TeamSwift

When I bought the 86 4 dr, the rear seat was rotten and toast. As I have no plans to ever carry passengers, I opted to remove it and replace it with something that is useful to me. A large level cargo shelf, hinged rear tire cover area, and access panel to beneath the shelf to store whatever. Easily removed if anyone were ever to try and find a replacement seat. Overall still a weight reduction.The spruce lumber and luan pieces barely weighed in at 2 lbs. Rear seats are much heavier. in addition made for much better sound deadening of the area. While building the structure, I went ahead and tapped into the rear speaker wires. That way If I ever want to mount some speakers in the front or beveled area of this, the wiring is already there.

here we have the overall area prior to design





Here is the spruce substructure





and the finished product.

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Mike
Valley Grande, AL
1986 Sprint plus

Do you maintain a personal fleet like I do?
Why do we do it?
Because it's what we enjoy and because we CAN.
2011 camaro, 2005 Vibe, 2004 camry, 97 Moutaineer, 87 porsche 911, 86 Sprint plus, 73 gmc 4x4, 69 camaro, 99 Gl1500 Goldwing, 94 Honda PC800, 2012 Kubota L3200, and we wont even go into the small stuff.

Looks Great, Nice Job, Jonathan.

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Current stable:
1987 Sprint Turbo (Red) 75k 5sp,AC, w/cruise, Resto-Mod,owned since 1997) (looking for dash)
1989 GTI (white)104k 5sp,AC (Resto-mod completed 1999). (looks great, But rusted out ,need clean tub)Help!?
1991 Vert (red) 129k 5sp,AC, Resto-Mod, 95% Done.(Clean SW car) Summer driver
1993 GT(Teal) 103k 5sp,AC,w/P-wdws, Resto-Mod,80% done.(Clean SW car) CUst. Int. Next
1994 Swift GS 4Dr sdn Ford Kona Blue 85k 1.3 SOHC 5sp
1995 Metro LSI 4Dr Blue 74k (Loaner)

it's good work, i would consider selling kits like this if those wanted it

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Silver 2000 Firefly 4DR; 16V SOHC, 3 to 5 speed swap, install PS and AC, remote and auto start, PL, PW, kill and start switch, Valentine 1, behind-bumper CAI, 55MM TB with coolant-bypass, polyurethane-fill engine/shifter mounts, modified to short shifter, upgraded electrical system, CS130 alternator, 90/160W headlights + relay mod, ceramic H4 plug/harness
To do: finish stereo, 4000K H4 HIDs, short block replacement
'sponsored' by Captain Crunch, Lordco, Felpro, Permatex, Royal Purple

Thanks for the compliment.....wouldnt be hard to kit now that its done once. But the price to ship the pieces, the flat panels that is, would probably make it to where no one would want to buy it.

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Mike
Valley Grande, AL
1986 Sprint plus

Do you maintain a personal fleet like I do?
Why do we do it?
Because it's what we enjoy and because we CAN.
2011 camaro, 2005 Vibe, 2004 camry, 97 Moutaineer, 87 porsche 911, 86 Sprint plus, 73 gmc 4x4, 69 camaro, 99 Gl1500 Goldwing, 94 Honda PC800, 2012 Kubota L3200, and we wont even go into the small stuff.

Sell Full size Plans/Template shipped in a cheapo Blue-print tube!

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Current stable:
1987 Sprint Turbo (Red) 75k 5sp,AC, w/cruise, Resto-Mod,owned since 1997) (looking for dash)
1989 GTI (white)104k 5sp,AC (Resto-mod completed 1999). (looks great, But rusted out ,need clean tub)Help!?
1991 Vert (red) 129k 5sp,AC, Resto-Mod, 95% Done.(Clean SW car) Summer driver
1993 GT(Teal) 103k 5sp,AC,w/P-wdws, Resto-Mod,80% done.(Clean SW car) CUst. Int. Next
1994 Swift GS 4Dr sdn Ford Kona Blue 85k 1.3 SOHC 5sp
1995 Metro LSI 4Dr Blue 74k (Loaner)

good point there....might have to consider that!

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Mike
Valley Grande, AL
1986 Sprint plus

Do you maintain a personal fleet like I do?
Why do we do it?
Because it's what we enjoy and because we CAN.
2011 camaro, 2005 Vibe, 2004 camry, 97 Moutaineer, 87 porsche 911, 86 Sprint plus, 73 gmc 4x4, 69 camaro, 99 Gl1500 Goldwing, 94 Honda PC800, 2012 Kubota L3200, and we wont even go into the small stuff.

Top job. Well done mate

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INCREASE THE PEACE

At first when you made the original post, I had no idea it would look this awesome. Good job! I like the neat angles on the base...you put that mitre/compound saw to good use I see!

Now fill the rear with obscenely large speaker boxes and amps!

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~the other Ralph~
Certified Suzuki Owner:
MKIII Swift GTi - The Green Destiny!
2010 Suzuki Jimny - The DD Workhorse!

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Mike
Valley Grande, AL
1986 Sprint plus

Do you maintain a personal fleet like I do?
Why do we do it?
Because it's what we enjoy and because we CAN.
2011 camaro, 2005 Vibe, 2004 camry, 97 Moutaineer, 87 porsche 911, 86 Sprint plus, 73 gmc 4x4, 69 camaro, 99 Gl1500 Goldwing, 94 Honda PC800, 2012 Kubota L3200, and we wont even go into the small stuff.

Looks great, I want to do the same thing to my 2001 swift. Would you be able to post the plans?

Looks good. Might try some Tie Down loops & one of the stretchy nets? I'd want a front edge to prevent everything from sliding off.

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2000 Chevy Metro 3 cylinder 5 speed 3 door hatch
1998 Chevy Metro 3 cylinder 5 speed 3 door hatch
1998 Chevy Lumina APV
1998 Ford F-150 4X4 XLT
1992 Ford E-150 Club Wagon Chateau
1991 SAAB 900S 5 speed
1987 SAAB 900 Turbo SPG
1985 SAAB 900 Turbo SPG
1974 SAAB Sonett III
1971 SAAB 96 modified to 1980 specs
1966 SAAB 96
1960 SAAB 93F
1958 SAAB 93B
1964 Willys JEEP CJ-5
1954 Willys JEEP M-170 military ambulance
1953 Grumman Kurbside step van

well I didnt exactly scribe down the measurements as I did it....that and I have no doubt that the specs for my 86 would probably not fit your 2001....but if your skilled at basic woodworking it woldnt take anyone much to fab up similar.



I use the old seat back locks as tie points....the front lip was a thought but never did it...I ended out putting a cheap rubber cargo mat to the rear, nothing slides on it.

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Mike
Valley Grande, AL
1986 Sprint plus

Do you maintain a personal fleet like I do?
Why do we do it?
Because it's what we enjoy and because we CAN.
2011 camaro, 2005 Vibe, 2004 camry, 97 Moutaineer, 87 porsche 911, 86 Sprint plus, 73 gmc 4x4, 69 camaro, 99 Gl1500 Goldwing, 94 Honda PC800, 2012 Kubota L3200, and we wont even go into the small stuff.

Would you be interested in doing this on the side for cash? I live in Millbrook (An hour or so away) and I have been wanting something like this for FOREVER, however I have no access to any type of woodworking tools.

I would totally be willing the drop the car off for a day or so to have this done.

It's a 92 Metro LSi 2dr.

Please let me know if you're interested and what you'd charge if you'd do it. The back of the car is already gutted (no carpet, seats, etc...).

Thanks a bunch!

Kyle

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1992 Geo Metro LSi (Undergoing GTi Swap)
1996 Lexus LS400 (Daily Driver)

Kyle,
I sent you a reply

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Mike
Valley Grande, AL
1986 Sprint plus

Do you maintain a personal fleet like I do?
Why do we do it?
Because it's what we enjoy and because we CAN.
2011 camaro, 2005 Vibe, 2004 camry, 97 Moutaineer, 87 porsche 911, 86 Sprint plus, 73 gmc 4x4, 69 camaro, 99 Gl1500 Goldwing, 94 Honda PC800, 2012 Kubota L3200, and we wont even go into the small stuff.

Very nice! I might have to consider doing that to my '87 Turbo. I don't need to carry passengers since we have other vehicles to do that.

Cars (and stuff)?
'74 VW Thing, '81 Delorean, '85 Yamaha VMax, '87 Turbo Sprint, '89 Dodge W150, '93 Suburban, '93 Mercedes 190E, '95 Plymouth Neon, '99 Mercedes S320, '05 Yamaha V-Star Classic

Thanks,

Consider a small lip on the leading edge....which I think someone mentioned earlier on in my build. Its ok as is, but on the rare occasion I have to hit the brakes hard, whatever is back there usually want to slide into the back of the seats or the floor board. Ive since put a rubber cargo liner over the most of it, and that helps some.

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Mike
Valley Grande, AL
1986 Sprint plus

Do you maintain a personal fleet like I do?
Why do we do it?
Because it's what we enjoy and because we CAN.
2011 camaro, 2005 Vibe, 2004 camry, 97 Moutaineer, 87 porsche 911, 86 Sprint plus, 73 gmc 4x4, 69 camaro, 99 Gl1500 Goldwing, 94 Honda PC800, 2012 Kubota L3200, and we wont even go into the small stuff.

I do not know that it looks awesome. I like based on a neat angle.

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The important tip for Brown Bow Front shoes is to know your right size before you buy and always choose a pair Black Leather Pointed Toe Pumps in your exact size.

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:huh

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~the other Ralph~
Certified Suzuki Owner:
MKIII Swift GTi - The Green Destiny!
2010 Suzuki Jimny - The DD Workhorse!

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1989-GTi: JE 75mm 11:1 pistons,Ported head,Suzukird single UD pulley,Sandros 210/340 chip,Aluminium flywheel,3tech 222/365 cams,Apex I S-afc,Genie headers,Cultus IM,50mm tb,Crane cams adjustable cam gears,B&G suspension.
1991-GTi: Cultus headers, Single UD pulley,Sandros Chip,3Tech 210/340 Cams,Cultus IM, 4.39fd GB, Apex springs.
2001-Altezza AS200: Stock.
Aruba "one happy island".

awesome weed maybe?

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Mike
Valley Grande, AL
1986 Sprint plus

Do you maintain a personal fleet like I do?
Why do we do it?
Because it's what we enjoy and because we CAN.
2011 camaro, 2005 Vibe, 2004 camry, 97 Moutaineer, 87 porsche 911, 86 Sprint plus, 73 gmc 4x4, 69 camaro, 99 Gl1500 Goldwing, 94 Honda PC800, 2012 Kubota L3200, and we wont even go into the small stuff.

yeah....really awesome!

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~the other Ralph~
Certified Suzuki Owner:
MKIII Swift GTi - The Green Destiny!
2010 Suzuki Jimny - The DD Workhorse!

I'd like the blue prints

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2000 metro L"Si":)
2001 suzuki swift

Sorry no drawings,prints or sketches were done. All done custom on the fly. If you follow my lead, your looking at about $70 to $100 in materials. And a good 4-6 hours or more of work.

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Mike
Valley Grande, AL
1986 Sprint plus

Do you maintain a personal fleet like I do?
Why do we do it?
Because it's what we enjoy and because we CAN.
2011 camaro, 2005 Vibe, 2004 camry, 97 Moutaineer, 87 porsche 911, 86 Sprint plus, 73 gmc 4x4, 69 camaro, 99 Gl1500 Goldwing, 94 Honda PC800, 2012 Kubota L3200, and we wont even go into the small stuff.

Doing this next weekend

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2000 metro L"Si":)
2001 suzuki swift

be sure and post some pics of your work....good luck.

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Mike
Valley Grande, AL
1986 Sprint plus

Do you maintain a personal fleet like I do?
Why do we do it?
Because it's what we enjoy and because we CAN.
2011 camaro, 2005 Vibe, 2004 camry, 97 Moutaineer, 87 porsche 911, 86 Sprint plus, 73 gmc 4x4, 69 camaro, 99 Gl1500 Goldwing, 94 Honda PC800, 2012 Kubota L3200, and we wont even go into the small stuff.