Thread: Hey, Show me your trunk

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Pat wrote:

Thanks for the pic, Do you have any that show how it was constructed?

No, but I can remember much of it if you want to know. I might have some pictures of the build around, I will check for you. Not a lot to tell. The drop down door was not all that difficult. Uses a a pair of hinges and a magnetic clip to hold in place. Frame work is simply several wood strips screwed or glued into place to provide support. The side panels were cut from templates , a little oversize so they would be wedged in tight, and were simply covered with material. One screw at the top holds them in place. The spare tire well is still there but fully carpeted. A plywood cover was made to cover it and then covered in matching carpet. You can see the outline of the cover near the right wheel well. It is used for storage now.

The door, also plywood, covers a storage area behind the rear seat, no fancy air bag system or music system, just parts, lubricants and cleaning supplies. Inside of this compartment is also carpeted and the back of the door is also covered with fabric.

The trunk lid is made fron a thin panel covered in fabric glued to wood strips moutned on the inside of the trunk roof. A couple of screws were added to tighten everything down. The trunk light, a std Olds option, was simply covered and glued. All fabrics were glued to their respective panels.

If I find some build pictures I will email them to you.