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johnner
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hi lads just wondering is it possible to convert a mini saloon to a pickup and anyone ever seen one done because I'm half thinking of doing it just thought I'd ask if it was ever dome cheers


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Post by The Marcos Graveyard »

It would be a very short pick-up.
The Mini Pick-Up is based on the longer van/estate floor pan.

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would it be possible to cut a saloon and fit pickup panels and extend the wheelbase . I'm kinda thinking of doing it if at all possible
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Post by The Marcos Graveyard »

Anything is possible, it's your time and money.
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Post by joeyfinneran »

You can get a extendition peice for the floorpan seen it in on one of the parts websites
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