Do you think the trunk compartment under the floor could be customized to fit a 750 mL bottle? Curious...

BourbonJerry

Mar 16, 2023

Hello everybody,

First, I would like to preface this post by stating that I am NOT advocating drinking and driving in any way, shape or form or carrying an open container. If you drink, DO NOT drive. If you drink, DO IT RESPONSIBLY please.

Second, I DO NOT own a Bronco (yet) but I have intentions of visiting a dealership within the next two weeks to begin the process. I am still not sure if the traditional Bronco is a must (for me) or if the Bronco Sport will suffice. Whichever I go with, I intend to tastefully wrap it with company branding/logos. (If any of you have experience with wrapping a vehicle, are there any colors I should stay away from? Does color even matter?)

Third, some background, I manage the southeastern United States for a bourbon company and am trying to figure out if I can customize the trunk compartment below the floor to fit the height of a 750 mL bourbon bottle that is 11.25 inches tall. Ideally I would like to have an area that could comfortable stand six to eight bottles as if they were in a cooler. Surprisingly, so far, all of the videos I have seen do not go into great detail about this area of the vehicle. With that said, I am doubtful from what little I have seen but figured there was no better place to ask than in here.

If you don't think it can be customized height-wise due to the lack of possible depth, do you think an area could be hollowed out for six to eight bottles to lay flat on ice. (To me, this seems more likely.)

Once this is sorted, I have plans to talk to a custom bar company about making the back door into a bar rail (or something of that nature). Ultimately I want to be able to serve cocktails/drinks out of the back cargo area when I am pouring at events in my states (Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Tennessee and Washington D.C.).

I hope this post is allowed and, most importantly, makes senses. (If it doesn't make sense I would be happy to clarify.)

Thank you for reading this and I hope you are willing to provide some perspective.

14U

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Mar 16, 2023

Send me a bottle, and I'll use mine as a test bed, and report my finding back to you. Second thought, better send a case. With research like this, there's bound to be breakage or spillage.

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ElasticDiadem, EvlNvrDys

Mar 16, 2023

RNC
Send me a bottle, and I'll use mine as a test bed, and report my finding back to you. Second thought, better send a case. With research like this, there's bound to be breakage or spillage.

I am not opposed to doing this for the sake of research. 😉

After getting more involved in this idea tonight, I am beginning to believe that I might need to think about another make/model. Some of these dealerships are, seemingly, out of their minds. Then again, I guess people are paying the heavy price tags. I am not sure if I want to do that (even with my C.E.O. buying into my idea AND agreeing to pay for it).

GAN, 14U

Mar 16, 2023

BourbonJerry
I am not opposed to doing this for the sake of research. 😉

After getting more involved in this idea tonight, I am beginning to believe that I might need to think about another make/model. Some of these dealerships are, seemingly, out of their minds. Then again, I guess people are paying the heavy price tags. I am not sure if I want to do that (even with my C.E.O. buying into my idea AND agreeing to pay for it).

It is insane

cindylou, the poacher

Mar 16, 2023

Serious answer this time. The modification can definitely be done. Replace the muffler with a Cat back muffler and there is very likely enough room under the storage compartment.

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14U, Calgecko

Mar 16, 2023

Personally, I think you need to go old-school moonshine runner for a project like this. Like 57 Fairlane oldschool

Thats what Robert Mitchum drove in thunder road. There is more than enough room for a bar of any sort in the trunk. The real runners back in the day would pull the back seat, install the tank, and then upholster it to make it look like a seat.

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cindylou, EvlNvrDys

Mar 16, 2023

RNC
Serious answer this time. The modification can definitely be done. Replace the muffler with a Cat back muffler and there is very likely enough room under the storage compartment.

the factory muffler is gigantic. Agreed, reconfiguring the exhaust and muffler size/location could definitely free up some space, but could be a hindrance on rear ground clearance depending on how it's built

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14U, Mal

Mar 16, 2023

Calgecko
the factory muffler is gigantic. Agreed, reconfiguring the exhaust and muffler size/location could definitely free up some space, but could be a hindrance on rear ground clearance depending on how it's built

Okay, serious answer. So you go two-door, Delete the rear seat and build a level platform similar to the goose gear one.

If you bring that up a few inches, you could make space for any number of bottles stowed horizontally, and have space for all you bar swag/ promotional material.

You might even consider doing the bar top/rail on a slide out like one of the fridge slides.

I would probably put the slide out on the passenger side and use the tailgate as thebar-back.

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14U

Mar 16, 2023

I really like the idea of having a dedicated area for transporting any liquids including glass items , as any breakage would likely just drain externally.
Obviously,
I totally agree,
It would be reckless & irresponsible to drink and drive.
This is just an inquiry about storage options for what I would refer to as
(Below the rear deck). as I see it.
What I’m unsure of is if the
2Door area is the same as the 4Door area. (Below Deck)

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ResidualGenius

Mar 16, 2023

Mal
Okay, serious answer. So you go two-door, Delete the rear seat and build a level platform similar to the goose gear one.

If you bring that up a few inches, you could make space for any number of bottles stowed horizontally, and have space for all you bar swag/ promotional material.

You might even consider doing the bar top/rail on a slide out like one of the fridge slides.
I would probably put the slide out on the passenger side and use the tailgate as thebar-back.

That has great promise to it.

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Mar 16, 2023

#10

RNC
Serious answer this time. The modification can definitely be done. Replace the muffler with a Cat back muffler and there is very likely enough room under the storage compartment.

Thank you very much for this. Since your post I have watched a few videos of people installing CAT BACK mufflers and I think you are on the money. You have given me some real hope. Now I need to be able to actually find one worth buying. As I said above, there is absolutely NO WAY I am going to throw down a cool 10K to 12K over MSRP. Maybe I will need to delve into the USED market and see where those tariffs land. (I haven't spent time looking yet but this weekend I am going to begin the search.)

Deano Bronc, RNC

Mar 16, 2023

#11

Mal
Personally, I think you need to go old-school moonshine runner for a project like this. Like 57 Fairlane oldschool

Thats what Robert Mitchum drove in thunder road. There is more than enough room for a bar of any sort in the trunk. The real runners back in the day would pull the back seat, install the tank, and then upholster it to make it look like a seat.

I now have a backup plan! Thank you! 😁

Mal

Mar 16, 2023

#12

Mal
Okay, serious answer. So you go two-door, Delete the rear seat and build a level platform similar to the goose gear one.

If you bring that up a few inches, you could make space for any number of bottles stowed horizontally, and have space for all you bar swag/ promotional material.

You might even consider doing the bar top/rail on a slide out like one of the fridge slides.I would probably put the slide out on the passenger side and use the tailgate as thebar-back.

O.K. So this is, kind of, funny you map your idea out the way you did. Last night I watched a guy build a platform to level out the large hump when the seat goes down. His purpose was to be able to sleep on one side at night.

It gave me the idea to add a single-sided, slidable bar on one side for the large events that I participate in. For the smaller events I could remove it and just use a table with the door and underfloor bins.

I really think this could go somewhere. Thank you for the suggestion. This forum is really cool. I tried to post on Reddit last night but they wouldn't allow the post because I mentioned "drinking".

Thank you (again)!

Deano Bronc, Mal

Mar 16, 2023

#13

BourbonJerry
This forum is really cool. I tried to post on Reddit last night but they wouldn't allow the post because I mentioned "drinking".

Talking about drinking on here is like the only thing we do less than talking about broncos. 😊

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the poacher, Deano Bronc

Mar 17, 2023

#14

BourbonJerry
Thank you very much for this. Since your post I have watched a few videos of people installing CAT BACK mufflers and I think you are on the money. You have given me some real hope. Now I need to be able to actually find one worth buying. As I said above, there is absolutely NO WAY I am going to throw down a cool 10K to 12K over MSRP. Maybe I will need to delve into the USED market and see where those tariffs land. (I haven't spent time looking yet but this weekend I am going to begin the search.)

You really shouldn't have a problem finding a Bronco for at least MSRP. Since this will be a Promo rig, rather than an offroader, you won't need a Sasquatch equipped Bronco. You can get the look with a lower trim and add a spacer lift, 33 inch tires, nice aftermarket rims and a cool wrap. You will want a hard top if you want to have unobstructed access to the back.

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Mar 17, 2023

#15

There are a few good dealerships out there. Before you order, make sure you find one that will sell to you at MSRP and give it to you in writing.

Why would you want the bottles below the back level? If you are trying to prevent them from being seen, you can put a 2’x4’x3/4” plywood in the back and it makes a great shelf.

I wrapped the plywood with material I got from Hobby Lobby.

Now on to the important stuff……BOURBON! Who do you represent/work for?

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14U, PSUTE

Mar 17, 2023

#16

RNC
You really shouldn't have a problem finding a Bronco for at least MSRP. Since this will be a Promo rig, rather than an offroader, you won't need a Sasquatch equipped Bronco. You can get the look with a lower trim and add a spacer lift, 33 inch tires, nice aftermarket rims and a cool wrap. You will want a hard top if you want to have unobstructed access to the back.

Man! Thank you for typing this. This might be the most meaningful thing posted to me (personally). I say this because I have it in my head that I need something "big and bad" but, in reality, I definitely don't. That said, I don't really know enough about the packages and, for that reason, I need to study up. And... I am not afraid to do just that. I just need the time to do it.

Your advice/recommendations on a spacer lift, 33 inch tires and rims is exactly what I need to do.

Mar 17, 2023

#17

SlashRacer
There are a few good dealerships out there. Before you order, make sure you find one that will sell to you at MSRP and give it to you in writing.

Why would you want the bottles below the back level? If you are trying to prevent them from being seen, you can put a 2’x4’x3/4” plywood in the back and it makes a great shelf.

I wrapped the plywood with material I got from Hobby Lobby.

Now on to the important stuff……BOURBON! Who do you represent/work for?

Thank you for the picture. That gives me even more depth perception.

To answer your question, though, I want to be able to have the bottles below the floor not for hiding purposes but more for treating that area as a makeshift cooler when I am at events. I want a place that can hold six to eight bottles on ice and/or an additional ice compartment. In a perfect world, I would have an ice bin on the left and a six or eight bottle cooler on the right that I can cover with the floor to keep it out of sight/sunlight when I want. I also would like the ability to have compartments for corkscrews, bar tools, etc. From the looks and sounds of it, I think these ideas are feasible.

As for brand, I manage the southeast for a company called Brother's Bond Distilling, LLC. Ever heard of it or seen it. Curious...

If you are bourbon drinker, our Cask Strength and, soon-to-be-released, rye might be right up your alley. Our rye might, literally, be the best I have ever tasted. Honestly, I have never been excited about rye until I tasted this thing six months ago.

Thank you for asking, by the way!

SlashRacer, ResidualGenius

Mar 17, 2023

#18

BourbonJerry
Thank you for the picture. That gives me even more depth perception.

To answer your question, though, I want to be able to have the bottles below the floor not for hiding purposes but more for treating that area as a makeshift cooler when I am at events. I want a place that can hold six to eight bottles on ice and/or an additional ice compartment. In a perfect world, I would have an ice bin on the left and a six or eight bottle cooler on the right that I can cover with the floor to keep it out of sight/sunlight when I want. I also would like the ability to have compartments for corkscrews, bar tools, etc. From the looks and sounds of it, I think these ideas are feasible.

As for brand, I manage the southeast for a company called Brother's Bond Distilling, LLC. Ever heard of it or seen it. Curious...

If you are bourbon drinker, our Cask Strength and, soon-to-be-released, rye might be right up your alley. Our rye might, literally, be the best I have ever tasted. Honestly, I have never been excited about rye until I tasted this thing six months ago.

Thank you for asking, by the way!

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14U, PSUTE

Mar 17, 2023

#19

https://brothersbondbourbon.com/

Sounds interesting and delicious. Hope to meet up on one of your road trips!!!

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