Modified Boot Lid

Post by **MColes** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 8:39 pm

These were manufactured by Alexander Engineering, Ltd., of Haddenham, Buckinghamshire (not sure when) to double the boot space. Has anyone ever seen one? Actually on the car? Has anyone got one on their car?

Apparently some people think it improves the look

I refuse to comment

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Post by **pao7psb** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 8:59 pm

A bit of googling has found the following on the company itself - it would appear that , in their defence, they did more than just bootlids...

http://www.mk1-performance-conversions. ... er_eng.htm

Post by **MColes** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 9:01 pm

They had some great ideas, but some equally crazy ones liek the boot lid

Post by **pao7psb** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 9:06 pm

Matt, do you still have the green Series II or have I missed something?

Cheers,

Paul.

Post by **MColes** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 9:07 pm

You've missed something

Take a look here

http://mmoc.org.uk/index.php?name=PNphp ... &start=135

Post by **eastona** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 9:10 pm

That is so cool. Should be really easy to fab one from glassfibre.

The "must-have" period accessory

Andrew

Post by **woodiesenfrance** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 9:11 pm

You can also make more space under the boot floor, on the LH side.....cut out a flap approx 45cm square and hinge it on the metal bar on the back of the back seat.
I don't know how to add a diagram to the post

and I haven't got time to check it out tonight, so if you want a pic pm me your email address and I'll send a sketch.

Post by **MColes** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 9:14 pm

I can't say I'm fussed but I'd have it just to be different. But the my new car cover wouldn't fit

Must say the crossflow head they cam up with was impressive

http://www.mk1-performance-conversions. ... 7_port.htm - Well worth a read ;)

Post by **pao7psb** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 9:18 pm

You've missed something Take a look here

Hey, only one of the busiest threads of the last week or two, who could blame me for missing that one (Doh!...I've been very busy...)

Post by **mike.perry** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 10:49 pm

I saw one on a white convertible that I went to look at many years ago. It was made out of fibreglass and I must say that it didn't do anything for the looks of the car. The car itself was not up to much and the owner was trying it on despite me turning up in my Series MM which should have given me a psychological advantage. Needless to say I did not buy it.
If the car was worth buying then it would have made an interesting curiosity although I would have fitted a normal boot lid most of the time

Post by **IaininTenbury** » Sun Nov 29, 2009 9:16 pm

One turned up on ebay a year or two back now, probably the same one which was on the white convertible. It got quite a bit of interest if I remember right. I did toy with the idea of getting it and making a mould of it, but doubted what the potential market might be for them....