Martin's Suzuki SJ413 - Update: Rust Rust Rust....
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Martin's Suzuki SJ413 - Update: Rust Rust Rust....
I have been on this forum for a few years now but never really posted much as I didn't have a SJ! Anyway after 6 Months looking at Nato Green Painted rust buckets I found this little SJ down to road! Very little money changed hands and it was mine.
Bodywork: Overall it's not to bad, it's solid in the right places. Both Sills are going to need attention from the Welder before it can reach a MOT Station. Going to give it a good paint up underneath when finished. Passenger Front Wing is passed it but it's not structural and I hope to find a Replacement soon.
Mechanicals: Engine is coming up to 93,000 miles on the Clock. I am not sure when the last service was done or the Cambelt and Water Pump, so are on the List of Jobs. It's got a bad oil leaks from the Rocker Cover Gasket, Distributor and Front Crank Seal! It's got a terrible noise from the Front Passenger Wheel, it feels like it's about to fall off so going to need some attention! Rear Axle Brake Pipes are knackered and going to need to be replaced.
Interior: Looking very tired. Front Seats are split and torn, Rear Seat Missing. Carpet looks like Shag pile. Not sure on my Plans for this yet but im thinking of some Recaro Seats to start.
Pictures:
The Rust
Martin.
Bodywork: Overall it's not to bad, it's solid in the right places. Both Sills are going to need attention from the Welder before it can reach a MOT Station. Going to give it a good paint up underneath when finished. Passenger Front Wing is passed it but it's not structural and I hope to find a Replacement soon.
Mechanicals: Engine is coming up to 93,000 miles on the Clock. I am not sure when the last service was done or the Cambelt and Water Pump, so are on the List of Jobs. It's got a bad oil leaks from the Rocker Cover Gasket, Distributor and Front Crank Seal! It's got a terrible noise from the Front Passenger Wheel, it feels like it's about to fall off so going to need some attention! Rear Axle Brake Pipes are knackered and going to need to be replaced.
Interior: Looking very tired. Front Seats are split and torn, Rear Seat Missing. Carpet looks like Shag pile. Not sure on my Plans for this yet but im thinking of some Recaro Seats to start.
Pictures:
The Rust
Martin.
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Re: Martin's Suzuki SJ413
Nice, good find, it looks a little crusty but not too far gone! I can see you have a weber carb too, what's your plan? a road goer with subtle mods?
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Re: Martin's Suzuki SJ413
With that rust it looks like a good candidate for a virtual lift and box section sills
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Re: Martin's Suzuki SJ413
That's a slightly less than average amount of rust for an SJ. Nice find! And while I can't really say "welcome to the forums" because I've seen you around for a while now, I can at least say to SJ ownership!
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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Cheers Guys! Im not put off by the Rust as Im more into 1980s Fords!
Plans, Not sure to be honest! Get it on the road would be start!
Martin.
Plans, Not sure to be honest! Get it on the road would be start!
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Re: Martin's Suzuki SJ413
Not that rusty at all! You can always find parts here...
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Re: Martin's Suzuki SJ413
I would like to join in and say it's not that rusty but I know from plenty of experience that once you start cutting and looking you'll find plenty more to repair. but as you are an 80s ford man I'm sure that won't even phase you
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Yeah, the average Escort or Sierra is what, 80% new metal, weld and filler by now?
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Thats good to know. I already got a rear seat and he belts from Jerry Attrickdonkeychomp wrote:Not that rusty at all! You can always find parts here...
I have just finished a Fiesta Mk2 Xr2. I must have replaced every Weldable Panel on the thing!ScottieJ wrote:I would like to join in and say it's not that rusty but I know from plenty of experience that once you start cutting and looking you'll find plenty more to repair. but as you are an 80s ford man I'm sure that won't even phase you
Thats true! My Fiesta had newspaper in the sills, just laughable!Anton wrote:Yeah, the average Escort or Sierra is what, 80% new metal, weld and filler by now?
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Re: Martin's Suzuki SJ413
good condition and a Belfast reg no too