Advice and guide when buying a suzuki sj/samurai
Re: Advice and guide when buying a suzuki sj/samurai
Rust rust and rust.
Have a look at some of the build threads on here and youll soon seen repairs being done in the usual spots.
When it comes to welding repair it all depends on the standard you want. Most rot can be ignored and the worst bits plated to an mot standard which is what alot of people are happy with. The vehicle lasts a few years and then gets sold on.
Most of the sj projects on here get some pretty indepth welding repairs done to a high standard with the intention of ridding the vehicle of rot for good. So dont be to put off when you read the projects that have had most of the body chopped out for repair.
My thread called "turq zook" shows how one that look good can be hidding alot of nastys.
Also any adverts that include things like "off road beast" or " mini monster truck " the suzuki is probably going to be a turd.
Have a look at some of the build threads on here and youll soon seen repairs being done in the usual spots.
When it comes to welding repair it all depends on the standard you want. Most rot can be ignored and the worst bits plated to an mot standard which is what alot of people are happy with. The vehicle lasts a few years and then gets sold on.
Most of the sj projects on here get some pretty indepth welding repairs done to a high standard with the intention of ridding the vehicle of rot for good. So dont be to put off when you read the projects that have had most of the body chopped out for repair.
My thread called "turq zook" shows how one that look good can be hidding alot of nastys.
Also any adverts that include things like "off road beast" or " mini monster truck " the suzuki is probably going to be a turd.
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Goes anywhere never gets stuck, goes up anything I point at itandyrew wrote:.
Also any adverts that include things like "off road beast" or " mini monster truck " the suzuki is probably going to be a turd.
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Re: Advice and guide when buying a suzuki sj/samurai
Any of Andyrews or Scotties build threads show some really good body repairs. Mine are average but far exceed MOT standard.
Avoid badly modded Zuks as they will cost twice as much to rebuild and rectify and issues.
I'll say it again. Rust. Sills, arches, door bottoms, floor. And anywhere else made of steel.
Avoid badly modded Zuks as they will cost twice as much to rebuild and rectify and issues.
I'll say it again. Rust. Sills, arches, door bottoms, floor. And anywhere else made of steel.
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Thanks guys! I don't mind spending time repairing, I want something that will last and take pride in. Learning to weld on Thursday!!! So that should be a bonus. Plus have access to the welding gear as and when I require.
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Other people's bodges !!!
I've bought 40 + suzukis and very few have been any good, people like to botch them up.
And rust, oh the rust !!!
I've bought 40 + suzukis and very few have been any good, people like to botch them up.
And rust, oh the rust !!!
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Even 'reputable' companies somewhere in the south east like to bodge themmike harris wrote:Other people's bodges !!!
I've bought 40 + suzukis and very few have been any good, people like to botch them up.
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I nearly spat coffe all over the keyboardScottieJ wrote:Even 'reputable' companies somewhere in the south east like to bodge themmike harris wrote:Other people's bodges !!!
I've bought 40 + suzukis and very few have been any good, people like to botch them up.
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Rebar to truss a (pointless) rotating Jimny Radius arm? Ringing LWB's? He's "reputable" all right! He's a Ray of sunshine, that's for sure.ScottieJ wrote:
Even 'reputable' companies somewhere in the south east like to bodge them
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Anton wrote:ScottieJ wrote:
He's a Ray of sunshine, that's for sure.
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Re: Advice and guide when buying a suzuki sj/samurai
Finally got one!!! 88 Sammy! I get pictures and more details after work! I'm in love!!! Haha