Cube van to Pick up?

pittVRS · 08-06-2007, 00:07

I've recently bought a cheap Felicia Cube van and I just wondered how difficult it would be to convert it into a pickup. The top has some bolts which look easy enough to remove and release the roof. As far as I can see the rear van doors aren't fixed to the truck body. I've seen a pick-up tailgate for sale at Butts of Bawtry so would I be able to convert? i imagine I'd have to get some hinges for the tailgate and some plastic trim to go round the top of the load bay 'walls' when the roof is removed.

Is there anything else to consider?

bobob · 08-06-2007, 19:37

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Originally Posted by pittVRS

Is there anything else to consider?

All your stuff will get wet in the back

Lummox · 08-06-2007, 20:02

Yep the top just unbolts and then you need the tailgate.

fordfan · 08-06-2007, 20:48

Be warned the plastic trim is not cheap or even reasonably priced. I have been told that when you remove them they tend to break, which will also rule out a used set. If it has a pod on the roof of the cab, it will be quite well stuck on.

Lummox · 08-06-2007, 20:51

The plastic trim isn't fitted to al vehicles. I priced a full set up for the fun and it come to over £500 and half of it was back ordered with no release date.

pittVRS · 08-06-2007, 21:49

Thanks for the replies. the Cube is in the garage at the minute having a service. The engine has a slight oil leak and the cooling fan isn't working. The garage bloke says that these 1.9D engines tend to leak anyway. It hasn't left a large pool of oil on the road just a film of oil on the engine.

The service history doesn't exist so I'm thinking of telling the garage to just change the Cam belt anyway. the guy who owned it before me said he'd removed the cam belt cover and the tensioner looked shiney and new so he didn't bother changing it.

I'm still undecided whether to convert the bugger to a pick up. Twould be more practical for carrying long bits of wood (I like carrying long bits of wood). I'd have to consider fitting a bar to the rear of the cab roof to rest the long bits of wood on. And also there's no little hooks on the body to attach a tarp to cover the load bay.

vRSLen · 08-06-2007, 21:53

Nearly back in a Skoda then Roy!

pittVRS · 08-06-2007, 22:00

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Originally Posted by vRSLen

Nearly back in a Skoda then Roy!

Yeah, It's nice to be back in the fold!

Lummox · 08-06-2007, 22:12

TBH they aint actually that good as a pick up load lugger anyhow, the bed is really short compared to the VW Caddy of yesteryear.

vRSLen · 08-06-2007, 22:14

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Originally Posted by pittVRS

Yeah, It's nice to be back in the fold!

Will we get to see it next Thursday Roy?

pittVRS · 08-06-2007, 22:51

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Originally Posted by vRSLen

Will we get to see it next Thursday Roy?

God No. It's a complete shed. the skoda badge on the Bow is held on by a wood screw. If Mrs R recovers somewhat from her teatment, i may well bring the (work)horse along. I'm a bit worried about the distance it has to cover though.

08-06-2007, 00:07	#1
pittVRS Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off The Wagon Posts: 5,042 Thanks: 127 Thanked 103 Times in 73 Posts	Cube van to Pick up? I've recently bought a cheap Felicia Cube van and I just wondered how difficult it would be to convert it into a pickup. The top has some bolts which look easy enough to remove and release the roof. As far as I can see the rear van doors aren't fixed to the truck body. I've seen a pick-up tailgate for sale at Butts of Bawtry so would I be able to convert? i imagine I'd have to get some hinges for the tailgate and some plastic trim to go round the top of the load bay 'walls' when the roof is removed. Is there anything else to consider? __________________

08-06-2007, 20:02	#3
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,805 Thanks: 22 Thanked 658 Times in 554 Posts	Re: Cube van to Pick up? Yep the top just unbolts and then you need the tailgate. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

08-06-2007, 20:48	#4
fordfan ECUless Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,953 Thanks: 28 Thanked 224 Times in 195 Posts	Re: Cube van to Pick up? Be warned the plastic trim is not cheap or even reasonably priced. I have been told that when you remove them they tend to break, which will also rule out a used set. If it has a pod on the roof of the cab, it will be quite well stuck on.

08-06-2007, 20:51	#5
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,805 Thanks: 22 Thanked 658 Times in 554 Posts	Re: Cube van to Pick up? The plastic trim isn't fitted to al vehicles. I priced a full set up for the fun and it come to over £500 and half of it was back ordered with no release date. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

08-06-2007, 21:49	#6
pittVRS Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off The Wagon Posts: 5,042 Thanks: 127 Thanked 103 Times in 73 Posts	Re: Cube van to Pick up? Thanks for the replies. the Cube is in the garage at the minute having a service. The engine has a slight oil leak and the cooling fan isn't working. The garage bloke says that these 1.9D engines tend to leak anyway. It hasn't left a large pool of oil on the road just a film of oil on the engine. The service history doesn't exist so I'm thinking of telling the garage to just change the Cam belt anyway. the guy who owned it before me said he'd removed the cam belt cover and the tensioner looked shiney and new so he didn't bother changing it. I'm still undecided whether to convert the bugger to a pick up. Twould be more practical for carrying long bits of wood (I like carrying long bits of wood). I'd have to consider fitting a bar to the rear of the cab roof to rest the long bits of wood on. And also there's no little hooks on the body to attach a tarp to cover the load bay. __________________

08-06-2007, 21:53	#7
vRSLen Bully Bully :) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 5,070 Thanks: 169 Thanked 178 Times in 123 Posts	Re: Cube van to Pick up? Nearly back in a Skoda then Roy! __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

08-06-2007, 22:12	#9
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,805 Thanks: 22 Thanked 658 Times in 554 Posts	Re: Cube van to Pick up? TBH they aint actually that good as a pick up load lugger anyhow, the bed is really short compared to the VW Caddy of yesteryear. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

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