1987 Suzuki Samurai JX, TIN TOP

Up for auction is this 1987 Suzuki Samurai JX Tin Top. Here is the info on this Samurai. I purchased this vehicle a little more than a year ago and was really happy to find it because tin tops are hard to find. I hate to sell this one but I have a new baby and I really don't have time for the Samurai. When I purchased this samurai it had just been painted the metallic red it is now. I have done a lot of work since I bought this samurai. When I purchased this Sami. I purchased it knowing that it would not pass California smog in the condition it was in. The previous owner had the carb way too rich and consequently killed the piston rings and Catalytic converter.  
Here is the work that was done to the motor: The motor was completely disassembled and inspected. Upon inspection it was determined that the motor could be rebuilt to standard specs. The block was honed and surfaced. the crank journals were polished. The cylinder head was surfaced the seats ground and new seals were installed ( the guides were good). After a trip to the machine shop the motor was reassembled with new rings and standard size bearings. The motor received all new seals and gaskets as well as a new timing belt. water pump. NGK plugs. NGK wires. ap and rotor. ew o2 sensor. new Catalytic converter. I had the electronically controlled carburetor rebuilt and it works flawlessly. While I had the motor out I also installed a new Exedy (Japanese OEM) Clutch. pressure plate and throwout bearing. This motor runs great. it start right away and runs very smooth. I have really only driven the samurai to get the motor broken in and to complete the state smog check so there are only about 50 miles on all the new components. From the miles that I have driven I can tell you that this Samurai drives well. The transmission shifts well through all the gears and 4x4 works with out any problems.  
You can see from the pictures that this Samurai is very clean. The paint looks great and really turns heads. This Samurai has its original interior and it is really nice for its age. There are no tears and It has never been smoked in. the seats and door panels have a little discoloration but no major stains. The rear seat is not the original but is grey and matches well with the rest of the interior ( FYI there are no rear seat belts). I recently installed new window felts so the windows are nice and tight with no rattles or wind noise. There is a newer CD player with USB/ mp3 installed. This is a JX model so it has a Tach. and clock ( clock does not work). The heater works well and no A/C just windows.  
Tires are great condition. they are Goodyear Wranglers P235 75 R15 they all match and there is a 5th one for the spare. The tires are at about 80% tread and are mounted on the alloy wheels pictured. Also included are the original steel wheels. The suspension is completely stock no mods at all.  
Overall this samurai is better than 95% of the samurai out there. It has all the major work done now it just needs some one to add the finishing touches.  
The Good: *New Paint*New motor*Great original interior* Not hacked up
Areas that could use attention:
The drive line and steering maybe a little loose. This may just be how this vehicle is because of drive line being routed through the t case and the solid front axle. I have not driven other samurai so I have nothing to compare it to.  
the rear brake proportioning valve leaks very slowly (common Problem). I would say that this part obviously needs to be changed for safety.  
There is a slight amount of rust inside the rear wheel wells. It is at he very bottom. This rust is not near the paint and does not compromise the floor pan.  
The passenger side rocker has been damaged by either a misplaced jack or some road hazard. The pinch weld is a little mangled.
After paint the emblems were lost and never reinstalled.  
Actual milage is not guaranteed. odometer rolls over at 100. 00 miles
This vehicle is 26 years old please look carefully at all the photos before bidding. I have attempted to describe known faults in a transparent manner. It is up to the buyer to satisfy themselves as to the condition of this vehicle before bidding. Prospective buyers may request to see the vehicle in person prior to the end of the auction.  


  

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