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Offline Patrick4x4

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Project 'Akuma'
« on: January 16, 2011, 04:29:35 AM »
A few years ago I bought this stock Suzuki Samurai Tin Top .
It has undergone a real transformation since then.
In the first phase some adjustments to the body were made.

Suzuki Samurai Tin Top Project 'Akuma'


Now it's almost time for the second phase:

Nissan Patrol axles (31 spline), Arb lockers front and rear and 37x12.5x16 tires!

For those who are wondering...  Akuma is Japanese for devil or demon.
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« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2011, 04:44:06 AM »
WOW! Hellofa project, great fab work, Anyway we can slow down the slide show to get a better look? Are you still going to use the stock engine? I mean after all that custom work, a bit more power would seem like a logical step.
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Offline Patrick4x4

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Re: Project 'Akuma'
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2011, 04:52:56 AM »
Quote from: bentparts on January 16, 2011, 04:44:06 AM
Are you still going to use the stock engine? I mean after all that custom work, a bit more power would seem like a logical step.

As you wish ;)!
1600 16v Swift engine (100 HP) and Tracker gearbox.
5.14 t-case gears.

I'll post a link to some pictures today.
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Re: Project 'Akuma'
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2011, 05:39:32 AM »
Here's a link to lots of pictures:

http://picasaweb.google.com/Patrick4x4/Akuma?feat=directlink

Here's a short movie about the custom dash:

Suzuki Samurai custom dash

« Last Edit: January 16, 2011, 05:50:32 AM by Patrick4x4 »
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Re: Project 'Akuma'
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2011, 06:52:31 AM »
Super trick dash, this thing is so cool I'd almost be afraid to wheel it! Very, very cool! 8)
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Re: Project 'Akuma'
« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2011, 09:37:49 PM »
wow only 4:57 to build it!  :P thats impressive. great vid. I love seeing prideful work.

BTW what kind of tires and digital gauges are those?

also where did you get the touch starter? or was that a push button?

sweet rig man!
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Re: Project 'Akuma'
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2011, 07:58:16 AM »
Quote from: Jluck on January 16, 2011, 09:37:49 PM
BTW what kind of tires and digital gauges are those?

also where did you get the touch starter? or was that a push button?


I'm changing the tires.
First I was using 235/85/r16 Recip Maxi 3D's (narrow 32 inch tires)
Now i"m going for 37x12.5x16 Maxxis Creepy Crawlers.

The gauges are from an American company 'Dakota Digital'

The push button is from E-bay.
Made in Hong Kong :laugh:!
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Re: Project 'Akuma'
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2011, 10:21:59 AM »
what bulbs did you use for the stock gauge cluster? dash looks awesome wish I had that and also the front clip you built.
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Offline Patrick4x4

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Re: Project 'Akuma'
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2011, 10:57:34 AM »
Quote from: airmanwilliams on January 17, 2011, 10:21:59 AM
what bulbs did you use for the stock gauge cluster?


Stock bulbs.
I had these custom made in Germany.
It even has my name on it.
When exposed to light the digits turn blue 8).





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Offline airmanwilliams

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Re: Project 'Akuma'
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2011, 11:12:23 AM »
nice I need to start lookiing around the states here to see if I can get some of those made for me.
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Re: Project 'Akuma'
« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2011, 11:23:54 AM »
Why not try to get some imported to states? Money making opportunity???
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Re: Project 'Akuma'
« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2011, 11:26:43 AM »
ya hey patrick who did yours and how much did it cost? I know of a few guys here in utah that would like some.
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Offline Patrick4x4

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Re: Project 'Akuma'
« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2011, 11:50:42 AM »
Money making opportunity ???
I'm better at spending a lot on my rig :P!

I paid about $50

Here's alink to their website:

http://www.tacho-cartuning.de
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Re: Project 'Akuma'
« Reply #13 on: January 17, 2011, 09:47:32 PM »
Nice use of the lift to pull the body off.  :)
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Re: Project 'Akuma'
« Reply #14 on: February 11, 2011, 04:57:27 AM »
sorry for linking to another forum, but heres some more info on this sweet rig!
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=788334&highlight=akuma
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