Sam's Samurai Project

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Re: Sam's Samurai Project

Post by dazerede » Mon Dec 10, 2012 5:33 pm

looks smart sam with the big wheels and shiny paintwork
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Re: Sam's Samurai Project

Post by ScottieJ » Mon Dec 10, 2012 6:05 pm

That sucks a out the rear door but at least you can get it back on the road and enjoy it again! Looks sooooo good 8-)
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Re: Sam's Samurai Project

Post by turbo-tom » Mon Dec 10, 2012 6:55 pm

I like this truck because its just so simple but looks proper nice! that sucks bad ass about the door , im sure your be able to get another ;)
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Re: Sam's Samurai Project

Post by sam16v » Mon Dec 10, 2012 8:11 pm

Thanks folks, good news is i managed to bend the rear door out pretty well. Not too noticeable Jacked the hinges straight and is shutting better than ever. don't think ill be needing a new door after all. New ally rad arrived too, looking forward to sticking it in. All is looking good for MOT this weekend!
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Re: Sam's Samurai Project

Post by Jordi » Mon Dec 10, 2012 8:41 pm

Pleased you got the back door sorted.

Paintwork looks tidy on it still. Hope everything goes ok for the MOT

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Re: Sam's Samurai Project

Post by dan_2k_uk » Mon Dec 10, 2012 11:15 pm

Nice

Good to see it back in action :thumbup:
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Re: Sam's Samurai Project Updated (05/04/13)

Post by sam16v » Fri Apr 05, 2013 8:34 pm

Decided need to get my ass in to gear and do some more off roading! life keeps getting in the way! plan is to go at least once a month, start doing more play days, club events etc. Booked onto my first with a anus club next weekend!
So time to get the old truck up to scratch! stuff to do this week..................
Rear springs up front
anus C.j Springs in rear
New clutch
Build Winch Bumper and fit winch
Fit C.B radio
Remove Cat from exhaust
Fit rear recovery point
So got started the other night, should have done the sensible bits first really but, have been dying to fit the Warn 9.5ti which my missus bought me for my birthday!
Looked around for a winch bumper and not much out there to my liking, the off road armory jobbie is quite nice but i don't like to spend money on bits i could make.
Order a Universal Winch tray off ebay, and set to work with the CAD ( Cardboard Aided Design), quick trip to the metal stockists and £60 later i had what i needed.
Know everyone loves pictures so here's how its looking so far.............
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Still got to sleeve the chassis to stop the mounting points pulling out, plus lots of welding and grinding, then a coat of paint.
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Re: Sam's Samurai Project

Post by Jordi » Fri Apr 05, 2013 8:46 pm

Looks well bud. The CAD turned out well. I'm planning something similar one day. So much to do.

I know how life gets in the way. I said "this year i'm going out once a month" managed januray and april. All going to plan it'll be twice in april though! Make up for missing march at least.
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Re: Sam's Samurai Project

Post by andyrew » Fri Apr 05, 2013 9:16 pm

I love this sami itsLooking awsome sam. Are you going to beef up the chassis mounts for it tho?
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Re: Sam's Samurai Project Updated (05/04/13)

Post by Jordi » Fri Apr 05, 2013 9:31 pm

sam16v wrote: Still got to sleeve the chassis to stop the mounting points pulling out, plus lots of welding and grinding, then a coat of 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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