New chipbox, dilemma.

[Redsquirrel84]

Hi everyone. im looking to update my chip box currently have a homemade painted wooden one, that starting to look tired.

 

Few questions.

 

Steel or Aluminium?

 

Have had quotes for both and theres only around £ 700 difference

 

 

And also can any one recommend a fabricator (west mids)?

Or has anyone used these fabricators?

TGS | ARBTRUK | phone 01179659965

 

Thanks pete.

[Dan Earp]

if i was to choose id go for Aluminium, it will be pricier but its also lighter. this allows you to carry more chip logs etc. where abouts in the west midlands are you as my bro in law has made a couple in his time.

Edited August 8, 2012 by Dan Earp
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[Redsquirrel84]

south birmingham Acocks green B27

 

Cheers fella

[Dan Earp]

it maybe a drive but have a look bud, a mucka at work had one made from these guys for his personal veh.

 

N & J Aluminium Linings Ltd

Units 9/10/11 DeanField Court

Link 59 Business Park

Clitheroe, Lancashire

BB7 1QS. United Kingdom

 

T: 01200 429955

F: 01200 427680

E: [email protected]

[Redsquirrel84]

nice one i'll check them out is your chap on here? would he have pictures.

[Dan Earp]

nice one i'll check them out is your chap on here? would he have pictures.

 

ill ask when i see him at work bud, hes just had a plate put into his skull so its good and bad days. and no hes not on here. from what ive seen its the same out come to artruck. whats it going on? transit 4x4 etc

[Redsquirrel84]

lwb transit.

[18 stoner]

Just seen you're talking of a lwb tranny. I'd stay well clear of steel! By the time its built, carrying a couple of blokes and some kit, the payload will be less than 500kgs.

 

Any clues how much TGS would quote for one of theirs, look tidy?

[Redsquirrel84]

£2,500 big ones plus the vat.

 

But the steel fabs aren't far behind £1,800 + vat

[18 stoner]

I'd say looking at the basic box in their pics, its not bad for the money. Spending that amount of coin on a steel one is a waste in my opinion.