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03 Oct 2017 04:17 #184768 by Lambert
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Hi, typically I have just nicely got the Jimny to where i am reasonably happy with it and BOOM! Management have taken it into their heads that a pickup conversion is the best idea in the world. It strikes me as a not unreasonable idea as it would afford more farm friendly serviceability from the back. It will absolutely not be one on the monster floatation tyres, it would be my nice road biased one but with a flat bed. I am being very cautious about the idea. Am I right to be apprehensive or should I be grasping the opportunity with both hands?

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03 Oct 2017 07:13 #184771 by OllieNZ
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11/60 wrote: Hi, typically I have just nicely got the Jimny to where i am reasonably happy with it and BOOM! Management have taken it into their heads that a pickup conversion is the best idea in the world. It strikes me as a not unreasonable idea as it would afford more farm friendly serviceability from the back. It will absolutely not be one on the monster floatation tyres, it would be my nice road biased one but with a flat bed. I am being very cautious about the idea. Am I right to be apprehensive or should I be grasping the opportunity with both hands?

The KAP ones are a nut 'n' bolt ground up rebuild.....
I'm not familiar with the cost of typical farm atv/utv/mule type vehicles but I suspect that a landmaster is of similar value a lot more comfortable and just as useful.
Assuming the KAP ones have been properly rust proofed, I feel they represent reasonable value

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03 Oct 2017 07:22 #184772 by Lambert
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I think the plan is to convert mine rather than buy a rebuilt one.

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03 Oct 2017 10:24 - 03 Oct 2017 10:55 #184776 by Daniel30
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There was a firm on Facebook the other day quoting £4000 to have your own Jimny made into pickup they made a six wheel one ill see if I can track them down.

Wouldn't you get more in a trailer?
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03 Oct 2017 11:31 #184778 by 1066Boy
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Keep yours as is and buy an old, cheap hilux. :)

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03 Oct 2017 11:58 #184779 by OllieNZ
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11/60 wrote: I think the plan is to convert mine rather than buy a rebuilt one.

That's an interesting proposal
Assuming you personally own the vehicle and agree to the conversion I'd insist on getting it done by someone that's experienced with doing that type of conversion. Anything less may negatively effect the value of the vehicle.

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03 Oct 2017 12:00 #184780 by OllieNZ
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1066Boy wrote: Keep yours as is and buy an old, cheap hilux. :)

That would probably cost more the converting the jimny.......... Old lux's are hens teeth and as a result very expensive

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03 Oct 2017 12:01 #184781 by TomDK
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Isn't the kap conversion £11000 + cost of standard Jimny?

That's a stupid amount of money for what is essentially a tiny pick-up bed conversion and wide wheels.

As already suggested, I'd use the money on a proper pick-up instead. Hilux, Amarok or such.

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03 Oct 2017 13:00 #184782 by Jezz
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Who owns the jimny? If it belongs to the company, they can do what they like with it. If it's your's, then it's up to you, Personally i wouldn't be using my own vehicle for work anyway, unless self employed.As already stated get an old hilux for a work horse, plenty on flea-bay for much less than a landmaster conversion.

It's been fettled just a tad.
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03 Oct 2017 14:07 #184784 by Lambert
Its a company car hence it's not a rally spec Jimny with a 1.6 turbo. (Pity). The main objections I have raised so far revolves around the inability to through load fence rails and posts etc that and I would be mortified if it went off to be cut up and came back less sweet as a nut than it is now, that and I would have to work even harder to pay for the conversion. The jury is still out on this, big time.

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03 Oct 2017 15:32 #184786 by Lambert

TomDK wrote: Isn't the kap conversion £11000 + cost of standard Jimny?

That's a stupid amount of money for what is essentially a tiny pick-up bed conversion and wide wheels.

As already suggested, I'd use the money on a proper pick-up instead. Hilux, Amarok or such.


I agree with you about it being really quite expensive but so are its competitors, a new John Deere Gator isn't far off the same money with the cost of the donor. Im not sure it's an expense we as a family farm should be exposing ourselves to, it's a lot of sheep to sell just for a new toy.

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03 Oct 2017 15:39 #184787 by Lambert
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Daniel30 wrote: Wouldn't you get more in a trailer?


Yes i would and indeed frequently do, but having a trailer on isn't always practical especially in winter when I don't drive on the land to avoid making mess.

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