Show your boots (trunks) - pic request.

leroy17 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-23-2012, 08:07 PM

Hey guys, I have searched however have not seen a topic about this.

I am looking for inspiration as I am re-doing my boot (trunk) which is currently in raw alloy but not really well fitted or finished.

In other topics I have seen some pics but thought that as most like sharing and showing what's done... we could see them here.

I have solid ideas on what I want to achieve however thought that there are always great ideas from car building genuises.

Beejay · #2 (**permalink**) 10-24-2012, 02:38 AM

There are some really cool boot trims out there. My favourite is the green CR up Newcastle way that has been at the Nationals a couple of times.

Here is mine.

Ben

Rob. Smith · #3 (**permalink**) 10-24-2012, 05:19 AM

I have gone the 'minimalist' or 'basic' way...although it took over 100 hours to polish the tank...I think it looks OK. Not a good pic though.[IMG]

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Tenrocca · #4 (**permalink**) 10-24-2012, 05:48 AM

Heres mine:

Merv and Sharon · #5 (**permalink**) 10-24-2012, 06:22 AM

Here are a few carpeted ones that I modelled from.

4pipes · #6 (**permalink**) 10-24-2012, 07:57 AM

vector1 · #7 (**permalink**) 10-24-2012, 09:10 AM

leroy17 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-25-2012, 04:05 AM

Thanks guys and what a variety to get thinking about.

Ben, that is neat and a classic street machine custom look..... perfect..... I checked again today the issue of Street Machine you feaured in... nice.

Tenrocca, that is good work and makes me think... stay with alloy... then I think about how I use it with those trips to the shops, dont know how bags of pool salt and shopping will go with a polished and brushed finish...... downside of using any excuse for a drive.

Merv and Sharon · #9 (**permalink**) 10-25-2012, 05:38 AM

One of the reasons I got a Cobra was that it was in many respects, 'a real car', with a useable trunk/boot. My other choice at the time was a PRB Clubman kit which didn't qualify as well for me for that reason. It maybe sacrilege but I have carried shopping, picnic gear, cement bags, lumber and even the dog in the Cobra.

Roger Bray · #10 (**permalink**) 10-25-2012, 07:14 AM

Here is mine

http://kentuckycobraclub.com/members/detail/912

gjkrv8 · #11 (**permalink**) 10-25-2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by leroy17

Thanks guys and what a variety to get thinking about.

Ben, that is neat and a classic street machine custom look..... perfect..... I checked again today the issue of Street Machine you feaured in... nice.

Tenrocca, that is good work and makes me think... stay with alloy... then I think about how I use it with those trips to the shops, dont know how bags of pool salt and shopping will go with a polished and brushed finish...... downside of using any excuse for a drive.

And I thought I was the only one who usess the Cobra to go shopping and to the pool shop :-) (If the sun is out any excuse works for me)

cheers Gregg

bobcowan · #12 (**permalink**) 10-25-2012, 05:05 PM

I used a bead roller on the panels to prevent oil-canning (and I like the looks). The floor is coated with Duplicolor pick up bed coating. There are drain holes in the bottom of the well. I used license plate lights for lighting. And I installed a power outlet so I can recharge batteries while driving.

Not a replica of the original, and I don't open the trunk at shows and such. But it's very functional and durable.

AL427SBF · #13 (**permalink**) 10-25-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by vector1

... all business lol

07cob · #14 (**permalink**) 10-27-2012, 01:37 PM

leroy17

Here's mine. Still a bit to go.

Geof

Mando · #15 (**permalink**) 10-27-2012, 04:02 PM

Leroy, nice boot. What are the 4 tabs on the floor for?

Regards.

cobrakiwi · #16 (**permalink**) 10-27-2012, 07:34 PM

Here are a few cars that I have had,
CSX 4000 Black, Silver HiTech, Red HiTech.

07cob · #17 (**permalink**) 10-28-2012, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mando

What are the 4 tabs on the floor for?

Tie downs for loose items. Especially heavier things that might bounce around and scar the glass from the inside to out.

Geof

Baz · #18 (**permalink**) 10-28-2012, 03:10 PM

Here's a photo of mine. It is trimmed in English Wilton Carpet. There are two electrical plugs on the top left corner of the boot. Both the leads run from the Odyssey Battery which is concealed behind that blank off on the rear wall. One is for direct connection to the battery charger on the wall of the garage behind where I park the car. The other is a push in dual plug for jumper leads which I carry in the battery compartment. Plenty of storage space available.

Baz

spookypt · #19 (**permalink**) 10-31-2012, 03:42 PM

Not the best pic in the world but different to many.

Considering the quality of what you guys have all done with your boots I should have at least cleaned that dust off!

letsboogie351 · #20 (**permalink**) 10-31-2012, 05:50 PM

Leroy you don't have to sit through it all you can skip to about 3 mins 25 sec to have a look at the boot of 289 cobra

Doug

1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Promotional Film - YouTube