Amerisport Trunk Insert (tub)

Kirk,

Sign me up to the interested camp - subject to some details.

As Mark said, "Any target for the costs yet?"

Cheers,

Bohdan

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Originally posted by Mark Charlton:
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

Mark,

Most likely the "window version" will not be available except by special order. t was very time consuming to build making it very expensive.

I'll let you know when the production is ready and be able to price them after we make a few---don't know cost yet--sorry.

That trunk looks sweet. I'd prefer the pack-rat version, as I'm all about storage. But I must say the clear back/bottom version is an -excellent- way to showcase both the trunk -and- the engine bay. Absolutely brilliant design Kirk.

Asa Jay

Kirk,
Any thoughts on a version for cars that have the A/C up front?
Richard

Richard,

Yes I have thought about the front condenser issue and plan to build a flat back addition to the mold. The problem is this original master took more time to create than any other single part I've made to this point and I still have not came up with a price on the first design to see if it will sell more than 2 units paid for. I will have to see if the current design will sell before I commit to making any modifications---will keep you informed---if other front condenser cars have interest, please drop me a note. Thanks.

Kirk

Just for reference, here's someone's custom clear trunk tub to show off the shiny bits, courtesy of Chuck's 'for sale' page. Not really useful though as it would get all scratched up if you put anything in there. I like Kirk's solution.

Kirk,
I would be interested in a front condenser version, depending on cost of course.
Forest

OK----This is an official cry for help.

I have many many hours in this new design---more then any other single part I've ever built.

Normally, at this late date and potential limited sales, I figure Pantera parts development and tooling costs with a pay back of 10 to 20 parts sold.

It may not work in this case so if those of you who are interested in one of the trunks---in any configuration, contact me privately or off line at kre@adelphia.net with a number you think the trunk is salable/worth to you.

I'll review the numbers and hopefuly come to a price that everyone can appreciate.

The insert will be available in raw fiberglass, possibly finished covered in trunk lining material and possibly with a clear back only---all with or without the "pack rat" floor insert cover---but I will supply a pattern if you chose to cut your own. This will give many of you do it your self-er---like me---an easier on your wallet price.

Many of you have wanted a trunk insert that looks good, will fit the car without damaging finished wheel wells and that will hold enough stuff to actually make it worth installing.

Please volunteer your thoughts---thanks.

Kirk

Kirk,

Do you have any idea of the weight of the "raw" fibreglass trunk insert, "pak rat" cover included?

I'll put the weight on after i build a few units and get the lamination issues worked out. I would like to send several over seas at once to drop the shipping. What European country has the best import tax, maybe no VAT tax and low duties as a central ship point? Ideas?

Just when I thought, I would have to build up my own version of new trunk insert. I´m going to go and get my very first own Pantera in 11 days from now, and it´s not coming with a trunk insert (it´s coming with a Volvo´s fuel tank on top of the transmission, what do you say about that?). I have no idea, what would be the best place in Europe to send some of these, but I´m definitely interested in getting one of them to Finland. For me.

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Originally posted by Kirk Evans:
I'll put the weight on after i build a few units and get the lamination issues worked out. I would like to send several over seas at once to drop the shipping. What European country has the best import tax, maybe no VAT tax and low duties as a central ship point? Ideas?

If you intend to drop shipping costs by shipping multiple at once to a single central address, I'm afraid that might become more expensive than shipping straight to buyers anyway. Shipping within Europe is pretty expensive (especially compared to shipping something that big within the US), so sending a single insert straight to for instance Finland, might be way cheaper than for instance multiple to for instance Paris first, and then one from Paris to Finland...

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Shipping within Europe is pretty expensive

I can vouche for that. Nice product btw.

Is that so? So how much does it cost to send a piece of this size and weight inside US? There are containers going in between US and Finland all the time.

Hello everyone,

Here is the first production model we've built with 20 more currently under construction. I completed 2 other units for in house customers and in the process went through the glass pattern and lay-up process development for my production shop.

I'm going to offer a special price for the first 20 units sold---base price for a unit non covered with a floor lid cutting pattern will be 600.00 I will have a cut floor lid price and a complete unit covered with trunk liner material later next month. I know many of you like to save money by doing work yourself so this is why I'm offering the first run in basic form. If you would like to order the trunk complete, please let me know and I'll do my best to get you the finished price and delivery time. Do to my current shop work load, all of the construction and finish work for the new trunk is being subcontracted so I can not price the completed unit as of today's date.

Please contact me at kre@adelphia.net or through my http://www.amerisportindustries.com/ website

Thank you for looking.

Kirk

Here is a picture of the window version installed into a Alex's just finished GT5-S. He did a fantastic job on this car---I'll post some pictures and description on the car later.

A shot of the trunk tub installed and a false floor in place with matching lid inserts on the deck

Wow...nice job!

Thank you Tom---Are you ready to take the plunge??

If anyone is interested but has questions or additional requirements such as frame stiffener clearance modification or you want a complete ready to install unit, please drop me a note or call.

419-874-0505 Thanks---Kirk

Pictured is the new engine view window design for the false floor insert. I will be offering this style after the new rear bumpers are in production this month.