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Soft top conversion, legality
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 5:35 pm
by killalux
Hey guys
I am thinking of converting possibly a GQ or 80 series wagon to a soft top as a promotional vehicle/show car. What would be the legality of doing this and getting it engineered in QLD.
Basically want to cut it all off at the bottom of the windows, And just leave the A pillars and windscreen. Would the A pillars need to be strengthened in any way?
Thanks
Steve
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 5:41 pm
by Yom
Well going by all the other soft tops around you'd probably need some sort of cage.
Why not just get a Wrangler? Patrols and Cruisers would look ridiculous as soft tops.
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 5:44 pm
by want33s
Steve you'd be best to talk to an engineer but as far as I know there are NO (in Qld at least) regulations regarding having a roof..
Torsional strength is important but with a full chasssis'd vehicle that shouldn't be a concern.
I reckon the engineers biggest beef will be where you put the top mount for the seat belts.
soft top
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 5:46 pm
by purplebus
gday steve, there is some pics in for sale of one of giant racing? gq wagon looked cool as a soft top. was listed at start of week. also in general chat as spinal injury. approved in qld and a nice truck.
Re: soft top
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 5:55 pm
by Goatse.AJ
purplebus wrote:gday steve, there is some pics in for sale of one of giant racing? gq wagon looked cool as a soft top. was listed at start of week. also in general chat as spinal injury. approved in qld and a nice truck.
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/ftopic186410.php
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 3:33 pm
by Ryano
