wrecked 60 series into off road trailer.

Submitted: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2009 at 20:40

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Hi all,
I have open to me the possibility to get a wrecked 60 series for absoultely stuff all. It only has the floorpan, dash, front and rear diff, wheels, suspension and prop shafts left on it. ie no front bar chassis rails, no doors, roof, seats etc. i cant help but think it could be made into an excellent off road trailer with minimum difficulty.
Has anyone done anything like this before?
whats the process for getting a homejob trailer approved and registered?
could the existing chassis rails be bent together (with some crossmembers removed) to form a drawbar or would i have to lop the chassis back a bit further and buy/make a drawbar and fit it?
Will i need to leave the diff centre in to maintain its structural integrity. same for axles.
Can i get just box trailer sides from somewhere to mate with the existing floor and cut to shape? or should i just use sheet and box section and custom make them?
Anything else anyone can think of would be very helpful. thanks guys.
Chris.

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Reply By:- Tuesday, Jun 30, 2009 at 20:45

Tuesday, Jun 30, 2009 at 20:45

to clarify:no front bar chassis rails.
i meant, forwards of the dash/firewall its just chassis rails and the diff.

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Reply By: Member - John - Tuesday, Jun 30, 2009 at 21:53

Tuesday, Jun 30, 2009 at 21:53

Chris, if you have to ask that many questions, I think it would be better to leave it alone and buy a proper camping trailer. Personally, I wouldn't even contemplate the idea...................

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Reply By: Krakka - Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009 at 06:09

Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009 at 06:09

As Above, sounds like a headache.

Krakka

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Reply By: Mr Pointyhead - Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009 at 07:21

Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009 at 07:21

I have seen a 40 series shorty done the way you are thinking of. Basically it was cut behind the front doors and the rear cargo compartment turned into a trailer.

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Reply By: Member - Rodney B- Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009 at 11:18

Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009 at 11:18

Not a Toyota but I recycled this Landrover about 15 years ago into our first Off Road trailer and took it around Aust many times. I just used the body and put it on a solid axle trailer (the trailer is over 50 years old). I purchased it second hand in 1969. The original trailer had wooden sides which rotted out after about 25 years. Many say it was the best use for a Land rover anyway. Having owned 3 Landys (series 1, Series 2 and series 3) I have to disagree but I now drive a Tojo. You could use just the rear of the 60 which would give you a solid axle and spring set up but you would have to remove the axle shafts and diff centre and put plates over them.
But I would still use the good full floating wheel bearings.
Lot of work and it will be heavy.

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Reply By: Member - ross m (WA) - Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009 at 11:27

Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009 at 11:27

Dont let the idea of a free vehicle blind you into thinking you will be getting a cheap trailer.
The amount of effort required would be far better put into build your own trailer from scratch.

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Reply By: Member - Matt (Perth-WA) - Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009 at 15:42

Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009 at 15:42

Unless you are doing it for impact...ie to have a destinct looking trailer and dont mind the high cost...I believe the result would be dissapointing.

The body is very heavy and you have a very large amount of fabrication to close off all the open sections and build a relaible drawbar into it.

If I was looking for a cheaper alternative to the rear off-a-vehicle-trailer I would look at a tub ute back. Plenty of Dualcab or Extra cab tubs for sale on ebay and a few already come with canopies fitted.

Box up a trailer frame and drop the tub on....instant enclosed trailer.

Goodluck though if you do decide to go ahead...would look interesting but weigh a ton.

All the best

Matt.

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