Shima - Black Jimny Build

Jimny-Dave wrote: Then we'll "drag" you 'laning again... not that you take much persuading

We're out Sunday... Just Brett, Phil and me (and Alan)... Gary and Colin are busy, and PhilT is rebuilding a new Jimny! :laugh:

Oooo! A Blog to read in the next day or do then!

I'm hoping to be out Laning this week for once. Nowhere as exciting though - flat old Essex is likely!

I did like the green before mate but it would be a shame to put old cammo like paint on top of good paint! Once it's scratched up a bit from Laning though it will be ripe for a re-paint though eh!

I've thought about doing it to mine but don't want to be a copy cat!

Kirkynut

Got around to doing some work on the Jimny this Saturday and luckily the weather held up for the day.

So first task i set myself was to attack the front with the saw ready for the winch to go in.

I cut the front off so it was wide enough for the winch to fit in and did a test fit to make sure everything was ok.

Then i drilled the holes and got that bolted in ready to be wired up.

All wired in and tested working OK so now just to tidy up the cables so they arent just left hanging there

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Next job was to cut the arches ready for the axles to be swapped over to make clearance for them big tyres and suspension as per Garys guide.

I then fitted the arches which proved difficult aligning them up exactly the same as they were on the green one due to being moulded to the shape of the car. I was going to use the green bumper on the car as a temporary bumper until i got time to make a metal front bumper but decided i'm not going to be making a new one for a while yet so just stuck with the black one and trimmed it (Sorry James i know you were after one)

Final task was to fit the snorkel which again was a fun task with no template. I made my own out of a cornflakes box (Because the brand of cerial makes all the difference) and after a lot of measuring and humming i finally got the b***s to make that first drill. Luckily all went well and it went on perfectly.

Here is how it currently stands. It looks very silly with the little wheels and the big arches but soon enough i will have the axles over and it will hopefully look a bit meaner haha.

I'm meant to be in for an operation next week so not sure i'll be able to do more next weekend but we will see .

My bumper noooooooooooooo!!!!!!!

Keep going Phil, looking good!

Crumbs! You don't hang around!

This is gonna look ace!

Kirkynut

kirkynut wrote: Crumbs! You don't hang around!

This is gonna look ace!

Kirkynut

Kirk, he has a place on our Lakes Weekend Away and as he lives in Carlisle, SHIMA doesn't want to miss out!!

Shima wrote: I'm meant to be in for an operation next week so not sure i'll be able to do more next weekend but we will see .

Is this to have the new Beanie attached? :laugh:

Exactly for that reason

Can't let people see that bald patch growing haha.

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maverick wrote:

kirkynut wrote: Crumbs! You don't hang around!

This is gonna look ace!

Kirkynut

[strike]Kirk[/strike] Kirky, he has a place on our Lakes Weekend Away and as he lives in Carlisle, SHIMA doesn't want to miss out!!

Ah, I see the need to get a move on now then!

Kirkynut

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Just after a bit advise, Im running 195/80/15s with 32mm wheel spaces, so with standard arches they stick out and needs sorting. For the time being im just looking for something that sticks out enough to make it legal



anyone recommend those? or would standard size defender arches give that extra 32mm cover? Im looking to trim the bumper to just below fog light level.

Sorry to spam up your thread dude!

No worries sorry ive just got out of hospital hah. Ive got 31/10.5/15 tyres on 15x8 wheels and 32mm spacers. Maybe a tad overkill but i like it hope that helps.

Shima wrote: No worries sorry ive just got out of hospital hah.

You were lucky to get in as they are shut today! Get well soon !
Btw do you have bucket seats or sticking with originals got really solid set cheap n spare here which would be spot on in off road er / rally
Atb
Mike

Luckily i went to Newcastle for my surgery. I run bucket seats in mine and 3 point harnesses to stop me shaking about as much. Will ask around though for you

Cheers
Phil