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Extended J-Top?

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Extended J-Top?

Post by -Scott- »

Not sure if this has been discussed, but I'm sure some search/Tonka guru can tell me. :D

Shorty Pajeros are great, but a little lacking in space. LWB Pajeros have more space, but that long rear overhang doesn't work as well offroad.

So, how about taking a LWB chassis/running gear, chop the rear of the chassis to replicate the shorty rear, then create a body to suit?

One option would be to lengthen a shorty body to suit? Lengthening the hard-top could be a reasonably complex job, but how about lengthening a J-top? Or do a cut & shut of shorty rear onto LWB front & floor? (Not sure that would work too well...)

We've seen chops of a single cab tray back on a LWB chassis (looked rather good, I thought...) Any photo-chop gurus fancy creating a LWB J-top?
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Post by NJV6 »

What about just bob tailing a LWB the way Range Rover people do it?
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Post by -Scott- »

NJV6 wrote:What about just bob tailing a LWB the way Range Rover people do it?
I think the space behind the rear doors would just look wrong. But a photo-chop would soon tell us - anybody?
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Post by NJV6 »

OK here goes.......

I borrowed some other peoples pics, if ya don't like it :finger: :D

Bobtailed LWB
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Extended Shorty to LWB chassis length (107? inches)
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Windows on above vehicle (looks terrrrible IMO)
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One Big window......
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Wellside LWB J top!
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Vote ME for artist of the decade :armsup:
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Post by -Scott- »

I take it all back - I don't mind the bobbed LWB. :armsup:

The extended J-Top looks OK too.

Luv ya work! :armsup:
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Post by WACKO »

NJV6 wrote:Bobtailed LWB
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i like it! much more than i thought it would!

Sam
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Post by Dexter »

Why not just hack up the rear quaters to gain in the depature angle? Why go to all that length shrinking the insides? I know I drag my bum alot(NL LWB) especialy compaired to my mates Surf, but it doesnt seem to have too much impact.
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Post by -Scott- »

Dexter wrote:Why not just hack up the rear quaters to gain in the depature angle?
Eventually the chassis overhang is the limiting factor - so trim the chassis. :D
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Post by Dexter »

-Scott- wrote:
Dexter wrote:Why not just hack up the rear quaters to gain in the depature angle?
Eventually the chassis overhang is the limiting factor - so trim the chassis. :D
Ah, thanks for clearing that on up for me :D
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Post by mad geordies »

oi lol what you been doing to my red paj?
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Post by NJV6 »

oi lol what you been doing to my red paj?
Gentle persuasion with a grinder, hammer & welder.
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Post by Grantw »

Why not dual cab a wagon? Or cut up a Jtop on a lwb chassis with custom tray.
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Post by mad geordies »

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this is how it is now...
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1st pic or sedond?
i vote 1st :armsup:
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Post by NJV6 »

Your 1st pic appears to have butchered quite a nice looking Red Pajero (not so sure on the beadlock however)

There - someone had to say it! :D
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