2redrovers 21,372 Posted May 15, 2017 Yeah I was onto that with this tweak. Had to refresh the system to get it done... Stoopy 'puter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hendrixhc 10,918 Posted May 15, 2017 Might look better as a king cab with a rear suicide door like those mazda Rx8s. 1 2redrovers reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,372 Posted May 15, 2017 Possibly.. I thought about trying the rear door from a ranger or something with the smaller back door. I'll look at what the rx8 style would do but I'm trying to avoid any custom glass if possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gromet88 3,042 Posted May 15, 2017 I actually would have that. Looks American 1 2redrovers reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,372 Posted May 15, 2017 Yeah I get that, has a Tacoma / avalanche / Everest vibe goin on. The scale is probably way out with what I'm Frankenstein-ing now, but you'd laugh if you saw how close the proportions and angles are between an ef and rx8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,372 Posted May 16, 2017 Three slight variations of the idea, difference is in the rear pillar and tub mostly. I have no idea how close in dimensions the rx8 cab would be to the Ford but anything is possible in cyberspace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,233 Posted May 16, 2017 don't make that ^^ get a falcon and tow a trailer 2 2redrovers and Valvebouncer reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,372 Posted May 18, 2017 I got a laugh out of the responses to that last one I never intended to build it....unless someone asks me to and hands me a blank cheque to go with the requestSo...how's about this one then... 3 Valvebouncer, gerg and Slow250XC reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,233 Posted May 18, 2017 i reckon with sedan quarters and tail lights fitted and a sedan C pillar cover width pillar it would look better so, translated.. lower sides on the tub. sedan taill light sedan bumper with extensions.. rear door handle visible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valvebouncer 2,389 Posted May 18, 2017 don't make that ^^ get a falcon and tow a trailerPost of the week!Oh man, I had a good laugh when I read this, almost woke the family @ 5am before I leave to go on shift. 2 deankxf and 2redrovers reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,260 Posted May 18, 2017 With the Terri ute, why not just make it into a ute, longer front door, no rear door, big arse tray.....? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,372 Posted May 19, 2017 i reckon with sedan quarters and tail lights fitted and a sedan C pillar cover width pillar it would look better so, translated.. lower sides on the tub. sedan taill light sedan bumper with extensions.. rear door handle visible Hmmmmmmmm.... Wouldn't that make it a sedan? Take the bootlid off and job doneThat version is actually a ute to start with, adding probably a shortened sedan roof and modified rear door/seats etc. Hidden door handle because it opens suicide style like an extra cab would. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,233 Posted May 19, 2017 probably.. .. remove sedan parcel shelf(might be more room in a ZJ fairlane so it has leaf springs for load carrying) extend the rear quarters a bit more for added uteness.. i think you should get on with the job of tracing Gerry's coupe quarters, so you can graft them onto an XB ute for a proper Coupe Utility... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,372 Posted May 19, 2017 Xb coupe ute...not quite sure if that would work the way you're thinking but I'll have a look. Is that something people would want though? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,233 Posted May 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, 2redrovers said: Xb coupe ute...not quite sure if that would work the way you're thinking but I'll have a look. Is that something people would want though? people want rust free falcons.. ... no idea if anyone wants to pay the price though.. same goes for a dual cab conversion i would bet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianj 48 Posted June 7, 2017 2 2redrovers and bear351c reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianj 48 Posted June 7, 2017 Won't let me post any more pictures to show finished product. It would work on any vehicle, and i only have basic hand tools and a mig welder. Time consuming, but simple. 1 2redrovers reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,372 Posted June 7, 2017 Cool. Did you make it like a removable body kit or is it fixed/welded to the bodywork? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianj 48 Posted June 7, 2017 It's all bolt in. If you can see it in my tiny avatar picture, the front valance, side skirts and rear valance are all steel. Link to build thread. http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthread.php?154963-Front-air-dam-and-full-steel-body-kit 2 2redrovers and SirkWhyXF reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,372 Posted June 8, 2017 It's all bolt in. If you can see it in my tiny avatar picture, the front valance, side skirts and rear valance are all steel. Link to build thread.http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthread.php?154963-Front-air-dam-and-full-steel-body-kitHad a flip through your link there and looks like it came up nice, well done I liked the hint made about the wide body to go with it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,372 Posted June 16, 2017 Someone on Facebook is making one pretty much the way I chopped it 1 gerg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,372 Posted February 16, 2020 I had a half thought again... Dangerous I know.. Came from the notion that a four door ute like the commodore thing would be useful at times but I just couldn't buy a crapadoor if my life depended on it. So, photochop to the distraction, I mean rescue...Lengthened the tray area by about 8-10 inches and raised the sides by I don't know, maybe 6 inches or so. It's sloped a bit so it's deeper near the front and down to the tail light. You can see it's a reverse light higher there.... Dunno, I think I'd drive it, not sure exactly how useful the back would be but if I could carry a welding gas bottle without a trailer it would be worth it lol 2 deankxf and gerg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,233 Posted February 16, 2020 i've seen an AU 4 door ute( made similar to above) in real life.. googled this though you could have bought this one on grays online, but it soldhttps://www.graysonline.com/lot/0001-3443452/motor-vehiclesmotor-cycles/1999-ford-fairlane-ghia-v8-automatic-dual-cab-ute https://www.driven.co.nz/news/lifestyle/double-cab-goodness-incredible-custom-made-falcon-ute-emerges-online/ https://www.goauto.com.au/news/ford/falcon-ute/r5-concept/sydney-show-ford-concept-a-ute-for-five/2000-11-16/25789.html google linked to this https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8448%2F7998660872_d755e25b50_b.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2Faussiefordadverts%2F7998660872&docid=vr_wgZPAYaq9VM&tbnid=g5l4-xactZhZZM%3A&vet=1&w=1024&h=768&itg=1&bih=625&biw=1366&ved=2ahUKEwjckNrsktbnAhWXgUsFHe87ANUQxiAoB3oECAEQLA&iact=c&ictx=1 1 2redrovers reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,372 Posted February 16, 2020 See, not so crazy after all. The blue one isn't right though, too short and just looks like a cut wagon. Silver one looks pretty much the way I drew it. They didn't make the tray taller but looks like they grafted on a ute tail. Ford should have made that concept. That's almost exactly what I had in mind when I thought "if I had money, I would replace the wagon with...." (long blank pause coming up with nothing newer that I'd actually own) Edit: I had a closer look at the cars in the links, they're all good options but I had problems with the aesthetic of each in one way or another. The blue is closest to the mark because it has the details of a normal car, just needs a slightly longer tray. The silver one is probably the right size but the ute graft LOOKS like a graft despite what the article suggested. I would keep the lines, bumpers and details of the original wagon I think. I don't like the way they did the rear window/ute join up. The bit that is up above the wagon roof, nope. The concept has the desired dual cab silhouette. I like the suicide rear doors idea, don't like the front bumper treatment or particularly the raised clearance look. Or the colour 1 deankxf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,260 Posted February 16, 2020 9 hours ago, deankdx said: Like this one the most, I'd drive that around. Nice little 347 Weezer, side pipes, and a "Go-Baby-Go" button. Swoyt.! 1 2redrovers reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites