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Sounds like a good project. I already use some of the space in that area for booster cables, snow brushes etc. I do occasionally use the 3rd row for seating though, so depending on the ease of removal and reinstallation, this may not work for me.cannonball wrote:I've been thinking the rear of the pathfinder is lacking as far as storage cubbies go. I dont use the 3rd row seats... at all, and I doubt that in the next few years I will. So I'm thinking of removing the seats and making a rear storage compartment that fits there and flush with the rear deck. I plan on it being a removable unit so the rear seats can be reinstalled if needed.
Ideas? Comments?
i just ran out to take some measurements and after looking at it it looks like it would just use the oem mounting points for the seats. there's 6 mounting points, and only 4 that i would use. so figure 6 bolts for the seat and 4 bolts for the unit.disallow wrote:Sounds like a good project. I already use some of the space in that area for booster cables, snow brushes etc. I do occasionally use the 3rd row for seating though, so depending on the ease of removal and reinstallation, this may not work for me.cannonball wrote:I've been thinking the rear of the pathfinder is lacking as far as storage cubbies go. I dont use the 3rd row seats... at all, and I doubt that in the next few years I will. So I'm thinking of removing the seats and making a rear storage compartment that fits there and flush with the rear deck. I plan on it being a removable unit so the rear seats can be reinstalled if needed.
Ideas? Comments?
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If I needed the extra room, that is exactly what I would do. A frame made out of square aluminum tubing would look best, although wood would also work. What are your plans for framing and the exterior shell of it? Regardless of what you end up with, it would be great if you could post a pdf or drawing with all the measurements of the finished product.cannonball wrote: i just ran out to take some measurements and after looking at it it looks like it would just use the oem mounting points for the seats. there's 6 mounting points, and only 4 that i would use. so figure 6 bolts for the seat and 4 bolts for the unit.
it looks like there is quite a bit of room available too.
i dont know how to make a pdf, but i'm trying my hand at google sketchup. i've got a rough (measurements are off) sketch of what it could look like.NVSteve wrote:If I needed the extra room, that is exactly what I would do. A frame made out of square aluminum tubing would look best, although wood would also work. What are your plans for framing and the exterior shell of it? Regardless of what you end up with, it would be great if you could post a pdf or drawing with all the measurements of the finished product.cannonball wrote: i just ran out to take some measurements and after looking at it it looks like it would just use the oem mounting points for the seats. there's 6 mounting points, and only 4 that i would use. so figure 6 bolts for the seat and 4 bolts for the unit.
it looks like there is quite a bit of room available too.
I dont know about that i've never seen one without a 3rd row and i have a base model..HerbsPF wrote:Sounds like a great modification. I wished that you could purchase the PF without the 3rd row seats. Only way was to buy the base model. Maybe Nissan will take note for next years model for us guys that don't need the 3rd row.
wow, that is a bit expensive, that would work really well for the top. (i have the grey carpet though) I think I'm going to carpet the top of mine to match the interior.Storm4.0 wrote:Great idea! When you frame it up, it might be a tad expensive, you could use black King Star Board. Very strong, durable, light, washable, and will look good cause the black has a texture like the plastic panels in the back.
You might be able to find it cheaper somewhere else but here is what I'm talking about
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product. ... erralID=NA