FOR THE PEOPLE WHO BUILD
CUSTOM UTE TRAYS & CANOPIES. BUILT YOUR WAY.
Fab Cartel professionally designs aluminium ute trays, canopies and other custom vehicle build projects.
Professionally designed. Proven in the real world. Built to perform.
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How far we take it
One design. You choose how far we take it.
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Flat pack — ready to fabricate
Professionally designed and precision-cut parts, ready for you to fold, weld and build.
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Folded — ready to weld
We handle the folding, so it arrives ready for you to weld.
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Welded — ready to assemble
Professionally welded components supplied as a kit, ready to bolt together in your shed.
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Assembled — ready to fit
Fully welded and assembled, ready for you to fit straight onto your ute.
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Fully fitted — ready to drive
We take care of the entire build and installation — you pick it up ready to go.
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The Cartel are a network of fabricators across Australia ready to build a tried and tested product. Want to be part of the Cartel?
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How your build works
Nine steps. One solid process. From order to handover.
Your order is received and locked into the build queue.
- Spec, stage and finish confirmed in writing.
- Build slot allocated and lead time issued.
The final design is approved before production begins.
- Design issued for your review.
- Nothing is cut until you sign it off.
Components are CNC cut and folded to spec.
- Precision CNC profiling of every panel.
- Press-braked folds to engineered tolerances.
The main structure is welded and fabricated.
- Jigged and welded by qualified fabricators.
- Structural integrity checked at every stage.
Parts are test fitted to check alignment and fit-up.
- Dry assembled before finishing.
- Alignment and hardware clearances verified.
Components are coated in your selected finish.
- Prepped, blasted and coated.
- Your colour, ready for the long haul.
Drawers, hardware, storage and fit-out are assembled.
- Drawers, latches, lighting and storage installed.
- Every moving part function tested.
The completed setup is fitted to your vehicle.
- Mounted, torqued and wired to spec.
- Fitted by the Cartel or your local builder.
Your build is ready for collection and ready to work.
- Full walk-through of your setup.
- Care, load and maintenance guidance.
Start building
Your ute. Your spec.
Choose your vehicle. Build your tray. Configure your canopy. Decide how much you want to build yourself.
Build your setupBuilt Different. Built your way.