Looking for a Samari

[oldschool]

Needs to be California legal, not looking for a project. I started a post in the classifieds also.
Thanks,
Mike

 

[coolchange]

My brother just started a lj10 resto. Gettin hard to come by.

 

[oldschool]

My brother is looking for one to use on Catalina.

 

[gqchris]

Gonna be hard to find a "Smoggable" one. They are becoming ultra rare in decent shape. I am selling mine to a member here in a few weeks, but it is AZ tagged.

 

[Meaney77]

Have you looked tried looking on FB Marketplace?

 

[Ziggy]

Wax on, wax off.

 

[Riverryder]

I have a one. Don’t know if it’s ca legal. But it needs nothing I drive it some times to work 25miles each way. It’s slow as crap but it’s so much fun.

 

[oldschool]

Have you looked tried looking on FB Marketplace?

Not yet.

 

[old rigger]

guy a few neighborhoods south here in East long Beach has maybe 12-14 of them. Usually half dozen on the street and I don't know how many he crams in his garage. Never met the guy but I'm always amazed when I drive by and see them. I'm guilty of having more cars than I need now and then, especially when I was in to Model A's and T's. If you wasnt I can swing by ad as him if he would part with one.

'nother guy IN my neighbor hood collects mid 80's Thunderbirds, fuckers are everywhere. He was living there before we moved in 22 years ago and he had them then. They're slowing all getting beat to shit, not a single one looks to be worth keeping. 20 years ago, ya. Not now.

lemme know.

 

[oldschool]

guy a few neighborhoods south here in East long Beach has maybe 12-14 of them. Usually half dozen on the street and I don't know how many he crams in his garage. Never met the guy but I'm always amazed when I drive by and see them. I'm guilty of having more cars than I need now and then, especially when I was in to Model A's and T's. If you wasnt I can swing by ad as him if he would part with one.

'nother guy IN my neighbor hood collects mid 80's Thunderbirds, fuckers are everywhere. He was living there before we moved in 22 years ago and he had them then. They're slowing all getting beat to shit, not a single one looks to be worth keeping. 20 years ago, ya. Not now.

lemme know.

That would be great. Thank a lot!

 

[oldschool]

Turns out that vehicles on the Island are exempt from having to have a smog certification. That should open things up a bit.

 

[AzMandella]

when they first came out I used to ask people who owned them "What does it want to be when it grows up ." Girlfriend had one. They are fun to screw around with off road .

 

[Hermosa]

those things are getting harder to find, they are popular to build into rock crawlers.

 

[pwerwagn]

I had a really nice one I sold not too long ago. I didn’t realize the demand was so high, I priced it way too low.

It was nice to tow behind the motor home because it was light. My idea of good offroad and other people’s must be different, it was the most worthless off road vehicle I’ve owned lol.

 

[redone76]

I have a one. Don’t know if it’s ca legal. But it needs nothing I drive it some times to work 25miles each way. It’s slow as crap but it’s so much fun.

Nice tin top! Love ours

 

[outboard_256]

guy a few neighborhoods south here in East long Beach has maybe 12-14 of them. Usually half dozen on the street and I don't know how many he crams in his garage. Never met the guy but I'm always amazed when I drive by and see them. I'm guilty of having more cars than I need now and then, especially when I was in to Model A's and T's. If you wasnt I can swing by ad as him if he would part with one.

'nother guy IN my neighbor hood collects mid 80's Thunderbirds, fuckers are everywhere. He was living there before we moved in 22 years ago and he had them then. They're slowing all getting beat to shit, not a single one looks to be worth keeping. 20 years ago, ya. Not now.

lemme know.

That guy died last year (Jon Gates). He ran a samrai trans/tcase rebuild shop in long beach. At one point he had over 100 samarai's. Really cool guy. He helped me out in my samarai's many times over the years.

 

[HTMike]

I have a one. Don’t know if it’s ca legal. But it needs nothing I drive it some times to work 25miles each way. It’s slow as crap but it’s so much fun.

I've been looking for a decent one to go off roading with here in Indiana. Send me your number ?

 

[76sanger]

I believe you need to look in Japan.

 

[Spudsbud]

drove 1 from '89 new till '93 I think.
Fun.

 

[Hermosa]

I remember looking at them new at Galpin Ford in the valley back in 1989, thought they were cool, but couldn't see myself driving one in LA traffic as a primary vehicle.

 

[gqchris]

I love mine. I got it from a member here in excellent shape a while back and it gets more looks and thumbs up then my exotic car! Selling to another member on here, since my baby was born, just havent driven it much!

I wont out the new RDP Owner yet unless he wants to be known. Heheh

 

[gqchris]

I remember looking at them new at Galpin Ford in the valley back in 1989, thought they were cool, but couldn't see myself driving one in LA traffic as a primary vehicle.

There is no way these things could do the LA Traffic, LOL....65 MPH is terrifying and takes a while to get there! They tow great though at 75!!

One morning I drove from Donuts and Direlects in HB as I was showing it there, and decided to head to Nicks in Seal Beach and take the 405. That was "fun". LOL

 

[Riverryder]

@HTMike pm me if the OP passes on it I’ll send you some pictures.
Girlfriend was suppose to send me pictures but didn’t get around to it. So I’ll get some tomorrow and send it to OP first.

 

[Riverryder]

Good luck! Was a fun toy for me and my family!
@oldschool

 

[oldschool]

Thanks a lot Ed! Pleasure meeting you and your wife. My brother is pumped to get it over to the Island.

 

[oldschool]

Samuri found! Thanks everyone who sent pics and info.

 

[sintax]

Samuri found! Thanks everyone who sent pics and info. View attachment 1079443

Looks like a great setup for the island, those golf carts are a pain, and you can’t take them into the interior.

 

[Riverryder]

@oldschool thats if someone doesn’t buy it from you before he can get it there for more haha
Was it 2 or 3 people that stopped? Haha
Pleasure meeting you your brother and dad!

 

[oldschool]

Looks like a great setup for the island, those golf carts are a pain, and you can’t take them into the interior.

He had a Hyundai porter that he used for the interior, this should work better for him and his family.

 

[oldschool]

@oldschool thats if someone doesn’t buy it from you before he can get it there for more haha
Was it 2 or 3 people that stopped? Haha
Pleasure meeting you your brother and dad!

We made it home without selling it, but did get a lot of looks. Thanks again!

 

[gqchris]

I drove mine today to grab some snacks at the store and got asked if I was selling once, and two thumbs up while driving. Love putting around in it.

 

[dspracing]

I drove mine today to grab some snacks at the store and got asked if I was selling once, and two thumbs up while driving. Love putting around in it.

You’ve only got another week to enjoy it!

 

[gqchris]

You’ve only got another week to enjoy it!

Hahah. I know brotha! Glad she is going to a good home. Its truly a time capsule!

 

[240Hallett]

You’ve only got another week to enjoy it!

Are you buying it?

 

[redone76]

I drove mine today to grab some snacks at the store and got asked if I was selling once, and two thumbs up while driving. Love putting around in it.

You inspired me to get mine out for a snack and dog food run today. My thumbs are sore and had a guy at 7/11 ask if I’d sell her…said nope!

 

[gqchris]

You inspired me to get mine out for a snack and dog food run today. My thumbs are sore and had a guy at 7/11 ask if I’d sell her…said nope!
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Looking clean sir! Thats a time capsule also! My wife doesn’t believe me when I say that I get so many thumbs up! Few months back a HB Fire Engine gave me a blip on the siren and all the dudes in the cab were like “Thats badass brotha! Made my day!

 

[redone76]

Looking clean sir! Thats a time capsule also! My wife doesn’t believe me when I say that I get so many thumbs up! Few months back a HB Fire Engine gave me a blip on the siren and all the dudes in the cab were like “Thats badass brotha! Made my day!

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It’s crazy the amount of attention they get! I remember making fun of them back in the day. And I’m only 43.

 

[dspracing]

Are you buying it?

Yes are you offering to deliver?

 

[240Hallett]

No. Not heading out there any time soon.

 

[RadMan]

 

[gqchris]

Enjoy @dspracing ! Nice seeing you again this morning. Always awesome to chat. We gotta hang out soon. Glad she is going back to Havasu to run the trails again!

 

[Boat Potato]

guy a few neighborhoods south here in East long Beach has maybe 12-14 of them. Usually half dozen on the street and I don't know how many he crams in his garage. Never met the guy but I'm always amazed when I drive by and see them. I'm guilty of having more cars than I need now and then, especially when I was in to Model A's and T's. If you wasnt I can swing by ad as him if he would part with one.

'nother guy IN my neighbor hood collects mid 80's Thunderbirds, fuckers are everywhere. He was living there before we moved in 22 years ago and he had them then. They're slowing all getting beat to shit, not a single one looks to be worth keeping. 20 years ago, ya. Not now.

lemme know.

Supposedly that guy restores them and ships them to Guam.

 

[old rigger]

Supposedly that guy restores them and ships them to Guam.

That guy died last year (Jon Gates). He ran a samrai trans/tcase rebuild shop in long beach. At one point he had over 100 samarai's. Really cool guy. He helped me out in my samarai's many times over the years.

Went by his place yesterday and there's still quite a few parked around his house. Maybe someone in his family is caring on his tradition since his passing?

 

[Deckin Around]

Just saw this listed today

 

[Riverryder]

@Deckin Around the guy Johnny branch was pretty talented back when I was on dezertrangers!

 

[Looking Glass]

Just FYI!! I do not know the difference between the Samurai and A Sidekick, but there is one for sale on Mohave County/ Bullhead City Face Book with 32,000 miles(?) for $4500.00. Blue W/White Convertible Top

 

[gqchris]

Just FYI!! I do not know the difference between the Samurai and A Sidekick, but there is one for sale on Mohave County/ Bullhead City Face Book with 32,000 miles(?) for $4500.00. Blue W/White Convertible Top

HEre is the link if someone needs a good TOWED. Im not sure I would trust the mileage with the condition the seat and body are. But who knows!

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I had a sidekick, they are fun, but not as capable as the Samurai IMO, or parts viability.l The Fuel Injected motor is a nice throw in for a Samurai, though!

 

[LowVoltSD]

All this Samurai talk reminded me I need to finish the lift on mine. Ive had this one for a few years. This is my 3rd one I’ve owned. It’s a 92 with a fuel injected 1.6 liter in it. Not a race car by any means but the 1.6 definitely gives it some more power vs the 1.3 they come with.

 

[76 Hondo]

I’ve had a Sami for years to run around at the river pretty ugly but capable as hell, lifted, lockers and it sounds like a Suzuki motorcycle when it hits 6000 RPM’s
Had a little trouble and my Son laid it over, so it need some work to get it back up and running. Tough to find

someone out by the River who wants to mess will it!

 

[oldschool]

Well, the Samurai made it to Avalon.