just bought my first sj samuri :)

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Re: just bought my first sj samuri :)

Post by ScottieJ » Wed Jul 30, 2014 10:33 am

The grill is just the air intake for the heater.

I just blast all the crap out with a jet hose.
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Re: just bought my first sj samuri :)

Post by Jordanquin » Wed Jul 30, 2014 5:13 pm

Oh right ok, I will have a look at that tomorow and get that sorted as I don't have much money ATM so need to try and do free stuff, is there anything else that people would recommend doing to help prolong the life of the truck or comfort?

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Re: just bought my first sj samuri :)

Post by dazerede » Wed Jul 30, 2014 8:53 pm

Howdy partner nice seing you on here

I will pop over one day mate and help you and give you advice
I had to drive this beast on the road for 3 miles :/ window was dirty had to sticky head out the window lol
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Re: just bought my first sj samuri :)

Post by Jordanquin » Wed Jul 30, 2014 9:57 pm

Haha ok mate be ideal if you could, haha yeah I know I could barely see from the smoke behind you. Drove quite well surprisingly lol I suppose you will con me out of a few beer tokens for you wise ness ;) haha

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Re: just bought my first sj samuri :)

Post by Jordanquin » Sat Aug 02, 2014 8:52 pm

A few small things have been done but mainly just trying to clean up the whole truck as best as possible.
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Found a couple more places where rust has taken hold when I removed what I think was sound proofing??
Found a couple more places where rust has taken hold when I removed what I think was sound proofing??
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Wondering what the best solution is for this and what would be acceptable at the mot?? Do the wings have to be attached to the main shell of the truck?
Wondering what the best solution is for this and what would be acceptable at the mot?? Do the wings have to be attached to the main shell of the truck?
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Finally got round to grinding the doors off to make working on the truck a bit easier in the garage as I've had a neighbour threaten to contact dvla for my lack of insurance tax and mot if I leave it on my drive :@
Finally got round to grinding the doors off to make working on the truck a bit easier in the garage as I've had a neighbour threaten to contact dvla for my lack of insurance tax and mot if I leave it on my drive :@
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Re: just bought my first sj samuri :)

Post by twiss » Sat Aug 02, 2014 9:31 pm

It's not the worst front footwell I've seen, mine was a hell of a lot worse than that.
Probably best to cut out the runs and get a few plates welded in

Pro tip: buy a mig welder if you haven't got one, they are a little bit pricey but well worth it as you will save yourself a fortune
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Re: just bought my first sj samuri :)

Post by Jordanquin » Sat Aug 02, 2014 9:43 pm

Ok thanks mate. I was thinking of getting a stick welder but most people I have spoken to have reccomended a mig welder. I can do stick with oxy and I've done tig before but have never done mig?? And also why does everyone say to stay away from baseless mig welder a??

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Re: just bought my first sj samuri :)

Post by twiss » Sat Aug 02, 2014 9:48 pm

You will get a much better result with a gas mig welder, it's easier and you get less splatter
Mig welding is pretty much just point click and weld
I've not done tig but in pretty sure mig is a hell of a lot easier
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Re: just bought my first sj samuri :)

Post by Jordanquin » Sat Aug 02, 2014 9:53 pm

Oh that's great thanks twiss :) I will save up for a decent mig welder I think then.

Also tig was quite difficult because you have to get it the correct distance away else it would burn to easily or not cause an arc so I'm guessing it will be easier then that then.

Are there any requirements as to the material thickness for mig?

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Re: just bought my first sj samuri :)

Post by twiss » Sat Aug 02, 2014 10:01 pm

Mines a 150 amp. I can't remember what thickness it can weld but I seem to remember anything 130a or above should be good for things ranging from bodywork to some reasonably thick metal
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