Amerisport Trunk Insert (tub)

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Originally posted by Kirk Evans:

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Originally posted by fourdoorbronko:
That looks great!
I wish my motor didn't sit back too far to be able to fit a stock dimension trunk.

Perrysburg?
I worked for Glasstech in Perrysburg, OH, small world.

Are you running a big block? I do have the ability to shorten the tub but it does not extend in front of the camber bar so it should fit any engine change.

What did Glasstech do?

427 FE Sideoiler.

Glasstech makes automotive and architectural glass furnaces and forming equipment.
Spent 8 months in Bulgaria installing 2 systems and then got layed off.
They did the small 1/4 glass production run for Ford's new GT at their plant.
Too small of a run for the regular glass companies to tool up for.

427 FE Sideoiler.

Is you car the un-squashed black one pictured with turbo wing? That was my very first part made in 1981---WOW---long time ago yesterday.

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Originally posted by Kirk Evans:
427 FE Sideoiler.

Is you car the un-squashed black one pictured with turbo wing? That was my very first part made in 1981---WOW---long time ago yesterday.

Yep, had to sqwish it down to fit the avatar.
I'll have to dig through the documents I got with the car, I remember seeing a flyer on the wing from when the P/O was planning the build.

The latest shots of the new trunk insert mold construction. This shows the finished master plug ready for parting film and jell coat.

Here is the first and most critical fiberglass tooling coat. It is imperative to have this coat air free for a good mold.

This shows the new mold totally laid up ready for structure reinforcement work.

The finished mold ready to be pulled from the master plug. Many many many hours in this project---I hope to make the first part next week. Thanks for looking.

Kirk

Kirk,

If I did not have 180 headers I would got one. Great work just like all the stuff you make.

Kirk,

I'm delaying my tub rebuild. This is awesome.

I'm interested in the see thru section and a fit that can accommodate the Hall rear stiffners.

Is July delivery a real possibility?

Dave,

I will be building the first one with a clear bottom as soon as next week---pictures to follow. July is not a problem or even May. Thanks for asking.

Kirk

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Originally posted by DEVIL:
Kirk,

If I did not have 180 headers I would got one. Great work just like all the stuff you make.

Thanks Mark---I appreciate your support.

I pulled the mold today and it looks great. This was one of the most difficult pull in the last 20 years---totally destroyed the master plug. The pictures is of the mold hanging from the engine stand just after removal. The very bottom reflection makes the surface look bad---it was still wet from the parting film water solvent.

Here is a shot of the new mold ready to make the first clear bottom test part. Note the orange tabs around the center flat are to make indents into the part for steal tabs with studs. This is to mount the scratch resistant Lexan lower floor--which will be protected by the upper cover if your hauling stuff.

Here is the first part made from the new trunk mold. Note the very top in the picture would be the false bottom---This first one is a molding test only to see if a clear floor is structurally possible.

Here is the first part placed in an early car. You can clearly see the frame rails and the bottom of the uprights through the hole. I'm happy with the overall stiffness and strength without the bottom and the Lexan will help with any twist issues.

That's it for now on this GOOD FRIDAY---HAPPY EASTER to all

Kirk

That's bloody awesome!!

Damn big box to send to Australia though!!

Here is the first new trunk insert with a clear bottom and back finished in black. The car is not detailed but it gives you a clear view of the components.

Same insert with the false floor installed. The would be the cover for the hidden under storage version---in this case it is used to protect the scratch resistance Lexan so you can use the remainder of the trunk area.

Here is the trunk with a folding full size bag and 2 folding chairs. Man size bag--enough for a week +++ Woman size bag--enough for an afternoon --- maybe???

Thanks for looking---production will start soon. Please let me know if your interested.

Looks great Kirk. I see two options here. One is the "window" version as per the last photo and the other would be the "pack-rat" version with the hidden drop box and cover.

Any target for the costs yet?

Mark