Cargo Retention Net

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Noticed there is a cargo retention net for use in the trunk. Does anyone have one and, if so, is it useful? Don't have my Thunderbird yet but I find the net in the car I have to be very useful. Wondering if the limited space in the Thunderbird trunk would make a net unnecessary? Thanks.

[DavidA]

I ordered one from my dealer about 3 weeks ago and still don't have it. I thought it would he handy to keep things in the cubby hole instead of them constantly falling into the trunk. I try to keep towels , my Susters and a few other cleaning things in there along with the owner's manual. I'll let you know how it works as soon as I get it.

[joelja]

DavidA,

Why do you keep your susters in the trunk?
What did they ever do to you???

And I thought you only had a bruther.


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[sixbits75]

I have a suster I'd like to put in the trunk and use that new tape to tape her mouth shut. Unfortunately she is too big and fat to fit in the Tbird trunk.

[DavidA]

Sure Sure --- you guys can make fun of me ... but I know what a suster is and YOU DON"T.

[RazzFla]

DavidA-Its ok. I'm ok you're Ok.

[sixbits75]

DavidA

OK, I don't know what a suster is. What is it?

[tbird]

Originally posted by joelja:
DavidA,

Why do you keep your susters in the trunk?
What did they ever do to you???

And I thought you only had a bruther.



Spelling flame: A posting ostentatiously correcting a previous article's spelling as a way of casting scorn on the author, instead of actually responding to that point (see dictionary flame). Of course, people who are more than usually slovenly spellers are prone to think any correction is a spelling flame. Spelling flames often contain spelling errors. Go figure!


I know some of you folks are new, but spelling errors are acceptable in these type of arenas. People like myself can send up to 200 emails a day, and we could care less if it is grammatically correct. The program checks for errors and sends. WYSIWYG

I hope this is an isolated incident because spelling flames are a pet peeve of mine.

Tbird

[southwest la t-bird]

what is a suster? inquiring minds want to know,its not in my computer dictionary

[RedBirdDlx]

Dictionary.com points to---

"There are seven sustren, that serve truth ever." --Piers Plowman.

Do you suppose David has all seven?

[DavidA]

Hmmmm. Interesting about flames and sustrens. However, Susters will be susters. http://www.fordthunderbirdforum.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif (and I thought Joel was losing it). http://www.fordthunderbirdforum.com/ubb/smile.gif

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[tr cruiser]

Sixbits, in case you're still waiting for an explanation - in the context of DavidA's original post I think he was referring to "dusters" as in "California Duster", a moplike handheld brush impregnated with paraffin, for removing dust, lint and other loose debris from the exterior.

[DavidA]

Geezzz tr cruiser, spoil all my fun http://www.fordthunderbirdforum.com/ubb/biggrin.gif Actually, I liked Sixbits first answer about HIS suster he's like to tape up. http://www.fordthunderbirdforum.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif


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[tr cruiser]

Since a day had gone by, I figured he was either too embarassed or exasperated to ask again. http://www.fordthunderbirdforum.com/ubb/smile.gif I won't butt in next time, especially if the teasing involves joelja's lack of interest in delivery dates. http://www.fordthunderbirdforum.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Birdbrain]

tbird - I think there is a big difference between a flame meant to degrade, and exchanges posted in good natured fun. I think this is an example of the "just joshing" category.

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[joelja]

Birdbrain,
Thank you. I can't believe somebody actually thought I was trying to flame DavidA over a spelling mistake. That IS TOO funny.

DavidA and I recently drove up to Wixom to tour the factory.....12 hours in the car together. It was on that very trip that he sheepishly confided in me that he keeps his susters, custers, and musters in the trunk. I was admittedly a bit horrified but my feeling was ....different strokes for different folks. (And I thought I was having difficulty with "P60".)

So, after that, we are like "bruthers".

P.S. For those of you who are not.....Lighten Up.

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[DavidA]

You've missed tha main point of all this. If I can keep all the susters, custers, and musters neat in the cubby hole, it will be a whole lot easier to get the car to Luster!
I think I'm going to leave the building, (but only for the night). See y'all tomorrow http://www.fordthunderbirdforum.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[NuttyGambler]

On a serious note. I picked up a semi-clear plastic storage box at Target for my detailing stuff, it fits perfectly into that trunk cubby. A nice tight squeeze so no shifting.

Got lucky! I'm sure you can find the same one if you look.

[RTBRD]

OK Buster.

[joelja]

NuttyGambler,
what are the dimensions of the plastic box. I would love to get one for the same reasons. Thanks

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[BotNew56]

I got a similar thing at Target, but made of canvass. It was in the Automotive dept., has several pockets, including one long zipper pocket, and has velcro on the bottem so it grabs the carpet. It is about 12 in. long by about 4 x 4. It fits well in the space next to the fenders. I got another for the shelf behing the seats.

[Howlee]

Back about the cargo net, I have it, and personally, I think it was a waste of the $25 or so bucks it cost. Their are two nets and four knobs that come with it. One is for the truck and is made to HANG in front of the cubbyhole. The other is made to go behind the passenger seat, also hanging from two knobs. The problem with the inside one, it is designed to go over the speaker area, on the cars with out the premium stereo. Next the to mount the knobs, you must remove two of the plastic push in holders that hold the trunk liner in place. I worry that down the road, it may stat to make a noise using two less hold-downs. Only time will tell on this one. I’ll try to take a picture of it in the trunk and the one I did not mount and send it to DOT. I think then she can post it with the other accessories. Good job for Sunday I think. john

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[thenewtbird2]

Howlee sent me the photos of his nets and I've posted them on the newtbirdata site (http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/newtbirddata/lst) in the accessories folder/ luggage net folder.

(fixed now http://www.fordthunderbirdforum.com/ubb/redface.gif )
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[rlstonejr]

all I get is an empty folder. http://www.fordthunderbirdforum.com/ubb/confused.gif

ok, will check later!! http://www.fordthunderbirdforum.com/ubb/cool.gif

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[DavidA]

Howlee: I think you are wrong about the second net. It's mad to go on either side of the trunk lock IN the trunk, not behind the seat. If you pop off two top retaining clips on the grey plastic trim panel at the very back of the trunk near the bumper, it goes there and holds very small items.

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[Howlee]

David, you are right, i just went down and looked at the paperwork that came with the kit. i guess in my hurry to get it done, and disapointment of it not being just what i wanted, i read it all wrong. http://www.fordthunderbirdforum.com/ubb/redface.gif Well, now it will give me something to do before going and seing the Scorping King Movie this afternoon. http://www.fordthunderbirdforum.com/ubb/biggrin.gif John

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[DavidA]

It wasn't what I was looking for either. I was hoping it would attach at the bottom and at the top so it could hold my 'susters' http://www.fordthunderbirdforum.com/ubb/smile.gif in the cubby hole. It is better than nothing, however, and all the little bits and pieces should now stay in place. http://www.fordthunderbirdforum.com/ubb/smile.gif