(above) Co-owners Mark Jones (left) with Gerry Hill (right)
Q: What is your main role at Trinity Smash/RWV Conversions? How long have you been with the company?
A: Owner 15 years
Q: You guys have a great reputation for the work that you do – How did you start out and then become involved in motor vehicle conversions?
A: We did a conversion on an old 60 series Landcruiser wagon for a friend of ours and it went on from there.
Q: In converting a 4WD wagon into a dual-cab ute, what are some of the considerations from a technical perspective?
A: The main point is that the 4WD must have a chassis.
Q: What (generally speaking) makes the difference between a first-class professional conversion job, and a ‘cowboy’ one?
A: Detail to the finished panel and paint work to give a factory look. We have a modern workshop, full downdraft spray booth, we use top quality paint Glasurit, we have the latest migs and plasma cutters, Dataliner drive on body straightening machine. Most importantly we have staff that are fully qualified and are conscious of the standard of the finished product.
Q: What is your favorite 4WD vehicle conversion and why?
A: Chassis extended 800mm, 2.2m tray on a Toyota Landcruiser or Nissan Patrol with a boat rack on the tray for a 12ft dingy and 15hp outboard. Room in the tray for 120 ltr fridge, room in the car for 3 people or more. You can go bush for a week and not have to tow a trailer.
Q: No expense spared, what would be your 'dream' 4WD?
A: Latest Lexus 5.7 V8. We are in the process of doing a job like this one for Mal Vlsca the owner of Cairns Steel Works. I have included a picture of it.
Q: What is the best off-road destination you have been to, and where else would you love to go?
A: Usual visit spots are past Cooktown up to the Staten River, Cape Melville, Bathurst Head out to Kalpower, Normanby River and Lakefield National Park.
Q: What is your favorite beer and camp-cooked meal?
A: XXXX Gold, and Cheripin (fresh water prawns) entrée and Barra or Margrove Jack main course.
Q: What is the best part about your job, and what is the hardest?
A: Best part – People enjoying the vehicles we convert and the stories of their trips. Hardest part - Getting jobs completed and out on the road, as customers are busting to use their vehicles.
Q: What other things are you interested in? (Sports, hobbies, music - anything?)
A: Spear fishing, line fishing, shooting & watching rugby league.
(above) Before Tough Dog suspension kit
(above) After Tough Dog suspension kit
(above) Check these rear shock guards fabricated by Mark Jones
(above) Unique Tough Dog 45mm-bore adjustable struts eat corrugated roads for breakfast
(above) Rear-end suspension - Tough Dog coils with 45mm-bore adjustable shock
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