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by PuddleJumper
Wed Jan 21, 2015 5:23 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: SJ416
Replies: 10
Views: 2309

Re: SJ416

Good write up. Always good to read about Zuks!

I can vouch for BenTs rear disc brake kit - I installed one on my 413 ute. much better stopping power and you never need to clean them out 8)
by PuddleJumper
Sun Jun 15, 2014 5:24 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: LJ80 Project
Replies: 48
Views: 13435

Re: LJ80 Project

Awesome work mate!!! Cheers Heath! Went for a 40k drive yesterday - It seems LJ's are in a league of there own when comes to being slow. Getting upto speed is ok but the motor seems happiest at 60 - 70kph. I cant really expect a 1980 Zuk to perform like a modern car though. I did have an issue wher...
by PuddleJumper
Sat Jun 14, 2014 11:29 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: LJ80 Project
Replies: 48
Views: 13435

Re: LJ80 Project

So after a bit more work including fitting the original bumper, pulling out the engine to fix the slipping clutch and grabbing a couple of lap belts from pick a part I finally managed to get one of these... http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr9/puddlejumper_pics/Lj80/DSCF0908_zpsb5d37300.jpg Very h...
by PuddleJumper
Sun Apr 27, 2014 8:18 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: LJ80 Project
Replies: 48
Views: 13435

Re: LJ80 Project

UBZ wrote:oh Yeah 8)

hurry up all ready , I wana go LJ Wheeling :)
I'm sure we can twist DB's rubber arm for a 3 LJ Beach trip up Murawai.

I have also found the extra spare wheel carrier for you :D


Yeah not far now :D

Spare wheel carrier would be mint thanks - Will be in contact 8)
by PuddleJumper
Fri Apr 25, 2014 4:43 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: LJ80 Project
Replies: 48
Views: 13435

Re: LJ80 Project

DieselBoy wrote:I might have some belts, will check :D


That would be cool :D

Will buy some lap belts out of the rear of some car or van if you have no joy.

Cheers
Scott
by PuddleJumper
Thu Apr 24, 2014 4:01 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: LJ80 Project
Replies: 48
Views: 13435

Re: LJ80 Project

Have done a little more work.. Didn't like the plain white wheels so I found some spray can in my parts department - I like the way they came out. Fitted all the lights back in too. http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr9/puddlejumper_pics/Lj80/DSCF0886_zpsbcdb347d.jpg http://i464.photobucket.com/alb...
by PuddleJumper
Mon Apr 14, 2014 6:19 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Final Round 4x4 National Trials - Easter Saturday
Replies: 10
Views: 2968

Re: Final Round 4x4 National Trials - Easter Saturday

Sweet. I'll be there 8)
by PuddleJumper
Sun Mar 23, 2014 12:58 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: LJ80 Project
Replies: 48
Views: 13435

Re: LJ80 Project

looking real good Scot ! I think I have a spare wheel carrier for you , and yell out when you want to copy the front bumper / soft top stuff. Who did the windscreen glass for you ? Thanks! - Spare wheel carrier would be awesome 8) As always back in the day I was given a full LJ80 Softtop in mint co...
by PuddleJumper
Sun Mar 23, 2014 7:27 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: LJ80 Project
Replies: 48
Views: 13435

Re: LJ80 Project

More progress - Not far away now :D http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr9/puddlejumper_pics/Lj80/DSCF0833_zps8e439705.jpg http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr9/puddlejumper_pics/Lj80/DSCF0832_zps953a97cb.jpg http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr9/puddlejumper_pics/Lj80/DSCF0831_zps638e9414.jpg htt...
by PuddleJumper
Wed Mar 19, 2014 5:38 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: LJ Project Sandy
Replies: 129
Views: 20829

Re: LJ Project Sandy

Looking good! 8)
by PuddleJumper
Sun Feb 16, 2014 6:19 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: LJ80 Project
Replies: 48
Views: 13435

Re: LJ80 Project

Update time again... Am I sick of doing body work!!! Bought some paint - An original factory colour called Grecian Ochra (I think that spelt right?) So spent this weekend painting - Came out ok.. Pics Did the front clip seperatly along with the bonnet, windscreen frame and hinges. http://i464.photob...
by PuddleJumper
Tue Feb 04, 2014 9:03 pm
Forum: Land Access / DOC legislation / Regulations
Topic: wilson road to muriwai
Replies: 4
Views: 4684

Re: wilson road to muriwai

Stay on Wilson road till you drive past the lake on your right hand side - Just as you get past the lake there is a turn off on the right. This is the start of the track - It skirts around the edge of the lake then up through part of the forest then out to the beach. Becareful on the track as it fol...
by PuddleJumper
Tue Jan 07, 2014 8:11 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: LJ Project Sandy
Replies: 129
Views: 20829

Re: LJ Project Sandy

Wow your keen - Trip to Wellington in a LJ :shock: Cool story. Looking for SJ413 Dissy for my LJ to if you know of any kicking around (just finished an engine/Gbox swap to a F10) 8)
by PuddleJumper
Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:39 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Suzuki LJ / SJ - Vented Distributor Caps
Replies: 3
Views: 1123

Re: Suzuki LJ / SJ - Vented Distributor Caps

Chops4wd wrote:Mint, thanks for posting, going to purchase one for my lj80


Any pics of the 80? :D
by PuddleJumper
Mon Dec 02, 2013 6:31 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: LJ80 Project
Replies: 48
Views: 13435

Re: LJ80 Project

With the new body at home I rigged up chain block to get the old tub off. http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr9/puddlejumper_pics/Lj80/DSCF0560_zpsa69ca320.jpg Once high enough i just pulled the chassis out http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr9/puddlejumper_pics/Lj80/DSCF0562_zps25d95e98.jpg Naked...
by PuddleJumper
Sun Dec 01, 2013 1:48 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: LJ80 Project
Replies: 48
Views: 13435

Re: LJ80 Project

So whilst at DB's collecting the above items i saw the original tub he had been working on for 'Project Wombat' http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/Forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26140 I love the shape of the original LJ's so a week or so later I went back down and dragged it home :D Although it had ha...
by PuddleJumper
Sun Dec 01, 2013 10:57 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: LJ80 Project
Replies: 48
Views: 13435

Re: LJ80 Project

Awesome Work! Labour of love . Are you aware there are differences between the LJ50 and LJ80 windscreens? the way the support brackets mount to the cab and the soft rail attachment are different . from what I can see in the pics looks like you have 2 lj80 ones to work with , but worth checking . wh...
by PuddleJumper
Sun Dec 01, 2013 9:16 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: LJ80 Project
Replies: 48
Views: 13435

Re: LJ80 Project

Time for a update. I've done loads of work to this but forget to update here. First up I wanted to change the windscreen back to a original unit as the one on here looked horrible. Dieselboy came to the rescue here he had a couple at his place kicking around so I zipped down and grabbed them. While ...
by PuddleJumper
Sun Nov 17, 2013 6:01 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Trademe auctions (interesting TM auctions)
Replies: 1524
Views: 300994

Re: Trademe auctions (interesting TM auctions)

Was going to use this for project but didnt happen.

Suzuki SJ410 Fibreglass Cab

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 675696.htm
by PuddleJumper
Tue Oct 22, 2013 5:56 am
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: D.B's Defender 110
Replies: 353
Views: 123322

Re: D.B's Defender 110

8) Quickest build ever on ORE?
by PuddleJumper
Sun Mar 17, 2013 7:58 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: LJ80 tranmission and engine into sj410
Replies: 12
Views: 2196

Re: LJ80 tranmission and engine into sj410

Pics of the LJ please 8)
by PuddleJumper
Sun Mar 03, 2013 8:46 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: LJ80 Project
Replies: 48
Views: 13435

Re: LJ80 Project

Back in the day when LJ's got there factory lights broken it was much cheaper/easier to go down to the local Repco and buy some trailer lights as they were a similar size apart from there height. I had no joy with finding some original ones so i bought some new trailer ones. So they didnt stick out ...
by PuddleJumper
Sun Mar 03, 2013 8:22 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: LJ80 Project
Replies: 48
Views: 13435

Re: LJ80 Project

Roommates :lol: http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr9/puddlejumper_pics/Lj80/DSCF0353_zps65d36cc5.jpg Did'nt like the Mitsi Cordia bonnet scoop and also the bonnet was missing the factory vents. - Many hours later... The vents could do with being enlarged a bit more, will address this in the future...
by PuddleJumper
Sun Mar 03, 2013 8:10 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: LJ80 Project
Replies: 48
Views: 13435

Re: LJ80 Project

First proper mod - Disk brake front end. Had a spare SJ410 front end lying in the parts dept... Stole some parts from it. http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr9/puddlejumper_pics/Lj80/DSCF0334_zps7eacaf7e.jpg Had bought a bunch of new parts including Bearings, CV's, seals, Brake caliper rebuild kits...
by PuddleJumper
Sun Mar 03, 2013 7:47 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: LJ80 Project
Replies: 48
Views: 13435

Re: LJ80 Project

jervisad wrote:this is gonna be another cool little lj keep it up mate good luck :)


Thanks. They are cool little trucks :D
by PuddleJumper
Wed Feb 27, 2013 5:45 pm
Forum: Trip Reports, Trail Reviews, Reports and Information
Topic: Maratoto in the LJ's
Replies: 9
Views: 2515

Re: Maratoto in the LJ's

Cool trucks 8)
by PuddleJumper
Wed Feb 20, 2013 6:05 am
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: WTD: Suzuki LJ80 Windscreen
Replies: 3
Views: 737

Re: WTD: Suzuki LJ80 Windscreen

PM Sent :D
by PuddleJumper
Tue Feb 19, 2013 5:31 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: WTD: Suzuki LJ80 Windscreen
Replies: 3
Views: 737

WTD: Suzuki LJ80 Windscreen

Looking for a LJ80 Windscreen frame preferably with glass and windscreen wipers. Also any brackets that go with it.

Can arrange freight my end.

Thanks
Scott
by PuddleJumper
Sun Feb 03, 2013 3:26 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Parts car
Replies: 9
Views: 1483

Re: Parts car

Whereabouts in the country are you located?
by PuddleJumper
Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:51 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: LJ80/81 Free Wheel Hubs
Replies: 4
Views: 2082

Re: LJ80/81 Free Wheel Hubs

X2 on the pics please! :D

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