Backroad Explorer
Adventurer
Szabotage welcome to ExPo! Keep us up to date on your build.
Suzuki Owners; Let's see your ExPo Trucks
- Thread starter Backroad Explorer
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thanks for the welcome, my project is on hold until I fix the new/old family wagon, and preparing for a baby on the way. meanwhile, you can check out the build thread here: http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=833159
MicroOverland
Observer
Gonna try and add a picture (new to the forum...). I love the Samurais and trackers...:wings:... Had an 87 convertible for a long time, then upgraded to a 96 Geo tracker (lifted 4in, custom bumpers, etc).
Just picked up an 87 hard top that has all the right parts (lockers, winch, lift, etc.). Got it home and found it to be a rattle trap and rust bucket (not used to that here in AZ).
Big plans...4.3v6 w/automatic, insulate cabin so A/C works in summer, lockers, lift, brake upgrades (not toyota axles yet), etc.
Most people who build samurais go the stripped down and rhino lined route. I am going the Luxury route. I am a Mercedes tech, and like G-wagens, so this will be my little g-wagen. :smiley_drive: - carpeting, sound insulation, comfy seats, etc.
It wont be a quick build, as I have to earn as I go to pay for it all, but I have a good start...Now to try and add a picture of what Im starting with...
Just picked up an 87 hard top that has all the right parts (lockers, winch, lift, etc.). Got it home and found it to be a rattle trap and rust bucket (not used to that here in AZ).
Big plans...4.3v6 w/automatic, insulate cabin so A/C works in summer, lockers, lift, brake upgrades (not toyota axles yet), etc.
Most people who build samurais go the stripped down and rhino lined route. I am going the Luxury route. I am a Mercedes tech, and like G-wagens, so this will be my little g-wagen. :smiley_drive: - carpeting, sound insulation, comfy seats, etc.
It wont be a quick build, as I have to earn as I go to pay for it all, but I have a good start...Now to try and add a picture of what Im starting with...
Backroad Explorer
Adventurer
Welcome to ExPo MicroOverland. Nice Sammy!!! I'm with you on the Luxury and A/C. My Samurai is Line-Xed on the inside from front to back on the floor pan and up the sides to the lower window frames in the back of my tintop. What a difference it makes in sound. Just a little suggestion. Let us know how things progress on your MicroOverlander :safari-rig: :safari-rig:
GroupSe7en
Adventurer
MicroOverland! missed your post.
Awesome truck. My '87 tintop is my favorite vehicle ever - the 1.6 helps.
Welcome to ExPo.
Cheers,
Mark
Awesome truck. My '87 tintop is my favorite vehicle ever - the 1.6 helps.
Welcome to ExPo.
Cheers,
Mark
RocKrawler
Supporting Sponsor
Got another Samurai, have a complete Toyota 4 Runner for a donor (Axles, Power Steering, 22RE/W56/Double T-Case) that should be a good build. I'll document it here when it starts.
Scott Brady
Founder
Sweet! I still remember having the love for all of Phil Howell's Samurai projects.
RocKrawler
Supporting Sponsor
Me too, I was extremely impressed when I bought my first Samurai after the first YEE HAAA build (his Samurai's build name for the red one, and Project Sierra for the second) and called the magazine, he took my call and talked with me for nearly an hour on the project I was starting. He's one of the coolest magazine guys I know, and I know a few. I even tried getting the YEE HAAA plate today at the DMV here in VA but it and variations of it were taken. I settled for my second choice which was available.
Details on the white one here: http://4wheeldrivesportutility.automotive.com/466/0802-4wd-1994-suzuki-samurai/index.html
EDIT: Here are some great build and tech articles from 4WDSU magazine: http://4wheeldrivesportutility.automotive.com/suzuki/index.html
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Scott Brady
Founder
Phil is a first-class guy
Just bought this guys, its pretty cute i know but i'll have to man it up a bit....
It will be a fun little camping rig. Could be faster and I am considering swapping for a manual trans but the 4 speed auto isnt to bad as it is. First things first though is that decal is coming OFF! Keep your eyes out for a thread on this thing.
It will be a fun little camping rig. Could be faster and I am considering swapping for a manual trans but the 4 speed auto isnt to bad as it is. First things first though is that decal is coming OFF! Keep your eyes out for a thread on this thing.
compactcamping
Explorer
Nice Sidekick ... the words Sidekick and fast just don't go together :sombrero:
Mine looked much better once I removed all the graphics
Mine looked much better once I removed all the graphics
mountainsoul
Adventurer
Awesome rig! :safari-rig:
Just stumbled across this great thread. Always had a thing for the old Suzuki trucks.
Backroad Explorer
Adventurer
Thanks Mountainsoul it has been a fun truck so far. A few mods in progress right now a set of 30x9.50x15 KM2's and new offset rims and a new rack set up. I'll post pic's when I'm done. :safari-rig: :safari-rig:
