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Subject:Re: Inner spare storage
From:Bruce Todd
Date:Mon, 5 Apr 2021 08:50:21 -0700

Hi Eric - I don't think it will typically get super hot - maybe 110 to 120
F at the highest point of the scale depending on how fast you are driving
and how much heat is coming off the road.  How thick is the plastic for the
tub?   Anything too thin will eventually get brittle, crack and break.

I would love to free up some space under the rear bench - which currently
is packed with tools and parts.

Bruce

On Sun, Apr 4, 2021 at 8:57 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> Back to the specific question about inner spare storage.  I now have a 16
> inch wheel under the front.  I suspect a round container there would give
> me some useful storage.  If water proof that would be a good placed for
> mechanical parts and things I don’t need often.
>
> So how hot will it get there?
>
> Can a plastic round tub work?
>
> Thanks for any more thoughts and tips.
>
> I see a place for spare belts, fuel pump, maybe some spare light bulbs and
> such.
> This would help until I get my swing away rear back lights!
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 GL Auto
> Now home and getting cleaned up
>