Re: Lightweight 4x4, flip down windshield

in rec.autos.4x4,
Jack Daynes <[email protected]> wrote:
>the suggestions thus far, the Samurai would seem
>to be the lightest of the 4WD's, but the downside
>there, is that the flip-down windshield (on US
>models) was only delivered in '83 & '84. Someone
>mentioned a kit to adapt the Samurai windshield,
>and THAT does interest me. Another downside might
>be the rap about them being tippy.

Tippy? Na, it depends if you try and tip it or not....
http://www.island4x4.com/temppic/floplj1.jpg
Check out that angle... It went about 20 feet before going for a nice
flop

About the Sami's, if I remember right, there is two supports that go over
the doors to the windshield, they are the top of the door seal, and the
top of the windshield supports, if you take out those, and put a hindge
where the solid mount is at the bottom of the windshield, it easly
folds. With a little bit of work on making something to take the bolts on
and off quick and easy, you would be off the the races....

~Brian

[email protected] wrote:
> in rec.autos.4x4,
> Jack Daynes <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>the suggestions thus far, the Samurai would seem
>>to be the lightest of the 4WD's, but the downside
>>there, is that the flip-down windshield (on US
>>models) was only delivered in '83 & '84. Someone
>>mentioned a kit to adapt the Samurai windshield,
>>and THAT does interest me. Another downside might
>>be the rap about them being tippy.
>
>
> Tippy? Na, it depends if you try and tip it or not....
> http://www.island4x4.com/temppic/floplj1.jpg
> Check out that angle... It went about 20 feet before going for a nice
> flop
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Ouch!
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> About the Sami's, if I remember right, there is two supports that go over
> the doors to the windshield, they are the top of the door seal, and the
> top of the windshield supports, if you take out those, and put a hindge
> where the solid mount is at the bottom of the windshield, it easly
> folds. With a little bit of work on making something to take the bolts on
> and off quick and easy, you would be off the the races....
>
> ~Brian
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Hello All,

Let me start by thanking all those who chimed in
on this thread. Your opinions and ideas were very
helpful.

Well I decided on the Samurai. At about 1800 lbs.
(vs. about 3700 for the Jeep or Toyota) it seems
to fit my needs. I found one locally that had 96K
on it (probably much of it towed), not an oil leak
to be found, very clean, straight body, no after
market gear (YET), 4 extra leaf springs (in case I
decide to lift it), very smooth running, new hoses
and belts (including timing belt), two piece
removable fiberglass top, and glass rear window
(with electric defogger).

Some might suggest that I paid too much ($3400),
but I felt good about the way this individual
represented the rig to me.

Two items in my immediate future are the
windshield kit ($99 at Rocky-Road Outfitters)
<http://www.rocky-road.com/zukmisc.html> and a tow
bar. I'm thinking that I'll keep the rig mostly
stock for now and see how I like it. Later I may
go for a lift and bigger tires, but if I see the
need, I'll cross those bridges.

Any opinions?
--
-- Jack --
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Everything you see is temporary.
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Poway, California (San Diego Co.)
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WELCOME TO THE SUZUKI CLUB

"Jack Daynes" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> [email protected] wrote:
> > in rec.autos.4x4,
> > Jack Daynes <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> >>the suggestions thus far, the Samurai would seem
> >>to be the lightest of the 4WD's, but the downside
> >>there, is that the flip-down windshield (on US
> >>models) was only delivered in '83 & '84. Someone
> >>mentioned a kit to adapt the Samurai windshield,
> >>and THAT does interest me. Another downside might
> >>be the rap about them being tippy.
> >
> >
> > Tippy? Na, it depends if you try and tip it or not....
> > http://www.island4x4.com/temppic/floplj1.jpg
> > Check out that angle... It went about 20 feet before going for a nice
> > flop
> =================================
> Ouch!
> =================================
> > About the Sami's, if I remember right, there is two supports that go
over
> > the doors to the windshield, they are the top of the door seal, and the
> > top of the windshield supports, if you take out those, and put a hindge
> > where the solid mount is at the bottom of the windshield, it easly
> > folds. With a little bit of work on making something to take the bolts
on
> > and off quick and easy, you would be off the the races....
> >
> > ~Brian
> =================================
>
> Hello All,
>
> Let me start by thanking all those who chimed in
> on this thread. Your opinions and ideas were very
> helpful.
>
> Well I decided on the Samurai. At about 1800 lbs.
> (vs. about 3700 for the Jeep or Toyota) it seems
> to fit my needs. I found one locally that had 96K
> on it (probably much of it towed), not an oil leak
> to be found, very clean, straight body, no after
> market gear (YET), 4 extra leaf springs (in case I
> decide to lift it), very smooth running, new hoses
> and belts (including timing belt), two piece
> removable fiberglass top, and glass rear window
> (with electric defogger).
>
> Some might suggest that I paid too much ($3400),
> but I felt good about the way this individual
> represented the rig to me.
>
> Two items in my immediate future are the
> windshield kit ($99 at Rocky-Road Outfitters)
> <http://www.rocky-road.com/zukmisc.html> and a tow
> bar. I'm thinking that I'll keep the rig mostly
> stock for now and see how I like it. Later I may
> go for a lift and bigger tires, but if I see the
> need, I'll cross those bridges.
>
> Any opinions?
> --
> -- Jack --
> =================================
> Everything you see is temporary.
> =================================
> Clean Up Return Address To Reply
> =================================
> Poway, California (San Diego Co.)
> =================================
>

Howdy Jack,
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LOL.

Frank X. Morris
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