dual cab canopy wanted? · Aussieveedubbers

kombi_kid · 29 Oct 2005, 7:15 pm

hey people
wondering if anyone has a canopy and all poles etc for a canopy on a dual cab??

cheers
rhys

waltermitty · 29 Oct 2005, 8:10 pm

I have been chasing one one too ( posted elsewhere) but I dont like our chances.
Dave in Adelaide took one to the tip last week he tells me LOL.
The bay ones are different in length to the splittys so are not interchangeable.
I have a link to plans for one somewhere ill dig it up and post it for you. Perhaps if we got a couple made ? could be cheaper.
Mitchell

waltermitty · 29 Oct 2005, 8:34 pm

this is a good link has replica manufacturers and all sorts of imfo.
M
http://www.dropgates.com/resto/tilt.html

kombi_kid · 30 Oct 2005, 9:39 am

hey
i can get a bay one to copy off if i wanted to what are you trying to get one for mitch bay or split(if its a split i hate you :P:P:P)
cheers
rhys

waltermitty · 30 Oct 2005, 9:49 am

You wouldnt really hate me would you?...... nah I have a bay.

Mitchell

kombi_kid · 30 Oct 2005, 5:23 pm

ok well i would be ken to see whats around what different styles are around?
cheers
rhys

kombi_kid · 31 Oct 2005, 2:09 pm

hey people
anyone have one or have some plans?? i wouldnt mind making one to sit at roof height instead though?
cheers
rhys

waltermitty · 31 Oct 2005, 2:14 pm

http://www.dropgates.com/resto/Truckcanopy3.jpg

Like this Rhys?
Did you check the link in my earlier post above it has some great detail and options. Mitchell

[ Edited on 31-10-2005 by waltermitty ]

kombi_kid · 31 Oct 2005, 2:23 pm

yer i had a quick squiz at it that canopy looks like what im after!! might look into seing what it would cost to make yaself
obviously the frame isnt the expensive bit its the canvas!!
what do u think mitch?
cheers
rhys

kombi_kid · 31 Oct 2005, 2:27 pm

or something like this but i would want mine all steel no wood i think!

kombi_kid · 31 Oct 2005, 2:33 pm

i wonder how hard it would be to mould a fibreglass one? the curve along the roofline isnt too much wonder what a fibreglass one would look like?
cheers
rhys

YIOughta · 31 Oct 2005, 2:46 pm

Id be leaning toward alloy - you can get the hoops bent easily to shape, with feet welded on and little brackets to mount flat bar (or t bar) to make the shape for canvas (or the like). would be a clean easy strong light, rust free option, would even look sweet all polished up

waltermitty · 31 Oct 2005, 5:40 pm

Yes alloy good .
Fiberglass Nah dont think so if you wanted hard look get some thin gal steel and bend it over frames. easier and better I recon,
But for me If i do it it will be canvas only. I like the look.
Cabin height might be the go or a little higher to match the full cabin rack I have.
Im still mulling over it.
Mitchell

kombi_kid · 31 Oct 2005, 5:42 pm

yer me too alloy would be the go i was just pondering around ideas looks like its all gonna have to be custom made anyways!
cheers
rhys

Menangler · 31 Oct 2005, 8:01 pm

Rhys,
Here is mine, I made the frame and Rod Penrose made the cover, works great.

kombi_kid · 31 Oct 2005, 8:33 pm

rod is on here isnt he?ur ute is so sexy dave i love it!! ahahahahahaha
cheers
rhys

waltermitty · 31 Oct 2005, 8:47 pm

Dave is it noisey? ie does it flap much? Mitchell

modulus · 1 Nov 2005, 1:00 am

I am also thinking about a camping setup for the rear of my Bay double-cab. I'm curious about the canvases that are higher than the cabin; can you cruise at 100 kph without cross-bracing the frames? All the frames I've seen look very light....

Here are some miscellaneous canvas images...

http://www.aussiekombicampers.com/canvas.shtml

hth

YIOughta · 1 Nov 2005, 7:14 am

72Twincab could probably answer that - his canopy has been around for years - although its box shaped he might have some piccies of it nude that could give you an idea of the strength needed!

Menangler · 1 Nov 2005, 10:25 am

Not noisey, and doesn't flap, has seen "bump stop" on the speedo a few times too!!

modulus · 1 Nov 2005, 3:54 pm

Hi menangler,
Could you post some close-ups of the hoops when convenient?
TIA

kombi_kid · 1 Nov 2005, 6:03 pm

sweet guys sounds like there is a few ken parties on the canopy idea!!
will keep this thread going!
cheers
rhys