A third door

I'm probably not much elp to you on this. But..............

I've a mate in the same boat as you and he's fed up with the two door situation too. I raised the subject of adding a 3rd door and he mentioned that he'd heard that there were rust issues or so he'd heard. So I'd be careful.

Have you tried logging onto a Toyota owners forum? No doubt there's heaps of folk who would know the truth & at least point you in the right direction.

Good luck.

Check thread # 30065

Jeff, cant help with a mob to do the door but, if you dont find anyone, I'd be looking at cutting the side out with a 9" grinder, cap the cuts then maybe install a alluminium roller shutter.

Would look a bit commercial but would give you far better entry than a door.

Just an idea mate.



Cheers.......Lionel.

Heres what i did . It was originally an 11 seater so i had the two front seats taken out and replaced with a pair of EB falcon buckets from the wreckers and complianced as a 10 seater . Then a little later i decided i didnt like the kids to be in side facing seats all the time . I had someone install a folding bench seat (complete with retractable lap sash belts , the middle is lap only) where the forward side facing seats were and complianced for a 9 seater . 2 front buckets then the 3 seater bench seat and then the two rear side facing seats . People can easily climb thru the front buckets and into the bench seat . I can leave the rear folding seats up for storage or put one down and puit the esky/fridge on top . I can carry up to 9 people or fold the bench seat up against the buckets and fold the rear side seats up and have a 2 seater etc etc . So you see i dont need a third door and i have lots of seating options . PS I just had a cargo barrier installed behind the bench and it is easily taken out when you need to carry more than 5 people . cheers .

http://www.exploroz.com/Forum/Topic/42066/Troopy_third_door.aspx

http://www.4wdworld.com.au/Polans-Truck-Refinishers-Pty-Ltd.html

http://www.exploroz.com/Forum/Topic/45525/troopy_third_door.aspx

Cheers Dave

G'day Jeff, there are a couple of extra door troopys for sale on toyotabits.com & EO trader, you could ring them & ask what type & who did them in case they are different so you can work out which is the better one, maybe worth a phone call, regards, aussiedingo

Is this what you had in mind.


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This Troopy was a NSW Ambulance and they had the third door installed in all their Troopy's. It is a good installation and there is no sign of any rust. I am not sure who did the conversion.

Jeff,

I'm assuming the issue is having to climb in and out of it to get at stuff.

The other alternative is to fit a set of drawers to house the small stuff. Then on top of the drawers a pair of full length slides to put the big things on.

This way you bring the gear out to you.

Anyway, just a thought.

If you have any queries give me a bell on 03 9706 6527.

Cheers,

Jim.

Sorry everyone, I've been away for few days... Thanks for the tips

Regards

Jeff