DIY: Custom Trunk

[20-CG5-01]

i did it, its not bad

Got any pics? Would like to see how it sits on the CG.

anyone thinking of doing this, dont use MDF and definitely don't use particle board...horrible advice. not only are they both incredibly heavy, they soak up water like a sponge and will warp.

birch plywood ftw even though its expensive (you can get away with 7 layer home depot stuff).

use a piano hinge (wtf was in that diy? shed door hinges? ) and dont bother with an external handle since the 6th gens have the little recess in the plastic trim in the rear of the trunk.

yeah, i have a birch ply floor need to get new amps, relocate them, then finish it. then pics, maybe

Thanks in advance.

 

[BadgerType]

i didn't do a diy so there are only a few pics, but my members ride has them

 

[20-CG5-01]

Alright thanks for the picture and the correct way to do it . My trunk is already heavy enough with the sub in the back.

 

[CG6]

i also did my trunk like that need to clean it a bit and take some pictures and i will post them...

 

[EscoStylez]

I did this looks good wit the wires hidden adds a lil bit of weight to the rear but its worth it.....

 

[Bax]

i did NOT need to see this. >.<
Now i wanna do it! haha


.....i guess i'll add it to the mod list.

 

[brad.kepler]

I did myne ... i didnt put a handle on the door ... use a ply wood stay away from mdf and particle and at least for me i had to brace bc when i cut the door for the rear tire is made it flimzy ... i used 5ply pine to advoid extra weight and flat metal L brackets aas braces ... i have pics

 

[gokblok]

I did mine with 1/2-inch MDF and it worked just fine. The only problem is that it's bowed down over time, because my amps are mounted to it. If plywood's lighter, then use that. But either way, you want some 1x2 strips attached underneath for support.

 

[cfox28]

I agree that the hinges, handle and wires could have been done better.
a few thoughts:

Ryan is right that MDF will absorb moisture, and probably same with some plywoods,
but the key is that it is mostly going to absorb moisture on the cut sides. for example
if you spray paint a piece you will notice the bottom and top look great but the sides
soaked the paint up.

So MDF will work if you keep in mind the edge condition

2nd thought: 3/4" Wood is going to be heavy. what if you take 3/8" or 1/2" material
do the same steps like the link shows, but then you take a jig saw and cut out alot of the
material. after that you are left with a 1/2" thick frame and you can get 1/4" material and
use wood glue and screws to attach it to the frame.

This could reduce a majority of the weight

3rd thought: Birch Ply would look cool. there is something about finished wood that looks amazing. However, i'm still ify if i would want it in my trunk. I think both can be done nicely: either nice wood and finish, or lesser quality wood wrapped in some type of fabric.

 

[CG6]

Here is my costume trunk. floor is made with 1/2" wood and reinforced at spare tire opening by 1"x3" wood and by the gas pump.