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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: YellowZR2 on November 13, 2008, 01:32:30 PM

Title: I'm sorry for posting this but who owns it (ebay)
Post by: YellowZR2 on November 13, 2008, 01:32:30 PM
I hate to post his but atleast its better than and more interesting than the lame porno spammer/poster.

it is a suzuki came a cross on ebay.
click>1989 Suzuki Sidekick Custom     (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&item=320317872524)<click

It is so custom I just had to post a pic of it.
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm105/TeamCheap/1989SuzukiSidekickCustom.jpg)

I'm sorry if it has been seen over and over and over here already but its the first i have seen anything like it.
Title: Re: I'm sorry for posting this but who owns it (ebay)
Post by: ebewley on November 13, 2008, 01:35:42 PM
Wow... that is unique.

-Eric
Title: Re: I'm sorry for posting this but who owns it (ebay)
Post by: Carnage on November 13, 2008, 01:48:01 PM
already been posted in the garage sale section

http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=23356.0
Title: Re: I'm sorry for posting this but who owns it (ebay)
Post by: jeff1997 on November 13, 2008, 02:41:46 PM
No matter what angle it's pictured from, UGLY.  :laugh:
Title: Re: I'm sorry for posting this but who owns it (ebay)
Post by: bentparts on November 13, 2008, 02:42:54 PM
 :) I think I saw that right behind the Calliope last time the circus came thru town.
Title: Re: I'm sorry for posting this but who owns it (ebay)
Post by: Drone637 on November 13, 2008, 02:47:47 PM
Heh.  I wonder what he designed it that way for...
Title: Re: I'm sorry for posting this but who owns it (ebay)
Post by: urbanwheeler on November 13, 2008, 02:53:23 PM
All it needs is a beer keg strapped to it :P But seriously, what an ugly ride. I think the yellow makes it even more ugly. It is the kind of ugly only matched by the honda tuners and their spray painted interior panels :laugh:.
Title: Re: I'm sorry for posting this but who owns it (ebay)
Post by: YellowZR2 on November 13, 2008, 04:36:29 PM
It is ugly but to no surprize the thing I liked most about it was the color. :P

It looks purpose built and I wonder how it performed?

OMG I fear the comments I'll get if I ever get my planned ride built.
(classic beetle convert meets suzuki LWB running gear)
Title: Re: I'm sorry for posting this but who owns it (ebay)
Post by: jeff1997 on November 13, 2008, 04:59:00 PM
I would like the beetle on a LWB kick.  8)
Title: Re: I'm sorry for posting this but who owns it (ebay)
Post by: zukizuki07 on November 14, 2008, 09:37:37 AM
thing looks like a zamboni had a baby with a zuki army tank haha
Title: Re: I'm sorry for posting this but who owns it (ebay)
Post by: Drone637 on November 14, 2008, 10:47:44 AM
I would like the beetle on a LWB kick.  8)

How does the wheelbase compare?
Title: Re: I'm sorry for posting this but who owns it (ebay)
Post by: jason hutchison on November 14, 2008, 11:47:12 AM
I wonder if it has a PTO attachment to run a brush hog on the back  >:D

I only have one word for it: Agricultural... I keep looking for the caterpiller logo but can't find it..

but, hey, if it's locked up and runs well I would drive it like I stole it.
Title: Re: I'm sorry for posting this but who owns it (ebay)
Post by: Ballenxj on November 14, 2008, 01:29:22 PM
It looks like a yard tractor of some sort, but what the hey, I'd give it a spin off road.  8)
-Bruce
Title: Re: I'm sorry for posting this but who owns it (ebay)
Post by: YellowZR2 on November 14, 2008, 02:00:17 PM
I would like the beetle on a LWB kick.  8)

How does the wheelbase compare?
From what I have found so far a classic beetle has a wheelbase of right around 95" and a GV 1999+ is around 97" and 2 inches isnt going to make a significant difference on my project IMO.

I have to give the builder of that sidekick credit for the construction of that thing though even though I feel its ugly it appears to be very well built and thought out.

All I can invision is a convertible beetle with:
a complete roll cage
custom made 2 piece canvas top(I hate the stock VW rag tops)
baja bug fenders front & rear (need room for the big tires)
offroad lights mounted over windshield
HID headlights, HID fog lights, led running/brake lights
the 2.5L-V6, front & rear lockers and probably have to regear it for the tires
tires....atleast 33's
lift kit (not sure what will be available when its needed-4.5+?)
front/rear winches (more than likely 1 winch that can be quick mounted front/rear)
I'll try to stuff some leather power/heated seats in it also.

I want to keep the beetle body mostly intact and will only cut off enough of the rear engine area to make it fit but I want the VW engine bay for a storage space but it will all depend on how it looks and lines up once I get the major parts.

My plan is to use as much of the suzuki stuff as I can like the pw,pl,pm,cruise,tilt,auto,AC,gauges,(all electrical)

I want to paint it burnt amber but I dont think that comes without the basecoat/clearcoat system. :(
Title: Re: I'm sorry for posting this but who owns it (ebay)
Post by: jeff1997 on November 14, 2008, 03:22:55 PM
I have to give the builder of that sidekick credit for the construction of that thing though even though I feel its ugly it appears to be very well built and thought out.

I agree.
Title: Re: I'm sorry for posting this but who owns it (ebay)
Post by: urbanwheeler on November 14, 2008, 11:14:34 PM
Its what you get when you mate a suzuki atv with a front loader (most likely a yanmar one)