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Hay guys,

As you know we are building a S.A.U BBQ trailer and we need your input.

We have already are the main parts like:

6x4 trailer

2x BBQ (to be cut up and used for there parts)

Two Skyline wheels (supplied by ASH)

Some of the ideas that have been throne about are the boot of a skyline would be cool as an icebox or a storage area?

Cannon Exhausts to stick out the back to make it look good?

All right guys we need you input please post up what ideas you have and what you can donate and we will have the best-looking BBQ trailer out there (It will look much cooler then the WRX trailer)

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this was dicussed at last nights meeting

we are getting an official sau vic bbq trailer

but we want to mod it up a little for some fun

so like skyline rear taillgihts on it, r33 wheels on it

any other stuff anyone can donate thats cheap / free for fun

i can donate

stock boost solenoid

powerfc hand contrller (dead)

ebay poor mans spec oil pressure guage

1 x GTR32 stock turbo front compressor cover and wheel also

So we're going to make silly suggestions, treat this thread as a joke and nothing gets done OR are we actually going to have some valuable input? :laugh:

Not too sure what i can donate as such, need to check the shed, but my time is always available :) .

A rear half cut from a damaged skyline would be utter cool. *cough* Dave *cough* :laugh:. Even if it is slightly damaged someone will be able to straighten it up, to make it look presentable; the pannel beating doesn't need to be anywhere near "show" standard, but this would look awesome on our stand at various major events!

so who's actually going to do all the work ?

why dont u start with just a frame, and build a complete custom trailer, you could design it so much better ... :laugh:

The genious :)

Work done by various members, hopefully mostly donated.

I can probably do most the wiring. I have done heaps of car installs in the past, etc.

i can make like an official slump glass sign of "SAU BBQ! EAT IT OR GTFO!"

or just SAUBBQ in glass :laugh:

lol :)

Not sure if glass is a good idea... unless you reckon you can get something that wont destroy itself?

The genious :)

Work done by various members, hopefully mostly donated.

I can probably do most the wiring. I have done heaps of car installs in the past, etc.

?

i beleive they said they already had a 6x4 trailer ... it would be a much better and viable option to sell of the trailer and buy materials, as, if you make the actual chasis of the trailer to suit the exterior design it will flow alot easier ???

:|

dang, didnt take a pic of the last trailer i worked on :laugh:

i could help although various tools help i cant bring a mig welder from work ... i dont thik they will let me:(

lol :)

Not sure if glass is a good idea... unless you reckon you can get something that wont destroy itself?

if i had a toughening plant, then i could supply that. but we always get it from other joints.

although i do like the idea of a big sticker saying "SAU BBQ! EAT IT OR GTFO!" on the guards or something

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