Info needed: c15a Rear Stowage Boxes

[Paul Edwards]

Hi Guys,

Going to start looking at restoring my rear stowage boxes, the images below are what I have. The hinges are very suspect as too one of the latches. Does anyone have any images of these boxes as they should be?

Thanks in advance.

Cheers,


Paul

[Bob Carriere]

Hi Paul

I had to repro mine as they had more rust than metal. You might have to weld plugs in somwe of the holes.....but before doing that try to see how it sits under the box. You should have 2 holes on the bottom rear area for the tail/marker lights....possibly on both side and I believe the bracket that holds up the rigid angles inner fender panel goes from the flat fender to the underside of the box......

I need to locate my pictures of our repro effort..... we started from scratch.

Hang in there

[Owen Evans]

Originally Posted by Paul Edwards

Hi Guys,

Going to start looking at restoring my rear stowage boxes, the images below are what I have. The hinges are very suspect as too one of the latches. Does anyone have any images of these boxes as they should be?

Thanks in advance.

Cheers,


Paul

Posts #94 and #95 here might be of use to you?

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...=holder&page=4

O.

[Bob Carriere]

Hi Paul the main difference with the original is that the hinges are all rivitted.... we you could do by just replacing you current bolts....... My corner boxes had holes I could put my hand through.....

Still searching for my repro photos....... or maybe Grant will beat me to it.

Cheers

[Bob Carriere]

Horrible rust damage...... rebuilt the box and the bracket to hold them in place.

The rotisserie is a great tool...all home made....save time and apleasure not to have to work under when welding....

[Grant Bowker]

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

or maybe Grant will beat me to it.

At least not until this evening, I'm supposed to work while at work (at least part of the time...).

[Paul Edwards]

Thanks Gents, most helpful as always.

Hinges on the outside! like a shed door!

Cheers,


Paul

[Grant Bowker]

Based on the photo dates, I think these must have been posted previously (in September 2020)
First a light trial strip cut and bent, then the body of the boxes bent on the brake and spot welded to close them up, next the pan brake used to bend up end cap for the back of the box which was glued on with body repair epoxy. Finally for this group the 1/8 thick strap welded around the opening for reinforcement. It is nice having the luxury of both a straight brake and a box/pan - each has benefits for access, clearance and shapes.