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Just been measuring up for mine. The bendy bit looks a good idea. Wood rules ok!

So I'm not sure to post this here or under 'What have you bodged today?'
Because this is a failed attempt at a tool tray
Start with the original

Time was spent measuring and using cardboard depth templates

Producing a tray ready for aluminium edges


Was pleased with it until when fitting found that the deep part is not deep enough for the Jack !
Seems I need an additional deeper step between the area over the fuel tank and the diff, that also does not foul the leaf spring (so probably the same width as the tank). But then only on the drivers side because of the brake pipe.

Oh well start planning version 2
Should mention it's a 2018 +4

You can cut a little hole to nest the jack

Or dismount the caoutchouc & Steel protective part of the jack with a little Allen key and keep the part and the key in the tray...
Easier perhaps

It still is a job well done. I couldn't make that.

You are not alone
I am also trying to build a tooltray and facing exactly the same issue

missing around 1 cm
Except rebuild I found only 2 options: dismount the steel caoutchouc plate or find a Porsche 911/944 second hand Alu jack

Looks really good.

I also bought a second hand Porsche alu jack!

I put in a lower section where the jack sits, will also be a good place for some short cable ties.
Didn't have enough Aluminium strip to go all the way around the edge. Got a box of off neoprene off-cuts of various thicknesses which I have used.
The hammer is not fixed in place, until I've sorted out what else I'm going to carry.



Now the conundrum is what tools etc to carry
Already have lined up
Multi tool
Set allen keys
Insulating tape
WD40
Rain poncho
Latex gloves
I have a small tool roll in the post into which will go some spanners & screw drivers
Might try and include jump leads
A compact warning triangle is probably a good one.
Spare fuses, relays and bulbs are already carried elsewhere.

Over my 12 years of Morgan ownership I have only had two problems, had to replace the battery whilst away which needed some spanners, and a breakdown where the fan thermo switch blew out of the bottom of the radiator - that required a recovery home.

I purchased some rests of water resistant plywood, it was enough for a new tool tray. Plus few stainless screws, wood glue, rest of felt carpet and clear coat (available from former projects) as well around a half day work. The screws are masked with a suitable strip - I took the photos before glueing it on.
The car jack in the tool tray has one disadvantage – in the case of need, it is circumstantial to reach, all baggage must be taken out, which is, namely during rain with the hood on, quite unpleasant. There is enough space under the spare wheel. I made a simple holder for the jack, handle and hammer mounted on the spare wheel base. The handle holders are standard steel clips, the hammer and jack are connected by massive large rubber-O-rings and the rubber holder is probably from a lorry tarpaulin. However, any similar components can be used. The jack and hammer are wrapped in a simple thick plastic bag.
Doing it in this way, the construction of the tool tray was simple, as I didn't need to take care for the necessary depth for the jack. I slightly modified the upper battery holder mounting and the brake pipe mounting to win maximum space for the tool tray.
A pair of gloves is under the seat - so a wheel change stays a quite clean action.

Peter