$40 Partition plus time (weekend) and pics
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$40 Partition plus time (weekend) and pics
Just wanted to show everyone that in a weekend you can make your own partition.
Air dry clay ($6 Crayola), MDF ($30 Lowe's) 49"x97" sheet 1/2" thick
I used clay for the shaping of sides and since I've seen other partitions I got most of the shaping from seeing them.
I made a rough copy from cardboard and then made MDF templates.
I fited them in the car and then made my piece from the two. I found the center and based my shape around the curves of the car and from others I have seen.
Fittment in the car was a challenge. I'm tired of sanding so I switched to an electric sander. Be careful when using or you will just eat through the MDF.
For a weekend project it was a good start. I have three more pieces of MDF to work with. The first piece is a nice fit, but I'll continue to work on it.
Thought I'd share.
Air dry clay ($6 Crayola), MDF ($30 Lowe's) 49"x97" sheet 1/2" thick
I used clay for the shaping of sides and since I've seen other partitions I got most of the shaping from seeing them.
I made a rough copy from cardboard and then made MDF templates.
I fited them in the car and then made my piece from the two. I found the center and based my shape around the curves of the car and from others I have seen.
Fittment in the car was a challenge. I'm tired of sanding so I switched to an electric sander. Be careful when using or you will just eat through the MDF.
For a weekend project it was a good start. I have three more pieces of MDF to work with. The first piece is a nice fit, but I'll continue to work on it.
Thought I'd share.
Racer
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Nice clean job
Le Mans Master
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Sure, it creates that small space behind the seats to keep things from rolling around. Great for errands like small packages to the post office, umbrellas, a few groceries, without having to constantly go behind the car to keep opening & closing the hatch.
Nice clean job
Nice clean job
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No, it's not finished yet. I'm debating on what to do next (paint, carpet). I still don't like the fit; ends are to tall. It's a little tight, but I don't want it sloppy, maybe velcro. Work in progress. I'm always looking for ideas.
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Try using 2" thick styerfoam.
Cover it with carpet that matches your car.
Use H/D velcrose on sides & bottom.
That's how I did mine for my Z, except I used the H/D velcrose on the bottom & top.
Cover it with carpet that matches your car.
Use H/D velcrose on sides & bottom.
That's how I did mine for my Z, except I used the H/D velcrose on the bottom & top.