Bushbloke's GU Ute

[bushbloke]

Well here is my GU Ute, its a 2003 4.2 TDi DX Coil-Cab.



Here is a list of the planned modifications :

1. Hella 4000's and UHF from old ute. Done.
2. New Tray and Canvas Canopy. Done.
3. Replace Window Tinting. Done.
4. Safari Snorkel. Done.
5. New Stereo and Bluetooth handsfree. Done.
6. New Drivers Seat. Done.
7. Dual Battery system.
8. Twelve volt system with plugs etc.
9. Canopy and Tray Modified to include roof rack and lights mounts.
10. Side Rails and Side Steps.
11. New suspension. (2" most likely)
12. New Tyres and Wheels.
13. MTQ Turbo Upgrade. Done.

[minipatrol]

very nice ...i'd love a gu ute

[Steggz]

Nice Ride, i was lookin' at gettin' a GU But at the time i couldn't afford it.
anyway can't wait to see how it turns out

[bushbloke]

Quick update.

The spring on my old uhf aerial cracked, needed replacing, so bought a GME Ae4705 yesterday, fitted it up today, looks good.



I'm looking at getting a Stratos Commercial seat, which includes lifting it for more leg room, so i've gone off the roof console idea, as i will most likely hit my head.

So saving for that and new tray and canvas canopy now.

[bushbloke]

Another small job i completed last weekend. Got sick of the Uhf Microphone sitting beside the Gearstick, so decided to do up a bracket for the Microphone.

Bought this bracket, about 10 bucks from a local radio place.



Drilled holes and pop riveted (seen in last photo) the Microphone Holder in place here.



Then inserted it between the Uhf and the Mounting bracket for the Uhf and Stereo.



Had to track down a longer screw, as the original was to short with the Mic Bracket and a second piece of Rubber in there.

Finished Product.


Doesn't get in the way with the Gearstick either.

[nate]

hey man love the avatar.. i mean nice rig mate

[cruiser.man]

nice truck mate, has your tray been lifted? it just seems higher to me

[corhijas]

looking good mate,how much was the new aerial

[bushbloke]

Cheers Everyone.

cruiser.man - Yeah it has 2 inch blocks under it. Due to the under tray frame work, those are needed to fit the spare in. The new tray will have flat steel under the floor at the back there instead.

corhijas - It was $179. Pays to shop around, one other place i rang in town was nearly $50 dearer.

[Ute Mad]

Originally Posted by bushbloke

Another small job i completed last weekend. Got sick of the Uhf Microphone sitting beside the Gearstick, so decided to do up a bracket for the Microphone.

Bought this bracket, about 10 bucks from a local radio place.


Then inserted it between the Uhf and the Mounting bracket for the Uhf and Stereo.

Had to track down a longer screw, as the original was to short with the Mic Bracket and a second piece of Rubber in there.

Finished Product.


Doesn't get in the way with the Gearstick either.

Hi Bushbloke

I had the same dilema about the handpiece for the radio... I had jjust fitted the spotties so had a spare factory switch blank...





It now just clips into the switch hole and can be taken out later like your and none the wiser

The utes coming along nicely


cheers Utemad

[bushbloke]

Thanks Ute Mad. Yeah, took it for its first off road run on weekend, only a short sedate one, but i loved it.

Heart was pumping for first hill though, that soon stopped though.

[bushbloke]

Ordered my steel tray with Canopy Frame, and Canvas Canopy on Tuesday, will be about 5 weeks, just in time for holidays. I can't wait

[jedsute]

cant wait to see the finished result mate

[bushbloke]

Thanks Jedsute. 2 weeks tomorrow for Tray Fitting, I can't wait

[bushbloke]

Got some new Muflaps for the New tray this week.



Hopefully the tray will be ready this week. Hopefully...

[LC70]

Bushbloke,
Hi, ute looks good mate. Who is building your tray and canopy?? i take delivery of my new 70series GLX ute on the 12/09 and am shopping around for a custom steel tray at the moment. Any help would be greatly appreciated, i am in Brisbane.
Cheers
Andrew

[bushbloke]

Queensland Body Builders is doing mine (they are in Toowoomba, not to happy)

Also heard good reports about Shelleys in Warwick. Ph (07) 4661 2178

There is also Ozmac in Toowoomba ph (07) 4634 4833

[LC70]

Thanks heaps, have sent them an email.
cheers
Andrew

[Dman 11]

hey mate. luv ur ute, i wouldnt mind getting something like 4 my next car.. hows it go offroad??

[Ute Mad]

Hi Bushbloke

the suspense is killing me bring on the pics of the tray.......

I wish my mate had taken photo's of his GU ute before he started .... Boy if he aint done it its comin and faster that i can comprehend.......

Cheers utemad