Trunk sizes - Page 2

phenrichs · 12-02-2008, 09:39 AM

I just got one for a 83 off ebay for $19. I happened upon it yesterday and there were only a few hours left and no bids. It doesn't have the backrest pad so I am bidding separately on that. If not I will have to keep searching or have a local shop try to make one.

goldstar225 · 12-02-2008, 01:49 PM

Son-of-a-gun! That was a heck of a price, congratulations!!

phenrichs · 12-02-2008, 02:45 PM

It stated that it had some cracks in the bottom but they were repaired. I am not concerned as I will probably reinforce the bottom with a thin sheet of metal on the inside and outside when I mount it.

lomax · 12-02-2008, 03:39 PM

....here are the pics for comparison of the smaller and larger Venture trunks....
I apoligize for the large size of the pics. Photobucket and I don't get along.

goldstar225 · 12-02-2008, 10:17 PM

Thanks Lomax, The old saying is true, a picture is worth a thousand words. From the looks of the trunks it would seem that the larger one has about 50% more capacity. Is that about right in your opinion?

lomax · 12-02-2008, 10:47 PM

....well, its definately bigger, don't think it is quite 50% bigger, but it will hold, uhhh, maybe a dozen more beer cans????

rksaw · 12-03-2008, 03:06 AM

OP, nice price on the trunk!!!

Lomax, what are the model years of the larger trunk?

rksaw · 12-03-2008, 03:07 AM

Forget it...I saw your post on page 1.

cactusjack · 12-03-2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by lomax

....well, its definately bigger, don't think it is quite 50% bigger, but it will hold, uhhh, maybe a dozen more beer cans????

Now you're speaking in terms I understand. The beer can is a universal standard of measure.

phenrichs · 12-03-2008, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Quote:

Originally Posted by lomax

....well, its definately bigger, don't think it is quite 50% bigger, but it will hold, uhhh, maybe a dozen more beer cans????

Now you're speaking in terms I understand. The beer can is a universal standard of measure.

Wasn't it like 40 or so that would fit into a saddlebag. I remember someone posting a pic of a saddlebag stacked with cans. Beezer maybe. I can't remember now but I want to say it was like 42 just shy of two cases.

dantama · 12-03-2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by OP

It stated that it had some cracks in the bottom but they were repaired. I am not concerned as I will probably reinforce the bottom with a thin sheet of metal on the inside and outside when I mount it.

You may have already thought of it, but I'd get a sheet of rubber gasket material and shim a lot of the low areas of the inside and underside to distribute the load over a large area.

Knowing other Venture trunks were cracked on the bottom from reading ebay, I did the rubber shim stacks on mine and then tightened the mounting bolts and had no problem with cracks.

phenrichs · 12-03-2008, 11:04 AM

That is a good idea Dan. I was thinking two thin sheets of metal. One on the bottom inside and one outside and have the bolts run all the way through both but the rubber between the inner sheet and the bottom fiberglass would be added protection.

towering · 12-05-2008, 01:46 AM

I never thought about shimming it thats a good idea

dantama · 12-05-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by towering

I never thought about shimming it, thats a good idea

If you go to an Ace hardware, in the plumbing section you can get a sheet of rust colored rubber about the size of a sheet of paper.

It cuts easy. Just score it with a razor knife and you can easily tear it.

12-02-2008, 09:39 AM	#16
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Trunk sizes I just got one for a 83 off ebay for $19. I happened upon it yesterday and there were only a few hours left and no bids. It doesn't have the backrest pad so I am bidding separately on that. If not I will have to keep searching or have a local shop try to make one. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-02-2008, 01:49 PM	#17
goldstar225 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cabot, Arkansas Posts: 211	Trunk sizes Son-of-a-gun! That was a heck of a price, congratulations!!
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12-02-2008, 02:45 PM	#18
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Trunk sizes It stated that it had some cracks in the bottom but they were repaired. I am not concerned as I will probably reinforce the bottom with a thin sheet of metal on the inside and outside when I mount it.
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12-02-2008, 03:39 PM	#19
lomax Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Morinville, AB Posts: 904	Trunk sizes ....here are the pics for comparison of the smaller and larger Venture trunks.... I apoligize for the large size of the pics. Photobucket and I don't get along. __________________ ________________________________ "lomax" 2014 Voyager Mike Donahue Morinville, AB VBA#17 "Every day above ground is a good one!" _________________________________
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12-02-2008, 10:17 PM	#20
goldstar225 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cabot, Arkansas Posts: 211	Trunk sizes Thanks Lomax, The old saying is true, a picture is worth a thousand words. From the looks of the trunks it would seem that the larger one has about 50% more capacity. Is that about right in your opinion? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-02-2008, 10:47 PM	#21
lomax Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Morinville, AB Posts: 904	Trunk sizes ....well, its definately bigger, don't think it is quite 50% bigger, but it will hold, uhhh, maybe a dozen more beer cans???? __________________ ________________________________ "lomax" 2014 Voyager Mike Donahue Morinville, AB VBA#17 "Every day above ground is a good one!" _________________________________
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12-03-2008, 03:06 AM	#22
rksaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 1,430	Trunk sizes OP, nice price on the trunk!!! Lomax, what are the model years of the larger trunk?
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12-03-2008, 03:07 AM	#23
rksaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 1,430	Trunk sizes Forget it...I saw your post on page 1.
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12-03-2008, 11:04 AM	#27
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Trunk sizes That is a good idea Dan. I was thinking two thin sheets of metal. One on the bottom inside and one outside and have the bolts run all the way through both but the rubber between the inner sheet and the bottom fiberglass would be added protection.
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12-05-2008, 01:46 AM	#28
towering Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lexington S.C Posts: 366	Trunk sizes I never thought about shimming it thats a good idea
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