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1987 Suzuki Samurai Jx Se Sport Utility 2-door 1.3l on 2040-cars

US $5,500.00
Year:1987 Mileage:153000 Color:
Location:

Bend, Oregon, United States

Bend, Oregon, United States
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 Read this first please:
* It will not pass valley emissions as currently built.
* It's a Samurai so it's small and a tight fit for two large people.
* It's a 1300 so while it's got more power than a stock Samurai it's not going anywhere fast.
* It's 25+ years old so it needs an owner who can turn wrench on occasion.

Odometer reads 53K miles (actually 153K miles). Runs very good, stronger than stock.

Engine, Transmission and T-case all rebuilt at 151K miles
• 1.3 Engine:
- All moving parts replaced, all new bearings and seals.
- Reman .010 crank and Clevite bearings.
- .020" over 9.5-1 hi-compression pistons, chrome rings and machined block.
- Rebuilt 1.6 head and Geo aluminum valve cover.
- 40CV Harley carb and ZOR adapter, manual choke.
- Electric fuel pump replacement, fuel pressure regulator, Jeep by-pass filter and fuel cut-off switch.
- New oil and water pumps, timing belt, tensioner, etc.
- New GM 70 amp alternator
- Aluminum radiator and temp controlled (190 on-170 off) Zirgo 2100 cfm electric fan.
- All new silicone hoses.
- Pacesetter header.
• Transmission/Transfer case:
- New roller and needle bearings, seals and gaskets.
- New synchronizer rings.
- Sloppy shifter fix.
Suspension
• New Old Man Emu springs.
• Calmini shackle reversal (total lift ~4.5").
• OME steering stabilizer.
• 3" drop Pittman arm (needs to be installed).
• Nearly new Hankook tires with matching spare.
Interior
• Excellent Dodge Neon seats and modified seat sliders (really comfortable).
• New carpeting all around.
• Everything works (heater, interior lights, clock, etc).
• White face gauges.
• New triple gauge (intake water temp, charge and oil pressure).
• Custom fitted floor mats.
• New Pioneer stereo with detachable faceplate.
Exterior
• Original paint. Nice from about 10ft, I'd call it a 6-7.
• Custom front bumper with shackles/shackle covers.
• New 9,000 lb winch (Badlands).
• 27w LED floodlights on hawse plate adapter.
• Yakima LoadWarrior basket with high-lift mount, shovel mount and light tabs.
• Lockable spare tire gas can carrier.
• High-lift jack, shovel and Blitz gas can.
• . . .. . .. . .. . .. . ..and more

It has a handful of minor things that need to be taken care of to make it 100%.
*Wheel is slightly off-set, the drop pittman arm will center the wheel,  Tracks and brakes straight.
*There is an occasional oil drip - I believe from the rear main seal, I made a mistake when I installed it.
*The passenger fender wheel had rust due to a battery overflow.  It's been repaired but if I were to keep the rig I'd replace the fender eventually.
*The filler bung on the transfer case looks to have been weld repaired.  It will on occasion leak a drop of transmission fluid.
*The air-conditioning was removed, there are two holes in the passenger floorboard where the hoses used to be.
*A couple of other small things but it's a 25 year old vehicle.

Lots of extras, including take off parts, assembly tools, shop manual, many build photos, documentation, etc.

No warranties; sold as is. $500.00 non-refundable deposit due within 24 hours of close of the auction.  Buyer is responsible for making all arrangements to pick up the vehicle, shipping, etc.  I'll help as much as I can on my end, but ultimately the responsibility rests with the buyer.  If you can find a nicer Samurai tin top for this price I strongly recommend you buy it.

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