More Extra Cab/Style Side Questions

[johno]

Well getting close to starting on my 97 GQ chope. Appreciate any help from those who have already done this.

1. Tail gate, will an MQ/MK drop down tail gate work? If so any tips, need it to be a drop down so I can fit the quad bike on.

2. Rear wall, I believe an 80 serries lift up wagon window is an excellent fit. I want to make the job look as factory as possible. Would an MQ/MK ute back be a btter proposition if I can find one.

3. The side tops, ive seen these done with folded over checker plate, did'nt like it much. Thoughts on using the top section cut out from a ute tub & welded in.

Any tips greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Johno

[nerida67]

So your doin an extra cab,style side ute ???
Not many if any have been done
Most do the extra cab tray back type thing
MQ/MK rear tailgates have different body lines
(have posted the difference somewhere)
The rear wall,
You enquire about a lift up rear window ???
Why ???
The top panel edge (under rear windows if u like)
Are spot welded to gether,
A option could be the rear panel top edge from a MQ/MK shorty,they are flat along this edge
I have only seen 1 extra cab style side (overseas)
Looked the part but ALOT of work
looks simpler that it is
Consult an engineer first

[MARKx4]

From memory the MQ tailgate doesnt work. There is a place i noticed in the extreme 4wd magazine called 4B Fabrications, they make a drop down tailgate for GQs you can try them.

http://www.4bfabrications.com.au/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

If you want to look at the magazine it is issue 5.

Mark.

[johno]

Ahh you got the wrong end of the stick mate on the window. What I was saying is that the rear lift up window from an 80 serries is a good feit in the cut out section of the GQ, welded in, not used as a lifte. Hope ive made it a bit clearer.

Thanks for the tip on the tail gate, that would be the way to go.

Appreciate the advise
Johno

[nerida67]

Cool,
Me understand re window
Best bet is depending on the rear panel your using or getting made
Make the window to suit
Has to be safety glass
You could get a 2nd hand window BUT check for window curvature