the story so far - my SJ
the story so far - my SJ
Well I bought this in January and have started to mod it, not to the scale some of you do but im slowly on the way!
this is how it started -
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Now its got the bumper removed, tyres have been changed for mud ones, wheels have been painted, side & indicator lights relocated in a stealthy way 12 months MOT, undersealed
Next on the list is it probably needs a clutch soon but want to use it a few times first, springs, finish bodywork repairs - tinrot!
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sidelights hidden -
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sidelights on, I like the stealthy look and it keeps the front looking simple which IMO is better
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this is how it started -
photo sharing sites
Now its got the bumper removed, tyres have been changed for mud ones, wheels have been painted, side & indicator lights relocated in a stealthy way 12 months MOT, undersealed
Next on the list is it probably needs a clutch soon but want to use it a few times first, springs, finish bodywork repairs - tinrot!
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sidelights hidden -
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sidelights on, I like the stealthy look and it keeps the front looking simple which IMO is better
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- dan_2k_uk
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Re: the story so far - my SJ
Dont know if those lights will be legal there.
I seem to remember you have to be able to see them from a 80º angle for MOT.
Suppose its only a case of cable tieing them elsewhere for the MOT thougg.
Looks good.
Dan
I seem to remember you have to be able to see them from a 80º angle for MOT.
Suppose its only a case of cable tieing them elsewhere for the MOT thougg.
Looks good.
Dan
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Re: the story so far - my SJ
Looks nice
Them wheels make it
Them wheels make it
Suzuki Sj 410 Jap Built
Recaro Seats Fitted
Landini Blue Colour
Full rollcage and winch bumper
1.6 8v vitara lump with su carb
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Recaro Seats Fitted
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Re: the story so far - my SJ
Nice zooki, I like how it looks but Imo I prefer bumpers on the front, nice job moving the sidelights, you did well taking the picture and catching the hazard lights! I have a thing for j reg Sammys, the best year for them - before the grill changed. More piccys?
Re: the story so far - my SJ
Cheers for the comments guys and yes Dan they are unlikely of passing an MOT but as you say a couple of zip ties below be grill will do the trick or I might just take the grill mesh out for MOTdan_2k_uk wrote:Dont know if those lights will be legal there.
I seem to remember you have to be able to see them from a 80º angle for MOT.
Suppose its only a case of cable tieing them elsewhere for the MOT thougg.
Looks good.
Dan
Tom
Re: the story so far - my SJ
Cheers, do you think they are standard rims or are they deeper than you'd expect on a J reg? I don't know!dazerede wrote:Looks nice
Them wheels make it
Tom
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Re: the story so far - my SJ
I think they are wider, they look like 7j rims. standard suzukis have 5.5j. I'd have thought your original wheels would have been gunmetal pepper pots
Pepperpots like these
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Re: the story so far - my SJ
Yeah I did think they were different to factory spec. They do give the truck a better stance tooTramp wrote:I think they are wider, they look like 7j rims. standard suzukis have 5.5j. I'd have thought your original wheels would have been gunmetal pepper pots
Pepperpots like these
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Re: the story so far - my SJ
Was told by the MOT man that cable ties no longer count as a valid repairdan_2k_uk wrote:Dont know if those lights will be legal there.
I seem to remember you have to be able to see them from a 80º angle for MOT.
Suppose its only a case of cable tieing them elsewhere for the MOT thougg.
Looks good.
Dan
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Re: the story so far - my SJ
Gaffer tape then!
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Coming soon: YJs, Trussed axles, Full float rear.