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SamHatco
08-07-2010, 01:44 PM
I just completed my trunk install and thought I would share some pics.

Bottom well is covered in carpet. Bottom side panels are 3/4 mdf board with cleats to support center panels. There are 3 center panels in all. Two smaller ones to complete the frame for the larger center panel

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/27994326162-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/27994326164-1.jpg

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Back cleat ties the two bottom side panels and supports the bottom of the back panel. All panels are made from 1/4 luan plywood.

Back panel and panels the cover the hinges

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/27994326167-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/27994326166-1.jpg

side panel covering the battery fits snug to hold back panel and hinge panel

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/27994326169-1.jpg

A friend of mine owns a cap embroidery company so he embroidered the firebird logo and the custom pontiac victory flag logo for me.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/27994326170-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/27994326174-1.jpg

Plus you get a bonus room to store your stuff just in case you have problems on the road

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/27994326172-1.jpg


Sam
Modo Innovations
08-07-2010, 02:08 PM
Looks good. Did you make they lid panel?
SamHatco
08-07-2010, 02:33 PM
Looks good. Did you make they lid panel?

No, I picked it up from Heartbeat City. Next on the list is your trunk lock release.

Sam
SamHatco
08-07-2010, 02:35 PM
Here is a better pic of the lid cover

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/27994326202-1.jpg

Sam
Modo Innovations
08-07-2010, 02:41 PM
That looks really nice with the Pontiac emblem with the flags.
T_Raven
08-07-2010, 07:04 PM
looks really good
67 ls1 vert
08-07-2010, 08:23 PM
thats looks really nice Sam. good job!
SamHatco
08-07-2010, 08:35 PM
That looks really nice with the Pontiac emblem with the flags.


looks really good


thats looks really nice Sam. good job!

Thanks, fellas. I like the fact that I can still put luggage or fold up chairs in the trunk, and looks good at the same time. On the driver side I have all my detailing stuff behind that panel. Every thing pops out in about 2 minutes if I need to work on stuff.

Sam
fast400
08-16-2010, 04:44 AM
NICE install! This is making it hard for me not to be a copycat...
SamHatco
08-16-2010, 05:07 AM
NICE install! This is making it hard for me not to be a copycat...

Lol, thanks fast400, that's why I posted so others could get their creatives juices flowing. Copying is a form of flattery anyway.

Sam
78 Type-LT
08-16-2010, 05:42 AM
clean job
my69rocks
10-19-2010, 03:01 PM
Thats what I always think too. It doesn't matter if someone does it simular that just confirms they liked what they had seen....a compliment
my69rocks
10-19-2010, 03:16 PM
Sam did you use 3/4 mdf for covered boards. They look thicker than 1/4" luan.
SamHatco
10-19-2010, 06:10 PM
Sam did you use 3/4 mdf for covered boards. They look thicker than 1/4" luan.

The bottom panels are all 3/4 MDF. The front, back and sides are 1/4 Luan plywood.

Sam
Gandalf
08-28-2011, 06:43 AM
Great job Sam and thanks for sharing!! This has given me a couple of ideas.

Gregg