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Subject:Re: Inner spare storage
From:Alistair Bell
Date:Mon, 5 Apr 2021 09:39:44 -0700

Don’t forget the heat from rad.

Alistair 

> On Apr 5, 2021, at 8:50 AM, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
>>