2 seater Minors - inspiration needed

Post by **GeorgeHurst** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 7:47 pm

Hello there,

I'm toying with the idea of removing my rear seats and installing a carpeted wooden floor and back so as to create a large 'boot' area, as I'm constantly in need of more space than my boot provides, which is going to be significantly reduced following the installation of two 12" subwoofers! (I'm going to shrinkwrap and dry store the rear seats so they can be replaced at a later date).

I wonder if anyone else has removed their rear seats and would love to see some pictures of what you have done with the space if so... I'm after some inspiration for an attractive treatment of the space ('66 2dr saloon by the way).

I'm contemplating a varnished hardwood floor, like a yacht, or maybe replicating the styling of the door cards across the back.

Please post pics if you have them.

Cheers, George

Post by **ani** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:00 pm

Why don't you buy a pick-up

Post by **alex_holden** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:03 pm

ani wrote: Why don't you buy a pick-up

ITYM a Traveller!

Post by **ani** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:14 pm

alex_holden wrote:
ani wrote: Why don't you buy a pick-up
ITYM a Traveller!

Of course, Alex, better space for the sound system

(sorry - this isn't helping you - I'm sure someone will be along soon with inspiration for you!)

Post by **motherofgod** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:53 pm

Well my old minor was a two seater, but no bass bin, just V8.

James

Post by **alainmoran** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:27 pm

I'm using 4 8" subs, and what I'm doing is fixing a piece of MDF (couldnt find any birch ply) to the hole behind the seat, I'm then adding a set of countersunk rare-earth magnets to the back of the seat which allows me to put the seat up when I'm not using the subs, but fold it down when I am

Post by dp » Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:14 pm

I added some catches to the rear seats so that I can fold them down or lock them up without having to unbolt anything in the boot. Release two catches, pull down. If you're mainly leaving the seats down, you could just not bolt the seat up but leave loose and carpet the back of the seat with something that matches the floor carpet... There is a danger of something flying forwards in an accident though

Post by **alainmoran** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:41 pm

These are the chuffers .... surprisingly strong ickle beasties they are ;)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0034996007

Post by **GeorgeHurst** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:32 pm

Thanks for the replies...

Yes,a traveler or van would be ideal... you could get quite a rig in the back of one of them

My budget and attachment to my 2dr though negates any chance of getting a second motor.

Thanks for the pic James, the pipe-edge carpet looks really nice, could be a nice simple solution.

Post by **alainmoran** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:35 pm

I plan on turning the back end of my pickup into a folded horn ... I have a pair of 18"s that I have no real use for

Yes I know it's just silly, but then the whole pickup is a bit of a joke tbh!

Post by **MarkyB** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 6:16 pm

There is loads of space under a van floor.
You could have a stealth system.

Post by **GeorgeHurst** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 6:36 pm

Yes! I would love to see that, a whole pick up tray as a rig!
I drove past a pick up in South London the other day with a load of boxes strapped to the tray blasting out reggae, ideal.

Post by **alainmoran** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 12:47 am

Hehe, that's pretty much the plan ... The pickup is intended to be a driveable rig! I also have two pairs of 15"s which I'd like to setup so that they rise out of the pickup bed on hyrdaulics, and then some piezo's for the top end

The amps I'm sticking into my 2-door will double up to drive a pair of McKenzie dual 12" speakers (that will happily sit in place of the rear seat-swab, the mixer & decks can sit on the passenger seat) ... only 400W, but 120+ Db/W @ 1m ... I'd love to be able to drive my Martin Subs too, but the amps I have just arent 'man' enough to deal with those, besides I don't comfortably have the space to carry them.

The speakers I'm sticking into the car for general use are pretty pants at 96Db/W @ 1m ... but then that's not so bad as I value my hearing ... 120Db speakers in such a small space is a recipie for deafness ... overall the 2-door will have around 900W of sound, but as I say only at 90-odd Db.

PS: All wattages are RMS values ;)

Post by **jonathon** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:49 am

Here are a few doodles I made a few years ago for a 2 seater convertible.
Obviously very sketchy but could be developed.

Post by **d_harris** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:54 am

Makes me think of a Wizard Roadster (2 Seater Beetle Roadster)

Post by **jonathon** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:58 am

Forgot this one made as a trophy for the 07 National

Post by **GeorgeHurst** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 1:26 pm

Wow alainmoran, that will be quite something! I particularly like the 15s coming up on hydraulics! Do post some pictures if and when you get it all done.
My 2dr is going to be fairly quite compared to your plans but as you say hearing is a bonus so I'm having 120W RMS in the boot (2x 12" at 60W RMS each) and then two 10" 3 ways where the back of the seat should be at 60W RMS each (4 channel 240W amp) and then two 50W RMS 3way 6x9s under the dash coming of the head unit. Not quite your 900W but I used the amp and speakers in a sound art installation I exhibited and they are definately loud enough for the confines of a 2dr!

Post by **jaekl** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 2:38 pm

Jonathon, using a bit more stock sheet metal, you can lower the front of the boot lid to follow the line of the rear wings. Then substantially cut down the bump in the bonnet and lower the windscreen/fascia assembly. I'd say about 4 to 5 inches lower both front and rear. All this would move the seating back a bit and what reamains is the door design. Keep the fender extension or continue the line back like a TR2/3. Removing the bonnet bump completely would give you a MG Midget.