Insperation please
Insperation please
OK I have got my other cars uptogeather for now so hope to get restarted on my Diesel SJ project.
Started as this
Turned it into this
Then fitted a 1800 Turbo Diesel engine
Trouble is I dont really want to refit the SJ body, Its got a fair bit of rot and the time spent fixing it could be spent fitting something a bit different.
But What ?
My intentions were to find a Ford Puma body and fit that but I cant get one anywhere for sensible money. I need 4 seats and a small boot so before I get another Polo and leave the roof on and back seats in what do you think ?
P.S. I have a contact number for a guy who can supply a Moggy body which is where I am at at the mo but quite fancy something a bit newer :?
Started as this
Turned it into this
Then fitted a 1800 Turbo Diesel engine
Trouble is I dont really want to refit the SJ body, Its got a fair bit of rot and the time spent fixing it could be spent fitting something a bit different.
But What ?
My intentions were to find a Ford Puma body and fit that but I cant get one anywhere for sensible money. I need 4 seats and a small boot so before I get another Polo and leave the roof on and back seats in what do you think ?
P.S. I have a contact number for a guy who can supply a Moggy body which is where I am at at the mo but quite fancy something a bit newer :?
Re: Insperation please
my daily drive is a soft top mx5 which i've seen pic of on 4x4 chassis it looked wicked.. but you need 4 seats.. hmmm how bout 306 or escort cabriolet?
if in doubt, FLAT OUT!
mans tool kit > duct tape, wd40 and a bfh is all you ever need
mans tool kit > duct tape, wd40 and a bfh is all you ever need
Re: Insperation please
What about an old skool fiesta, the mk1 with a couple of spots on the front!
or a chavvy nova! show them what a real car looks like!
or a chavvy nova! show them what a real car looks like!
http://www.suzukiclubuk.co.uk the new home for your suzuki sj
Re: Insperation please
how about i swap. my fiesta shell for your sj shell?
lowrider sj??
please dont shout at me
lowrider sj??
please dont shout at me
2002 Jimny O2 Ragtop
Safari Snorkel, Freewheeling Hub Conversion
Diff Breathers, G/Box and T/Box Breathers, 2in Suspension Lift
HD Recovery Points and Winch Plate
Kuhmo KL71 MT / Goodyear Wrangler AT
Wessex 4X4 Reponse - WE411
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Re: Insperation please
how about i swap. my fiesta shell for your sj shell?
lowrider sj??
please dont shout at me
Chav Nova sounds funny, I could get Lexus lights and neons and stuff Still leaning towards Morris Minor unless somebody comes up with a pearler of an idea
Re: Insperation please
if you were after a puma to start with, how bout looking for a tigra (old shape) to go on...
(i always fancied a puma or a tigra)
(i always fancied a puma or a tigra)
Re: Insperation please
robin reliant...
if in doubt, FLAT OUT!
mans tool kit > duct tape, wd40 and a bfh is all you ever need
mans tool kit > duct tape, wd40 and a bfh is all you ever need
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Re: Insperation please
suzuki alto body has very little overhang front and rear. Also dosnt have rust. Quite cheap and of course the one big bonus is its a ZUKE
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Re: Insperation please
why not make your own shell?
2002 Jimny O2 Ragtop
Safari Snorkel, Freewheeling Hub Conversion
Diff Breathers, G/Box and T/Box Breathers, 2in Suspension Lift
HD Recovery Points and Winch Plate
Kuhmo KL71 MT / Goodyear Wrangler AT
Wessex 4X4 Reponse - WE411
wessex4x4response.org.uk
Re: Insperation please
Thanks everyone some good ideas.
Somebody suggested a Volvo 480 which I love the idea of but its quite big compaired to the SJ and they should be quite cheap now. Or even a Honda Civic (the hatch/estate shape one).
Keep ideas coming if you have any as it really does help and watch this space as I am scanning e-bay and freeads ect as we speak
I did have a reliant lined up for a trike project but it fell through and having looked arround one to see floorpan layout and mocked up some pictures it looked horriblerobin reliant...
Great shape for it but you need a bit of overhang to allow for springs.suzuki alto body has very little overhang front and rear. Also dosnt have rust. Quite cheap and of course the one big bonus is its a ZUKE
Dont mind adapting something but starting from scratch with something I can use every day is not something I think I could pull off (doors,demisting windscreen ect. is harder than you think) My brother and I have just finished this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhdY8_vL4FE but its for sunny days. I need 4 seats roof doors plus I like to try and get a factory look on my interiors as best as I can.why not make your own shell?
Somebody suggested a Volvo 480 which I love the idea of but its quite big compaired to the SJ and they should be quite cheap now. Or even a Honda Civic (the hatch/estate shape one).
Keep ideas coming if you have any as it really does help and watch this space as I am scanning e-bay and freeads ect as we speak