Jordis 1988 Samurai (Re)Build
- Jordi
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Re: Jordi's 1988 Samurai Build
Out of the list of things to do i have done almost zero.
Did fill it with anti-freeze finally. I was dreading it finding a leak somewhere but all seems good. Hoping to find time for an oil and filter change at the weekend.
Did fill it with anti-freeze finally. I was dreading it finding a leak somewhere but all seems good. Hoping to find time for an oil and filter change at the weekend.
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
Re: Jordi's 1988 Samurai Build
It is the way sometimes! I'm sure it'll all be ticked off eventually, at least you only have 2 projects
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Mine is totally on hold.
If anyhing happens to it it wont get fixed 'till the sheds finished now.
If anyhing happens to it it wont get fixed 'till the sheds finished now.
Janspeed manifold, LWB Vit vented discs and calipers
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Coming soon: YJs, Trussed axles, Full float rear.
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Whilst i had some motivation i have done the oil and filter.
Think thats it ready for winter. Already running better. This is the only vehicle i have ever owned where an oil and filter change genuinely seems to make it run smoother.
Think thats it ready for winter. Already running better. This is the only vehicle i have ever owned where an oil and filter change genuinely seems to make it run smoother.
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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Another door fitted. So we now have two 99% rust free doors on!
Washed the dash and doors. Lovely and clean when you get in it, even smells better. Had a bash at painting a wheel black but managed to get dirt and a paint reaction inbetween coats. Ip close it looks arse but i think once it is all yellow the black wheels will make it stand out even more.
This also means we have door handles that work. I do have a set of door locks but need to go through and see if i have keys for them. Had an issue with all the window mechs being rotten too and after much swapping of everything have decent windows in too. Washed the dash and doors. Lovely and clean when you get in it, even smells better. Had a bash at painting a wheel black but managed to get dirt and a paint reaction inbetween coats. Ip close it looks arse but i think once it is all yellow the black wheels will make it stand out even more.
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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Also tightened up a PAS pipe that was seeping. Hopefully will solve the leak.
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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Finally ran out of the original head lamp bulbs so i've gone all 20th century and splashed out on some halogen bulbs.
I'm feeling quite motiviated again now i've done some small jobs. Hopefullly my paternity leave will be put to good use and i'll get all the body work tidied up.
I'm feeling quite motiviated again now i've done some small jobs. Hopefullly my paternity leave will be put to good use and i'll get all the body work tidied up.
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: Jordi's 1988 Samurai Build
When we get some spare time or money, you know that we end up spending it on our Zuks - it's a sickness really...
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1985 SJ413VX (SJ50V) with SPOA, rear disc brakes, 31x10.5R15 Kaiman Malatesta tyres, an MOT and a lot left to do!
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I have acculated loads of bits to fit, bodge and repair. May aswell get on with it.
I haven't actually fitted the bulbs yet as my front wings/headlamp surrounds are a tad loose and i don't want the vibrations to blow the bulbs.
I haven't actually fitted the bulbs yet as my front wings/headlamp surrounds are a tad loose and i don't want the vibrations to blow the bulbs.
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: Jordi's 1988 Samurai Build
Another black wheel
An almost yellow door
Slow progress but still progress!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