FlipPac "re-sizing"

[dman93]

Has anyone looked into (or actually done) re-sizing the lower shell of a FP to fit a slightly different bed size. I like my T100 but really hanker for a newer modern truck. Either a Tacoma or ?? As far as I know the T100 shell would fit a 1st gen Tundra and maybe a Dakota but not much else. To fit an access cab Taco I assume it would need to have the mounting surface and lower flanges narrowed, which seems reasonable, perhaps with a slight "lift", as it were with spacers glassed in where the shell rests on the bed. Shortening it to fit a DC Taco would be a bigger challenge ... relocating the front wall. Any thoughts?

-dman93

 

[Arclight]

The one for the Tacoma is about 6" narrower than the T100 model. So it would stick out a lot more than it does now, in addition to the other mods. Also, the Tacoma beds are shorter from what I can tell. I would sell it to that lady who is desperate to find one for her T100, and pick up the one for the Nissan that hasn't been moving. Then buy a Nissan to fit it.

Or, if you're going to pay the freight on a late-model Tacoma, order a new one from FRP. Besides, Summer is coming and that's the perfect time for a second job.

Arclight

 

[dman93]

The one for the Tacoma is about 6" narrower than the T100 model. So it would stick out a lot more than it does now, in addition to the other mods. Also, the Tacoma beds are shorter from what I can tell. I would sell it to that lady who is desperate to find one for her T100, and pick up the one for the Nissan that hasn't been moving. Then buy a Nissan to fit it.

Or, if you're going to pay the freight on a late-model Tacoma, order a new one from FRP. Besides, Summer is coming and that's the perfect time for a second job.

Arclight

I suppose I could get my seats re-covered, new front end with manual hubs, new ball-joints, control arm and sway bar bushings, idler arm, tie-rod ends and steering damper, new shocks, Tundra front brakes and a professional detailing for less than the price of a new FlipPac or the sales tax on a new Taco.

 

[mtnbike28]

Winner!!!!

I suppose I could get my seats re-covered, new front end with manual hubs, new ball-joints, control arm and sway bar bushings, idler arm, tie-rod ends and steering damper, new shocks, Tundra front brakes and a professional detailing for less than the price of a new FlipPac or the sales tax on a new Taco.

 

[Arclight]

Winner!!!!

Yeah, keeping a high-miles Toyota 4x4 in good operating trim is still a pretty good deal compared to an optioned-out new truck for most of us.

Arclight