Info needed: c15a Rear Stowage Boxes

[Bob Carriere]

Hi Paul the main difference with the original is that the hinges are all rivitted.... we you could do by just replacing you current bolts....... My corner boxes had holes I could put my hand through.....

Still searching for my repro photos....... or maybe Grant will beat me to it.

Cheers

[Bob Carriere]

Horrible rust damage...... rebuilt the box and the bracket to hold them in place.

The rotisserie is a great tool...all home made....save time and apleasure not to have to work under when welding....

[Grant Bowker]

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

or maybe Grant will beat me to it.

At least not until this evening, I'm supposed to work while at work (at least part of the time...).

[Paul Edwards]

Thanks Gents, most helpful as always.

Hinges on the outside! like a shed door!

Cheers,


Paul

[Grant Bowker]

Based on the photo dates, I think these must have been posted previously (in September 2020)
First a light trial strip cut and bent, then the body of the boxes bent on the brake and spot welded to close them up, next the pan brake used to bend up end cap for the back of the box which was glued on with body repair epoxy. Finally for this group the 1/8 thick strap welded around the opening for reinforcement. It is nice having the luxury of both a straight brake and a box/pan - each has benefits for access, clearance and shapes.

[Grant Bowker]

More photos - added the mounting straps (bend them a tiny bit short so that they will be tight to the box when bolted in place as the originals weren't attached mechanically to the box as far as I can tell.
Cut, shape, drill etc. the parts for the closure.

[Grant Bowker]

3rd set of photos - rivet both closure and hinges to the body of the box and the lid. Note that the hinges aren't a faithful replacement for the originals but they were what could be found at the time the boxes were made.

[Bob Carriere]

Will have to dust off the finished boxes currently in the sea can for final photos.

Grant to you remember the gauge used...... 16 for the box and 14 or 12 for the doors????

We did the bottom from a single piece then used the modern body shop glue to install the tight fitting back of the box.... very solid and watertight. We used a pan box brake for all the bends and a spot welder to finish the sides.

I may install some thin wooden pine strips inside the box to get a snug fitfor the POW cans and minimize rattle and wear....... a foam strip ( roof pad scraps) at the back and firm rubber inside the lid may also be tried.

Cheers