Vigo Hilux Conversions

[NanLaew]

While I was on the Udon ring road, I was sitting alongside a nice looking Vigo station wagon. Only after the fact did I realize that (as far as I know) this is not a production model but probably a conversion. I managed a couple of snapshots of the escaping beast but it looked so much longer and leaner than the Fortuner, it got me wondering where they come from. This wasn't a fiberglass shell planted on the tray but a fully modified back end; note the sideways opening tailgate. The rear side windows looked like they could have come from a Fortuner as they had the Toyota safety glass logo's on them.

There's probably a few auto conversion shops in Bangkok and suburbs so if anyone has any clues and links, it would be appreciated.

Many thanks!

[Dave the Dude]

Seen similar on many other makes of trucks too. Its just a carryboy type back-box conversion but it also includes a revised tailgate arrangement.

Not rocket science.

Dave

[Bpraim1]

Thairung!

[NanLaew]

Seen similar on many other makes of trucks too. Its just a carryboy type back-box conversion but it also includes a revised tailgate arrangement.

Not rocket science.

Dave

Sorry Dave, I was parked alongside it at a red light and this is NOT a Carryboy bolt on; I know what that is having rented several. I was close enough the read the Toyota engraving on the rear side-windows; Carryboy's don't use any kind of tempered glass. That tailgate glass and rear side-windows look like they are from a Fortuner. No, this was a SEAMLESS bodywork job with one-piece roof and sides, like a stretched Vigo crew-cab or a proper station wagon.

[apetley]

Seen similar on many other makes of trucks too. Its just a carryboy type back-box conversion but it also includes a revised tailgate arrangement.

Not rocket science.

Dave

It's not a Carryboy conversion as it is not a fibre glass bolt-on but a total reworking of the rear end/bed using metal work and costs a small fortune.

Wanted similar or my Triton until I found out the price.

[Dave the Dude]

I did but another word after 'carryboy' in previous sentence BTW.

Sorry I used that trade name but it was the best way to describe what I have seen. A more rubust coversion including a new rear door.

Dave

[Bpraim1]

Let me make this easier for you. THAIRUNG!!!

The modify new pickups in to suv's here.

Mostly Isuzu and Nissan. But have seen other brands modded too.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAIRUNG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[thaicbr]

I second Bpraim............... Thairung

[katabeachbum]

I second Bpraim............... Thairung

Seen some SMW too.

Looks like rear side windows and C pillar from Fortuner, which is not expensive to purchase.

Wouldnt like to wallet park it and then open rear hatch/swing. Thats 7 meters

[NanLaew]

Probably getting the arse-end of a front-end-totalled Fortuner and chop it to fit the back of the Vigo would be cheaper? This one looked very good but agree that the side-opening tailgate could be a bit unmanageable.

I did check the Thairung website but they didn't have any Toyota's listed.

I found this one but the back-end is boxier, defo not a Fortuner bit grafted on.

[katabeachbum]

Bring a picture to the policestation or DMV and run the reg number. If its registered as a Toyota highlux, the change of body is registered on one of the last pages in the book with the builders name.