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FRONT TRUNK, DRESSING IT UP |
chazt74914 |
Oct 28 2014, 12:25 PM
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CHAZT54 Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 8-July 14 From: New London, WI Member No.: 17,600 Region Association: None |
I have gone to a brushed aluminum look on my '74-2.0 on the interior, nothing big but the switch area on the dash, the Momo steering wheel spokes, and the window cranks are all now brushed aluminum.
now I want to dress up the area behind the front trunk wall by covering the clutter (except the fuel tank area) with some aluminum panels. has anyone out there done this. LOOKING FOR IDEAS. |
7TPorsh |
Oct 28 2014, 03:08 PM
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7T Porsh Group: Members Posts: 2,691 Joined: 27-March 06 From: Glendale Ca Member No.: 5,782 Region Association: Southern California |
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r_towle |
Oct 28 2014, 05:42 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,567 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
I like that, very clean.
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jim_hoyland |
Oct 28 2014, 06:17 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,264 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
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wndsnd |
Oct 28 2014, 06:31 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States |
What holds the tank in?
John |
r_towle |
Oct 28 2014, 06:36 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,567 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
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chazt74914 |
Oct 29 2014, 11:15 AM
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CHAZT54 Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 8-July 14 From: New London, WI Member No.: 17,600 Region Association: None |
I agree, that is a clean look.- something to consider.
I also have an issue with the front trunk lid sagging when open. the springs are in the tightest position but it still sags. could those spring have become weak? anyone else have this problem? |
7TPorsh |
Oct 29 2014, 11:24 AM
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7T Porsh Group: Members Posts: 2,691 Joined: 27-March 06 From: Glendale Ca Member No.: 5,782 Region Association: Southern California |
What holds the tank in? John A little bit of gravity..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Actually trying to find a nice looking plated strap assembly. All the straps I have seen are bent up. I'll have to fabricate something soon. i just keep the car upright in the meantime. I took heavy duty cardboard boxes and made base templates. I used the natural fold in the box for the corner so they have some sturdiness Double walled). I was going to make more permanent bases with those templates (using light sheet metal) but it worked out so well I kept it. I cut the box up, then stuck on PepBoy auto carpet (like perlon) with spray adhesive. They are in place pretty tight and held by two sided tape and velcro. Easily removed to get underneath. |
7TPorsh |
Oct 29 2014, 11:25 AM
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7T Porsh Group: Members Posts: 2,691 Joined: 27-March 06 From: Glendale Ca Member No.: 5,782 Region Association: Southern California |
What holds the tank in? John A little bit of gravity..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Actually trying to find a nice looking plated strap assembly. All the straps I have seen are bent up. I'll have to fabricate something soon. i just keep the car upright in the meantime. I took heavy duty cardboard boxes and made base templates. I used the natural fold in the box for the corner so they have some sturdiness Double walled). I was going to make more permanent bases with those templates (using light sheet metal) but it worked out so well I kept it. I cut the box up, then stuck on PepBoy auto carpet (like perlon) with spray adhesive. They are in place pretty tight and held by two sided tape and velcro. Easily removed to get underneath. Next little project here is to sew on some PORSCHE patches on my luggage and make a matching luggage set for the car... |
Bartlett 914 |
Oct 29 2014, 11:30 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,214 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I agree, that is a clean look.- something to consider. I also have an issue with the front trunk lid sagging when open. the springs are in the tightest position but it still sags. could those spring have become weak? anyone else have this problem? Very nice! My car had a thick plywood covered with carpet. This was a big improvement. What you have if far above that! I would try new springs. It looks like you are using the highest mounting point already. When you change the springs, remove the hings bolt. This often corrodes and binds. Give it a good grease job before replacing |
larss |
Oct 29 2014, 11:58 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 428 Joined: 10-September 09 From: Sweden Member No.: 10,787 Region Association: Scandinavia |
Nice and clean!
I also like the carpet cover over the fuel tank seen on some pre series cars, it hides a lot of stuff from ones eyes... anyone tried making one? /Lars S (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.lsmteknik.se-10787-1414605481.1.jpg) |
JmuRiz |
Oct 29 2014, 01:01 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,424 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Not mine, but a fancy front trunk. Easiest thing to do it just carped the wheel wells in matching carpet. Dresses it up a LOT
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i746.photobucket.com-50-1414609310.1.jpg) |
siverson |
Oct 29 2014, 01:05 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California |
Hmmm...
I don't get it. I actually like the clean paint look on the wheel wells/etc. Looks too boxy to me or like a 1980s stereo install. -Steve |
7TPorsh |
Oct 29 2014, 04:16 PM
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7T Porsh Group: Members Posts: 2,691 Joined: 27-March 06 From: Glendale Ca Member No.: 5,782 Region Association: Southern California |
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era vulgaris |
Oct 29 2014, 05:26 PM
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J is for Genius Group: Members Posts: 982 Joined: 10-November 13 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 16,629 Region Association: South East States |
I'd be a little worried about static electricity with all that carpet around a fuel tank.
Not mine, but a fancy front trunk. Easiest thing to do it just carped the wheel wells in matching carpet. Dresses it up a LOT (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i746.photobucket.com-50-1414609310.1.jpg) |
chazt74914 |
Oct 30 2014, 11:32 AM
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CHAZT54 Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 8-July 14 From: New London, WI Member No.: 17,600 Region Association: None |
I'd be a little worried about static electricity with all that carpet around a fuel tank. Not mine, but a fancy front trunk. Easiest thing to do it just carped the wheel wells in matching carpet. Dresses it up a LOT (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i746.photobucket.com-50-1414609310.1.jpg) That is a nice clean look and a lot easier than trying to fit aluminum panels around that tank. thanks for the pics! |
championgt1 |
Oct 30 2014, 12:40 PM
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Don't embarrass me Filmore! Group: Members Posts: 2,680 Joined: 3-January 07 From: Tacoma, Washington Member No.: 7,420 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Hmmm... I don't get it. I actually like the clean paint look on the wheel wells/etc. Looks too boxy to me or like a 1980s stereo install. -Steve (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
Chris914n6 |
Oct 30 2014, 05:19 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,305 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
That is a nice clean look and a lot easier than trying to fit aluminum panels around that tank. thanks for the pics! A 1/2" foam backing pad will give it that smooth shape and magnets sewn in the far corners will hold it in nicely. An anti static spray or material, or a grounding wire will solve the worry. |
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