David Jenkins
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| posted on 3/2/06 at 01:12 PM |
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Ohh... POO!
I've decided that my attempt to make a boot box is a complete pig's ear. 
So, this weekend, it's "tear it all out and start again, but this time DO IT PROPERLY" time... together with "keep it simple,
stupid, and stop trying to be a smart-arse".
Ho hum.
Thank you for taking the time to listen to this general-purpose whinge. Now back to the programmes...
David
[Edited on 3/2/06 by David Jenkins]
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nick205
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| posted on 3/2/06 at 02:47 PM |
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Nevermind David, gives you something to do this weekend  and I'm sure you'll make a cracking job of it. Post a pic Monday so we can
congratulate you  (and see how it's done)
Nick
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 3/2/06 at 03:04 PM |
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I wish that could be the case, considering the dopey mistakes and bad choices I made on the first effort. Trouble was, I made a mistake right at the
beginning, and its effects were compounded as I went on. If I stick with what I've got so far it'll either look wrong, or I'll have
to fudge some way of hiding the error - which may not work anyway, and will certainly look second-rate.
And some of the problems to be overcome started when the chassis was first built!
No, I'm happy that I've made the decision, I've got enough ali sheet to make another (simpler) version, and I can do it properly
this time (learning from past mistakes, etc.).
Are we down-hearted? Too bl**dy right we are!
cheers,
David
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emsfactory
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| posted on 3/2/06 at 06:56 PM |
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First one is the worst one.
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Marcus
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| posted on 3/2/06 at 08:30 PM |
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Keeping it simple, I made a boot 'floor' from a few lengths of 3/4" tube and keep everything in a cheap holdall in there -
sorted.
It's surprising how much you can fit in there!
Marcus
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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Peteff
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| posted on 3/2/06 at 09:20 PM |
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Trying....
is the first step towards failure.
I used to use a cargo net but I just stuff things in the passenger footwell and put them on top of the tank when I park up, then I forget and drive
off till I hear them fall on the road.
[Edited on 3/2/06 by Peteff]
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 3/2/06 at 10:45 PM |
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That's the way I work at the moment - I just want to be able to lock odds and ends in somewhere while I'm away from the car. If I can
make enough space to fit the helmet in, even better.
I've just had a look at 907's boot pictures in his photo archive - "I'm feeling very depressed..." (in my Marvin
voice.). Don't you just hate a smart arse!
David
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Simon
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| posted on 3/2/06 at 10:59 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by David Jenkins
That's the way I work at the moment - I just want to be able to lock odds and ends in somewhere while I'm away from the car. If I can
make enough space to fit the helmet in, even better.
I've just had a look at 907's boot pictures in his photo archive - "I'm feeling very depressed..." (in my Marvin
voice.). Don't you just hate a smart arse!
David
David,
I'm intending to do the same - for the same reasons, and I find it a PITA having to belt up my rucksack evry time I get in the car
ATB
Simon
PS Re Marvin, just watched the movie of HHGTTG. Not bad, takes a while to get used to the different characters/plot changes!
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steve m
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| posted on 4/2/06 at 09:39 PM |
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For all of those who have probabley scoffed at Marcus's approach, I and Bob will put on the record that the amount of stuff Marcus and Roland
managed to stuff into that boot at Stoneliegh a couple of years ago, was un believable , and I will have to admit the "open frame work"
approach with waterproof canoe bags is quite tempting, as we have all found at some point the "locost chassis" in the boot area doesnt
leave much room for anything .
steve
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907
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| posted on 4/2/06 at 11:09 PM |
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No, sorry chaps, yer thinkin is all wrong.
I've designed mine around three Tesco bags.
This will save me thousands over the years.
Paul G
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