Show us your luggage compartments-trunks

[bob tilton]

A strange request but my current project. I want to see overall compartment pics for general appearance and detailed shots.

I am interested in solutions/choices in batteries, spares, fuel tanks (larger tanks or stock), tank finishes, tool kit mountings (special fabrications), hardware finishes, stripped to metal appearances (SWB), hood props, smuggler's box, leather strap downs for spares and anything I forgot to mention.

I am sure you guys worked hard on this project but rarely get the chance to show off your back breaking work!

[Rich Lambert]

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Due to overspray, liberally applied 42 year old glue, and misc holes drilled for who knows what purpose - the trunk is the worst part of my car.

Looking forward to this one.

[Milou]

[johndglynn]

Odyssey in Smuggler's:

[richemj]

Added H4s at the New Year, other than that still the same, stripped

[37yrold911]

John - can you tell us more about your smuggler's box lid?

Did you make it yourself?

How much weight did you save from the stock steel one?

Where did the perforated aluminum come from?

[bob tilton]

Good stuff gentlemen! Lots of details to absorb - just what I requested.

Here are some compartments that I have been studying and the goal is either one of the former Ahearn SWB cars minus the $$$ 100 litre tank (note the lack of blower and windshield washer reservoir:

[johndglynn]

John - can you tell us more about your smuggler's box lid?

Did you make it yourself?

How much weight did you save from the stock steel one?

Where did the perforated aluminum come from?

Hi 37yr911, sorry I missed your post on the thread.

The smuggler's lid was made by the previous owner (GeorgeK), it is just a flat piece of ally drilled out, filed off and then edged in door seal, very nice work. He did the same thing for the centre tunnel cover in the rear. It weighs not a lot.

Also in the trunk, the brake fluid reservoir strap, fusebox backplate, fuel sender cover, heater guard, wheel tie downs etc are all aluminium, as are the battery bracket, and the bonnet, which uses an RS prop. The fuel tank was also modified by the previous owner, has a huge capacity now which, as George rightly said, proves very handy on a long run.

All I have done in there so far is redo some wiring, move and downsize the batttery and fit the strut brace, which came from Sherwood. More changes coming to the ventilation system and electrical setup, maybe shifting the washer tank again and redoing the corner brace that George had to cut out for battery fitment. Monoball camber plates on the way also at some stage. Will post as the jobs are ticked off.

Thanks, John G

[jasam]

Any more pre 71 Trunks there? Black finish trunks needed


Also Anyone has pre 71 perfect engine bay photos to show?


John

[Rich Lambert]

The most sanitary trunk ever.



Note the aluminum air channel for the oil cooler.



I saw this car at the SOVREN vintage races today. It belongs to Walt Cox and the whole thing is just beyond belief. The 911R tail light surrounds are steel and integrated into the body. The engine cover screen was replaced with a louvered panel which looks very cool. And the engine...wow. As "show your____" threads come up I'll post pictures. I don't want to hijack the trunk thread.