[Z06] Trunk center compartment cover
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Pro
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From: DECATUR ALABAMA
Trunk center compartment cover
Has anyone made a trunk center compartment cover to hide all the misc. items that ends up in the trunk, windex, paper towels, tools, etc. Any details, pattern, etc. appreciated. I know you can buy one but I think I can build one a lot cheaper. Thanks.
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St. Jude Donor '06
you sure can. just need some mdf and carpet to cover and you are set. If you want for added functionality, you can buy the center cover locks/fastner from the dealer(dont remember how much they cost, or the part number) and cut the slots out for those as well.
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You can get everything from Ken Fichtner. They can provide a complete kit so you can add all of the covers (left, center, right). Most dealers don't know what side covers to order (Convertible Vs Coupe) and do not know which fasteners to order that adapt the car so you can fasten the new covers. On the coupe the fasteners are part of the rear body so they are not listed in the GM parts book. Ken's people have spent the time to figure it all out.
Bill
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I made all 3 covers from plywood and covered it in matching carpet. They look factory and work great. Also helped deadened some of the sound. Plus they can be easily removed when going to the track.
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I used 1/4" masonite with a couple of wooden ribs underneath to strengthen it and covered in matching carpet. I also added a piano-type hinge across the lid about 6" from the rear edge so I can retrieve things from undrneath without having to move the cover. I originally did this so if I wanted to change CD's i wouldn't have to lift the cover, but I never installed a changer. However, it has proven convenient many times when the trunk was full of luggage. I had most of the stuff lying around so the only thing I had to buy was the hinge at Home Depot.
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From: DECATUR ALABAMA
Thanks for all your comments. They are much appreciated. Stripper, That's what I was thinking. I have some 1/4" masonite laying around and was also planning on using ribs for stength and to also position the cover. The hinge is a good idea. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Bill Dearborn
You can get everything from Ken Fichtner. They can provide a complete kit so you can add all of the covers (left, center, right). Most dealers don't know what side covers to order (Convertible Vs Coupe) and do not know which fasteners to order that adapt the car so you can fasten the new covers. On the coupe the fasteners are part of the rear body so they are not listed in the GM parts book. Ken's people have spent the time to figure it all out.
Bill
Bill
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3 piece covers -on sale
We sell all 3 for $175.00
All our products use OEM material.We are the only manufacturer in the aftermarket to offer these in the correct material.
I have seen the ones from loews and home depot - I will look for pics and see if I can post.
Here is a pic of what you will end up with if you build them your self -
Here is our product:
Hope this helps - zo6parts@airmail.net
Thanks
Andy
www.zo6parts.com
All our products use OEM material.We are the only manufacturer in the aftermarket to offer these in the correct material.
I have seen the ones from loews and home depot - I will look for pics and see if I can post.
Here is a pic of what you will end up with if you build them your self -
Here is our product:
Hope this helps - zo6parts@airmail.net
Thanks
Andy
www.zo6parts.com
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Also for those
We also sell material-OEM Carpet for 2002-2004 Z06 by the yard.
Just $27.95 a yd.(36"x60.5") plus shipping
Andy
www.zo6parts.com
214-228-8782
Just $27.95 a yd.(36"x60.5") plus shipping
Andy
www.zo6parts.com
214-228-8782
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