Hi...  I'm new to this site, but not new to forum groups.  I purchased a Zuki last year and had plans to fix her up and I'm just getting around to starting.  I'll post lots of pics to keep us updated with 'eye-candy' even when things aren't pretty.  I'm doing the work at my house and trying to keep things on a budget. 

My build is based on the wild-thought to make a Hummer like zuk...  So, here we go...  I've got lots of parts on the way and I'll keep the page current.  Should have most of my goodies within 7 days.  Thanks!

Step 1.  Had to get some new rubber.  Well... actually, these are OLD Craigslist specials...  These 31" have dry-rot sidewalls, but I'm only planning on using this off-road in sand, water, and mud.  Welcome to Florida = sand, water, and mud...  Along with the tires, the wheels were rough so I hit 'em with a fresh coat of black.  More to follow!

Not much to mention...  I did get the Hummer fuel cover today and scored a set of used Sami doors.  Since my rig didnt come with doors I made half doors. But, the new tires are going to sling lots of mud - windows would be nice.  I got the pair of doors complete with glass for $10.50.   Now, lets see if they get shipped

This is the locking fuel cover I went with.  Its HUGE on the Sami, but part of the theme.  I plan to paint it black.   Its aftermarket by Bully, some Hummer parts are far too much for this build.

This weekend I hope to have the rear cage 90% complete.  I'm waiting on some 1X2" metal to come in. 

Should be an interesting build.  What are you going to do for the front end?

thanks for your comment...

For the front end - I'll post the pics as soon as the parts arrive...  I've got a few Hummer H2 parts on the way.
This pic shows much of the Hummer stuff - I think I've got a few more tricks coming, but I cant recall...
I have to make the air intake hood boxes and front grill.  
The front grill is going to double as a brush bar.
Its gonna be 1.25 round tube and the center vertical slates are 1x2" square that will have the signature Hummer look.

Today, I removed the dash and seats - got too dark for pics.  The supplies for the rear cage and brush bumper arrived and my doors shipped today ----> $10.50 with hinges and working glass  Finally, i get a break on part$!!!  This weekend should be a busy one

Can't wait to see what the end result is...keep us posted please...

Hi... All of my parts have arrived including the rear seat....   As projects go, the pecking order changes...  Last week(s) was not busy with sami work, but it was busy with 'honey-do's'....    Since it was an easy task to tackle - Today I took a min to look at the front bumper mock-up and put the doors on...  Sorry for the picture quality = cell phone - I'll get the real camera charged when there is something worth seeing....

I took a saws-all to the front push-bar.  That will be replaced soon, but it was preventing me from adding the hummer bumper.

Then, needed a 2" body lift to accept the front bumper - I'm not done with that - I cut some wood blocks to hold up the body while mock'd-up the bumper.  Then, I cut down the hummer bumper to fit the front end.  This is only a mock-up and not bolted etc. 

The form and fit are coming together - I need to get busy!!!! 

slowly... S-L-O-W-L-Y....  Life just happens some times...  Took a few minutes to drop in the hummer hood trim.

Did you cut out under the trim so it acts as a vent?

Hi Drone!  Yes, I cut the hood, but not the black plactic to create a true air intake - the Hummer vent is just for looks, not really a vent.  I'll post more pics when it gets paint time.

Got the seats in today - just test fitting stuff...  rear seat is a Mini van rear bench cover in leather matching the fronts.  The seat set was rear 60/40 split so I pulled the leather, sewed it together and recovered the mini van seat.   The wheel wells are pushed in about 2" in each side to accept the wider/more plush seat - please this seat has great suspension...

Its coming along, but taking far longer than I thought.... Next is to finish the  brush/push bar on the front and rear roll bar.MERRY XMAS!!!

worked all day and this is the only pic I have....  The "roll-bar" is for LOOKS and to support a canvas cover.  This is not designed with triangles etc - just to keep the sun off folks as we trail-ride.  No doubt being 1-1/4 welded steel pipe its tough - You can say its a beefy-rear bow.  Under the body lift, welded to the frame, I added a 2-1/2 square tube on the frame and the rear poles will tie in on this brace.  The fronts will be welded to the factory roll-bar.  Then, I'll run 1x2" tubes on the top and back.

Few more pics....  I changed the way the rear bars would connect to the factory roll-bar.  I brought the tubes up to a rectangle 1x2" that still needs to be trim etc.  Still lots more to do, just tackin' stiff together

cont'd

Is there a reason you tied the top two bars into a piece of square stock instead of just connecting them to the existing bar?

hi... thanks for asking..!

Yes, Let me see if I can find a pic to show you...  I never noticed it, but the right side of the targe top is pushed in an inch or so... Kinda like its been on its side or maybe glanced a tree etc.  The roof-line from the targa top is higher on the left and the top is pushed over a tad too.  And the roof-line on the targa top is higher than the factory bar, this gives max headroom too...  If i knew it was only the targa top being bent, I may replace or pull it out, but there is a good chance the wheel-well supporting the factory roll bar has shifted too...  Since I plan to cover the rear area, the new tubes serve as the frame for the new canvas, when I used the factory bar directly, the right side was way out of alignment.     The targa top was outside on the left and inside on the right.  So........  for me, using the square tube allowed me to establish a height and stay within the targa top on both sides.  This is due in part to the arch/bow of the factory bar - the angle changes as you get farther from center, an inch L/R on the factory bar changes the height 1/2 inch.  I'm sure once its on the trail, I'll never notice...

Not the best pics, but you can see what I'm saying...  Prob a few ways to deal with this, but being my first project, I'm keeping it simple.

That brush guard you fabbed really brings the front together.  Looking good.