Thread: External enclosure / storage for 110

Originally Posted by dazzler

Can we make it flush like the RR unit?

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At a glance, I could see the RR type design costing a lot more to produce because the inset door creates a more complicated fabrication. Just the outer flange for example, would have to be laser cut, folded, welded and linished because it's in full view in the finished product. It would likely be made as a separate part to the internal box, so there's more welding and sealing etc. The one in the picture looks like it's been pressed, but that means big $$$ in tooling to do it that way. Then you have to create a lip for the dust seal to attach to. External S/S hinges would cost more than a concealed hinge.
I know it looks great with the exposed rivets etc, but I can see the high price is more justified with that design because of the manufacturing process.

Something like the other one in the picture with the external door can be created without specialty tooling, and overall is a much simpler design and easier to fabricate.

It could be possible to make one cheaper with an inset flush door, but, you wouldn't get those nice rounded corners like on the RR design.

I'll give it some thought.

Cheers, Murray

Here is an option if you have a Hardtop

Terrafirma TF887 LH Side Storage Locker for Land Rover Defender 110 HT and Pick Up 1983 on

or this for wagons

TF885 - Side storage lockers