new 70 series cab chassis - extended into a dual cab?
Submitted: Friday, Jul 25, 2008 at 13:54
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slyder
First time post and keen to find details of people who have modified a new 70 series cab chassis into a Dual Cab. Saw a member - REV'S - had posted that he had done such a mod(can't contact him but am interested) anyone else with pictures / details?
Up to speed with the cut and extend method to do a dual cab but this other method I don't really understand cost, process etc.
Reply By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Friday, Jul 25, 2008 at 14:48
Friday, Jul 25, 2008 at 14:48
I think it would be easier to get a 4 door Troopy and cut it instead of extending a Cab Chassis.
Member Mr Al and Lyn do conversions as sort of a hobby and may be able to provide more details for you.
Check out their web site at www.darksideconversions.com.au for alternate contact details.
Cheers Kev
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Reply By: Nomadic Navara - Friday, Jul 25, 2008 at 18:26
Friday, Jul 25, 2008 at 18:26
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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Friday, Jul 25, 2008 at 19:24
Friday, Jul 25, 2008 at 19:24
Plenty of ideas and photos here:
Creative conversions.
Traytop has a longer wheelbase (200mm longer) than the troopie, so you might get away without extending the chassis.
An extended chassis certainly reduces offroad ability - rampover becomes an issue on dunes (I find this an issue on
mine now) and the turning circle becomes huge.
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Reply By: REV'S - Friday, Jul 25, 2008 at 21:03
Friday, Jul 25, 2008 at 21:03
Hi Slyder,
Just read your tread, I had my 70series cab chassis extended 12mths ago and haven't looked back I am very happy with the job. If your interested have a look at Specialised Vehicles.com.au.
The only problem I have encountered so far is the turning circle. Last
Easter spent a week in the
Vic High country with no problems on any of the tracks- Billy Goat,Cynthia spur and up to
the Pinnacles. Next will be doing a desert crossing in the near future. So this will further
test the vehicles capabilities.
If you would like to make further contact send me an email.
Cheers Allan & Mary Anne
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Reply By: slyder - Monday, Jul 28, 2008 at 09:46
Monday, Jul 28, 2008 at 09:46
Sorry about the delayed thanks - been offline over the weekend.
All the info the better. I guess at the end of the day it cmes down to "bang for buck" get the most for the least.
cheers
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