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06-06-2013, 09:28 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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thats a pretty nice ute body, but having a look at that , it looks to me like a handy bloke such as yourself EBII Fairmont could easily fabricate something along similar lines for a fraction of the cost.
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07-05-2014, 07:49 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Melbourne
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Hi all, I thought I would continue on this thread rather than starting a new one. I have purchased an FG cab chassis. I am now looking at putting a canopy on the tray. My question is, what is a better material to use for the canopy? Aluminum or fibre glass? Which is also the lighter material? I've had a chat to two shops but I'm getting vague answers and not happy with the customer service. I am also actively looking on ebay and gumtree.
If someone could answer my questions i would greatly appreciate it. |
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07-05-2014, 08:29 PM
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PURSUIT 250
 
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Look at mw sheet metal. They make some nice gear. We have 10 utes at work with the flexiglass Canopys over the trays, all were bought over 4 years and 5 have the same keys so who knows who can get in yours. Also I kicked up a stink about not wanting a flexiglass canopy as they are not secure. Boss didn't belive me so I showed him how it takes two bare hands and 4 seconds to pull the back window open.
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07-05-2014, 09:11 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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We have Hyundai iLoads at work (police divisional vans) and they've been fantastic. Very reliable and they drive well. If you go for an iLoad just make sure you get a diesel auto. The petrol engine models are really gutless and I wouldn't bother with one.
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08-05-2014, 03:04 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Thanks Giant Cranium, they aren't far from where I live. I will go tomorrow and have a chat to to them.
ozpacman, I purchased a cab chassis a few weeks back and now looking at putting a canopy with roof racks to carry all my gear. |
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09-05-2014, 03:44 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I went to day Giant Cranium and had a chat to the guys at mw sheet metal and not only am I happy with their product and quality of service, their price smashed everyone else. Funny thing I also found out, a few of the other companies I had a chat to are selling their product. May as well cut out the middleman and go straight to the source. Thanks again mate, appreciate your help.
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