Jordis 1988 Samurai (Re)Build

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Re: Jordis 1988 Samurai (Re)Build

Post by Jordi » Fri Jan 04, 2019 5:36 pm

Little bit more. Added some front to back support bars for when i fit a deck to it.

A cross bar to lean / mount the spare wheel to. Made a spare wheel mount.
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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: Jordis 1988 Samurai (Re)Build

Post by Jordi » Fri Jan 04, 2019 5:38 pm

I have taken the fuel tank to be pressure tested and if needs be coated.

Just contemplating rear lights. To keep it nice and tidy i am very tempted to copy Scottie and get some original SJ lights and recess them into the bumper, the same as he has done into the tailgate.
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: Jordis 1988 Samurai (Re)Build

Post by mike harris » Sat Jan 05, 2019 6:45 pm

Like them wheels mate, looking good !

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Re: Jordis 1988 Samurai (Re)Build

Post by donkeychomp » Sun Jan 06, 2019 12:40 am

That, my friend, is properly cool. Looks like a Ducati trellis frame. Love it.
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Re: Jordis 1988 Samurai (Re)Build

Post by Jordi » Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:43 am

Cheers chaps, made some cracking progress this week.

Had a busy weekend so no more progress. Just deciding on which lights to fit and where / how.

Also looking at permanently fitting two SJ cams (knock off Go Pros). Found what i think is a waterproof case that you can charge in too. Just waiting for it to be delivered. Then i can have them permanently fixed and wired in. One forwards and one backwards.

Got loads of paint waiting for it. Need to get a few more consumable, grinding discs, abrasive pads etc.... to clean it all up, old stuff and new ready for paint.

Be the usual on the paint too, good coat of zinc primer and tractol machinery paint over the top. Might event get round to opening that tin of red paint.
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: Jordis 1988 Samurai (Re)Build

Post by Jordi » Thu Jan 10, 2019 1:57 pm

Just had the call from the fuel tank people. Much to my amazement my home made tank has passed its pressure test, shot blasted and coated.

Very happy with that, had a terrible feeling as soon as it was pressurised it was just going to split at the seams.

Get that collected and soon as all the welding on the back end is done i can fit it, put some fuel in it and move onto getting it serviced and MOTd!
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: Jordis 1988 Samurai (Re)Build

Post by donkeychomp » Thu Jan 10, 2019 10:47 pm

Good job then. Knew you could do it...



well, I kinda thought you could do it :hahaha:
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Re: Jordis 1988 Samurai (Re)Build

Post by Jordi » Sat Jan 19, 2019 6:02 pm

Little bit more done, finished the welding. Coat of primer and black gloss on the fuel tank.

I couldn’t decide what to do, or where to put the lights. I looked at new lights and couldn’t find any i liked, or that fit where i wanted them. So i’m just fitting the lights i already have for now (or the next 10yrs maybe).

Number plate is going to be located in the spare wheel, cut the corners for a better fit, light is mounted to it.


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Because it was so cold i left the tank above a heater to warm up before painting. I also had to leave the aerosol in front of a heater too, due to the cold the propellant must have contracted and it had lost all of its pressure.


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Made a start on some weld-on shackle points made from 50x25x3mm box. 19mm hole and a 3 3/4t shackle.


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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: Jordis 1988 Samurai (Re)Build

Post by Jordi » Sun Jan 20, 2019 2:37 pm

Recovery points welded on and one coat of primer done.
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Re: Jordis 1988 Samurai (Re)Build

Post by Anton » Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:53 pm

That's proper lush, mate. Loving it!
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