So what hot and whats not? I was after some of your ideas with whats hot on the utes? Do you think the rear is better with no bar or rubbers also what about a roll bar?

Some feed back would be great.

Also have you guys heard about the new head lights prism style (aftermarket)

cheers,
BigD

Well I shaved off my bumpers and rear rubbers. I also shaved my tailgate to give it that smooth look. i don't know about a roll bar i made a hardcover for it so it wouldn't look rite wif one.
heres a few pics:

The cover is very nice! Is that a custom job or they are available on request, Im interested. also i was thinking of removing the rubbers in the back too, but im worried about a few bumps on the back that the rubbers might help out with. As my ute will be an everyday driver.
Any Ute parts you have 4 sale?

Cheers,
BigD

hay dude, If this works its a pic of my 1200 ute with a roll bar. The roll bar is off a nissan nirvara and was shortened by a few inches. It has no structual use at all (useless in a rollover) as it just bolts to the side if the ute near the tauno hooks. I reccon it looks pretty cool and makes the old girl stand out a bit.

the hardcover i made with alot of help from my dad (well i am only 15) but they are available on the club somewhere, but they are around $2000 which is why i made my own. as for the shaving i was planing to put a reversing sensor in it to try and minimise the damaged suffered to the back.

Very nice, the roll bar in the reply before looks good too (different) also i like the sensor idea. Thanks heaps for the reply's

yeah i really rate your ute peter. didnt you say in another post that it was just plywood? how hard was it to shave the rear end. did you make an internal latch for the tailgate? if so can you send me some pics? im tryin to work out how ill do it myself. the smooth look is awsome on utes

had an idea for all you ute people
early corolla wagon rear seat latch, would work well inside the tray and would be about the right width

i just used latches out of a hilux. i was thinking bout having a handle on the inside but decided to put 2 electric solinoids up to the latches so its all electronic. i will try to gets some pics for those interested (bear with me guys)
also thanks to you guys for your comments!!!! much apreciated.
Peter

i think mini tubbing with fat rubber under the back and big dished wheels looks tuff