Hi everyone, thought i,d post a few pictures as requested, strengthening frame made and welded in, 2 more metal posts to fit to wheel arch, roof off!!!, n/s door welded in, o/s door to weld, fuel tank to relocate (see previous post) boxing in of frame next job., If anyone is interested i have rear door windows, mechanisms, locking parts, rear and side windows and other related parts for sale.

 

Wow. Don't you have MOT inspections required in the UK? Will that be a problem?

 

Hi marky151,

I'd be interested in seeing a full side view from a little further back to see the full profile. You could be creating a more elegant version of the old Chevrolet El Camino or Ford Ranchero. What is your plan for covering the fuel tank? And like Rob I'm wondering if MOT will be a hurdle?

Cheers,

Don

 

Hi, fuel tank will be lower than the finnished bed so i will just install a inspection hatch out of the hardwood and chrome finnish. As long as the car conforms to current structual and mechanical regulations there should be no problems, according to VOSA i dont need an IVA as the car has less than 8 seats and is over 10yrs old. See a mock up of what i hope it will look like attached.

 

Hey @marky151 Did you ever complete the pickup conversion? Photos?

 

marky151 was last on the forum in October 2016 so a reply could be unlikely.

Graham

 

Third photo in original post has name and phone number of the garage where it appears the work was being done. The website is active: https://stchristopherscarsales.co.uk/service-and-mot/
Would be great to see how this turned out...

 

I guess you could make a Jaguar truck. It certainly would be unique.!
I think i would prefer my Chevy Silverado Step Side.