[Supras] Sub Box for 89 Targa?

[cthommes at adelphia.net]

Oh sure, it's that easy... You ever tried to order a full spoiler gasket set from anyone?  Everything's superceded with everything else, and like 4 of the different parts now call for the same number...

I have yet to open up the box from Champion, but I have little doubt that when I do it will just contain a tube of caulk.

-Craig

---- Jeff Mohler <speedtoys.racing at gmail.com> wrote: 
> My box may get wet..but.._fix the leak_ is sorta my idea.
> 
> Also. my box doesnt fully touch the bottom (using high density 1-part foam
> as a base) and the drain will remain open.
> 
> PS:  Im in my trunk enough to know if its leakin...but still valid point.
> But with all new seals, should be good for another decade.
> 
> 
> On 6/12/07, cthommes at adelphia.net <cthommes at adelphia.net> wrote:
> >
> > I've contemplated a spare tire well enclosure... and a leaking spoiler
> > gasket has recently pointed out why it may not be the best idea.  Anyone out
> > there get expensive equpment water damaged?  The hatch area is vulnerable to
> > leaks, which may go unnoticed for quite some time because you just don't see
> > it.  My last setup was above the trunk false floor (non-targa car) which was
> > fine.  But I now have a targa and I want to retain the rear hatch targa
> > storage, so I'm looking under the false floor again.
> >
> > Sure, I can replace the spoiler gaskets, but what happens when the
> > taillight gaskets start leaking and it's 3 months before I notice that?
> >
> > -Craig
> >
> > ---- Jeff Mohler <speedtoys.racing at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Im building a 7 sided box of heavy MDF in the spare well, and the
> > AMP/power
> > > rack will be the spare tire cover that I laminated in FG, then a layer
> > of
> > > Carbon-Kevlar, then a gloss layer of poly resin (about 1/8" thick).
> > >
> > > Above that on stands, will be a false floor that will look like an empty
> > > hatch area if the targa was out..and that will also support a load of
> > > groceries/etc without impacting the hardware.
> > >
> > > On 6/12/07, Dan Gyoba <dgyoba at abstractconsulting.com> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > On 12 Jun 2007 at 19:52, metlar at juno.com wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Is anyone out there making sub boxes for the MKIII supra w/targa
> > top?
> > > > >
> > > > > Here is one from a company for the MKIV supras.
> > > > >
> > http://cgi.ebay.com/TOYOTA-SUPRA-FIBERGLASS-SUB-BOX-SUBWOOFER-ENCLOSUR
> > > > >
> > E-10_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ50565QQihZ004QQitemZ140115894604QQrdZ1
> > > > >
> > > > > I've got one of those hatch boxes, but it's preventing me from
> > putting
> > > > > up the rear seats (not that anyone can fit in those anyway unless
> > they
> > > > > are Mini Me) and I'd like to have one that is either hidden in the
> > > > > spare tire well or under the targa while the targa is in it's
> > holders
> > > > > in the hatch.
> > > > >
> > > > > Any pics or links you can send would be great!!
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks,
> > > > >
> > > > > Tom
> > > > > metlar at juno.com
> > > > >
> > > > > 89 NA Targa
> > > >
> > > > I've done fibreglass work before, and I'll do it again...  I could
> > make
> > > > you a sub box
> > > > that would fit under the targa top, but I'd want to know what sub(s)
> > you
> > > > plan to put in
> > > > it, and what it's worth to you, shipped.
> > > >
> > > > Dan Gyoba
> > > > '89 NA 450,322 kms, Turbo swap in progress
> > > > http://www.abstractconsulting.com/~dan
> > > >
> > > >
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