle hole is for one of these cheap and cheerful voltmeters (in red) and if when it turns up its reasonable quality I will be ordering a spare for when it dies.
Click Here for Ebay Listing
Next to that will be a line of 5 toggle switches, and possibly a kill switch and immobiliser tag receiver thing in the space below. (need to wait for switches to turn up to drill holes)
The gauges are mirrored but look pretty nice when illuminated.
Dan
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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Re: Dans Zook Build - ITS FINALLY HOT OUT THERE!!!
they look pretty smart them guages please let me know how you fit and wire up your oil temp and people say you have to drill into the sump pan but wont the wires just snap of whilst your off roading etc
Tom
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