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Watch to the end to find out how the Alto drives
with no back wheels!
But until that, let's rewind to the summer
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Hi there, Żuk Party Bus here. Nice to see you
after the summer holiday break
It's been a few weeks since the last recording
As you can see something finally changed
The Żuk is outside for 2nd time in this year
it looks now more like the proper car
At least, because it's August
We just flew back from holidays
(souvenir)
Because I took the Żuk out, so the plan is
to wash him as he's dusty after
several months of standing,
then take care of the roof rack..
it needs a new paint job, but 1st some priming
I'm keeping the white colour on it
By the way, I will make new brackets
for a future shower install
on the left-hand side of it.
Last times I was working on the interior
I made a top shelf in the cab
Next, I strip the dashboard down
I was hoping it saveable
but all the vinyl was dirty, old and crumbly
You can see how bad state it was in..
So I re-did it in natural oak wood
in a nice bright varnish
I added some strips of cream vinyl too
which is colour coordinated with the rest.
The works are in progress for a year and so
To be honest I would like to simply drive this car now
and enjoy it. But on the other hand
I'm sure it will be done properly and solid
Take it easy...
Because for the next 2020 year big adventure is waiting for us
We decided to join the Złombol the biggest charity rally in Europe
In this Żuk as a crew for support children.
So first we have to drive down all the way to Poland,
And then next to the start of the rally in Katowice
to Turkey because this edition is transcontinental
Our crew have 5 members
My dear friend Krystian, Robert,
Andy from UKŻUK, Leo and me.
It's still a long shot,
we are keen to go and have plans
Besides, it's all concrete
So fingers crossed!
I know that Żuk is not ready yet
I would say is 80% done now,
although sometimes new things appear and
it's hard to stay focused on the goal..
But that's only temporary...
On those days, I think, just need to get it 40% complete,
to pass mot and meet the UK regulations
So I'm following the rule 'Keep calm and carry on',
often doing things not connected to engine conversion
They are supposed to be delayed
but sometimes it's best to do something for a change...
Roof rack today is an example
I will leave removal of the soundproofing until winter..
from the floor in the cab,
which let me clean the rust and put the new coats of paint
As I did it underneath already
But it's quite a job as the seats have to be removed
So I'm not wasting time as it's OK at the moment.
We've just back from sunny and beautiful
Bulgaria, but the Scottish summer
It's also pretty and warm so
that let me work hard and be rested,
my morale is up too, so there's hope for finishing this!
My plans for Żuk are long-term, for next few years
Like different rims, offroad tyres etc.
Also considering normal wear and tear jobs too
..it's a never-ending story.
I managed to fit the fuel tank yesterday,
so the fuel system is in fully working order
after the breakdown of the fuel pump recently.
More good news is as I've spoken with Andy
and we have got on really well, so
(as you know cars are for friends, not haters)
So we're going to make more video content
Kind a challenge or travels type
It will be in Polish, English, a lot of fun
It will be funny for sure
I hope many folks will enjoying it,
Because we like to introduce some gadgets in the future too
Stickers, T-shirts for helping to make the Żuks mainstream
As someone smart once said:
'Żuks are not acting anything'
It's not like with old VW buses - that you're running away from a job you hate
Or leasing one for holidays and pretending you're a real hippy
Żuks are not pretending, you can do with them whatever you want
If you wished to be a Fireman Sam as a child just buy the fire engine
If your plan for life was a farmer, buy yourself a pickup.
Simple as is.
So I have a good hopes for the nearest future
My videos are slightly better too,
with significant role of Andy, they have some nice features.
Meanwhile, we are preparing some
new interesting content
So that's the plan, we will see how it goes!
I must admit how huge this shed is
without the Żuk in it!
but hey, there are still many parts to fix everywhere
But forgive me as its a shed-workshop
Anyway I'm glad it is still so warm
And the sunset is still late
So that keeps me going
And I don't need to use the stove behind me (yet)
In the next few days, I'm expecting a massive parcel from Poland with another gearbox
Don't know if I swap them yet
In good condition, and the price was a bargain so that's why I ordered it
Just to have, just in case :)
Have a look
cables
If this is not enough...
cables again!
So yeah, I'm mental(!)
and on our way to our holidays
I found a guy with an e36 and scrap yard
and I was stripping another BMW for spares
actually the cabin loom.
This is just a half of loom from the donor car
Just the front section actually.
I just need the loom for the pedals
blocks, switches etc.
Kickdown for accelerator
Loom to the selector
This all goes to this round X69 plug which I mentioned
I was wrong when thinking,
it will go straight from there to
the pedals and selector
But in fact...
It's all bullshit (!!!!)
There's no way!
Obviously, they run somewhere but all together
I mean ALL the cables you can have in BMW..
..the speedo cluster, the ignition barrel, heating system
All the cables to the front and rear lights
The bunch of cables is almost the diameter of your arm!
Everything is buried under the dashboard, and on a RHD car.
the relays are on the left hand side under the hood,
and steering column is on the opposite side..
So all the soundproofing, carpets and dash pieces are in your way
So I was really sweating there, it was a big rush and there was some blood
But I made it!
Ok guys, little less conversation little more action!
I want just to show you how my dashboard
looks in the daylight after building it at night.
How do you like
the final effect?
That's it.
So we've got new vents
all handmade
I like it.
And yeah I finished the heating system with a front single heater
new hoses etc.but I will show it next time.
This is already enough for one episode
Regards, take care and see You soon!
Now we're gonna play you out with a stupid experiment
Can You replace the back wheels on the Suzuki Alto
With the lawn roller
The Flinstones would be proud of?
So I think the biggest challenge will be to make this thing to turn
Good luck!
(wheels fitted for testing)
Got a squeaky noise!?
(grunts)... I'm recording you..
OK? [Uh... doesn't look driveable does it?]
(Laughs)... Looks sh*t!
Don't need a jack anymore... (laughter)
No we don't!
(1st proper test without wheels..)
I think we have a major problem which I'm going to solve for you!
That's better! UKZuk Service!!
Woah!!
WhaaRGHuhugh!!!
Can's gone!!
Ha ha ha!!
Oh my God!!
It's not necessary!!
That was not necessary
AT ALL (laughter)
It's still holding OK, but there's something with your camera?
No, it's just bush!
By the end of the day
the sun was setting
and there remained
one final challenge
Could we roll
The Alto?
While it was loads of fun hooning it around
it wasn't looking promising
Because we'd in effect.. added a stabiliser
but Karol thought it give one last go
So that's goodbye from him
and from me.
And with only two more Żuk Party Bus
archive episodes to come
We'll soon be up-to-date
With all of the Karol progress
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10.000km!
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I don't think the car will survive today!