Trunk upholstery

[terrydmorgan]

After admiring other people’s trunks, I’ve decided to do my own. Bought the plans from Alien Enclosures and started the process a couple of weeks ago. Principally finished today and am quite pleased.

http://s1145.photobucket.com/user/TERRYDMORGAN/media/Terrys%201969%20Camaro/16%20Trunk/C353A971-1F0A-45A5-94A4-4FB24225DBDA.jpg.html

Cut the bottom out of ¾” plywood and the sides are ¼”

http://s1145.photobucket.com/user/TERRYDMORGAN/media/Terrys%201969%20Camaro/16%20Trunk/5ECD721F-0DB6-4769-B029-B387CA559C0D.jpg.html

Assembled the pieces outside the trunk, as they are self supporting.

http://s1145.photobucket.com/user/TERRYDMORGAN/media/Terrys%201969%20Camaro/16%20Trunk/F75C52AD-85A4-4F38-BA44-45337313E9DB.jpg.html

A bit of cutting and adjusting was needed to fit the assembly in my trunk area.

http://s1145.photobucket.com/user/TERRYDMORGAN/media/Terrys%201969%20Camaro/16%20Trunk/6EA930DB-986C-424C-BB29-FEEF063BD008.jpg.html

Upholstered with ¼” foam and red perforated vinyl. Inserts are 1/32” carbon fiber sheets on ⅛” plywood backer.

http://s1145.photobucket.com/user/TERRYDMORGAN/media/Terrys%201969%20Camaro/16%20Trunk/2262A1A1-CD0B-40D3-B951-A440CE2F3CD4.jpg.html

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[terrydmorgan]

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[dhutton]

That looks great.

Don

[Just 1 More]

Great job

[minendrews68]

Sure took space out of your trunk though.

[terrydmorgan]

Carl, Agreed on the reduction in apparent space; however, the panels are readily removable (velcro holds the panels in place) and storage is available behind the panels on each end and behind the rear seat. I have a trunk mounted battery setup behind the passenger side of the rear seat, which is hidden by the new trunk panels.

[minendrews68]

All of it looks really good. I did something similar in my Camaro. I also used the velcro to hold the panels on. I can get to the back of mine easily as well. I also have a bottom panel that covers the "trap" door to the top of my gas tank if I need to do work on it without having to drop the tank. Good job on yours!

[Projus]

How much were the plans? Sure wish you would have done 2 and sold me one

[terrydmorgan]

$87.35 with shipping. Couldn't have been much easier. Just cut out the patterns, trace around them on your plywood, and cut out the panels using your jig saw. A minor amount of adjusting on each panel was necessary to get the best fit. I still have my plans. Sell them to you for half price if you're interested.

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[jamminj007]

$87.35 with shipping. Couldn't have been much easier. Just cut out the patterns, trace around them on your plywood, and cut out the panels using your jig saw. A minor amount of adjusting on each panel was necessary to get the best fit. I still have my plans. Sell them to you for half price if you're interested.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2019/05/C353A9711F0A45A594A44FB24225DBDA-1.jpg (https://s1145.photobucket.com/user/TERRYDMORGAN/media/Terrys%201969%20Camaro/16%20Trunk/C353A971-1F0A-45A5-94A4-4FB24225DBDA.jpg.html)
I will take you up on that offer! Im local too

[minendrews68]

$87.35 with shipping. Couldn't have been much easier. Just cut out the patterns, trace around them on your plywood, and cut out the panels using your jig saw. A minor amount of adjusting on each panel was necessary to get the best fit. I still have my plans. Sell them to you for half price if you're interested.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2019/05/C353A9711F0A45A594A44FB24225DBDA-1.jpg (https://s1145.photobucket.com/user/TERRYDMORGAN/media/Terrys%201969%20Camaro/16%20Trunk/C353A971-1F0A-45A5-94A4-4FB24225DBDA.jpg.html)

PLANS! what plans... LOL

[ajs1luv]

Where's your battery located?

[terrydmorgan]

Between the rear seat and the front panel of the new trunk upholstery, passenger side.

[Chad-1stGen]

Between the rear seat and the front panel of the new trunk upholstery, passenger side.

Any pics of the battery mounting setup you used for that?

[CarlC]

Need a photo Chad? Mine's on the upper trunk shelf, passenger side against the trunk divider.

[dacostadesigns]

Alien has a Pro-Touring Forum member discount code that has been extended through the end of the year: ae04017

[Chad-1stGen]

Need a photo Chad? Mine's on the upper trunk shelf, passenger side against the trunk divider.

I think I've seen a pic of yours at some point? Each time I think about moving mine I measure it out and come up with it not fitting a full size optima battery. I'm also curious about supporting the bottom of the battery. Why type of plate is used and if any of the trunk floor is cut/modified to eliminate bumps.