Tin Top Pop Top Samurai Build
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ZukiCAMPER
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For all of you who were wondering if this project still had a pulse. I finally found a worthy samurai. Project reengage! Found an 88 tintop that had been frame offed. Very clean. With a vortec v6 swap! Everything was replace new when reassembled. Here's a sneak peek. More updates soon!
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Hi I'm new here and can't figure out how to start a thread through tapatalk so thought id post here.
Im searching for where to find scissor lift assembly to make my own pop top. I just bought a 96 f350 7.3 wvo and put a topper on it. I want to build a fiberglass pop top and mount on top of topper then I'd cut a hatch to be able to climb through from inside.
I thiught about buying an ol pull behind pop top and gutting it but I don't want the waste. Anybody got a link to a scissor lift kit or just the assembly bars?? Thanks!
Im searching for where to find scissor lift assembly to make my own pop top. I just bought a 96 f350 7.3 wvo and put a topper on it. I want to build a fiberglass pop top and mount on top of topper then I'd cut a hatch to be able to climb through from inside.
I thiught about buying an ol pull behind pop top and gutting it but I don't want the waste. Anybody got a link to a scissor lift kit or just the assembly bars?? Thanks!
ZukiCAMPER
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Got the Samurai on the road! The vortec v6 is crazy for this size rig! Been slowly plugging along on the little stuff. Built front and rear bumpers, all aluminum with Led lights. 
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ZukiCAMPER
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Yes. Common port injected 4.3 vortec v6. It fits nicely. 190+ hp 250 lb/ft torque!
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I think it's about time for an update! Lots of the list is now in the done column.
Here is an overall pic of how if looks today.
Got the front aluminum winch bumper made and winch installed with synthetic rope to keep it light.
40" SR - series Rigid lightbar on the windshield.
Rear aluminum bumper and hitch made and installed. All led tail and turn signals as well as flushed in led backup in the center.
Fridge and powertank mount on the rear door. Again, all aluminum.
Got the interior all sorted out and plush as well. Seats went in, as well as new carpet.
The aluminum dash is pretty much finished, Autometer pro-comp gauges in. Ipad in. Stereo in as well.
I made new door panels. And installed dynamat and insulation everywhere I could. Including the floor and in the tailgate and rear panels
On to the rear interior.
I built a cabinet on the rear drivers side. For dry food and dishes/ cookware in the top and clothes storage and a Thetford porta potty in the bottom.
More in the next bit.
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Here is an overall pic of how if looks today.
Got the front aluminum winch bumper made and winch installed with synthetic rope to keep it light.
40" SR - series Rigid lightbar on the windshield.
Rear aluminum bumper and hitch made and installed. All led tail and turn signals as well as flushed in led backup in the center.
Fridge and powertank mount on the rear door. Again, all aluminum.
Got the interior all sorted out and plush as well. Seats went in, as well as new carpet.
The aluminum dash is pretty much finished, Autometer pro-comp gauges in. Ipad in. Stereo in as well.
I made new door panels. And installed dynamat and insulation everywhere I could. Including the floor and in the tailgate and rear panels
On to the rear interior.
I built a cabinet on the rear drivers side. For dry food and dishes/ cookware in the top and clothes storage and a Thetford porta potty in the bottom.
More in the next bit.
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ZukiCAMPER
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Continued.
The lower jump seat has storage underneath as well and converts flat for a place for my dog to relax.
I also made a pretty cool shower/ faucet setup. Shown here upright and stowed.
Down in faucet mode for hand/ dish washing.
Then pulled out on 6' hose for showers.
To finish off the plumbing I installed a small Shurflo pump and made a custom 15 gallon Stainless steel freshwater tank with a custom made heat exchanger for hot water.
More to follow...
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The lower jump seat has storage underneath as well and converts flat for a place for my dog to relax.
I also made a pretty cool shower/ faucet setup. Shown here upright and stowed.
Down in faucet mode for hand/ dish washing.
Then pulled out on 6' hose for showers.
To finish off the plumbing I installed a small Shurflo pump and made a custom 15 gallon Stainless steel freshwater tank with a custom made heat exchanger for hot water.
More to follow...
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ZukiCAMPER
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Continued again...
A project that emerged was a heat source for the cabin and the future pop top. So, I came up with a solution of making a custom furnace pretty much from scratch to replace the drivers rear window. I sourced a propane burner and solenoid valve, some thermocouples and made an air/air heat exchanger then crammed it all into custom aluminum enclosure then powder coated it black to help blend in. I used an Arduino to handle the electronic ignition, read the thermocouple for overheat protection and run the thermostat and circulation fan. Works awesome and I can remove 3 screws and reinstall the glass window in the summer.
Finally. If anyone was curious about the Vortec v-6 swap. It's completely finished as well now. The works. Power steering, tranny cooler, 150amp alternator. Really help the samurai get down the road and cruise well.
I'm wrapping up the fabrication on the pop top this week and hopefully installing it next week in time for a trip to the outer banks at Thanksgiving. I will post up some pics when that is done!
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A project that emerged was a heat source for the cabin and the future pop top. So, I came up with a solution of making a custom furnace pretty much from scratch to replace the drivers rear window. I sourced a propane burner and solenoid valve, some thermocouples and made an air/air heat exchanger then crammed it all into custom aluminum enclosure then powder coated it black to help blend in. I used an Arduino to handle the electronic ignition, read the thermocouple for overheat protection and run the thermostat and circulation fan. Works awesome and I can remove 3 screws and reinstall the glass window in the summer.
Finally. If anyone was curious about the Vortec v-6 swap. It's completely finished as well now. The works. Power steering, tranny cooler, 150amp alternator. Really help the samurai get down the road and cruise well.
I'm wrapping up the fabrication on the pop top this week and hopefully installing it next week in time for a trip to the outer banks at Thanksgiving. I will post up some pics when that is done!
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