Patrol conversion
Submitted: Monday, Apr 12, 2004 at 19:33
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Poppy
Hi all, I am considering having our new Patrol wagon chopped off at the rear and having ute tray fitted.
Are there any pitfalls to be aware of or any other clues or ideas?
Also what cost would be involved
I am from the
Townsville area North Qld
Thanks in advance.... Poppy
Reply By: chrisfrd - Monday, Apr 12, 2004 at 22:03
Monday, Apr 12, 2004 at 22:03
It would be expensive, but not a problem engineering-wise.
There aren't many ADR's that you would come up against as the Patrol and Landcruiser are classified as LCV's (light commercial vehicles).
One ADR that comes to mind covers the length of overhang on the axle, but most of the companies that I've seen making these vehicles add an extension kit to the chassis that moves the rear axle back about 900mm.
With regards to insurance, TCIS or Shannons. That's probably the only people that would look at you.
I've seen a few, I even think that there was a V8 GQ patrol featured about 18 months ago in the Aus4x4monthly mag.
One of them even uses the old wheel-
well space to fit water tight boxes for recovery gear and other storage. Fancy sticking a 900CCA battery in one?!
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Reply By: Member - Ed. C.- Monday, Apr 12, 2004 at 22:26
Monday, Apr 12, 2004 at 22:26
G'dayPoppy,
You may wish to
check the following...
www.sixwheeler.com.au (
Dalby)
www.rustrite.com.au (
Brisbane, northside)
I know there are others doing these conversions as
well (not aware of anyone in
Townsville, though), so presumably they'd have all the relevant rego. & ADR compliance issues sorted out...
(With due respect to Trucksters'
views), I can't see why insurance would be an issue if the conversion meets all legal requirements....
Do you have any particular "builder" in mind??
BTW, if ya decide to go ahead with the conversion, I "bags" the (body mounted) tail-light assemblies... (at a sensible price, of course).... TIA
Regards, Ed. C.
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Reply By: Member - Timothy N (NSW) - Tuesday, Apr 13, 2004 at 21:12
Tuesday, Apr 13, 2004 at 21:12
G'day Poppy. I currently have a patrol wagon being converted in
Brisbane by Creative Conversions (Rustrite). I went for a 600mm chassis stretch and an 1800mm alloy tray to keep the weight down. Their claim is that this set up will be very close to the weight of the original wagon, and retain most of its legal payload.
Rustrite will do a GVM upgrade if required to enable an extra 300kg to be carried.
All the reputable conversion
places provide the relevant engineers certificates required for registration. I hope insurance will not be a problem?! My type of conversion complete with certification, tray, toolboxes and _Affordable_Storage_Drawers.aspx is about $16,000. Besides the Ford f250, this was the only real option for my work and family play. Hopefully I've made the right decision!
Have a look at www.rustrite.com.au and www.rwvconversions.com.au (
Cairns).
Good luck. Tim.
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