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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 11:43 AM
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I'm thinking about expanding the side cargo bins into compartments in the area over the wheel wells. Has anyone done something similar to this, or will I be once again setting sail in uncharted waters?
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 12:47 PM
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Unless you specifically were wanting stuff to be sectioned off or enclosed from the main area of the trunk/hatch, I would think it would marginally decrease the available space since you are adding material in. Interesting thought though and I'm curious as to what you come up with.
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You have too much spare time my friend.
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Unless you specifically were wanting stuff to be sectioned off or enclosed from the main area of the trunk/hatch, I would think it would marginally decrease the available space since you are adding material in. Interesting thought though and I'm curious as to what you come up with.
The idea is to be able to store a fair amount of cargo out to the sides that will still allow the targa to be stowed

I recently joined the Magnolia VFD and am training as an EMR/ECA (one step below an EMT-B) and plan to turn my vehicle into a responder. My goal is to fit a Small fire extinguisher and maybe a water bottle on one side and a small medical bag on the other.

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You have too much spare time my friend.
Yea....it happens.
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 01:15 PM
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I recently joined the Magnolia VFD and am training as an EMR/ECA (one step below an EMT-B) and plan to turn my vehicle into a responder.
I hadn't realized until now that you're down in Conroe. I used to be a member of the Dobbin VFD.
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by theradioflyer
I recently joined the Magnolia VFD and am training as an EMR/ECA (one step below an EMT-B) and plan to turn my vehicle into a responder. My goal is to fit a Small fire extinguisher and maybe a water bottle on one side and a small medical bag on the other.
I work for a paid EMS service and couldn't imagine doing anything remotely close to my job on my off days. Or even respond to a call in my personal vehicle, even though having a set of volly lights/sirens on the vette would be sweet.

Props to you good sir.
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Originally Posted by Corvette_Ed
I hadn't realized until now that you're down in Conroe. I used to be a member of the Dobbin VFD.
Cool

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I work for a paid EMS service and couldn't imagine doing anything remotely close to my job on my off days. Or even respond to a call in my personal vehicle, even though having a set of volly lights/sirens on the vette would be sweet.

Props to you good sir.
I'm getting that a lot from the VFD crowd. It's something that can get mundane and overwhelming pretty quick. By putting in just a few hours a week, it helps to keep the exciting part alive.

The odds of me responding in my vehicle are slim for at least a few years, but I recently became a dealer for Feniex Industries and outfitting my car make it into a rolling-flashing billboard as well as having utility.
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I've not seen anyone post about doing what you have planned, but could be an interesting mod. If you do it, post up the details.
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I've not seen anyone post about doing what you have planned, but could be an interesting mod. If you do it, post up the details.
It may take a few weeks. But yes, I'm going to do it.
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Where would the golf clubs go???
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Where would the golf clubs go???
Anywhere I'd normally fit my skeet gun
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