Where to get Aluminium racks in Perth
Submitted: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 13:49
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troyza
Hi all,
well finally did it, bought a 80 series landy and just curious, where is the best place is
Perth or near by to get some Aluminium racks wish mesh floor made up????
Reply By: Member -Signman - Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 14:05
Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 14:05
Under Aluminium Fabricators in Yellow Pages ??
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Reply By: Member - Colin (WA) - Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 14:43
Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 14:43
Quokka paper out every Thursday.
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Reply By: Member - Kimberly Kruiser - Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 15:26
Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 15:26
Troyza
You either bought a 80 series or a Landy. They are two distinctively different beasts.
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Follow Up By: troyza - Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 10:25
Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 10:25
Well its an 80s series and its a landcruiser, (landy) out of landcruiser! or would you prefer cruiser?
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Follow Up By: Member - Kimberly Kruiser - Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 11:45
Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 11:45
Call it what you want.
An 80 series is a Toyota. (Commonly refered to as 80's, 80 series, cruisers etc)
A landy is a Landrover. (Commonly refered to as buckets of snot etc)
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Reply By: Nugget340 - Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 16:03
Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 16:03
Hi there
I recently bought a new aluminium rack from Southern Spirit 4x4, who are based in
Perth. They sent the rack to me in
Melbourne. So far so good. Seems like an excellent piece of eqipment. Went onto my Troopy without any problems, and I haven't noticed it up there while driving on the highway. It's light and very quiet, yet sturdy. Quite a few people have already commented on the workmanship. You may want to
check out their website.
Regards
Paul
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Follow Up By: AJs Prado - Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 16:23
Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 16:23
I've been looking at these for my Prado 120. What size did you get, vehicle fit to and price Paul? Did you get any of the extras for jerries, jack etc?
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Reply By: Nugget340 - Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 17:08
Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 17:08
Hi AJ
I got 2.2m fully enclosed rack with mesh floor for a 78 Troopy. I was advised to keep weight off the A-pillar on the troopy which explains the 2.2m length. I think it was the right decision. It cost $1490 delivered to my door in Melb., and while a bit pricier perhaps than others, I reckon the quality justifies the extra cost. I want to do a big trip next year and will probably purchase some of the accessories down the track.
Regards
Paul
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Follow Up By: AJs Prado - Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 18:20
Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 18:20
thanks Paul,
I was looking for the reduced weight of aluminium over a steel rack and didn't like the structural look of some of the other aluminium ones. Also trying to keep the roof carry load total weight down since the Prados are only rated to 100kgs on top.
Cheers
Andrew
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Reply By: Skiddy - Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 20:32
Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 20:32
Troyza, my suggestion is K&N 4wd in Canningvale or Jarram products in
Welshpool
Mark
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Reply By: dozerdude - Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 22:15
Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 22:15
try midland boat builders in bellevue...Robin is his name got
mine last month for 600...all aluiminum ,powdercoated nice roof rack,even dropped it a little so i can still get the patrol in the carport...nice bloke...
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Reply By: Member - Banjo (WA) - Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 22:52
Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 22:52
Troyza
Another vote for Jarram 12-16 Railway Pde Welshpool. 9451 0700.
Have had an ally rack for 10+ years on the Troopy without any problems at all. Covered many dusty corrugated
miles and not a worry.
Not anything other than a happy customer.
Banjo (WA)
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Reply By: troyza - Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 10:30
Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 10:30
Thanks everyone!!!!!!!!!!! Has anyone tried someone out at Mundaring, does off road tour?????
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