T2 SWB commercial - raised roof

perelaar · 26-09-2014, 11:05

Finally gotten around to taking some pictures of my T2 - 1997 2.7tdi, SWB commercial van conversion with raised roof.
This is a picture made by the previous owner:

With resprayed bumpers, in its natural habitat:

And now for the interior, with my best mate who is helping out all the time:

Previous owner was shooting as well, and built a tool/gun box in the back. Bottom drawer currently holds spare clothes, raincoat, tools etc. Top drawer is padded for guns, and can be locked. The bag holds pheasant food

And now the raised roof from the inside:

Work done so far on the car: a thorough interior cleaning (wasn't cleaned for at least 10 years), radio installed, engine oil changed, bumpers and wheel arch outside plastic resprayed, missing rear bump stop installed, intercooler cleaned, loose dashboard parts fixed.

On the to do list: respray roof and left side front wing, renew wheel arch liners, renew other oils, redo brakes, install missing roof antenna, install parking sensors or rear view camera, new wheels/tyres. And find more money for all of the above, somehow.

Banshee · 26-09-2014, 11:07

I've never seen one of those before!!!!

Surely that has to be an aftermarket jobby?

Lovely dog there buddy

Sweety · 26-09-2014, 16:14

IIRC there is/was a company over in Europe some where doing the hi roof conversions not only on the SWB but the LWB to, they also so it to shogun's etc aswell

Lazy-Ferret · 26-09-2014, 21:14

Looks good.

You see those roof conversions all the time in Holland... something about increasing the capacity, so they fit into the correct CC to be classed as a commercial van, rather than a car with no windows.

firebobby · 27-09-2014, 09:51

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Originally Posted by Lazy-Ferret

Looks good.

You see those roof conversions all the time in Holland... something about increasing the capacity, so they fit into the correct CC to be classed as a commercial van, rather than a car with no windows.

Wow, I never knew that.

perelaar · 28-09-2014, 09:15

I imported this one from The Netherlands, indeed. As far as I know, I'm the 3rd owner.

Clivey · 27-11-2014, 14:43

That raised roof is interesting. Has it retained mounting points for a roof rack?

Banshee · 27-11-2014, 15:12

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Originally Posted by Clivey

That raised roof is interesting. Has it retained mounting points for a roof rack?

Good point that!!!

perelaar · 27-11-2014, 15:23

Unfortunately, no mounting points for roof rack!
As far as I can see it is some short of double glassfiber shell, empty space between the inner and outer shell.

Drilled a few holes in the back of the inner shell, to be able to fix a better interior light. Shell seems to be about 3mm thick.

Banshee · 27-11-2014, 15:29

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Originally Posted by perelaar

Unfortunately, no mounting points for roof rack!
As far as I can see it is some short of double glassfiber shell, empty space between the inner and outer shell.

Drilled a few holes in the back of the inner shell, to be able to fix a better interior light. Shell seems to be about 3mm thick.

Good place to mule your drugs in then

Clivey · 27-11-2014, 15:33

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Originally Posted by perelaar

Unfortunately, no mounting points for roof rack!
As far as I can see it is some short of double glassfiber shell, empty space between the inner and outer shell.

Drilled a few holes in the back of the inner shell, to be able to fix a better interior light. Shell seems to be about 3mm thick.

That's a shame. - I'm interested in a 3-door Maverick / T2 as an off-road toy (for the bits that are too tight for my Discovery 2) and that high roof looks like a great place for additional storage (a dry place for spare clothes etc. as long as you don't roll it!

) but I'd also want a full roof rack.

perelaar · 27-11-2014, 15:34

Plenty of empty spaces between inside trim and outer body as well

Sammy Sammy · 30-11-2014, 23:13

Looks well weak and gay what a muppet

Banshee · 30-11-2014, 23:24

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Originally Posted by Sammy Sammy

Looks well weak and gay what a muppet

Bit harsh mate!!!!

Each to their own, it may be more practical for him as he shoots, have you ever tried to sit in the back of a Maverick/Terrano with no seats in in the boot area?

I admit I don't like the overall shape to the vehicle now

Sweety · 30-11-2014, 23:32

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Originally Posted by Sammy Sammy

Looks well weak and gay what a muppet

That's not very nice

standard T2 roof isn't very strong anyway in the centre all strength is at the edges & fibre glass can be very strong hence the reason some top notch sport cars & made from the stuff aswell as power boats

26-09-2014, 11:05	#1
perelaar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Belgium Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7TDi SWB '97 Posts: 802	T2 SWB commercial - raised roof Finally gotten around to taking some pictures of my T2 - 1997 2.7tdi, SWB commercial van conversion with raised roof. This is a picture made by the previous owner: With resprayed bumpers, in its natural habitat: And now for the interior, with my best mate who is helping out all the time: Previous owner was shooting as well, and built a tool/gun box in the back. Bottom drawer currently holds spare clothes, raincoat, tools etc. Top drawer is padded for guns, and can be locked. The bag holds pheasant food And now the raised roof from the inside: Work done so far on the car: a thorough interior cleaning (wasn't cleaned for at least 10 years), radio installed, engine oil changed, bumpers and wheel arch outside plastic resprayed, missing rear bump stop installed, intercooler cleaned, loose dashboard parts fixed. On the to do list: respray roof and left side front wing, renew wheel arch liners, renew other oils, redo brakes, install missing roof antenna, install parking sensors or rear view camera, new wheels/tyres. And find more money for all of the above, somehow.

26-09-2014, 11:07	#2
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	I've never seen one of those before!!!! Surely that has to be an aftermarket jobby? Lovely dog there buddy __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

26-09-2014, 16:14	#3
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	IIRC there is/was a company over in Europe some where doing the hi roof conversions not only on the SWB but the LWB to, they also so it to shogun's etc aswell

26-09-2014, 21:14	#4
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	Looks good. You see those roof conversions all the time in Holland... something about increasing the capacity, so they fit into the correct CC to be classed as a commercial van, rather than a car with no windows.

28-09-2014, 09:15	#6
perelaar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Belgium Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7TDi SWB '97 Posts: 802	I imported this one from The Netherlands, indeed. As far as I know, I'm the 3rd owner.

27-11-2014, 14:43	#7
Clivey Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: East Midlands Posts: 10	That raised roof is interesting. Has it retained mounting points for a roof rack?

27-11-2014, 15:23	#9
perelaar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Belgium Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7TDi SWB '97 Posts: 802	Unfortunately, no mounting points for roof rack! As far as I can see it is some short of double glassfiber shell, empty space between the inner and outer shell. Drilled a few holes in the back of the inner shell, to be able to fix a better interior light. Shell seems to be about 3mm thick.

27-11-2014, 15:34	#12
perelaar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Belgium Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7TDi SWB '97 Posts: 802	Plenty of empty spaces between inside trim and outer body as well

30-11-2014, 23:13	#13
Sammy Sammy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Devon Vehicle: Terrano 2.7 se Posts: 5	Looks well weak and gay what a muppet