06 transit tipper - new load bed needed

[Mark Bolam]

This seems to be the case mate.

I think the steel bodies look a bit tatty more quickly, but are structurally sound.

 

 

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[treequip]

Im not sure why but its always the bodies with the alloy sides that go first! Paint comes off in massive flakes to reveal rusty underneath and then before you know it its rusty everywhere and holes are appearing!

 

Just to say my steel bed on my 56 transit is mint

 

Bad bodies the alloy n steel!

 

Its usually because they powder coat the steel but don't bother to fettle the guillotined edges. The powder coat goes thin over the edges then splits allowing water to live under the coating. Perfect recipe for rust.

[Mark Bolam]

I'm making enquiries tomorrow, I'll let you know how I get on.

 

 

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[slasherscot]

I'm in exactly the same position with my 06 double cab.

Bed and bearers rotten.

 

Truck is great otherwise.

 

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did the back bearer in mine at year £250

[Tothetree's!]

Mines steel allround - first stop repair, anyone recommend a fabricator in the bfd/Leeds area?

[Tom D]

I have a set of aly dropsides, and tailgate plus corner posts if anyone is interested... I took them off my 09 transit when I made the chip box.

[burrell_]

how did u get on with your enquiries mark

i looked at mine today and the under side of the tipping body is not good

[TTP]

I'm in exactly the same position with my 06 double cab.

Bed and bearers rotten.

 

Truck is great otherwise.

 

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Where've you been parking that in the sea?

[Mark Bolam]

how did u get on with your enquiries mark

i looked at mine today and the under side of the tipping body is not good

 

Original manufacturer can supply everything but the bed and the subframe, the only two bits that are totally bolloxed!

 

If they had that they'd be about £1k and £1.8k respectively.

 

Going to see my local guy tomorrow.

 

 

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[Billy]

Should be able to build a fresh body for about £500, or patch it up and replace bits for less but would probably take longer.