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> Safari 914 project, “Sufari”
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post May 14 2023, 05:56 AM
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I’ve decided to dub this project “Sufari” (updated titled thread). Trying like hell to get this in paint before the hot weather hits.
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post May 14 2023, 07:54 AM
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Don't know how I missed this thread earlier (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) . Great build thread and progressing very quickly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post May 19 2023, 06:13 PM
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Finally got some color on its bones! I’m doing paint tint bedliner in the trunks, interior, and engine compartment. Front trunk done.

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post May 19 2023, 06:15 PM
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And a couple coats of black bedliner for sound deadening. It will get a couple coats of tinted bedliner next.

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post May 19 2023, 06:17 PM
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Endstate scheme…

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post May 22 2023, 05:06 AM
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Got a little micro project done yesterday. Welded pass-thru tubes into the mounting holes for the Safari rack on the rear trunk lid. Without these the panel will distort when tightening the mounting bolts. The tubes are welded to the ribs on the bottom and surface at the top. Just another little thing checked off the list in prep for paint.

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post May 22 2023, 09:07 AM
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bigger tires!!!
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post May 23 2023, 05:37 AM
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bigger tires!!!


The tires pictured are just what came with the wheels when I bought them.

Just got the new tires mounted and I went with the largest I could fit without hacking up the wheel wells. I’ll be running 215/70/15 Yokohama Geolander all terrains. They finish out at about 27” diameter and to go larger would take some saw-zall magic.
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post May 25 2023, 08:30 AM
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looking good! i have a question, why not spray inside the headlight bucket area too while you are sealing it and painting/coating? just wondering why you left that.

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post May 25 2023, 04:55 PM
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looking good! i have a question, why not spray inside the headlight bucket area too while you are sealing it and painting/coating? just wondering why you left that.

Phil


Is this better? I was waiting for supplies to finish it all up.

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post May 25 2023, 04:58 PM
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Finished the trunks, engine compartment, and interior today. I also did the areas behind the front and rear bumpers. Feeling some progress…..

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post May 25 2023, 04:59 PM
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One more….

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post May 26 2023, 07:00 PM
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Got it back on its feet today. Put the front and rear suspension on and set it down on its new tires for the first time. Setup the heim joint tie rod ends and did a course adjustment so I can wheel it around…..good to see it back on its feet!

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post Jun 5 2023, 06:47 PM
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I’ve been quiet lately……..just doing body work to get ready for paint, and that’s kinda boring stuff.

Broke away from sanding for a day to erect a paint booth in the “lean-to” off the side of my shop. It’s 20’x12’, with filters at one end and exhaust fan at the other. It’s all sealed in a heavy gauge reinforced plastic.

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post Jun 6 2023, 02:01 PM
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This is a great build. Can't wait to see it completed. Did you consider a steel roof for rigidity?


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post Jun 6 2023, 08:10 PM
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This is a great build. Can't wait to see it completed. Did you consider a steel roof for rigidity?


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I did consider it, but I love driving with roof off.
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post Jun 8 2023, 07:31 PM
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Well, it’s gray…..got it primed today, one step closer to paint…..

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post Jun 9 2023, 04:53 AM
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Not sure why pic came out sideways……oh well, here’s a different angle. Dang, this one’s sideways too…grrrr!

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post Jun 9 2023, 08:57 AM
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QUOTE(DRPHIL914 @ May 25 2023, 07:30 AM) *

looking good! i have a question, why not spray inside the headlight bucket area too while you are sealing it and painting/coating? just wondering why you left that.

Phil


Is this better? I was waiting for supplies to finish it all up.

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Not sure why pic came out sideways……oh well, here’s a different angle. Dang, this one’s sideways too…grrrr!

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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) awesome!!! looking great! Lots of great protection against the elements, good for another 40 years, right??
what is the final color selection?
one othe rquestion, did you install a bump steer kit? if so what type/brand?
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post Jun 14 2023, 05:08 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) awesome!!! looking great! Lots of great protection against the elements, good for another 40 years, right??
what is the final color selection?
one othe rquestion, did you install a bump steer kit? if so what type/brand?

Final color will be Shoreline Beige. It’s a non-stock color but I think it will work well here. I did a full color change, so it’s “factory like” and not too ratty.

As far as bump steer, I modified my struts with a support arm and am using heim joints instead of tie rod ends for the linkage. This lets me set the height f the tie rods, and hopefully eliminates bump steer issues. Here’s a pic of the setup:


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