Does anyone remember 1/4 shells?

[makya]

I want one for the Dually, I think it would be sweet to have a 1/4 shell on the back with a custom tool box underneath.

 

Has anybody seen one recently?

[datsunaholic]

I still see them, occasionally.

[makya]

I've been looking for one, but I don't think anyone actually manufactures them anymore.

[Pacific coast Datsun]

Back in the mid 90's when mini truckin was getting HUGE guys would run them & put thier woofers in them! Basically build a box inside the bed that would mate to the "sleeper" shell. Snug top used to make them but not sure now.

[Steroid]

Hi Makya. Yes, I have one available. I was going to do the same thing with My fourdoor. So I spent way too many $$$$ and bought a mint brand new Pape sleeper shell. The only opening cut into it is on the front, where a boot would be. I was going to have an airbrush artist paint a "back window" on the smooth back. When You were behind the truck, it would look like it had a tinted window, but when You got up close, it would only be paint! Anyway, as You can see from My photos elsewhere, the stock Datsun fourdoor roof is much higher than the usual roofs, so I cannot use the shell. I can photograph it later. I looked everywhere for one and found this one in Flagstaff, Az at a shell dealer that was going out of business. I also have purchased a pair of side bubble windows off of a Chevy sleeper shell, but never have cut the holes yet. Let Me know if You're interested. It would look great on Your dually.

[Steroid]

The Phoenix truckers would put side bubble windows and a rear "louvered" bubble window in them. The 4X4 guys all had them. Mark can show a photo of exactly the rear window that I'm talking about. We traded 2 years ago and it's in My collection. Bleach had a few 4X4 photos. Pape in El Cajon, Ca. made most of them. Papa is still in business. Mark might be able to get their info but be ready for 2007 prices instead of 1980 prices!!!!

[makya]

Hmm, do you have a measurement on the height for me mike?

 

If you're not in a hurry to get rid of it, I might be out your way in Feb.

[Pacific coast Datsun]

Mike i may have lost that pic in question when our old comp. bit the dust but.....when im @ your place ill be snapping pics all day long :D

[Steroid]

Hi Makya,

 

The shell is 60" wide at the bottom, 15 1/2" high at the outside edge (where it would line up with Your side door driprails) and 19" high in the center. Other than the front window area, there are no holes drilled that I can see. February would be fine. I always come to Stockton every March which this year will be the 8th. I might come up a day or to early. I'll try later to photograph it for You but I'm off to work right now.