Curtain-Sided Truck Bodies, Built in Cape Town

A versatile transport body that combines weather protection with fast, easy side access for loading and unloading.

Line drawing: Curtain-sided body fitted to a two-axle cab-chassis, with numbered parts (illustrative) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  1. Cab-chassis
  2. Front bulkhead
  3. Curtain sides
  4. Rear frame and doors
  5. Curtain straps
  6. Subframe
  7. Body mounts
  8. Rear underrun protection
Drawn forVEBODY (PTY) LTD
SubjectCurtain-Sided body, 2-axle cab-chassis
WorkshopCape Town, South Africa
ScaleIllustrative, not to scale
Drawn → Built

From the drawing to the road.

Line drawing of a curtain-sided body
Drawn · Curtain-Sided body
VEBODY body with a tarpaulin cover on a FAW truck
Built · Tarpaulin body · FAW · Cape Town
Best suited for

Where a curtain-sided body is used.

  • General freight
  • Distribution
  • Retail
  • Logistics
  • Palletised goods
Build options

Built around your vehicle and load.

Different body lengths and heights, curtain configurations and loading options depending on the application.

The main advantage is easy side access while still protecting the load from the weather.

Configured around your loading requirements and your vehicle.

Spec summary

Curtain-sided body at a glance.

Every body is built to order, so final dimensions and options are set with you at quote stage.

DimensionsLength and height to suit the application
OptionsCurtain configurations and loading options
Typical lead timeApproximately 4–6 weeks, depending on type and specification
How we work

Bodies, built to order.

Lead time

Approximately 4–6 weeks

For a new body, depending on the type and specification.

The truck

We build bodies, not trucks

Need a truck as well? We can help you source one through our dealer network and associations.

Built on

All major truck brands

  • Isuzu
  • UD Trucks
  • Hino
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Hyundai
  • Mitsubishi
  • FAW
  • Foton

We build for virtually any commercial truck.

Questions

Curtain-Sided bodies: common questions.

How long does a curtain-sided body take to build?

Approximately 4–6 weeks, depending on the body type and specification.

Which trucks can you build a curtain-sided body on?

We build on all major truck brands, including Isuzu, UD Trucks, Hino, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, FAW and Foton, and for virtually any commercial truck.

Do you supply the truck, or build on a chassis I already have?

We specialise in bodies, not trucks, and build for virtually any commercial truck. If you still need a truck, we can help you source one through our dealer network and associations.

Get a quote

Tell us the vehicle and what you carry. We'll take it from there.

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Cape Town, South Africa

Find us

6 Reactor Street, Stikland, Bellville

Western Cape, South Africa

Mon–Thu
07:30–17:00
Fri
07:30–15:30
Sat–Sun
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