Vetter Trunk. End of the Line!

[Kynan C.]

I got a free trunk when I bought a fairing a while back. It was trashed. The plastic was cracked, side panels drilled, etc. Now why wouldn't you just get better glue?? Somebody had to go drilling holes!

Well, I have trunk parts if anybody needs anything. Not for sale free if needed.

 

[roncar]

If no one else needs any of the parts, I'll take them. One of my trunks I've been hanging on to for parts but would like to complete it (used 2 trunks to make one good one.) I'd take the side panels as well. Holes in them is better than none at all. I could use the 'bunkies' and the mounting bracket as well, if available.

IIRC, I'm missing the back rest, lid spring, reflectors, side panels, mounting bracket & bunkies, 2 lenses & screws, and the chrome is rough.

LMK.

 

[Kynan C.]

Heya Ron,

Happy to send the goods to you. Shoot me your shipping address via conversation or email me at admin@vetterowners.com and ill ship it to you Monday. I want to see the goodies go to a good home and somebody in our family. The only part I need is the emblems, and key lock.

 

[roncar]

Emblems I got and locks are easy. Email sent.

 

[Metal_Bob]

nice pile of parts grats. should be enough to finish one good trunk

 

[roncar]

nice pile of parts grats. should be enough to finish one good trunk

It's coming along. A few more things to fab or find.

 

[Metal_Bob]

If you want I can try to dig up the info and pics for the trunk side reflective lights I installed. Not stock but a good fit with very little work/modifications...

BTW what else is missing or needs work?

 

[roncar]

...BTW what else is missing or needs work?

Right now I know I'll need to find/make the mounting bracket, rubber isolators, and the lock piece circled below. Lots of pans in the fire, so I'm not in a rush on this project.

 

[roncar]

If you want I can try to dig up the info and pics for the trunk side reflective lights I installed. Not stock but a good fit with very little work/modifications.

This would probably good in it's own thread. I don't need reflectors right now, but info is always good.

 

[Terraplane Tom]

Rubber isolators can be purchased from Vetter Design Works.

 

[roncar]

Rubber isolators can be purchased from Vetter Design Works.

Being poor, I'm saving that source for a last resort. No hurry until I have something to mount them to (and even then... still no hurry.)

 

[brianinpa]

Being poor, I'm saving that source for a last resort. No hurry until I have something to mount them to (and even then... still no hurry.)

I resemble that remark, so what I did was just used a bolt, but rather than bolting the trunk directly to the mounting bracket, I inserted rubber door bumper similar to this one that I picked up at the local hardware store. Worked fine at a fraction of the cost...

 

[roncar]

I think these will work fine, http://www.ebay.com/itm/250634756852?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 , ($9.75 shipped) But I'm going to check around locally and see what I can find first.

 

[Metal_Bob]

I never managed to UNSCREW mine from the trunk. I didn't want to snap them and luckily they still are usable. But I knew there had to be way cheaper sources than Craig...

 

[Kynan C.]

Those look just like the Vetter ones?? 7 dollars???? Lets all pool together any buy a set. We can compare to the originals.

 

[roncar]

I never managed to UNSCREW mine from the trunk...

I've got "one" like that. Will wait to see what I come up with before I destroy it removing.

 

[roncar]

Those look just like the Vetter ones?? ...We can compare to the originals.

These are ~3/4" tall (rubber part.)
The ones on the trunk I'm working on, are ~1" tall. (only one and a piece of one.)
The ones on my mounted trunk are ~3/4" tall.
At this point I don't know what was OEM, or even if both sizes were used at different times? 3/4" obviously WILL work!
I know I've seen a "WIDE" assortment of locks used through the production years, maybe there were "bunkie" changes as well? (due to availability/cost?)

 

[brianinpa]

I don't have my trunk right now as it is on my Dad's Helix, but I do not recall seeing that lock part on it. What is the purpose of that piece? Since it is a non-movinge piece, is it just there to take any slop out of the lock when the lid is closed and the lock is "locked"?

 

[roncar]

As the lid is plastic (ABS?) it appears that piece is for security and prevents the entire lock from turning when using the wrong key/screwdriver/etc. The 'finger' goes into a hole in the trunk that has a metal plate installed underneath.

 

[brianinpa]

Yup, now I remember seeing it, and that helps explain the reason for it.