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byoungquist - 10-24-2011 at 07:49 PM

Cheap, towable, reliable....gotta love 'em!

byoungquist - 10-24-2011 at 07:58 PM

Excuse me; but, how do you post pic on this Forum?

Thanks

CortezBlue - 10-25-2011 at 07:44 AM

I just drug my 1988 Sami back to the states from San Felipe.

Easy to tow, NOT!

I had 31" tires and had to take down a car trailer to haul it back.

Loved it, but I found an 88 Bronco with 32000 original miles. It belonged to a friends dad who passed away and used it at his cabin in Utah.

With a/c and power steering, it is awesome.

BajaNomad - 10-25-2011 at 07:52 AM

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Originally posted by byoungquist
Excuse me; but, how do you post pic on this Forum?

If you're attaching an image, the file size needs to be under 50 kB. You can also reference a photo from a third-party site (such as a photo-hosting site like photobucket, etc) by using the

button.

While there is no file-size limitation, please keep these photos to no more than 800 pixels in width (currently).

Avatars must also be hosted at a third-party source, and are referenced by their URL address.

Thanks.

[Edited on 10-25-2011 by BajaNomad]

Back from vacation I am!

mcfez - 10-25-2011 at 09:43 AM

My clan is from the Sámi, the largest indigenous group in Europe whose ancestral lands span the northern reaches of the Nordic countries.

Had no idea they settled in Baja.

sami-inari.jpg - 48kB

byoungquist - 10-25-2011 at 10:41 AM

To tow a Sami: place tranny in 2nd gear (that's right, it keeps the tranny lubed); place T/C in neutral; start engine to make sure everything is disconnected (don't forget to turn off engine; but, leave steering wheel unlocked); disconnect front hubs; and, make sure emergency brake is off.

One of these days I'll figure out how to post a pic of my magazine cover Sami.

Bob

mcfez - 10-25-2011 at 12:11 PM

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Originally posted by byoungquist
To tow a Sami: place tranny in 2nd gear (that's right, it keeps the tranny lubed); place T/C in neutral; start engine to make sure everything is disconnected (don't forget to turn off engine; but, leave steering wheel unlocked); disconnect front hubs; and, make sure emergency brake is off.

One of these days I'll figure out how to post a pic of my magazine cover Sami.

Bob

Bob...if you wish...send me the picture and I will post it for you. deno@gigo.com

bigboy - 10-25-2011 at 12:58 PM

Cortez Blue..........I would love to find a Bronco with low miles! My Baja beater has over 260,000 miles and never let me down. The beater is a full size Bronco, 351W engine, C6 trans with air.
Last winter my wife and I drove it from our casa all the way to Cabo and back and put over 3,000 miles on the clock. Broncos are great Baja vehicles, I should know as I have two of them. One to drive down to our Punta Banda home and the other to use all over Baja's dirt roads.

Ken Cooke - 10-25-2011 at 04:39 PM

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Originally posted by CortezBlue
I had 31" tires and had to take down a car trailer to haul it back.

I had to pay off the Police in Mexicali for towing TWs pickup truck via tow strap behind my Rubicon. Go figure - I saw people towing others through Mexicali, and because of my American plates, I got in trouble for it! :fire:

Just to Be Fair

Gypsy Jan - 10-25-2011 at 04:45 PM

Ken,

Towing a car by a foreigner is illegal because you are taking work away from Mexicans.

Hubby got a ticket a few years ago when he helped out a broken down car.

Same law applies to picking up hitchhikers - if you do, you are taking work away from the taxistas.

BajaGringo - 10-25-2011 at 05:02 PM

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Originally posted by bigboy
Cortez Blue..........I would love to find a Bronco with low miles! My Baja beater has over 260,000 miles and never let me down. The beater is a full size Bronco, 351W engine, C6 trans with air.
Last winter my wife and I drove it from our casa all the way to Cabo and back and put over 3,000 miles on the clock. Broncos are great Baja vehicles, I should know as I have two of them. One to drive down to our Punta Banda home and the other to use all over Baja's dirt roads.

A day doesn't go by without somebody asking me if I want to sell my '95 lifted Bronco. They are true Baja warriors...

Sure Enough...

Ken Cooke - 10-25-2011 at 05:11 PM

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Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
Ken,

Towing a car by a foreigner is illegal because you are taking work away from Mexicans.

Hubby got a ticket a few years ago when he helped out a broken down car.

Same law applies to picking up hitchhikers - if you do, you are taking work away from the taxistas.

The Mexicali Police showed me the Violation Code in their Enforcement Book before asking me to tow TW's pickup to the nearest ATM Machine.

Hubby Appeared Before the Court in Rosarito

Gypsy Jan - 10-25-2011 at 05:27 PM

Juridicio Despacio (I am probably mangling the Spanish, sorry).

The fine was reduced, considerably.

Hubby felt it was worth the time invested; he made friends during the wait.

Ken Cooke - 10-25-2011 at 05:47 PM

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Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
Juridicio Despacio (I am probably mangling the Spanish, sorry).

The fine was reduced, considerably.

Hubby felt it was worth the time invested; he made friends during the wait.

$100 reduced to $5? :lol:

Nice, Very Close!

Gypsy Jan - 10-25-2011 at 05:57 PM

:tumble:

Please Let Me Clarify That No Bribes Were Involved

Gypsy Jan - 10-25-2011 at 06:11 PM

Hubby spent his time waiting for the appearance before the judge just simply talking to the cops that were also waiting around.

Ken Cooke - 10-25-2011 at 07:09 PM

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Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
Hubby spent his time waiting for the appearance before the judge just simply talking to the cops that were also waiting around.

I avoided paying a bribe because I simply refused to open my wallet. I shook my head and told the officer that we were visiting in Mexico because we didn't have money to travel anyplace else.

CortezBlue - 10-25-2011 at 07:16 PM

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Yes it is very sweet

Not a dent or a ding and the inside is near perfect

I put new tires and wheels on it and a kick ass stereo.

But, last trip down bought a new JVC boom box with great sound that fits in the back
We drop the tailgate open our beach chairs, pop in the iPod and rock out

On the bad side, it had a really bad gas smell and my mileage sucked

Pepe crawled under and replaced the fuel filter and found the reservoir had a bad o ring and no filter.

That fixed that problem

Then the timing belt cover had a tiny leak and was leaking radiator fluid

JB weld to the rescue. Pepe fixed it up and it is running better than ever

I ordered a new cover and will replace it in Nov.

Yes, same setup 351w, not sure on gear ratio, but it is pretty low

byoungquist wheels

mcfez - 10-26-2011 at 07:24 AM

As requested...I posted this for byoungquist

sam.jpg - 41kB

CortezBlue - 10-26-2011 at 08:36 AM

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NOT

With the 31" tires, trying to tow the Sami was impossible. The front wheels went Helter Skelter. I even tried to lock the steering wheel with enough play to make turns, but NO WAY, it sucked.

rts551 - 10-26-2011 at 10:14 AM

Usually happens when your front-end caster is off. That can be caused when lifting a vehicle that has a slid front axle.

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Originally posted by CortezBlue

Quote:

NOT

With the 31" tires, trying to tow the Sami was impossible. The front wheels went Helter Skelter. I even tried to lock the steering wheel with enough play to make turns, but NO WAY, it sucked.

byoungquist - 10-26-2011 at 11:17 AM

Exactly...caster, lift type (i.e., SPOA), tire pressure, etc. Check out petroworks.com. They've done 100's.

Bob