Rear Engine Storage Space

[Derek]

I’m wondering what you guys have for storage space that utilizes the open hood area in the front of the car. Mine TDr is open to the elements under the hood since anything and everything can get up under the fenders into that hood area. I’m thinking about putting down a piece of 1/2″ ply to make some temporary space that I can use.

Any thoughts or ideas?

[edward ericson]

Half inch plywood is just the ticket. Mine goes on L brackets with studs, and I even made a tool tray that fit underneath.

[Derek]

Neat-o, that’s a good idea since there will still be some space underneath still available. Ya have any pictures of the setup?

[edward ericson]

Somewhere. But not immediately findable. I’ll shoot the tool carrier tomorrow if you like. I no longer can use it, as the space is not occupied by a radiator. Basically it’s a plywood rhombus with three-inch sides and a 2×4 hanging off the front. The 2×4 rested on the beam and the back was supported by two more L brackets I riveted to the fiberglass substructure that formed the battery box. 

The tool carrier had my jack, a bunch of wrenches and screw drivers and my four-way, and I made a foam insert to fit over top of it to keep everything semi-quiet. The insert was held in place by the floor of the “main trunk,” which sat on four L brackets above, each with a stud.

The studs had no nuts on them until recently, when i reduced the floor size (again, to clear my new radiator and fan shroud. Now the space underneath it is pressurized by incoming air, so i bolt it all down. None of which is relevant to you….

I’ll look for pics of the rig and get back to you.

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