Ideas for members wanting a Custom Canopy or Tray

[NissanGQ4.2]

As some may be already aware I'm currently working for a steel fabrication company that mainly builds and fits custom canopies / trays for Utes and 4wd's and thought I would start posting photo's of some various projects in this thread for the POD / Tray members 2 give them ideas if they were looking at getting one built / modified.

Sorry this thread is not Patrol specific.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Sorry for the blurred pics

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Canopy is removable, has slots in it for wind up jacks 2 lift it off

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[Bigcol]

nice, I like the covers / ramp for the spare tyres

[matfew]

Yeah some nice setups. Might have to have a chat one day mate haha if I get the deal through with work in trying for atm I'll need something like these.

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[Cuppa]

Yes, I like the 'covers' for the spares. Presumably you lay the tyres flat on them & then lift up the cover with the tyre on it when mounting the tyres?
The 'plate' at the top of the covers (when in upright position) looks like a handy spot for mounting some maxtrax.

Is the chassis extended on the Toyota? Looks like a lot of rear overhang with potential for a lot of weight behind the rear axle.

The undertray box built around the fuel filler is neat.

[BigRAWesty]

Yes, I like the 'covers' for the spares. Presumably you lay the tyres flat on them & then lift up the cover with the tyre on it when mounting the tyres?
The 'plate' at the top of the covers (when in upright position) looks like a handy spot for mounting some maxtrax.

Is the chassis extended on the Toyota? Looks like a lot of rear overhang with potential for a lot of weight behind the rear axle.

The undertray box built around the fuel filler is neat.
They come factory about 400 mm extended from memory.
You can see the fill pannel in the c pillar where the wheel usually sits..

Some great setups there..
Imo those wheel drop downs look good..
But still a lot of work getting them up..
But keep em coming..

[NissanGQ4.2]

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[BigRAWesty]

So is this all steel or alloy?

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[NissanGQ4.2]

So is this all steel or alloy?

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Alloy, besides any fasteners thay may be used

[threedogs]

There was a retiree years ago who had a Ute modded for outback travel,
the wheels were between the rear of the cabin and the pod from memory
they were kept in check with with a ladder type frame work that kept them
safe but also doubled as a ramp to load and unload them. It was one of the better
ideas Ive seen over the years for access to tyres etc

[08COILCAB]

Great setups there! I am looking for a set up for my coilcab patrol. What sort of $ am i looking at for a full custom one (preferably alaminium) painted to match the vehicle? roughly..

[NissanGQ4.2]

Great setups there! I am looking for a set up for my coilcab patrol. What sort of $ am i looking at for a full custom one (preferably alaminium) painted to match the vehicle? roughly..

Sorry mate, I just fold the stuff so no real idea on price but would assume a few g's for a custom canopy depending on what you wanted and who you go 2.

[Woof]

Great setups there! I am looking for a set up for my coilcab patrol. What sort of $ am i looking at for a full custom one (preferably alaminium) painted to match the vehicle? roughly..

Try Mike at XLR8 Fabrications mate, does brilliant work, not sure about aluminium though
http://xlr8fabrications.com/

[DX grunt]

Great setups there! I am looking for a set up for my coilcab patrol. What sort of $ am i looking at for a full custom one (preferably alaminium) painted to match the vehicle? roughly..


A lot of ex Telstra ute pods were/are made from this business.

http://www.roscos.com/products.aspx

Hope this helps.

Rossco

[NissanGQ4.2]

Really like the Redark setup in this one that the auto electrician done, shame its another tojo

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[NissanGQ4.2]

A lot of ex Telstra ute pods were/are made from this business.

http://www.roscos.com/products.aspx

Hope this helps.

Rossco

We also do Telstra pod setups Rossco, just in the wrong state for you WA guys

[BigRAWesty]

Ay toddy how do yas stop the sheets from bowing during welding?
Guessing it's all mig welded?

[NissanGQ4.2]

Ay toddy how do yas stop the sheets from bowing during welding?
Guessing it's all mig welded?

Farked if I know bigguwesty, I havn't used a welder since the year 2000 and it was with a stick and only on steel.

I can ask one of the welders if you like, I assume from what I have seen they just clamp if need be, tac then weld.

[BigRAWesty]

Farked if I know bigguwesty, I havn't used a welder since the year 2000 and it was with a stick and only on steel.

I can ask one of the welders if you like, I assume from what I have seen they just clamp if need be, tac then weld.
All good mate. It looks like mig..
And more folded than welded..

[NissanGQ4.2]

Had a TD4.2 in 2day getting some boxes fitted


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[NissanGQ4.2]

For gubigfish

One the boys have been working on the last few days

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[BigRAWesty]

Fark stainless..
That would be one very heavy, farken expensive canopy

[NissanGQ4.2]

Fark stainless..
That would be one very heavy, farken expensive canopy

Not stainless Kallen 3mm Alloy

[BigRAWesty]

Not stainless Kallen 3mm Alloy
Yea right. Looks stainless with the polished finish..
Nice..

[NissanGQ4.2]

Gary liftlid

[NissanGQ4.2]

Been a while since updating this thread

This is one for the gun hunters on here

Small canopy, fridge slide one side, gun safe and storage other side

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Not a Ford Fan, but these Rangers look smick with a canopy :)

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Dodge Ram 2500

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[mudski]

Nice work Todd.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Nice work Todd.

Not me mate, I just mainly fold the stuff..... occasionally mark it out and help out when and where ever needed.... basically really just a labourer :(

[BigRAWesty]

A couple from a recent build of mine.
Bloke wanted a full canopy that can be lifted off via roof rack.
Twin 35's on the back, full roof rack.
Come up minthttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/12/65.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/12/66.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/12/67.jpg

[NissanGQ4.2]

One of our recently made jack on /off canopy on a Ranger

https://www.facebook.com/J15Howells/videos/10156379900478103/

[DX grunt]

One of our recently made jack on /off canopy on a Ranger

https://www.facebook.com/J15Howells/videos/10156379900478103/

I'm that jealous that I almost want one. lol

[NissanGQ4.2]

I'm that jealous that I almost want one. lol

Hope your referring 2 the canopy mate and not the ranger!

[DX grunt]

Hope your referring 2 the canopy mate and not the ranger!

Wash your mouth out!! Actually, I was sort of, well may be, nah. lol

[Avo]

wash your mouth out!! Actually, i was sort of, well may be, nah. Lol

caught any salmon yet?

[the evil twin]

caught any salmon yet?

$19 a kilo at Kailis Bros.

Their delivery truck drives slowly past Grunters camp while he lobs a treble in the back until he jags one...

[DX grunt]

$19 a kilo at Kailis Bros.

Their delivery truck drives slowly past Grunters camp while he lobs a treble in the back until he jags one...

the evil twin

Why are you so cruel? lololol

And no, I didn't catch any salmon - but for the first time, I caught about 5-6 herring - which are a waste of time, so I threw them back in.

I've ordered a flat pack of frozen salmon to be delivered by the next freezer truck that passes through town. lol.

[Junior410]

thanks for the ideas mate!

[NissanGQ4.2]

Haven't updated this post in some time, don't really see many Patrols come in... shit loads of Land Crabs though.....

This was something a little different for the boys in the last couple of weeks, a canopy build / fit out for a Hino 817 4×4

I believe the owners sold up their house 2 live on the road and tow behind it a 22ft Manta Ray Caravan..... living the dream

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[Sjmorgs]

Hi guys, I'm in the process of designing a new camper pod I want to put on a dx patrol. I can't find the following measurements and hoping someone can help me out. I need the measurement from front of headboard to centre of rear axle so I can work out the Max length of the camper with my bike on the back ( 60% wheelbase). Fyi I haven't got a ute yet but will start the camper 1st. Tray measurements dont matter as i will be making my own to suit. Cheers

[PeeBee]

Hi guys, I'm in the process of designing a new camper pod I want to put on a dx patrol. I can't find the following measurements and hoping someone can help me out. I need the measurement from front of headboard to centre of rear axle so I can work out the Max length of the camper with my bike on the back ( 60% wheelbase). Fyi I haven't got a ute yet but will start the camper 1st. Tray measurements dont matter as i will be making my own to suit. Cheers

What model? GU GQ MQ? Have you done a thorough search on line?