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The Prius Tote

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by Trunks, May 6, 2019.

  1. Trunks

    Trunks Junior Member

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    Hey Gang,

    One of my workmates jokingly sent me a picture of a Prius Tote, which is a Ute (utility vehicle/SUV) based off a 2nd Generation Prius. I checked the website and it no longer exists, but these pictures are still out there on the internet.

    I would think you'd have to build a set of subframe connectors to support cutting the roof section off, so it wouldn't be something that would be easily done, but I think this actually looks pretty sharp. Has anyone ever seen one of these before? I'm still looking for pictures of the interior and how access to the battery & battery pack is done through the bed once the conversion is done.

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    It's cute and all, but if you lay the rear seats down in a regular gen 2 Prius you can have pretty much the same space AND be able to carry 4 passengers the next day.
     
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    beautiful conversion job (y)
     
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    True, but I like it from a visual aspect. I use mine mostly to drive back and forth to work, so I don't often take passengers with me. Plus, if you were adding extender batteries to the design, you could put them in front of the original battery pack, since there isn't a back seat anymore. I think if I were going to do it, I'd weld the doors shut and remove the handles, then do bodywork over them so that the body was seamless like a regular truck bed.
     
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    Search "2005 Prius to Light Duty Pickup Truck Conversion"
    Found this from a few years back. Unfortunately Ruudh hasn't been around for awhile.
     
    #5 TerryM, May 6, 2019
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    For anyone interested: I'm finishing my "Trius TRX" conversion right now. Final details and paint by approx May 15th 2020.
    Gary K
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    2005 Prius to truck conversion.
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    Have any photos of the conversion work that you'd like to share, Gary? Looks great so far!
     
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