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extra cab builders in melbourne

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extra cab builders in melbourne

Post by johno »

Can any one provide the addresses of the blokes who do the chops in or around melbourne, I know there is one in kilsyth and I did see a car that had been done by a bloke out clayton way at the 4wd show a couple of years ago. Going down on friday would like some quotes, if you have opinions as th who is best, jump in

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Post by Big Red Toy »

I know Greg did one, not sure if his keen on doing another, but you can always ask him
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Post by PGS 4WD »

Yea we've done a few, I'm doing mine new car at the moment, its a large cab ute out of a wagon, we've done twin cabs, extend cab (have photos). I patched up my old shortie aftert the roof was hacked off at Vic Winch 05 I havent bothered to work out how to post phots, send me you're email I can show you some photos of mine in progress if you'd like.

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Re: extra cab builders in melbourne

Post by bogged »

All depends on what sort of finish you want.. if its a comp truck, or something that looks factory?

Havent seen Smithys, or PGS, but some that I saw at Wandin were real dodge by unknown people. Some dont even have back windows/walls!

As BRT says, Greg does good stuff from people I spoke to.

Theres also a bloke at Romsey doing them that does a 'factory' looking conversion.. fully engineered, painted up and very tidy..
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Mate not wanting a comp truck, I want a nice looking job from a reputable bloke or I would be happy to buy plans that satisfy an engineer if anyone can help with that
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johno wrote:Mate not wanting a comp truck, I want a nice looking job from a reputable bloke or I would be happy to buy plans that satisfy an engineer if anyone can help with that
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Post by beretta »

Kris Richter at KJ's offroad in Geelong has done a couple, I saw an 80 series in there about a month ago and it looked like a good job, and I've heard he does a pretty good price on it too, maybe worth talking to him also.
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Post by chpd 80 »

This is the one, give chris a call. He'll do single, extra, duel cab
or whatever you want. (03) 5222 8664
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Post by GU BUG »

Mate speak to Andrew @ On Track in Keilor.
http://www.ontrack4x4.net.au/default.htm

I've got a couple of pics here of a cut his brother's doing there atm, looks very neat :cool:.

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Post by turbo4.8 »

we've just got the all ok from the engineer. going to get it painted in the next few weeks. can't wiat to see it finished.
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Post by GU BUG »

turbo4.8 wrote:can't wiat to see it finished.
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Post by johno »

Fellas, thanks for all the reports having discussions with both andrew and greg at the moment, Put some photos up mate when shes painted.
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Post by PGS 4WD »

Theres some photos of ours under the general heading. Theres no doubt the rear of the cab looks ace with the big rolled corners and using the origional wagon back and bringing it up an mating it on, the only issue is due to the large angle on the rear of the cab it eats up a lot of tray space. We offer both styles dpending on the needs of the client.

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