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Old 07-27-2012, 08:08 PM
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Stole this from a member on FitFreak

MDF thinnest I could find.

Mocked up some card board the size i wanted.

traced it to the mdf

trimmed the mdf

going to glue a support piece in the center ( unused part)

Plastidipped stock Emblem

just have to carpet it and install the emblem tomorrow.
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All done.

It sags a bit in the center, might add a thin pole across to brace it on the bottom otherwise for LESS than $25 CANNOT COMPLAIN
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dope!
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the bottom looks real nice lol
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I cut another piece that was an exact fit on the bottom, just didnt post the pic
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looks cheap IMO but functional
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Good idea but I think I would rather buy an OEM one for the quality, looks and that it lifts up when you open the hatch.
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Cool setup, inexpensive and basic functionality, but here's a link in case anyone was wondering about the OEM cargo tray.

I wonder if you could rig one like yours with hinges and some method of doing a partial lift when the hatch goes up. Probably quite do-able so long as you have the patience to fit the fabric around the pieces.
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No offense, that looks absolutely terrible. The emblem looks tacky. Even if it was black.

I can understand the concept, and you could make it look GOOD for the same price if you executed it a little better.
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Looks fine for the price you paid. I would glue a piece of electrical conduit underneath to keep it straighter.
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Originally Posted by Jonathan_ED3
No offense, that looks absolutely terrible. The emblem looks tacky. Even if it was black.

I can understand the concept, and you could make it look GOOD for the same price if you executed it a little better.
I was going to say something similar. I'm all for DIY and being cheap, however this job looks rushed and poorly done. I would suggest at least making a template so you can make both sides symmetrical. Cool idea, but the second try will turn out much better now that you've done it once.

I used denim as a cover material for something I was building, it's cheap, looks decent, feels soft and holds up to serious abuse and exposure to sun. Just a thought.

Keep up the DIY and cheapness boss.
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