Question

[elusiverunner]

Where on the floor of the boot can I place some small screws to hold in some clips to hold tools. The screws are short - not more than 10-15mm in length. I don't want to screw into the fuel tank or anything important under the boot floor.

Thanks in advance for the help.

[russellw]

If you look under the car you will be able to see where the fuel tank is located and how close it comes to the floor (very). I would suggest considerbale care!

Cheers
Russ

[Yellow_Festiva]

If the boot floor has raised ridges I would be drilling my screws into the tops of those. Also, in the end all you need to grip onto is 1-2mm of sheet metal so there must be shorter screws you can use that are under the 10mm mark???

[elusiverunner]

Any members out there have any other ideas on how I maybe able to attach these clips to the car boot floor other than with screws ..... any better ideas that don't actually include having to drill holes into the body ??

[GXL078]

Use velcro straps. Sew then to the boot carpet if you have to, but don't drill holes in your car.

[jaydee]

Originally Posted by elusiverunner

Any members out there have any other ideas on how I maybe able to attach these clips to the car boot floor other than with screws ..... any better ideas that don't actually include having to drill holes into the body ??

Try a welder (kidding)
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[Blue Oval Mopar Man]

Originally Posted by elusiverunner

Where on the floor of the boot can I place some small screws to hold in some clips to hold tools. The screws are short - not more than 10-15mm in length. I don't want to screw into the fuel tank or anything important under the boot floor.

Thanks in advance for the help.

Good to see your a bit smarter than one of my uncles. He once ended up with a bit of water in the spare wheel well in their station wagon after not closing the tailgate properly and washing the car. Noticed the water and thought it would be a potential rust spot cause it had no drain holes . Drilled a couple of holes straight into the fuel tank! Aunty goes to drive the kids to school next morning, makes it half a K from home ,car stops . Huge repair bill!

Another time , he fitted a couple of extra speakers in the in the rear of the wagon . worked well, job well done ! next morning , the aunty goes to take the kids to school , gets half a K from home, smoke all through car . He had drilled a selftapper screw straight thru the rear wiring loom ! Huge repair bill number 2 ! He is no longer allowed to touch that car other than to wash it or drive it ! hes not that bright, but we still love him as he is a major comedy factor at family get togethers !HAHAHAHAHAHAHA !

[XRated]

What about using some strong adhesive, like Liquid Nails, and sticking a few pieces of timber down to the floor so you can screw into the wood?

[Jastel]

The fuel tank in a BA is under the back seat and rises a bit above the diff.