Make your own Doka rear canopy
Posted: 15 Jun 2017, 21:10
I thought this might be worth sharing if anyone was thinking of making a rear cover for their Doka/pickup...
I decided to build a rear cover for my Doka, since the genuine canopies were not only expensive, but are also a little ugly and a tad too utilitarian.
After many design revisions, I concluded on this simple tubular / wooden design.
I've opted for ¾" tubing which matches the bull bar and got couple of hoops bent to a template. The bottom of the legs slot onto a short section of pipe welded to a plate, secured with a quick release pin. This will make it easy to remove the whole canopy if required.
I prepared the metalwork and had the sections welded at a local fabricator on this fixed jig. Managed to get an nice finish by using a roller to apply a primer of galvafroid, followed by a couple of coats of matt black spray paint.
I wanted the canvas to follow the curve of the roof, so but adjusting the depths of the timber battens I was able to accurately create an effective curve.
I'll be having a canvas fitted, which should be nice an tight, so watch this space for updates in the coming weeks...
I decided to build a rear cover for my Doka, since the genuine canopies were not only expensive, but are also a little ugly and a tad too utilitarian.
After many design revisions, I concluded on this simple tubular / wooden design.
I've opted for ¾" tubing which matches the bull bar and got couple of hoops bent to a template. The bottom of the legs slot onto a short section of pipe welded to a plate, secured with a quick release pin. This will make it easy to remove the whole canopy if required.
I prepared the metalwork and had the sections welded at a local fabricator on this fixed jig. Managed to get an nice finish by using a roller to apply a primer of galvafroid, followed by a couple of coats of matt black spray paint.
I wanted the canvas to follow the curve of the roof, so but adjusting the depths of the timber battens I was able to accurately create an effective curve.
I'll be having a canvas fitted, which should be nice an tight, so watch this space for updates in the coming weeks...
