extra storage space on a 1st Gen.

[Klutch]

OK I used this area to hide my amp but it could be used to store just about anything. In the back when you open the hatch on the right side there's a little storage spot that has a net. If you remove the trim that panel will just come right out exposing a larger area behind it.(most of the clips on the trim will probably break when its removed). You can then create a panel out of plexy glass to cover the hole by using the old panel as a guide.Then you can either just screw it into place and replace the trim or you could put a hinge and a latch on it to get to tools or whatever. There you go, extra storage space on a 1st Gen. Hope all of you enjoyed this little mod.

 

[Tbars4]

...Any pics of what you did with your storage space????

 

[Klutch]

I have bad service with my cell phone here so I cant send the pics yet sorry

 

[alohamonte]

remember the good old days when cameras where used to take pictures?

there's a company (forgot which) that makes a 10" sub with trim that will fit in that specific space... I'll google around for it.

 

[Klutch]

O cool. Hey the more speakers the better.

 

[Alaskanredneck]

Jvc makes one its like $700 and comes with an amp

 

[Klutch]

o I'd rather make my own and save the money than buy one if they're that much.

 

[alohamonte]

this is about $240 for the enclosure

http://www.crutchfieldenespanol.com...t/Item/Main.aspx?g=182750&i=044CEXP001&tp=129

this one is also is $240 but comes with a sub, i cant comment on the quality

http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/Shop/Control/Product/fp/vpid/1354724/vpcsid/0/SFV/30046

 

[Dora The 4x4'a]

befor i rip apart my rig can y ou get some pis of how this all came out?

 

[Klutch]

I wont have the pics until tomorrow but when you take off the trim there are 9 plastic clips holding it in. 3 on top, 2 on the right side, 1 on the bottom, 2 on that curve, and 1 on the left. I just slid a flat head screw driver in there and pryed them out. (but they broke) Then that panel will just come out. I traced that panel onto the plexy glass and cut it out, drilled 8 holes in the trim, plexy glass, and the interior were it will go. Then I just put in long skinny screws to hold everything in place ( I had to cut a little plastic off the back of the trim to get it to fit a little better)or you could put hinges and a latch on it if your going to want to get in there alot. If you have any questions just let me know.

 

[Klutch]

O and when you take the panel out you will gain 3 1/2" in depth, 9" in width (there is more space but i just measured to the small computer over wheel well), and 3" in height.

 

[XxxMonoxideChild]

i thought everyone knew about that spot! i popped it off when i was looking at the X to buy it in the past owners parking spot! found a old camera, some kind of a junction box for a antenea, and a few other loose ends. ive been shoving crap in it for storage since!

and i dont even need a screw driver, it pops off by hand for me.

 

[Klutch]

ok sorry it took so long but here is what I did with the space

 

[jad2411]

Will your amp be OK upside down??

 

[Klutch]

its working fine so far I dont know why it could be bad for it

 

[91exploreron37]

Cool! On my eddie bauer that space is already taken up by a factory sub, box, and amp.

 

[little x]

I removed that piece, cut a larger rectangular hole, and used a cam strap to hold a 6 gal. water jug.

 

[Klutch]

yea I measured the hole and if I wanted to I could fit a 2 gallon gas can in there with little cutting I think

 

[Four0Sport]

the best thing ford ever did in my opinion cargo wise was equip the older bronco IIs with 4 hinged doors below each of the rear side glass. my moms even had lockable knobs. now that i think of it, those are one more reason the B2 was awesome.

 

[jad2411]

The fins on the amp need to go up to dissipate heat, if you put it upside down then the heat comes back to the amp, not good....