Trunk

Technical Information and Restoration Parts for the 928

Refinishing the Trunk

CD Deck - The amplifiers were eliminated and a CD deck mounted in the trunk. The deck was mounted on plastic risers and the foam padding cut out around them. The carpet was put over the CD mount and the CD mounted flush with the carpet.

Foam Pads - The Foam Pads, as is probably the case with most 928's, were worn out and curled on the edges. I purchased some 1/2 inch black foam and black vinyl. Using some spray contact cement I bonded the vinyl to the foam and cut out duplicate pads. On first look it is difficult to tell these from the factory original.

Spare Cover - The cover over the spare is also foam backed and it was in bad shape. I removed the backing by scraping and using Jasco adhesive remover and covered the back with some aluminum bubble pack. Probably 1/4 black foam would have looked better but the bubble pack will last longer and take a beating.

Tool Kit - There was no tool kit with the car - the carrier was removed and replaced with a flat panel. I am not sure why except that there is a bubble on the carrier for the wiper motor that no longer is needed. I replaced the flat cover with a tool kit and tools.

Trunk Lights - The trunk had no interior lights. I mounted a light in the trunk lid and one in the middle of the rear trunk support. Since the wiring still existed for these lights in the original hatch it was easy to tie into them. The lights come on when the trunk is open using the factory contact on the trunk lid. I used some black split tubing to house the wires and protect them.

Key Lock - The trunk operated off the electric latch but had no key lock. I took a lock off a parts car and cut a hole in the trunk lid to mount the key latch changing the tumblers to match.

Trunk Pistons - The trunk is held up by two pistons that are shorter than the factory hatch pistons. There is a company that makes almost any size and weight of these pistons. Replacement pistons cost $12 each. Now the trunk lid stays up.

Carpet - The rear hatch carpet is designed to fold out and over the rear bumper. I always found that system to be a pain in the ass. It not only wears the backing of the carpet but requires everything to be removed from the trunk to get at the spare tire. I had the carpet modified by cutting it narrower on the back side and having new beading stitched on. This way the carpet fits in front of the tool carrier and can be folded to the side for access to the spare.

Extras - The trunk lid has two compartments covered by a flat panel. I plan on cutting into these compartments and add a first aid kit in one and a road emergency kit in the other.