Anyone Chop a flippac? Fiberglassers welcome

[Prybry]

I would section the front

I would suggest sectioning the front where it fits the cab,
shorten the window and extend the cab over hang.
This would avoid needing to modify the tent and most of the major glass work would be hidden.

I would use a cut line which aligns with the top of the windows.
This will help blend the knit line better.

Brian

 

[lx450landcruiser]

Well I'm working on the aluminum flatbed as we speak. Should be lighter then the original bed I think, so the extra weight of the flippac wont be a big deal.

Im going for something very basic. I will add the drawers in the rear later when money permits. I might add a small step in front as well where the cab is. I will build the "spacer" to attach the flippac to the flatbed with the correct angle. I'd like that angle to incorperate a fold down step for getting in and out of the back of the truck. Id also like to incorperate jack mounts into the "spacer" to remove the combo when I need to hual something. Hope to get this done by next weekend but will see.

 

[billy bee]

:lurk:

 

[Clutch]

The Maltec guys recently posted up some "inspiration".

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/79888-Some-pictures-of-our-work-maltec-from-germany

 

[lx450landcruiser]

Sneak peak

 

[JasonRedwood]

Sneak peak

sneak peak...?

 

[lx450landcruiser]

yup

 

[Saiyan66]

Looking awesome! I cant believe you have produced a great looking aluminum flatbed that fast. Looking forward to seeing everything installed with the FP on top. Well done.

 

[JasonRedwood]

AWESOME

 

[Dave Bennett]

:lurk:

 

[Clutch]

Rad!

Much better way to go than chopping up the Flipper.

Adding a lot of versatility to the truck too.

Can't wait to see it finished. There might be hope yet for the Taco DC stumpy bed after all!

Shoot, might have a little side business right there too, I can see a market for it.

 

[lx450landcruiser]

Well most of it is done. I have a bunch more to do. remove the rear hitch and attach it higher. move the spare tire carrier up higher. figure a better place for the gas filler. Mud flaps. Those are the main ones for now. I have decided I have to bed line the whole bed as its jus to bling for me. I'm excited about the extra space underneath as I now finally have a place for my dual battery and water tank.

 

[Clutch]

I always wanted to do that when I had my Wildernest, have tool boxes sit on the flatbed, and the 'Nest on top of the toolboxes.

 

[lx450landcruiser]

So here is a quick example of what it should look like when the bed is black. I will also have to make a small "head board" for when the camper is off.

 

[JasonRedwood]

Looks GREAT! Amazing progress.