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zook ute

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Post by chris_fox99 »

has anyone made there sierra soft top i to a ute is there anythnig that you can buy to cover the back so i could put a flat top tray on i need help
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Post by cut 4B »

i cut my soft top into a ute it was pretty easy i cut back off just behind the targer bar and plated it in 3mm and got a soft top made to cover it in it looks good ill put some pic up,
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Post by chris_fox99 »

how hard is it to do and what do i have to do if you could post up some pic it would be good
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Post by inka »

hows that for pics bud..
slowly getting there but will be worth it :twisted:
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Post by Gutless »

looks crap.

You are a butcher by trade aren't you? :lol:
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Post by miss_marshall »

Hi Chris

Send a PM to BACON>>>> (username) and ask

They did an awesome job and only took a couple of days work (with the right knowledge and tools). Ill post some photos of thier trayback zook conversion when i get a chance.
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Post by sierrajim »

I'm not knocking anyone's work but i don't think the bracing needs to be quite so sturdy. One of the best things with a zook is the light weight, where possible it's best to keep this in mind when modding your car.

Sometimes strength is needed that adds weight but sometimes strength can be added without too much additional weight.

For instance you could use lighter gauge angle for the rear wall supports bearing in mind that you are going to add additional strength with the tin back wall.

PS don't forget to wack some silicone or similar between the barcing and the wall to stop the rattles. Perhaps even use panel glue to hold the wall to the braces and just weld the edges.

Looking good by the way. And can someone build a full bodied zook, just for something different :lol:
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Post by DeWsE »

sierrajim wrote:I'm not knocking anyone's work but i don't think the bracing needs to be quite so sturdy. One of the best things with a zook is the light weight, where possible it's best to keep this in mind when modding your car.

Sometimes strength is needed that adds weight but sometimes strength can be added without too much additional weight.

For instance you could use lighter gauge angle for the rear wall supports bearing in mind that you are going to add additional strength with the tin back wall.

PS don't forget to wack some silicone or similar between the barcing and the wall to stop the rattles. Perhaps even use panel glue to hold the wall to the braces and just weld the edges.

Looking good by the way. And can someone build a full bodied zook, just for something different :lol:
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Post by inka »

no offense taken ;)
and gutless bite me :twisted:

basically bro and i went with overkill as per usual but not real heavy despite the amount of bracing....
fairly thin box tube bud so shouldn't make to much difference to the rear bodywork that was there...and yes i have taken the tray into account ;)

the panel work will be stitchwelded to the bracing so there shouldn't be too much of the rattles but will use silicone as well... :cool:

and cheers for the support but not my post guys
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Post by sierrajim »

Have a look at lifting your fuel tank before you build your tray. Easy to do.

Mine was originally mounted through the floor (when full bodied). The bottom of the tank is now just above the bottom line of the chassis.
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