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extra cab builders in melbourne
Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 4:25 pm
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
thanks johno
Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 5:04 pm
by Big Red Toy
I know Greg did one, not sure if his keen on doing another, but you can always ask him
Smithies Outback Gear
5995 4325
Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 10:15 pm
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.
Joel
Re: extra cab builders in melbourne
Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 8:43 am
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..
extra cab
Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 9:16 am
by johno
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
johno
jcrees@westnet.com.au
Re: extra cab
Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 9:26 am
by bogged
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
johno
jcrees@westnet.com.au
look at the thread in Gen tech for ALan Grierson..
Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 6:53 pm
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.
Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 5:11 pm
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

Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 6:03 pm
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

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Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 7:39 pm
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.
Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 9:20 pm
by GU BUG
turbo4.8 wrote:can't wiat to see it finished.
x2

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Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 4:12 pm
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.
john
Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 8:31 pm
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.
Joel