Making New Hard Trunk Floor…..??

bonsaiwino · Post by **bonsaiwino** » Tue Dec 31, 2013 5:29 pm

Ok, so I want to replace my '79 Spider's (warped) original trunk floor boards. Ok to use 1/4" plywood? Does it have to be in 2 pieces like the original or can I do it in 1 lg. piece? Probably a stupid question, but I guess I haven't look closely enough. Thanks again guys, & all the best in 2014! Don in Pa.

RRoller123 · Post by **RRoller123** » Tue Dec 31, 2013 5:56 pm

Needs to be 2 pieces to get it in there properly fitting, and to get the spare out. 1/4" thk is a little flimsy, 1/2" thk is a little too heavy (imho). I went with 3/8, and like Goldilocks porridge, I think it is just about right!

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wizard124 · Post by **wizard124** » Tue Dec 31, 2013 6:12 pm

This was my solution:
http://www.fiatspider.com/f08/viewtopic ... 15&t=23068

I think it was 3/8 thick also.

4uall · Post by **4uall** » Wed Jan 01, 2014 9:47 pm

http://www.fiatspider.com/f08/viewtopic ... &sk=t&sd=a

http://forum.fiatspider.com/f08/viewtop ... lit=+trunk

bradartigue · Post by **bradartigue** » Sat Jan 04, 2014 1:36 pm

That trunk work in those links is fantastic.

The thread talks about the boards going up. Prior to 1980 they did not go up; after that the trunk was fully carpeted. I don't know if it was an option prior to 1981, I doubt it, most cars just had the two boards and a piece of carpet.

spiderrey · Post by **spiderrey** » Sat Jan 04, 2014 2:29 pm

Early cars have a rubber mat.

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