Chequer plate panels for the boot??

[pberrey]

I have just ordered from a local fabricator three plates of 2mm aluminium chequer plate to cover the lower tailgate and replace the plastic side panels in the boot.

As I want a five seat overland configuration this makes more sense for me and strengthens the loads area for carrying tools, spares, hi-lift jacks etc. I will also be able to mount things such as inverters or torches via Quickfist clamps etc directly onto the walls and have a stove cooking/boiling directly on the tailgate.

I might be able to fit them ahead of this weekend's Strata Florida trip if they arrive in time. I will endeavour to post photos on Monday.

Is this a potential group-buy?? It doesn't have to be chequer if you think it is the work of the devil as they can supply any steel or ally sheet.

Regards.


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[Chris]

http://www.landcruiserclub.net/foru...rear-tailgate-decks-in-stainless-or-aluminuim

Might just be a teeny bit late there. Not sure how you managed to miss it, you'd have been welcome to join in

 

[pberrey]

Yes, that looks to be the worlds longest thread Chris. I've not be on the forum long and i tend to only follow the 80 series and Overland Build forums.

I made a start on my panels today. The tailgate was easy but the nearside panel took quite a bit of shaping and some bending even after making up a cardboard template. Both have had a coat of paint and will be fitted once they have had a second. The offside panel will have to wait until next weekend and I've run out of small cutting discs anyway.

Regards

Paul.

 

[Chris]

If you only follow the 80 series and overland threads you will miss out on a good deal of other relevant discussion.