Abandoned Suzuki 4x4 Sitting for 12 years.. Will it Start and Drive??

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  • @Dukey8668
    @Dukey8668 Рік тому +727

    What an awesome childhood you are providing for your kids. Great work as always Marty.

    • @connorwhytock8406
      @connorwhytock8406 Рік тому +19

      Man I had a sidekick 4x4 same colour..Those things are the bees knees, so fun to drive

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    • @jamess1787
      @jamess1787 Рік тому +29

      Couldn't agree more Duckey.
      Showing those kids how to wrench with their hands and troubleshoot, a skill that will be highly sought after in the coming decades.

    • @tielemobiel
      @tielemobiel Рік тому +7

      I was thinking the same thing. I grew up on an apple orchard and my grandfather and dad ran a car dealership. I didn’t know what to do first when I got out of school: play in my tree house or fiddle with old rusty cars.

    • @fj40bryan
      @fj40bryan Рік тому +3

      Yes a thumbs up from me for entertaining, memories, and fun times with your kiddo

  • @licencetoswill
    @licencetoswill Рік тому +13

    those little suzukis are unstoppable 4x4 machines, so handy around a farm.

  • @jesusisGod1434
    @jesusisGod1434 Рік тому +167

    I loved hanging out with my father while he worked on cars, or small engines and electronics. Your children are learning so much from you. ❤❤❤

  • @gsftom
    @gsftom Рік тому +56

    Super cute daughter. She doesn’t know that her dad is a super hero mechanic, but she does appreciate old stuff that could be fixed up. That’s awesome / made my day 🙂

  • @HarskiLine
    @HarskiLine Рік тому +5

    Awesome Marty, this car very familiar in my country...... Indonesia 🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩

  • @GodOfBiscuits66
    @GodOfBiscuits66 Рік тому +14

    Your kids are a delight. I smiled when your son and the puppy were looking over the fender into the engine. Good memories for them.

  • @Dfanch
    @Dfanch Рік тому +234

    Always a good day when we see Marty get something to run.

  • @can-cruiser
    @can-cruiser Рік тому +65

    I'm almost certain your dog was a mechanic in previous life. He seems very interested in all the projects you do and watches on with great interest. Precious dog.. 😊😊🐕🐕

  • @jph8266
    @jph8266 Рік тому +39

    The kids are so engaged with what you’re doing. Really cool. The trucks not bad for sitting for 12 years

  • @SpawnyWhippet
    @SpawnyWhippet 9 місяців тому +5

    Your kids are just the best! Love how they are happily getting involved in your projects!

  • @stevejohnstonbaugh9171
    @stevejohnstonbaugh9171 Рік тому +67

    Marty this Suzuki has your name written all over it. When you pulled onto your property it knew that it had come home to Papa and was about to start a new happy life 😉
    Anytime the Missus gives you a hard time, you are hereby authorized to tell her that you are simply making the content your subscribers want to see...so get on the boat with the rest of us 🤣
    Another sweet video Marty. Thank you!

  • @gutsngorrrr
    @gutsngorrrr Рік тому +21

    When i was a kid, i had a childhood like this, such great memories. I was driving old tractors at the age of 6 and learnt to drive the old landrover at 8. Life on a farm was great.

  • @erikjohansson9039
    @erikjohansson9039 Рік тому +184

    It might be worth replacing the rubber mounts for the transfer case, they are known to break under heavy load! The drivetrain is going to thank you if you put on 4 of the same tires

    • @charleshodge5023
      @charleshodge5023 Рік тому +14

      Second that - drill through them and put a bolt through, they’re weak off road 👍

    • @haydenwilliams1750
      @haydenwilliams1750 Рік тому +12

      Being an early 1l model this will have the factory bolt through mounts, they're unbreakable and a much better design than the later models. :)

  • @maxbialystock254
    @maxbialystock254 Рік тому +15

    I love the manual long handled trailer winch. No battery to go dead, no motor to short out. Fantastic

  • @claudiogadda5344
    @claudiogadda5344 Рік тому +25

    My first car was a suzuki like this, just another color. On 4x4 it was climbing everywhere on the mountains around my home town. I had a lot of fun with it.
    You have quite good helping hands growing up there. 👍

  • @dadjoy2609
    @dadjoy2609 9 місяців тому +3

    Nice find !! Love your kids enthusiasm !! 👍👍🇬🇧

  • @nadineseelmeyer8488
    @nadineseelmeyer8488 Рік тому +16

    Just love to see how much fun your kids have

  • @rhondasweeney7271
    @rhondasweeney7271 Рік тому +16

    That is so great that you're having your kids out there with you. They may be playing but they're also learning at the same time. Thank you for sharing this with us.😊

  • @harrytaylor6854
    @harrytaylor6854 Рік тому +5

    Well done sir Marty great to see your children taking an interest in your projects Thank you for sharing

  • @luvtruckin
    @luvtruckin Рік тому +1

    Never to young to pass along your wealth of knowledge.
    I don't mean to be disrespectful but it seems theres a lot of other peoples left overs laying around your country and for us it's a good thing lots of cool videos.

  • @philturner5385
    @philturner5385 Рік тому +6

    Fatherhood is priceless,great video mate.

  • @Trevtron24
    @Trevtron24 Рік тому +1

    I had a sj410 in the 90s drove it across spain south to north the ferry back home to UK fully loaded only ever had to replace the points great work pity that they rusted away so quickly only reason i got rid of mine Blessings to you and yours

  • @AndrewHCann
    @AndrewHCann Рік тому +3

    Excellent video Marty T :) nice rescue on this Suski 4 ×4 vechile my one lady Cousin Nancey had 1994 In black color body and interior left hand drive only different! She bought her new and still going strong too ! She had motor rebuilt , carb , Alternator, Starter, Choke cable knob , Clutch plate , bearings , transmission all done , transfer case , drive shafts , axles, exhaust , Rad recore to , Heater core , tires , brake all it , emergency brake cable to and bit on electrical too ! She got tons kms on hers !

  • @j.p.saverance8972
    @j.p.saverance8972 Рік тому +2

    One of my favorite UA-camrs working on one of my favorite 4x4s! Love it!

  • @hugoalexislloyd641
    @hugoalexislloyd641 Рік тому +5

    What a wonderful engine !!! 👍🏻 Greetings from Patagonia Argentina

  • @timlanham6926
    @timlanham6926 9 місяців тому +2

    Classic🎉 good on you getting the girls out for an adventure. I've been watching your videos for a while now, love the creative off grid lifestyle that you culture. I live vicariously through you.

  • @chrissmith7655
    @chrissmith7655 Рік тому +3

    Hi Marty and family, I always look for your uploads, so interesting and different. Great to see you with your children, they love to get involved with their wonderful parents. Many thanks from Nr Liverpool UK.

  • @kensheward4329
    @kensheward4329 Рік тому +2

    Enjoy your videos! Especially your caring, interaction, patience and understanding of your children. What a great relationship! God Bless!

  • @wiseoldfool
    @wiseoldfool Рік тому +4

    The general rule for a question in the title of a UA-cam video is that the answer is "No". Marty T is a consistent exception! I'm confident Marty will get it going. OK, I'm sitting down with a beer and looking forward to this.

  • @Ramcharger85
    @Ramcharger85 10 місяців тому +2

    Awesome little rig. Love em Suzukis. Its going to be a good going town rig.

  • @kensherwood4866
    @kensherwood4866 Рік тому +3

    These little devils seem to soldier on, pity they suffer from corrosion. Engine complete with Lucas alternator, sounded very sweet. Great to see your young ones so interested and involved. Lifelong happy memories for them and you.

  • @jeffalex2010
    @jeffalex2010 Рік тому +2

    Love seeing ya with the kiddos... thanks for sharing!

  • @anthonykevinkerr3594
    @anthonykevinkerr3594 Рік тому +22

    I am so glad you mentioned a scrapyard - your videos seemed to imply that everybody in NZ dumped their old vehicles in the forest somewhere for you to retrieve and get running. Your wife must be a saint to put up with the stream of things you resurrect. The skill shown would be epic in a garage but so much work seems to be done in the jungle or in the garden with minimal tools.

  • @daveydoo3173
    @daveydoo3173 Рік тому +2

    I'm so jealous.. You have a beautiful little Suzuki and a plucky beast.. I use to own the SJ413 and had many happy times driving it on and off road

  • @easttexan2933
    @easttexan2933 Рік тому +4

    Marty, your talent FAR exceeds that of a "shade tree mechanic". You never cease to amaze.

  • @alekjuskevice
    @alekjuskevice Рік тому

    This may be my favorite you tube show
    Your constant explanations are excellent! They are a lot of what makes the show great.
    My father was also an amazing explainer, perhaps that is one reason why I love this channel.
    I’ve resurrected many of cars over the years and one John Deere backhoe, a 410 b, that was my favorite

  • @willrobbinson
    @willrobbinson Рік тому +3

    grate cheap 4x4 had 4 of them over the years and still use 03 year today thats 20years old , think this will be the last one , they r a great cheap small 4x4 small track job , well done bringing back to life

  • @Sockieknowshockey
    @Sockieknowshockey Рік тому +2

    Those little Suzuki Samurai’s were built for North America not far from me. I always liked them. Nice revival. Looks like you are having some nice spring weather!

  • @graemewilson5358
    @graemewilson5358 Рік тому +3

    I have one these suzies myself you can't beat them would'nt sell it for anything it's even the same colour I love them

  • @noorzaidi220
    @noorzaidi220 Рік тому +2

    Hai Marty , I'm still driving my 4 X 4 Opel frontera 1997 during my visit to the farm , I replaced my long shaft bearing once ...! It's easy at the soft soil it won't stuck .. regards from Kuala Lumpur

  • @blainesellars1548
    @blainesellars1548 Рік тому +3

    I grew up on a small farm in New Zealand I love watching this bloke reminds me of home it’s exactly like this over there had one of those cars they go anywhere!😅

  • @chrclmnky
    @chrclmnky Рік тому +2

    You sir are a super mechanic! You make everything look so easy.

  • @DanKoning777
    @DanKoning777 Рік тому +5

    I love hearing Toby asking questions. Me thinks someone wants "To be just like dad."
    Great content throughout Marty. God bless.

  • @williamwales6619
    @williamwales6619 Рік тому +1

    A we bitty rough underneath!!! Understatement of the year😂. We call that agricultural over here. Brilliant content mind you. Keep up the good work 😀

  • @picklesgherkin
    @picklesgherkin Рік тому +4

    as soon as I click on one of Marty's videos I hit the thumbs up first. cuz I know from watching him for a couple of years that his videos are worthy of the double thumbs up 👍👍

  • @mikesmith-yc3os
    @mikesmith-yc3os Рік тому +1

    great video nice to see your children showing an interest keep the great content coming Marty

  • @unklebobbob
    @unklebobbob Рік тому +4

    The Suzuki SJ410!
    Had a pair of these back in the early 2000's. Proper little rot boxes, but would get you anywhere & everywhere off-road.
    1000cc Billy goats🐐

  • @markmacdonald6452
    @markmacdonald6452 Рік тому +2

    Those old Suzuki’s are pretty hard to kill. Good to see kids interested, and getting involved a bit too.

  • @davouchi1
    @davouchi1 Рік тому +8

    Thanks for sharing. You're so clever. I loved it when your daughter said "yeah it's nice" haha. It's good to see that you're teaching them to appreciate the old things, too. I loved seeing the Billy lids playing with the gerni, my kids love it too haha. On a side note, I'd love to see a diff rebuild.

  • @Kaiyes_
    @Kaiyes_ 7 місяців тому +2

    the kids are having the time of their life !! God bless your beautiful family

  • @greghanlon2235
    @greghanlon2235 Рік тому +4

    Another good video Marty. Love that your kids get to share in the adventure. Your son's a chip off the old block.

  • @craigsudman4556
    @craigsudman4556 Рік тому +2

    Careful Marty, that Lichen was structural. Another great fliver comes into the domain of Marty T and Co. Great video Marty thumbs up.

  • @lonhoschar1943
    @lonhoschar1943 Рік тому +4

    The old Suzuki sounds pretty good!! Might make a pretty good transportation unit for the property!

  • @goprojoe360
    @goprojoe360 9 місяців тому +2

    Kids with tools in their hands, GOLD 👍

  • @tonymckeage1028
    @tonymckeage1028 Рік тому +3

    Great Video Marty T I owned a SJ413 which my ex wife managed to roll and ding every panel, it was my pride and joy! they are fantastic 4X4's it's amazing that a guy would leave it parked up for 12 years when it was clearly a runner, thanks for sharing

  • @mursalinmosaddeque8999
    @mursalinmosaddeque8999 Рік тому +1

    Love the kids in the video. Wish I had a childhood like that!

  • @thehikerboy1
    @thehikerboy1 Рік тому +2

    I've been a fan of your channel for a while now. I just recently bought a Samurai that I've been loving and then you post this! Keep up the great work.

  • @billholemo2518
    @billholemo2518 4 місяці тому +2

    I been watching from Day1!! 🎉 Always like you're calm ,lowkey approach!!😂😂😂! Hello from Florida!!

  • @senianns9522
    @senianns9522 Рік тому +4

    I had a Suzuki Caribbean in Thailand in the late 80's. A great vehicle! I drove all over the country without issues! later I changed the engine to a 1.8 Toyota engine and boy that did the trick! So much so that I had to install a roll cage!!

  • @donnaml8776
    @donnaml8776 Рік тому +2

    This was fun and interesting. It’s wonderful getting to see your family spending time together, learning as they go. Spending time with dad. How wonderful! Thanks for sharing! 😃

  • @ronmimnaugh7674
    @ronmimnaugh7674 Рік тому +3

    Those were always pretty decent vehicles. I almost bought one back in the day. Glad you got it running. Great project vehicle

  • @johnwesner3935
    @johnwesner3935 Рік тому +2

    Several years ago I bought a 1950 jeep pickup truck from a neighboring Fire Department. Everything looked clean and dry underneath so I assumed the diffs were full. Ha! Burned up the rear diff on the first short drive! I always check now first thing!

  • @simsjef
    @simsjef Рік тому +3

    Your channel reached a new higher level with the addition of your new camera lady who did quite well. So enjoyed this episode.

  • @farenheit1100
    @farenheit1100 5 місяців тому +1

    Seeing yoou interacting with your children is wonderful!

  • @adenihil
    @adenihil Рік тому +4

    Marty ; I’ve told you this before : You’re a rich man buddy. All that talent and those beautiful kids.
    Rich man I say. 👍🏼

  • @markcrisp8905
    @markcrisp8905 Рік тому +2

    great video getting the kids involved so when older they know how to fix it

  • @K1W1fly
    @K1W1fly Рік тому +3

    I used to have an SJ413... managed to get it in to all sorts of odd places. basic but bombproof little machines.

  • @H4rleyBoy
    @H4rleyBoy Рік тому +2

    I love the way you just talk to the kids, none of this baby talk, they will learn more, learn much quicker and not be so giddy.

  • @shankarbalan3813
    @shankarbalan3813 9 місяців тому +3

    Suzuki Samurai. Maruti GYPSY in India. These are simply fantastic little things. Our Police Services and Armed Forces and Forestry Services all swear by them. So do I, I ve had 5 of these over the last 26 years. And have just graduated to the Samurai’s equally accomplished Grandson, the little Suzuki Jimny.

  • @ericmartin5720
    @ericmartin5720 10 місяців тому +1

    I had a Sammy, 465,000 miles 2 motors, 2 transmissions, one transfer case and one rear driveshaft, it was a great value . It was blazingly slow, handled like a dump truck with 6 flat tires. Drove across the country twice over 20 years. Good little vehicle!

  • @GreyRockOne
    @GreyRockOne Рік тому +2

    Thanks Marty, always love your videos here in the States. And your cute little helpers are about helping Dad! Doesn't get better than that! Love it!

  • @alekjuskevice
    @alekjuskevice Рік тому

    I love your ambition and choice if projects.
    I did the same, not to the same extent, but I resurrected many many cars and an old John Deere 410b backhoe
    The backhoe was Definitely my favorite

  • @sixtyfiveford
    @sixtyfiveford Рік тому +3

    That's a lot of rust... I love it and would take it home as well

  • @WelcometoVideoCity
    @WelcometoVideoCity Рік тому +1

    You live in a beautiful utopia. Your videos always gives me hope.

  • @glennwilck5459
    @glennwilck5459 Рік тому +3

    Another one saved love how you walk us through your process really helps learning how one should go about things with any vehicle

  • @Mokai2689
    @Mokai2689 Рік тому +2

    Always a great watch what a great score on the wagon

  • @ElectroAtletico
    @ElectroAtletico Рік тому +3

    About as simple and basic a vehicle as one can get. Would love to own one to run errands in the neighborhood.

  • @waterbourne9282
    @waterbourne9282 Рік тому +2

    Fun times with the kids, they sure are growing fast. A few years ago my son thought he'd be clever and wash his nice Impreza with my water blaster. He too used the dirt blaster, until the beautiful white pearl paint started coming off- oh no

  • @spaert
    @spaert Рік тому +37

    I owned two of these back-to-back in the 90's as a second car. They were great for what they were, cheap transportation and fun mountain trail scrabbling. But the ride....oh, my. Terrible. I was glad when I could finally afford something better. But no real bad things to say about them. I'm afraid my standard now is too lofty to go back to that level. Nice blast from the past, though. Good memories of fun mountain climbing times. Thanks for that!

    • @scott1564
      @scott1564 11 місяців тому +1

      A buddy of mine had one. Another friend in college had one as well. Suzuki made good engines but little else. These things weren't very good on the road and were downright unsafe at speeds greater than 50 -- mainly due to having to make quick lane changes if necessary. But you're right: if you kept these things either as a local neighborhood or a farm/ranch vehicle, they were fine.

  • @mivact
    @mivact Рік тому +6

    That A12 brings back memories of a 1200 I had. The idle was the same. From memory there was a slow run emulsion tube, with very small openings, that would frequently block causing it. I only stopped fixing that when I sold the car.

  • @leslieaustin151
    @leslieaustin151 Рік тому +6

    Great fun with an old wreck. And perhaps very soon it won’t be so wrecked! Well, Toby needs a drive… but I think his sister might beat him to it! Really enjoyed this one, thanks. Les in UK🇬🇧

  • @scottjohnson5449
    @scottjohnson5449 Рік тому +6

    my brother had one on his ranch. we used it to check the fence line and check the herd and such. damm nice little truck.. id rather have one of these than a side by side any day of the week...

  • @NZ_NATIV3
    @NZ_NATIV3 Рік тому +16

    You never fail to amaze me marty keep up the epic work mate

  • @w96725
    @w96725 Рік тому +2

    Another enjoyable video. Your children were sure having a great time. It does my heart good just to see a family happy having a great time. May God bless you and your family in Jesus name, amen.

  • @takeseverythingyouvegot
    @takeseverythingyouvegot Рік тому +3

    Haven't seen your videos in a few months. Great project. Price of those Samarai's are through the roof in California.
    Your boys are doing well in France !!

  • @normanbuchanan9710
    @normanbuchanan9710 Рік тому

    oh man what a joy seeing Dad and the kids working together, their childhood memories will be great, makes me miss my kids now that they're grown up and gone 😔 but I do get to spoil the grandkids every now and then, the Suzuki was just waiting.. hoping for this moment.

  • @superstitiousfishes1247
    @superstitiousfishes1247 Рік тому +2

    great video. nice happy family you got there. love to see it.

  • @petersmith5886
    @petersmith5886 Рік тому +2

    The landscape all around you is just amazing!

  • @09FLTRMM77
    @09FLTRMM77 Рік тому +4

    MM77 Approved 👍🏼👍🏼…………………………………………………………..You are one of the bravest people I know. Blowing out those jets with compressed air outside on gravel! Bravo sir, NO FEAR! LOL

  • @dougthebuilder1
    @dougthebuilder1 Рік тому +2

    Love how it's so rusty but all the bolts and plugs come out with ease, japanese quality!

  • @neutonrenda2303
    @neutonrenda2303 Рік тому +3

    When you pulled off, Toby was thinking about how long till he turns eight lol. Live on a small holding so had my first drive in what you call and Ute, with the same engine at 15 years old, was a blast.

  • @wileycoyotesr8623
    @wileycoyotesr8623 Рік тому +2

    I think you struck double-gold with the Suzuki and incorporating the children into your video. 👍👍👍

  • @heathkill4821
    @heathkill4821 Рік тому +4

    Install propane kit, 4.16 to 1 transfercase gears, weld the rear, locrite locker in front press on some chromoly birfield rings on front axles, and a set of revolving shackles front and rear for a few inch lift and its already a little monster… those stock carbs REALLY REALLY SUCK TO TAKE APART AND GET WORKING AGAIN.. throw them away and go for another option or go propane. It always runs and never fails on propane😎
    Edit: had to come to say i also run 5.13 gears in rear ends from a geo tracker or suzuki sidekick and it take two front ends to do front and rear on sami, the tracker/sidekick rear ends are larger so you must find two fronts to slam in… or if you take a rear samurai housing apart and cut the axle tubes off and do the same to tracker rear and weld the samurai axle tubes to the tracker rear housing amd then you now have a hybrid rear end and can run the larger stronger gear set in the rear. You can also use tracker or sidekick drive shaft yokes, they take the same size u-joint but have a larger flange and larger bolts so they stop coming loose and shearing off… the list goes on and on, these little things can be made to do a lot and never break a thing. Tracker 1.6 8 valve and transmission works great too but need toyota axles so the pinion is in center for driveshaft… samurai rear is offset and tracker sidekick toyota are in the center on the rear axle… so much can be done a so much fun to be had while doing it… also if you dont offroad this thing just put the 5.13 gears in the rear ends and you will be able to use 5th gear on the highway stock is 3.73 on samurai rear ends and 2.27-1 on the transfer case, so the 5.13 gears really help.

  • @tomowens2720
    @tomowens2720 Рік тому +2

    Love watching the kids get involved with your projects. They have a couple great parents me thinks. Good thing the dog is there as well to tell you what youre doing wrong.

  • @niallkennedy23
    @niallkennedy23 Рік тому +3

    Fascinating to watch you work Marty. Great video!

  • @321-Gone
    @321-Gone Рік тому +1

    You can bring all sorts of things back to life. The one thing beyond your ability is an electric winch. Good video as always.

    • @MartyT
      @MartyT  Рік тому +1

      Nothing wrong with a hand winch, good exercise and less to go wrong ;)

  • @jasonlavelle3293
    @jasonlavelle3293 Рік тому +2

    0:54 Medieval people are getting nervous now. Oh no not the rack 😂 awesome vid as always marty

  • @mdouglaswray
    @mdouglaswray Рік тому +1

    LOVE how you include the kids in everything. Best way to say I love you AND teach them. Girl's a pretty good video hand already!

  • @davidrumsey3180
    @davidrumsey3180 Рік тому +3

    I had two SJ410 Suzukis, and had a lot of adventures with them, both in 4WD club trips and trials, and private adventures. One was a long wheelbase ute that had been fitted with a Mitsubishi 1800 motor and gearbox, which went very well.
    I fitted a Mitsubishi 1600 to the short wheelbase one and added independent wheel brakes on the back axle, beadlock rims, a roll cage, cut the guards to allow bigger tyres etc. It was a fun and capable little truck. The only modification needed to the Mitsubishi motors was to add float bowl vent extension tubes to the carburettors so fuel didn't spill at high lean angles.. apart from that they ran well standard.
    Despite the larger motors and some enthusiastic driving, the transfer cases, driveshafts, diffs and axles survived (to my surprise!) although I did have to replace u-joints occasionally...
    If you keep the 410, I have wheel brake brackets and master cylinders, a reconditioned Mitsubishi 1760 motor I was going to put in the SWB truck but never did, pre-rolled hoops to convert standard steel wheels to beadlocks, and a few parts, here in Otaki. If any of that could be useful to you, let me know...

    • @MartyT
      @MartyT  Рік тому +1

      Thanks mate.. Know of any rear diffs floating around? I suspect I'm going to find a can of worms when I open mine

    • @davidrumsey3180
      @davidrumsey3180 Рік тому +3

      @@MartyT A friend had a pair of Suzuki diffs, complete with housings and brakes. Not sure whether 410 or 413. I will ask.
      Otherwise Dan Cowper at Turakina near Wanganui used to wreck Suzuki 4WDs and may have something.

  • @roberthocking9138
    @roberthocking9138 Рік тому +1

    Fuel line and carby would be full of algy Ime tipping. Your son and the dog peering over the bonnet will be a great family memory