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 Jan 31 2008, 06:24 PM
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 *FruitLoop* 53  Group: Donator Posts: 2,043 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Out in the sticks Member No.: 3  |
Want to get a canvas canopy made up for my ute and just wondering if anyone knows anyone or has any suggestions?
got a pretty good idea what i want and quotes so far between $750 and $900 (not including frame) Zip up sides and rear. |
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Jan 31 2008, 06:45 PM
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 His Eminance Group: Administrators Posts: 5,725 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 2 |
Depends if you're handy with a welder Rumpus ??
Even still most of the time it's better to just get it all done I've found doing it yourself gets to be more expensive than the ready mades --------------------  Save The Fish, Eat a Pussy |
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Jan 31 2008, 07:02 PM
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*FruitLoop* 53 Group: Donator Posts: 2,043 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Out in the sticks Member No.: 3 |
Yea, by the time i buy the bits, paint, and do the work its not going to save much.
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Jan 31 2008, 07:05 PM
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His Eminance Group: Administrators Posts: 5,725 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 2 |
Yep Yep think to many peeps think they're saving $$$'s by doing it themselves but they're not
Again that depends on what you are building -------------------- Save The Fish, Eat a Pussy |
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Jan 31 2008, 07:13 PM
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*FruitLoop* 53 Group: Donator Posts: 2,043 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Out in the sticks Member No.: 3 |
more worried about the canvas job..
Have a bloke out here that will do it for $850 or places in sydney that will do for $750 |
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Jan 31 2008, 07:47 PM
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*FruitLoop* 53 Group: Donator Posts: 2,043 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Out in the sticks Member No.: 3 |
also, want to ran a canopy of the side of it for camping and trying to think if th best way to do it, i would have liked a zip on attachment but they say the zips not strong enough and want to use aluminium extrusion which means just another thing to carry...
anyone got any other ideas? |
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Feb 6 2008, 06:37 PM
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*FruitLoop* 53 Group: Donator Posts: 2,043 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Out in the sticks Member No.: 3 |
they want $500 JUST TO MAKE THE FRAME!!!
one peice of 35mm tube with 4 bends and a plate on the bottoms with 2 holes and 3 peices to run lenghtways with bolts.. If i had the bender i would do it myself but i dont.... :( |
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Feb 6 2008, 07:55 PM
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*FruitLoop* 53 Group: Donator Posts: 2,043 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Out in the sticks Member No.: 3 |
Well, if anyone cares
 I found another steel shop who will supply the steel (cut to size and bent to shape) for $100.. Just have to mig it all up myself which is easy enough and painting i will figure out later? prolly just brush and some roofing paint will be easy an cheap. so thats a massive saving, so hopefully have my canapy on by end of next month! |
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Feb 8 2008, 01:17 PM
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 *The Manilla Gorilla* Group: Moderator Posts: 855 Joined: 14-April 07 From: Manilla NSW Member No.: 13 |
Chad there's a bloke here in Manilla that makes them from Canvas or tarp side, I will check up for you and get an average price.
-------------------- I WANNA GO: FISHIN WITH SUMO.
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Feb 8 2008, 02:09 PM
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 the yack man Group: Donator Posts: 2,165 Joined: 13-April 07 From: paradise beach Member No.: 4 |
well not a lot i can add to this thread other than to say don't come to Canberra for a quote as the best price i can get for a travel cover for the poly is $680.00 and i think its a bit over the top.
-------------------- bugger it's sold,got meself a house instead
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Feb 8 2008, 03:06 PM
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*The Manilla Gorilla* Group: Moderator Posts: 855 Joined: 14-April 07 From: Manilla NSW Member No.: 13 |
Chad I had a chat with Malcolm, He made one last week for a bloke , 12oz canvas with Zips and elastic hooks cost $600 same height as cab. he said (Poly tarp side) is a bit dearer, he needs the vehicle for one Saturday to make it to suit your frame and vehicle, and 1 to 2 weeks notice to book in and do the job.
-------------------- I WANNA GO: FISHIN WITH SUMO.
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Feb 15 2008, 10:57 PM
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 the wizz kid Group: Members Posts: 693 Joined: 14-April 07 From: manilla,kingstown Member No.: 9 |
mate have a look on ebay you see a lot on there all set up ,you might get one for less
-------------------- allways in the shit ,its just the depth that varies
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