308 spare tire tub Mod

For those that remember, I had installed an aluminum radiator in my 308 some time back, which required the removal of the fiberglass spare tire tub for the radiator to fit properly with the new fans.
Having the tub out also was a blessing while I was bead blasting the front of the chassis making it easy for me to get the job done.

I decided to reinstall the spare tire tub as a tool bag/luggage space and thought I would post a few pics of the mod performed to the tub for it to fit in conjunction with a massive radiator.

As you can see the front of the tub needed to be cut away with an air tool in order to clear the fan shroud.

I then simply rebuilt the cutout area with fiberglass
and repainted.

Not perfect, but my storage space is back.

This is very cool. Nice job!
Where did you get the radiator?

Russ,
It is from Ron Davis Racing

By the way, the early pics of the tub have a piece of fiberglass laid as an example.
The opening I made was fully enclosed and finished before installation.

2 thumbs up!
That is a great looking radiator. I'v heard good stuff on Rons work. Looking at it I just remembered, I was goin toput a ssmall drain on one of the aluminum pipes on the Mondy while it is on the lift. Been always wanting to do that, just forget it until I have filled it.
BTW: nice glass work. I like the way it crowds the front enough to get the space, but it still will flow air.You must have put a bit of thought into it. Is it sealed on the bottom? Lotta guys pull that lower panel trying to get more cool and then wonder why it gets light in the front at speed.
Kermit