Menis's 2005 GU td4.2tdi coil cab

[menis]

Hey all!
been a member on this forum for a while now n thought id throw up a few build pics!

when i first bought tbe ute it had a few little extras like xd9000 warn winch, nissan snorkel, aftermarket cruise, elec trailer brakes!

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g420/denismenis1/stock.jpg

first few things i got was 33" mtzs; 240 blitz lightforce spottys and a gme tx4400 uhf & arial.

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g420/denismenis1/f945ef1c.jpg

then got a lift 3" flexy lift from suspension stuff!

went on a recent trip to otways np, just had a tarp covering all the camping equipment! as u can imagine mud n shit went through everythin! so i decided i needed a canopy.

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g420/denismenis1/8e4afa33.jpg

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started on my canopy frame! and drawers! very happy with the result, went on a resent trip to flinders for 3 wks and the missus was very happy!.

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g420/denismenis1/IMG_0384.jpg

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and got some sliders made by brendon from drc sliders in benalla! top bloke with a great price! with quality sliders!

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g420/denismenis1/IMG_1078.jpg

wanted a proper stereo as well, whacked in a 10 inch clarion sub and clarion amp! with a set of 6.5 splits! i also put sound deadner in as well!

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g420/denismenis1/IMG_0977-1.jpg

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ill keep on postin future mods!

Cheers fellas

[menis]

sorry i forgot bout this one, i upgraded my lights inside my canopy with some L.E.D light strips!
very happy with the light they trow out (sorrry bout the shit pic)

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g420/denismenis1/IMG_1066.jpg

[Bigrig]

Awesome ute mate!! Keep the updates coming!!

[Clunk]

fantastic stuff mate, great set up

[Silver]

Nice work, that ghost in the shot of the set up camper is a bit creepy though :-)

[AB]

Nice set up mate, love it!

[Sir Roofy]

Lot of love gone into this build well done

[menis]

Great addition i thought, always annoyed me when i wasnt wearin my akubra, floatin around the cab everywhere now its got its own spot!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/01/5.jpg

[menis]

more upgrades fellas!

bought some dyneema and hawse fairlead off ebay.

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g420/denismenis1/IMG_0215.jpg

replaced my lower arms with a set of +10 superior arms.

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g420/denismenis1/IMG_0214.jpg

best mod so far, got rid of the dx bench n replaced it with an st bucket and center console.

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g420/denismenis1/IMG_0213.jpg

[Timbo]

Great looking ride mate, love the utes!

[AB]

Good looking set up now mate. Well done!

[DX grunt]

What a GUtey!!

Keep us informed of your progress, please.

Take care out there.

Rossco

[menis]

Getting 3" straight through exhaust fitted as we speak, just a little bit excited :-)

[kubie90]

Hi mate - you wouldn't have the measurements you used for the drawers?
Where did you get your canvas made bud?

PM me if you would prefer...

[burgo88]

your keen to get her that deep in mud hahaa

[menis]

Hi mate - you wouldn't have the measurements you used for the drawers?
Where did you get your canvas made bud?

PM me if you would prefer...

hey mate, im away with work atm but ill send ya a pm with measurments when i get back home, i got the canvas made at shelbourne canvas and saddlery near bendigo, cost $1000!


your keen to get her that deep in mud hahaa

hahah yeah it wasnt intential, it looked like it was ankle deep till i drove into it!

[DX grunt]

Nice build up.

Do you know how much the bottom frame weighs - the one that sits on the tray?

Rossco

[Timmo]

awesome looking rig man.....where can I get a hat holder?

[DX grunt]

hey mate, im away with work atm but ill send ya a pm with measurments when i get back home,


Could you please PM me the measurements for the frame that sits on the tray? Thanks.

Rossco

[menis]

Nice build up.

Do you know how much the bottom frame weighs - the one that sits on the tray?

Rossco


Could you please PM me the measurements for the frame that sits on the tray? Thanks.

Rossco

gday mate, sorry its takin a while to respond!

the bottom frame is made out of 40x40x1.7 steel, i have no idea how much it weighs sorry mate but its not light with the ply on it too!

the deminsions of tbe bottom frame are just suited to the tray that come with the ute!

its 1920mm wide 2280 long and 280 high, a double bed fits perfect across the tray!

hope it helps

cheers denis

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[menis]

awesome looking rig man.....where can I get a hat holder?

how ya goin bud,

i got the hat holder from a saddlery place in bendigo, its called a hat saver n you can buy em from a heap of places mate, i think it was about $40!

cheers



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[menis]

been a while between posts, ive sold my tray due to its weight!

me and 3 blokes lifted it off thurs arvo and we stuggled big time, the headboard end was stupidly heavy because previous owner bolted toolboxes to it.

ill be purchasing a alloy tray tomorrow, and redisigning the whole thing.
ill be lookin at a full lockable mesh cage with canvas over it.

ill keep updates comin in!

[fxst78]

Looks great now, I imagine it will look even better with a custom tray!

[amanda1987]

nice rig mate

[angus4x4]

Hey mate, got anywhere with the custom canopy?

[dysonest]

that amp and cross overs in the seat is a different idea. it doesnt get too hot ?