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tyrannosauROSS

Member Since: 24 Jun 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 136

Tub Removal and Canopy Build

Hello all, I have been considering removing the rear tub and building a custom canopy much like the Australians do on their cars.
Does anyone know if there is any legal implication of doing this?

Im considering doing it to a Hilux... I know... don't scream at me!

I know in the UK we are very strict with rules for the road so I was wondering if anyone on here had any information concerning modifying a vehicle so much.

thanks
Ross

25th Mar 2017 8:27pm

zsd-puma

Member Since: 09 Aug 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 2720

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black

So you're saying you want to remove the tub and make a flat bed back?

You can get them, some of the utility companies had dropside tippers on the back of defenders, you just remove the sides and leave it as a flatbed, it doesn't have to tip.

I think the canopies that you see in Australia are actually demountable bodies sat on top of a flatbed.

26th Mar 2017 12:19pm

tyrannosauROSS

Member Since: 24 Jun 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 136

Yes, I want to turn the Hilux into a flat bed an then build a removable canopy on the back. I was wondering if there is any rules I would have to meet like you do when building a trailer from scratch.

Ross

27th Mar 2017 8:17pm

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