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    Footbox access panel

    I need to fabricate an access panel into the top left panel of my driver's side footbox. I found one excellent example in the "other" FFR forum, however any pictures, suggestions, etc. would be greatly appreciated.

    Sam Stanley

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    Just finished mine. I hope to post some photos of this very thing within the next couple days.
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    Here is what i did for mine. I sized it by the area not covered by the body. Of course its a Mk 4 but it may give you a idea.
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    Here's mine.



    Try this like for more foot box photos.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/5110304...7622924159838/
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    Just curious, what purpose does the access to the footbox serve? Just wondering if it's something I should plan for on the build.

    Thanks!
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    access to the fuse panel, as well as any issues you might have with steering or bake pedal assmembly, definitly gets you access should you need to replace the clutch saftey switch!!
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    Makes replacing a broken clutch cable a lot easier then standing on your head and trying to reach it from below.



    Quote Originally Posted by Matt's View Post
    Just curious, what purpose does the access to the footbox serve? Just wondering if it's something I should plan for on the build.

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    Good to know, thanks all!
    What was I going to say?

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    Thanks for asking Matt....I was wondering the same thing.

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    I used the Moroso panel which Jegs and Summit both sell. I also placed one on the rear deck above the fuel cell, to access the fuel sending unit.


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    OK, a little late completing the project, but here's a little different method. Maybe not as pretty, but I'm all for simple. easy and effective.

    This one's a pre-assembly view with a shim used to facilitate the hinge opening that also visibly balances the box. The hinge is SS:


    Pre-assembled showing the thumbscrew/rivet nut and weatherstrip mounted on a riveted AL tab:


    Completed/secured assy:


    Hatch open:
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