Rear cargo conversion (inspired by Kenny)

[PK]

I would guess because cleaning mud, grease, and grime out of the VX's carpet gets old, not to mention repairing rips or snags from moving offroad gear in and out. Form follows function, so some of our VX's are destined for car shows, and some are destined for getting beat on offroad.

Agree 100%.
I would never do what Marlin is doing to his VX (overall, not just this mod) but I understand why he is doing it.
Marlin, I just hope you never change your mind and try and sell her - it sure would be rock bottom price.

PK

[Marlin]

Agree 100%.
I would never do what Marlin is doing to his VX (overall, not just this mod) but I understand why he is doing it.
Marlin, I just hope you never change your mind and try and sell her - it sure would be rock bottom price.

PK

Hell no it wouldn't. Just have find someone who is going to wheel her...not that I plan on selling anytime soon. Here is the reason I am doing it:
#1-bored
#2-I am tired of pussyfooting around in the back worried about scratching something or another, and not having any room. Now I have plenty of room, once I get the sides up and mounted, and like Ascinder said, I don't have to worry about cleaning up so much.
#3-The only big cosmetic/visible mods I have done overall is the front bumper-which is easily returned to stock, and the rear interior, which will be far better when I am done.
#4-The VX will never be a show car, hell a similar yeared V6 4WD Amigo sells for more than our precious VX, so if you are holding your VX as a collectors item or something, your gonna have to wait another 50 or 60 yrs before its worth anything. Enjoy her while you can!!!
#5-Someone has to post up ridiculous pics on here, there are lot of people thinking of doing things to their trucks, but are scared, Kenny just beat me to this one. So maybe someone will see this and think, hey, maybe I can do the project I have always wanted to.
#6-I am having fun, which is the most important part. I see the few pics of lowered VXs and think "why in the hell would you do that?!" I stilldont get it, but to each their own, as long as they enjoy it

[crotchrocket]

Think i would go for alluminium chequer plate covered MDF (or similar) for mine, but i get the reasoning behind it!

I also like the mesh some people use over here, like a 2mm guage fence all along the inside and you can company that with brackets for tools / winches and bags for kit etc. Will find a pic



This is a netting version

http://www.devon4x4.com/products_a/p...pouch-set.html

[circmand]

would be a quality built in but removabld box with different size bins. That plastic coating is great stukk but stuff can slide all over the place. I also get annoyed by the noise of stuff sliding around and the increased echo factor. Perhaps there is a large plastic cargo box that would fit in the space

[Marlin]

would be a quality built in but removabld box with different size bins. That plastic coating is great stukk but stuff can slide all over the place. I also get annoyed by the noise of stuff sliding around and the increased echo factor. Perhaps there is a large plastic cargo box that would fit in the space

Well, then nonskid I put on the floor, nothing is sliding. For the sides, I like the cargo netting idea, use caribiners to attach stuff. Stuff swinging would be a bit annoying. We shall see. I did discover that I have a loose connection on my drivers front speaker, never noticed it till it was the only speakers I have connected.

[Marlin]

Alright!!! I spent 6 hours today working on the back. I am 95% complete. I am going to strap the 6x9s down instead of mounting them. They will sit at the front end of the boxes I made. (not shown in photos in their final location) There is no room in the back, and they are too big for an overhead mount. So, under the boxes will be the drink holders. The boxes came out even better than I thought they would. The CO2 bottle fits like a dream. I found my CO2 extinguisher in the garage, went ahead and mounted that. The Tow strap will be strapped down as well. I fit the exhaust adapter for my jack under the rear potion on the passenger side. The amp mount came out good as well. I am pleased with the results. Here are some pics:

[Marlin]

If you notice, the front of the boxes make awesome arm rests. I used outdoor carpeting instead of speak box carpet. It is sturdier, has a rubber backing, so deadens noise, its more comfortable as well. I hate carpeting, it takes forever, but I give myself a B+ on the carpeting job. Maybe an A-. I have had the same carpet on my back patio for 2 yrs, no fading, no ripping. Good stuff.
All together I have about 120 bucks, not including the 6x9s. I will finish up tomorrow. I am beat, 95 degrees, 110% humidity. I hate living in a swamp sometimes.