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Rag top poles - too tall to go in the garage
Quick question, has anyone every lowered the frame poles to the height of the cab roof on a TD5 pickup?

I say this as the pickup goes in my new garage but the frame has had to be removed as it is higher than the truck cab.

My first thought was to cut at the base of the pole and take enough to make the roof level then re-weld back and alter the canvas a little, any pointers welcome.

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Maybe should have checked the new garage was up to the job first before building/buying/moving!!!! Rolling with laughter The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results.
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Dig up the floor
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Thanks it's times like this that I value the whit of my fellow man.
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Tonneau cover then Whistle
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One option agreed, or convert to county as that goes under fine.
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Tonneau looks best option at present although the poles shortened and welded up would make the tight too small Exmor canvas fit finally.



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We are talking mm of clearance on the electric door switch so a re gig may clear it.
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A foot pump?
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Sorry couldn't resist Laughing The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results.
Solihull, 1948 - "If we paint the chassis, it will last for years"
Solihull, 2015 - "If we paint the chassis.............................
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Certainly no chance of any big wheels but she won't be out in the wet and snow anymore, worth the sacrifice and insurance drop.
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What garage doors have you have?

I changed an up and over for barn doors.

Slightly lower profile tires and shorter springs would help.

How much gap do you need?

Digging up the floor at the front could be an option?
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It's a roller door by Henderson, the switch is on the outside and give me 5 mm clearance on the cab. If it were moved I may get the rag in , can't dig up the floor expensive block paving.

The door is bust so may become a couple of opening doors so switch can go, measure up this weekend.

Very Happy
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Getting a tonneau and will take 20mm out of the poles later this year, as long as I get the height level with the truck cab job done.
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Skipped the tonneau idea lowered the poles, had the hood customised by LSR in Burnley. The result is......

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