This tangerine sunburst orange monster took many people by surprise at the ZookiMelt this year. Many had seen it on the internet and dubbed it a ‘show truck’ (myself included). But owner Brian Nelson of Rochester, Indiana showed everyone that this 87 Samurai had the ‘Go’ to match the ‘Show’ when he headed for the green trail in the Badlands Offroad Park.

Big – Blown Samurai On 46? Tall Tires

When planning a rig, you think of a few points that would make life so much easier. Like a low COG (center of gravity), a strong, integrated cage, big tires, a strong power plant and not much sheet metal to worry about… right?
Blake Savage hit the nail on the head when he came up with his newest trail rig. He said he took inspiration from the old rat rods – low luster but high capability.

Rat Rod -Tube Sidekick / Samurai Hybrid

Back in the spring of 2000 Art Lilley was in the market to buy a Jeep. He looked for a few months and finally decided that they cost way more than he was willing to spend. His wife suggested he go and look at a Suzuki Samurai and the rest is History! Art still owns that same stock Samurai but he has been bitten pretty badly by the Zuki bug since then!

Popsicle – Art Lilley’s Samurai