Fitting Drawer/False Floor System

**the_preacher1973** · 8th October 2013, 08:02 PM

I'm looking to fit a false floor in the back of my '85 110 up to the level of the rear boxes (but not above the boxes). I'll have supports running along the existing floor against the wheel wells. I've seen people do similar things on here with custom drawer units.

My question is, what is the best way to attach them to the vehicle? I want to add tie down points to the top of the false floor for securing the fridge and battery pack. How do people fasten them to the existing floor? Just drill holes in it and bolt through?

**Michael2** · 8th October 2013, 08:24 PM

If you just want a false floor, then the easiest way to do this and not compromise under floor storage is to attach (bolt or rivet) two lengths of right angle alloy, one running along the length of each wheel arch. Locate the lengths as far down as your floor thickness will be, so the false floor is flush with the wheel arches.

To get the most strength and rigidity, you might try 8 - 10mm marine ply with a 2-3mm alum chequerplate bonded to the top. The aluminium will allow you to bolt things up without the bolts wanting to pull through the timber, and will provide a more durable and clean loading surface.

The floor plate can be screwed (say with stainless self tappers) or bolted to the right angle lip, allowing to easy removal for when you need cargo space with height.

**Dave_S** · 9th October 2013, 08:10 AM

If you're looking for tie down hardware or internal fittings, it's worth having a look at yachting/boatbuilder suppliers, like Whitworths. Boaties face a lot of the storage issues we do and they have to deal with harsh conditions, plus it all has to hang together while the boat is at a crazy angle!