Convert Maruti 800 And Alto Into Pick Up Truck For Just Rs. 24,000 [Video]
People in India are extremely creative, and this creativity comes out even more when there are finite resources. Recently, we came across a few videos online in which Maruti Suzuki 800 and Alto hatchbacks have been converted into mini pickup trucks. These vehicles have been custom-designed to fulfill the needs of farmers who do not have a lot of money and resources to spend on vehicles to carry fodder and other things for their farms.
Maruti 800 and Alto converted into mini pickup trucks
These videos providing the details of these converted mini pickup trucks have been shared on YouTube by Mr. Kaswan XYZ on his channel. In the first short video, the vlogger mentions that he is visiting a shop named Chhabra Body Maker, which specializes in converting old Maruti 800 and Alto vehicles. He states that this shop is located near Chopta, Sirsa, Haryana.
Following the introduction, the vlogger then starts giving a detailed walkaround of the Maruti 800 mini pickup truck. He mentions that this particular vehicle has been made after cutting the rear section of the body of the donor 800 vehicle. As per the vlogger, either the donor car can be brought by the customer, or they can ask the shop to arrange a car for them.
Next, he highlights that this particular vehicle has been given a rear pickup body from a Mahindra camper vehicle. It has also been mentioned by the vlogger that the shop has taken care of the structural integrity of the car. He states that the vehicle gets a steel frame underneath the body, which ensures that the weight of the load can be equally distributed and does not damage the chassis of the vehicle.
Pricing and other details
After this, the vlogger talks about the other details of the vehicle. He mentions that the shop provides all the necessary documents to make this car road-legal. Also, the car gets the same front cabin as the standard Maruti 800 model. Finally, talking about the pricing, he mentions this particular Maruti 800 converted mini pickup is currently for sale for Rs 55,000. He adds that if someone only wants to get the rear body, it can be custom-made for just Rs 22,000.
Alto mini pickup truck
Apart from the Maruti 800, the vlogger has also shared a video of the Alto mini pickup truck. He has mentioned that this shop also works on the Alto hatchback. He then shows a white Alto that has been given a custom rear bed with extended grilles on the side to increase its loading capacity.
Following this, the vlogger mentions that the Alto mini pickup truck gets the same cabin as the standard hatchback. The benefit of this is that it comes equipped with an air conditioning system and heater. So, the farmer who buys this vehicle for their own use can easily take this vehicle during hot or cold weather.
As for the pricing, the vlogger highlights that the conversion job, which includes the cutting down of the rear body and then fitting a custom body in the rear, can be done within a budget of Rs 24,000 to Rs 28,000. However, if someone wishes to buy an already made vehicle, he shows another converted Alto that has been priced at Rs 85,000.