Interior Discussion about interior restoration, repairs, and modifications.

T-top storage.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-16-2021, 12:35 PM
  #1  
Member

Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
scarbucket's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Illinois
Posts: 215
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 1987 Firebird Formula
Engine: 305 Tpi
Transmission: Borg Warner 5 spd
Axle/Gears: 3:73
T-top storage.

Dunno if this should go here or in fabrication? Has anyone ever made a 4th gen style t top storage tray and gotten rid of their bag? Have a single subwoofer I’m mounting in the back to finish the sound system and the bag really isn’t an option for me the way I am gonna do it. Was hoping mabie someone had come up with a vertical tray storage idea? If not I’m about to and will document it for those that want to know.
Old 09-16-2021, 12:36 PM
  #2  
Supreme Member

iTrader: (11)
 
DynoDave43's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: MICHIGAN
Posts: 4,643
Received 754 Likes on 580 Posts
Car: 1988 Trans Am
Engine: L03
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 2.73 Open
Re: T-top storage.

I know I read about that being done...which mean 98% chance that was here on TGO.
Old 09-16-2021, 01:11 PM
  #3  
Supreme Member

iTrader: (11)
 
DynoDave43's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: MICHIGAN
Posts: 4,643
Received 754 Likes on 580 Posts
Car: 1988 Trans Am
Engine: L03
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 2.73 Open
Re: T-top storage.

OK, a search turned up several threads about wanting to do it, and some home made solutions, but nothing as clean as bolting in a 4th gen piece and it works.

Perhaps some thought starters in here for you...

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/inte...gen-t-top.html

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/fabr...orage-4th.html

http://kimnach.org/Vehicles/IROC/Tto...ge%20Rev1.html

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/fabr...enclosure.html

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/fabr...-ttop-box.html

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/inte...p-storage.html



Old 09-16-2021, 05:37 PM
  #4  
Member

Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
scarbucket's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Illinois
Posts: 215
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 1987 Firebird Formula
Engine: 305 Tpi
Transmission: Borg Warner 5 spd
Axle/Gears: 3:73
Re: T-top storage.

Thanks Dave! I Am Thinking Something fiberglass to keep the weight down. I just gotta think on it more this is the space I'm working with. Don't mind the wires I haven't wired the powered unit in yet.....
Old 09-18-2021, 07:15 PM
  #5  
Supreme Member

iTrader: (11)
 
DynoDave43's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: MICHIGAN
Posts: 4,643
Received 754 Likes on 580 Posts
Car: 1988 Trans Am
Engine: L03
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 2.73 Open
Re: T-top storage.

That current sub does seem to limit your options. It takes up too much of the well to use that, and it sits above the axle "hump", so laying them, or a container of some sort, flat is difficult at best.
Old 09-20-2021, 09:42 AM
  #6  
Senior Member

iTrader: (3)
 
Keoman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Salt Lake
Posts: 844
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Car: 1989 IROC & ROLL-Z
Engine: L98 Vortec FIRST TPI
Transmission: T56, Mech Speedo
Axle/Gears: G92 J65 3.27
Re: T-top storage.

I've had some rediculous setups in the past, ended up with a box I made for the bottom "well" which I've liked the best. Good sound and out of the way.
I ended up hiding the amp where the spare would be normally. I dont have the spare in the car.




Old 10-18-2021, 05:53 PM
  #7  
Junior Member
 
Bigscott's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2019
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Re: T-top storage.

I would suggest using a box like mine. You can keep you T- top bags and it looks good and sounds great, It utilizes the depth of the back to help with bass as well. You can't see it unless you pull your bags back. Any decent stereo shop can build it. Mine is a 10"


The following users liked this post:
motoj550 (10-31-2021)
Old 10-20-2021, 10:02 PM
  #8  
Member

Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
scarbucket's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Illinois
Posts: 215
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 1987 Firebird Formula
Engine: 305 Tpi
Transmission: Borg Warner 5 spd
Axle/Gears: 3:73
Re: T-top storage.

Mines a self enclosed unit with the amp built in. I’m starting to get some ideas hopefully this weekend I can draw some rough sketches and will post them. I think if I can build it the way I’m thinking a lot of people will like the design. Just gotta start putting brain ideas to paper lol
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
lee33lyn
Interior Parts for Sale
1
10-14-2009 05:54 AM
kompressor6spd
Aftermarket Product Review
1
04-16-2008 10:34 PM
1981LT1
Body
10
04-06-2006 07:46 AM
89formula383
Auto Detailing and Appearance
10
08-21-2004 02:00 PM



Quick Reply: T-top storage.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:17 AM.