|
Forums34
Topics48,337
Posts812,917
Members9,203
| |
Most Online1,046
Aug 24th, 2023
|
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 96
OP
Just Getting Started
|
MOG414_passengerFOOTREST&storage
When I got my Morgan, I noticed that it did not have anywhere to store say a camera, tools etc, under lock and key, if one needed to park the car and be away for some time. 'Googling' I found that a compartment was available to fit in the passenger side foot well that would also double as a footrest. But I thought it was too expensive so I looked around in my workshop and found an old tower type computer outer metal case. Took it apart and managed to fabricate the sides of the 'new' compartment complete with ventilation slots on one side. Front top, backside, bottom and front bottom were folded from a sheet of electroplated steel, that probably came from a scrapped upright refrigerator side. For the door/footrest I used 2.5mm aluminium plate, left over from my aircraft project. It was attached with a piano hinge. Countersunk pop rivets were used except at the back. No new holes were drilled in the firewall bulkhead since I picked up the same bolt holes that hold the bracket for the screen washer water bottle. After trial fitting, I sprayed the case in 2K silver paint, fitted a piece of non-slip carpeting inside and glued a rubber mat to the external surface of the footrest/door. A lock was also incorporated. It is quite unnoticeable for passers by.
Total cost: under €20 plus did my bit at recycling;))
Last edited by RenoP53; 26/06/21 09:15 AM.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 96
Just Getting Started
|
|
OP
Just Getting Started
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 96 |
I used 2.5mm aluminium plate, left over from my aircraft project. Only on TalkMorgan would I expect that quote!  I did spend 25 years of my spare time designing and building my own light aircraft, so l do have off-cuts which are being put to good use;)) https://www.independent.com.mt/arti...t-designed-and-built-in-Malta-6736124393
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 26,747 Likes: 419
Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 26,747 Likes: 419 |
Now that is impressive. Well done.
JohnV6
2022 CX Plus Four
2025 MG ZS EV aka Trigger
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 28,414 Likes: 177
Salty Sea Dog Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Salty Sea Dog Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 28,414 Likes: 177 |
Now that is an interesting article in the press. Well done on your endeavours! 
Graham (G4FUJ)
Sold L44FOR 4/4 Giallo Fly
'09 Gen2 MINI Cooper ragtop
'90 LR 90 SW
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 5,217 Likes: 121
Charter Member
|
|
Charter Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 5,217 Likes: 121 |
My metalwork / craft skills don't even register on the scale compared to yours. That aeroplane is brilliant. It looks right - therefore it must be right!
Hope the test programme and certification go to plan.
Paul
Costock, UK
2014 4/4 Rolls Royce Garnet Red
Disco 5
Teddy - 17h1 Irish Draught cross
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 1,211 Likes: 21
Has a lot to Say!
|
|
Has a lot to Say!
Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 1,211 Likes: 21 |
Now that project really is in a different league!
Absolutely amazing.
Gordon Duguid
2014 Duratec engine plus 4, Montreal blue.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,127
Has a lot to Say!
|
|
Has a lot to Say!
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,127 |
The lovres absolutey "makes it" for me - SO very... Morgan-ish! Now i feel a bit ashamed to only have a rather mundane (in comparison) Librands footlocker fitted...  Top Job!!!
It doesn´t matter how fast it becomes, but how it becomes fast.  2015 Roadster 3.7
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 96
Just Getting Started
|
|
OP
Just Getting Started
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 96 |
The lovres absolutey "makes it" for me - SO very... Morgan-ish! Now i feel a bit ashamed to only have a rather mundane (in comparison) Librands footlocker fitted... Top Job!!! sorry did not mean to depress you:( Once in place I am the only one that knows about the louvres;))
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,127
Has a lot to Say!
|
|
Has a lot to Say!
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,127 |
...and, to be honest: isn´t THAT all we need?! 
It doesn´t matter how fast it becomes, but how it becomes fast. 2015 Roadster 3.7
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 4,607 Likes: 14
Part of the Furniture
|
|
Part of the Furniture
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 4,607 Likes: 14 |
oddly, my wife is 5'6" and prefered not to have the locking box as she could not stretch her legs out when it is installed. I suppose it depends on the lenght of the legs. Another nice piece of work there Reno. I had a mock up made and trial fitted but Mrs D didn't like it at her feet so i opted for the locking storage box on the luggage rack. If your better half is pretty tall, maybe she was right. Mrs P is approx 5’ 6” and she is ok with it. Actually she is better off since she can rest her feet on the slanting door. That is better and probably safer than having them flat on the floorboard. Thanks and have a nice weekend.
Steve A11OGE Red 1989 4/4 4 seater
'A Morgan is for life, not just for Sundays'
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 96
Just Getting Started
|
|
OP
Just Getting Started
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 96 |
oddly, my wife is 5'6" and prefered not to have the locking box as she could not stretch her legs out when it is installed. I suppose it depends on the lenght of the legs. Another nice piece of work there Reno. I had a mock up made and trial fitted but Mrs D didn't like it at her feet so i opted for the locking storage box on the luggage rack. If your better half is pretty tall, maybe she was right. Mrs P is approx 5’ 6” and she is ok with it. Actually she is better off since she can rest her feet on the slanting door. That is better and probably safer than having them flat on the floorboard. Thanks and have a nice weekend. Mine is a 2-seater and my wife does shift her seat all the way back. Since yours is a 4 seater, leg room is limited, I think… or I used more persuasive arguments;))
|
|
|
|
|
