Homemade trunk - Page 3 - G35Driver - Infiniti G35 & G37 Forum Discussion

Aug 20, 2012 | 07:34 AM

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speedcretin

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question about spoiler

so i am about to attempt the same project because i dont wanna spend the money on a fyberglass one. can you tell me what gauge steel you used for the curved flatt peices on the top and bottom?

Aug 20, 2012 | 07:39 AM

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so i am about to attempt the same project because i dont wanna spend the money on a fyberglass one. can you tell me what gauge steel you used for the curved flatt peices on the top and bottom?

i used 18ga crs.

Aug 20, 2012 | 07:49 AM

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18 gauge = .048 but whats the crs stand for?

Aug 20, 2012 | 07:57 AM

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18 gauge = .048 but whats the crs stand for?

crs = cold rolled steel

Aug 20, 2012 | 08:42 AM

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ok awesome we stock that at my work

did u form the curves by hand?

Aug 20, 2012 | 12:10 PM

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Very nice work, mad respect for you!!

Quoted For Truth.

Aug 20, 2012 | 02:17 PM

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Good work, OP!

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Originally Posted by speedcretin

so i am about to attempt the same project because i dont wanna spend the money on a fyberglass one. can you tell me what gauge steel you used for the curved flatt peices on the top and bottom?

Aug 20, 2012 | 02:22 PM

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ok awesome we stock that at my work

did u form the curves by hand?

yeah tweeked by hand, wish i had a wide hand roller though.

Aug 20, 2012 | 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by alfhasg35

Holy crap.! 20hrs.. U could of had a STRAFE trunk for less than $2 an hour..

But then again it would be just another Strafe trunk. But... Urs is basically a replica, kinda looks the same.. So why not

I guess some peeps have more time ( bored ) than money..

Props to you my friend..! Looks nice..

Some people also prefer not to get ****ed around and pissed off when buying things. They might also like parts that fit or aren't made of terrible glass.

Aug 20, 2012 | 02:40 PM

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Some people also prefer not to get ****ed around and pissed off when buying things. They might also like parts that fit or aren't made of terrible glass.

^ true

Jan 23, 2013 | 04:56 PM

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Any pics of it painted and installed?

Jan 23, 2013 | 11:59 PM

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Looks the same as all of the aftermarket trunks. At least it has OEM trunk fitment.

Jan 24, 2013 | 04:24 AM

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You should make copies of the homemade trunk and sell it I would buy one

Jan 24, 2013 | 01:41 PM

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Forgot about this thread!

This trunk is badass, you ever finish it Andy?

Jan 26, 2013 | 11:42 AM

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no not yet. was waiting to paint the whole car since i f**ked up my quater panel and rear bumper. also my passenger door is f**ked and i need a new front since i ripped that off the car on a curb, wasn't happy about that at all. if anyone has a OEM sport front LMK.