As I have nothing else to do!
I want to make a removable boot box, to hold either clean things whilst away or tool for example.
I have made a (stop laughing) pattern from cardboard and sqeezy bottles
Its abot 26" wide, 9" tall and I propose it rests on the top of the tank and the seat back diagonals.
Just thinking out loud now how to progress it and what to make it with. Do i use plywood build it out of ally sheet or fibreglass over a similar mould?
Any ideas, (who's that sniggering?)
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ally sheet IMHO

Paint the cardboard with varnish...

I made one orignally from ali sheet

Then replaced it with one made from plywood which uses more of the space, including down between the diff and the fuel tank. It is removable, though it is a bit of a fiddle and has to be dismantled in 2 pieces.

Simon

You do know MK make one in fibreglass?

Mike

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the MK one is okay but doesnt maximise the amount of space available, weve just butchered one and made it larger, it does also have to be removed in 2 stages. go for the ally keep it light and strong

I think ally is my preference, thoug I dont have any facilities to bend/welds myself

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Originally posted by mookaloid
ally sheet IMHO

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Definatly the Locost option.
If I replecesd the "waste" tape with normal brown tape it would probably look really good

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Originally posted by StevieB
Paint the cardboard with varnish...

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Originally posted by Humbug
I made one orignally from ali sheet

Then replaced it with one made from plywood which uses more of the space, including down between the diff and the fuel tank. It is removable, though it is a bit of a fiddle and has to be dismantled in 2 pieces.

Simon

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defo ally = take the car somewhere and get them to do it - it wont be expensive, if you ever up this way I have a mate that all he does is make boxes - his company is called The Boxmen !

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Originally posted by Humbug
I made one orignally from ali sheet

Then replaced it with one made from plywood which uses more of the space, including down between the diff and the fuel tank. It is removable, though it is a bit of a fiddle and has to be dismantled in 2 pieces.

Simon

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Originally posted by Guinness
You do know MK make one in fibreglass?

Mike

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Originally posted by omega0684
hehehehhehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehe

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Originally posted by Blackcab
defo ally = take the car somewhere and get them to do it - it wont be expensive, if you ever up this way I have a mate that all he does is make boxes - his company is called The Boxmen !

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Originally posted by austin man
the MK one is okay but doesnt maximise the amount of space available, weve just butchered one and made it larger, it does also have to be removed in 2 stages. go for the ally keep it light and strong

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Locost boot box

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Originally posted by Rod Ends
Locost boot box

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I bought some new boots and threw the box away, I don't think it would have been much good for you anyway

I used a PVC storage box.

Lots available in loads of shapes and sizes - all very cheap.

Think I paid £5 for my boot box.

Im using puvc Facia boards as the sides and a piece of soffit complete with air vent (drain) in the bottom


RD

I've done ours in 0.9mm alu sheet.

The main box is between rear bulkhead, fuel tank and rear diagonal members. This is removable but in 3 pieces. Then I've also boxed one of the 'wells' to the right of the fuel tank which makes a nice tall storage for foot pump/jack/wheel brace.

Cost me £15 for 1m x 2m ali sheet.

Also sheeted the underside beneath the diff and fuel tank to prevent 'swirling' air going up into this area. dunno how much good its done but it looks nice