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pekwah1

posted on 9/3/18 at 01:38 PM Reply With Quote
Boot lids and locks

Hi guys,

I’m thinking of ditching my tonneau cover on the striker and making a more solid boot lid.
I would want it to be lockable, so I’m after some inspiration of how to incorporate a lock, what material to use etc, so that any little scrotes who try to prise it open might have a hard time...

Thanks
Andy

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nick205

posted on 10/3/18 at 03:58 PM Reply With Quote
Thread here from a while back...

https://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/4/viewthread.php?tid=210887# pid1761534

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steve m

posted on 11/3/18 at 08:38 AM Reply With Quote
What do you keep in there Andy?
as all I have is a gallon of fuel, some old tools and some waterproof clothing

plus in the 19 years ive been on the road, never had anyone even try to open the cover

steve





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pekwah1

posted on 11/3/18 at 10:07 AM Reply With Quote
Same Steve, fuel, tools etc... maybe I’m just paranoid.....
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johnemms

posted on 11/3/18 at 01:14 PM Reply With Quote
home made boot top
home made boot top

home made boot
home made boot

bracing for boot lid
bracing for boot lid

trial fit hinge
trial fit hinge

trial fit boot lid to hinge
trial fit boot lid to hinge

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CosKev3

posted on 11/3/18 at 02:49 PM Reply With Quote
Made mine out of alloy,then wrapped,never bothered with locks though as I don't plan on using/leaving the car anywhere I'm not far from it tbh.
Used slide latches on mine.
Few tools,cable ties, some coolant and spare clutch and throttle cables live in mine.

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02GF74

posted on 16/3/18 at 05:39 PM Reply With Quote
I have hinged aluminium sheet with a lock from maplins. A key rotates a tab that locates in a slot in the chassis tubing. I marked the tab with read paint so when trying to lock it, it would leave a mark on the tube. That is how I was able to ensure the slot was in the correct place.






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