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This section on other websites has led to arguments and contention. People are posting pictures of their pride and joy and therefore CONSTRUCTIVE comments only please!
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This section on other websites has led to arguments and contention. People are posting pictures of their pride and joy and therefore CONSTRUCTIVE comments only please!
Dave's "S200KYS" Jimny 'laner Build...
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21 Apr 2016 17:59 - 21 Apr 2016 18:07 #165587
by X8GGY
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22 Apr 2016 04:11 #165608
by Lambert
A standard ranger comes with 12 inch of clearance how much more does one need? I know the suspension design puts the arms a lot lower nearer the wheels but even so a ranger will climb about over terrain that would make a unimog weep.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
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Replied by Lambert on topic Dave's "S200KYS" Jimny 'laner Build...
Hmmm, kinda decided that a buggy is not practical for the UK (unless I win the lottery, then I'd get a tricked up Polaris RZR*)
(*and as the other lads in the group have said, a Polaris or similar, doesn't have sufficient ground clearance for greenlaning... so KISS and keep it Jimny 2!)
A standard ranger comes with 12 inch of clearance how much more does one need? I know the suspension design puts the arms a lot lower nearer the wheels but even so a ranger will climb about over terrain that would make a unimog weep.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
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22 Apr 2016 08:26 #165618
by X8GGY
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Hmmm, 12"... that'll do! OK, I'll get another Lucky Dip then?! 
That's all for now on the red one though, I'll start it's own build thread on Sunday when I get back to working on it...

That's all for now on the red one though, I'll start it's own build thread on Sunday when I get back to working on it...

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23 Apr 2016 13:00 #165682
by gusthegorilla
Damned good choice, Dave......wouldn't have one any other way ......
I'm planning to live forever.....so far, so good !!
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"SZOOKYS" little brother, as yet to be named, is taking shape... I'll start a blog and a build thread on it soon, as work progresses, but here's a teaser photo -
So far, suspension lift and 235/75/15 Maxxis MTs fitted...![]()
More on the little red one soon!...
Damned good choice, Dave......wouldn't have one any other way ......

I'm planning to live forever.....so far, so good !!
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23 Apr 2016 15:14 #165684
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Looks like you have done some thing a little diffrent with my roof at the rear and fixings
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23 Apr 2016 15:43 #165690
by Daniel30
Looking good Gus
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"SZOOKYS" little brother, as yet to be named, is taking shape... I'll start a blog and a build thread on it soon, as work progresses, but here's a teaser photo -
So far, suspension lift and 235/75/15 Maxxis MTs fitted...![]()
More on the little red one soon!...
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Looking good Gus

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23 Apr 2016 15:53 #165692
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Ummm... looks like I'm building it's twin?!
Have you got a window in the back hardtop section Gus?
Just planning mine...
Have you got a window in the back hardtop section Gus?
Just planning mine...
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23 Apr 2016 15:58 #165695
by X8GGY
Looks like Gus has modded it so the rear tailgate opens with the roof in place?
oooh, might copy that!
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Looks like you have done some thing a little diffrent with my roof at the rear and fixings
Looks like Gus has modded it so the rear tailgate opens with the roof in place?

oooh, might copy that!

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23 Apr 2016 16:00 #165696
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Roof should lift enough on front mounts to open
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23 Apr 2016 16:06 #165697
by idiotmobil
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If planning a window your notice a thicker section if you look on the inside of roof it's nearly the size of the roof cut the windows in side this and as it's thicker best to cut hole then measure thickness if your going for window rubber etc
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23 Apr 2016 16:16 #165698
by gusthegorilla
That's exactly what I did. ...located the pull-down fasteners on the inside for added security, transferred the door measurements to the bottom edge of the roof and cut out 1", fitted a flexible rubber seal in place of the bit I removed so that when the door opens and closes it just displaces the rubber as it goes by, but provides a weatherproof seal for the door when closed.
Thought about fitting a window (had one available until recently ), but decided against it purely so that the stuff I keep inside is much less visible.
One thing I should mention....when I cut out the 1" bit from the bottom edge, the roof lost some of its inherent strength, so I fabricated a lightweight aluminium stringer the width of the roof and bonded it to the inside....rigidity and strength restored
I'm planning to live forever.....so far, so good !!
Replied by gusthegorilla on topic Dave's "S200KYS" Jimny 'laner Build...
Looks like you have done some thing a little diffrent with my roof at the rear and fixings
Looks like Gus has modded it so the rear tailgate opens with the roof in place?
oooh, might copy that!
That's exactly what I did. ...located the pull-down fasteners on the inside for added security, transferred the door measurements to the bottom edge of the roof and cut out 1", fitted a flexible rubber seal in place of the bit I removed so that when the door opens and closes it just displaces the rubber as it goes by, but provides a weatherproof seal for the door when closed.
Thought about fitting a window (had one available until recently ), but decided against it purely so that the stuff I keep inside is much less visible.
One thing I should mention....when I cut out the 1" bit from the bottom edge, the roof lost some of its inherent strength, so I fabricated a lightweight aluminium stringer the width of the roof and bonded it to the inside....rigidity and strength restored

I'm planning to live forever.....so far, so good !!
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24 Apr 2016 15:58 #165742
by X8GGY
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Lil' Red now has it's own build thread here - www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum?view=topic&catid=18&id=60097
This thread is for Big Blu'
This thread is for Big Blu'

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