Do-it-yourself trunk for UAZ loaf

Do-it-yourself trunk for UAZ loaf, drawings

Thanks to its spaciousness and high cross-country ability, the Bukhanka is considered an excellent expedition vehicle. However, during long trips, expeditions or travel, a comfortable stay for passengers in the cabin is only possible when there is a minimum of things in it.

An expeditionary trunk can not only transport a large amount of cargo, but also accommodate oversized cargo that exceeds the dimensions of the cabin. It should be noted that the trunk on the Bukhanka also has a protective function.

The trunk protects the roof of the car from impacts from branches.

The trunk is installed on mounts that are placed so that the pressure from the load on the body becomes minimal. Therefore, even when fully loaded, the weight of the load does not deform the roof. You can also install additional equipment on the expedition rack: a spotlight to illuminate the road, an antenna, etc.

To make a trunk for a loaf with your own hands, you will need drawings, which you can see below.

Dimensions of UAZ Loaf length and width

During the production of “Loaf”, the parameters of the length and width of the vehicle body did not change. There was no point in modernizing the equipment, since the design combined spaciousness and cross-country ability. As mentioned, the length of the car is 4.36 meters, the width is 1.94 meters, the height of the UAZ Bukhanka is 2.09 meters.

The indicators allow the car to reach a speed of 127 kilometers per hour, and the ascent angles allow it to easily overcome an angle of 30°. The ground clearance of the car is 22 centimeters. With this indicator, the vehicle overcomes a ford 0.5 meters deep.

An aspect that influences popularity is the price of the car. The democratic approach, in comparison with competitors, provides sufficient capacity. The car easily carries a ton of cargo. In addition, the equipment is used as a passenger vehicle. Various UAZ-452 models carry from two to ten people. In addition, the vehicle is equipped with a towbar; the weight of the product varies from 0.75 to 1.5 tons.

Dimensions of the UAZ-452 “Loaf” car:

Dimensions

When starting to make the roof rack, you need to measure the roof and mark where the supports will be placed. Only after this can you think through the design of the future accessory, draw a drawing, and calculate the weight of the trunk.

That is, by the time the work begins, the master should have in his hands:

• measurements taken;
• calculated frame weight;
• total weight of all trunk parts.

The overall weight of the rack is important for design. It depends on the material used.

1. Aluminum is an excellent material for making structures: it is durable, lightweight, strong, flexible, etc.
2. As another option, you can use profile thin-walled pipes , which also weigh a little.
3. Another simple option is stainless steel or plain metal strips . These materials are heavy, but easy to process.

The standard dimensions of the trunk for a loaf can be taken as follows:

• total length of the structure - 3650 mm;
• rear width - one and a half meters;
• front width - 1400 mm;
• a longitudinal rib runs through the center of the structure;
• transverse stiffeners can be installed with an equal distance between them of 566 mm.

These sizes cannot be considered the only possible ones. The roof sizes of loaf models vary. Each car owner determines the design dimensions based on his needs.

Some people make a trunk with dimensions corresponding to the roof, for others it is more convenient to make a smaller structure: for example, 2160 mm in length, 1200 in width both front and rear.

The distance between the stiffeners in this case is calculated differently. In order for the load to be evenly distributed over the roof, you need to make at least 8 supports.

What is the trunk made of?

To make a luggage base with your own hands, you will need material for its manufacture. The best solution would be metal, the weight of which is insignificant but durable. For the design, the best option would be:

• Aluminum.
• Stainless steel.
• Profile tube.

Many car owners believe that aluminum is a suitable material for making their own trunk frame. It is lightweight, weather-resistant and rust-proof. Using aluminum you can make the most daring designs.

Strong and flexible steel sheets - what else is needed to implement a high-quality design? The disadvantage is the weight, which significantly exceeds the weight of aluminum and the profile tube.

Profile pipe

A profile tube with thin walls is often used as a material for a “domestic type” trunk.

After choosing the right material for the structure, we move on to the stage of measurements and calculations with our own hands. Here the weight, dimensions, necessary elements for the future design and approximate cost are determined.

Expedition trunk for UAZ loaf

First, the lower trunk frame with stiffeners is welded, then the upper retaining perimeter. To improve the aerodynamics of the structure at the front, either the structure is narrowed or the corners of the frame are rounded.

To improve the fixation of the sides at the front, additional support arches .

The enclosing perimeter is attached to the rack supports to a height of 6 and a half centimeters to 9 . All elements are welded. Four supports are welded to the bottom on each side to secure the trunk to the roof.

A chain-link mesh is welded to the bottom.

After this, the entire structure is cleaned of scale, the joints are degreased, and the metal is primed with a zinc-containing primer. After drying, the product can be painted.

The trunk can be mounted either on roof rails or on brackets with bolts.

On a UAZ Bukhanka, tuning the body and interior is not particularly difficult and can be done on your own. Remaking a car is attractive due to the ease of making changes, the availability of spare parts and the necessary equipment. Having excellent maneuverability and a reliable power plant, the vehicle is deprived of comfort, since it was designed for law enforcement agencies, transportation of oil workers and geologists. Therefore, most of the effort and money is spent on modifications of the UAZ-452, creating comfortable conditions for the driver and passengers.

Trunk for UAZ HUNTER

An old friend of mine had a “real” problem - a new trunk, bought at a car dealership along with a UAZ, fell apart after the first fishing trip!

It was a collapsible version made from rectangular and square pipes. The ears of the side pillars are made of steel with a thickness of only 1 mm. The arrangement of the luggage area tubes is longitudinal, with M10 bolts mounted through the main transverse beams, which completely weakens the latter. The support nodes of the transverse beams turned out to be 20 mm wider than the places of attachment to the roof of the UAZ.

In the process of disassembling the trunk into components, I became convinced that it needed to be completely rebuilt. An improved trunk design using all original components is shown in the figure.

The procedure for converting a purchased collapsible trunk into an all-welded one is as follows.

1. Cut off all threaded bushings welded to the tubes.

2. Assemble U-shaped main transverse beams from original parts 1,2,3 using a tack, maintaining the size between the supports - 1520 mm, and then weld the seams and straighten them to size.

3. Connect the transverse beams with the longitudinal ones and, controlling the diagonals, weld the joints.

4. Weld the side and rear sides (parts 4,5,6,7,8,9,10).

5. Having joined the original tubes in pairs, cut them to size and weld the intermediate cross members (part 12) and longitudinal inserts (part 11).

6. Weld support rods (item 17) to the flattened support ends (item 3).

7. After final welding of all seams, carry out final straightening of the product and clean the welds.

8. Prime and paint the finished trunk.

If you have the necessary materials and experience, you can make a trunk for HUNTERa from scratch according to the drawings.

Ps Save the enlarged picture for a more detailed view of the drawing.

Author: Anatoly MATVEYCHUK

Body tuning

The appearance of the car creates an impression of its owner.

Registration of equipment can occur in several directions:

1. Applying protective or camouflage paint. A summer or winter option is selected depending on priorities.
2. Installation of a snorkel to overcome water obstacles.
3. Installation of powerful halogen or LED headlights.
4. Strengthening the frame by welding steel plates to factory joints.

A time-consuming but interesting solution is to convert a closed van into a convertible. In this case, it is necessary to install powerful safety bars and sew an awning.

These are the main areas of body modification. There are still some details that affect the exterior and functionality of the vehicle.

DIY trunk

In order not to fill the useful space inside the body with camping items, it is advisable to make a large expeditionary trunk with a ladder on the roof of the car.

To work you will need:

• roulette;
• welding machine;
• Bulgarian;
• square;
• spanners;
• screwdriver;
• drill;
• dye;
• paint brush;
• profile pipes.

After drawing up the product drawing, the blanks are cut. Then welding, cleaning, painting, installation of the trunk and its attachment to the frame and roll bars are carried out.

Bumper

If you plan to use the car for driving in difficult terrain, then it is necessary to equip reliable protection for the radiator, which can be pierced by a tree trunk or other hard object. The best option is a grid made of profile pipes.

A drawing of the bumper for the UAZ-452 is first made, indicating the configuration, location and method of attachment to the frame. Painting is done with black paint or to match the body. It is advisable to convert the rear bumper into a step for ease of loading people and luggage.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantage of the model is the availability of components and ease of replacement of parts. This feature, coupled with technical characteristics, balances out the shortcomings. So, the car moves on a bad road, while transporting cargo in a spacious interior. The car can accommodate ten passengers and a thousand kilograms of cargo. Loading does not affect the service life of the nodes and does not cause damage to the structure.

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UAZ-452 “Loaf” car off-road:

The car is suitable for travel, the interior is equipped with a table, heating and other comfort items. The power plant is reliable, economical, and due to the capacity of the fuel tank, it is possible to transport cargo and passengers over long distances without refueling.

The design of the vehicle is simple, the machine is suitable for special tasks. The model is often used as an ambulance in the army and police. Rare breakdowns can be easily repaired in the field, which is appreciated in such situations.

The disadvantage of the UAZ-452 car is its weak skin, which is upholstered in material susceptible to corrosion. The machine must be frequently treated with special compounds to extend its service life. Sometimes the oxidation is so severe that damaged parts have to be replaced.

A couple of years of operation have a negative impact on the condition of the body, and after ten years the body is destroyed. The versatility of the car comes to the rescue; replacing the body is possible due to the design of the frames.

The disadvantage of the car is the lack of passive safety elements. Thus, the UAZ-452 does not have airbags, which will save the life of the driver and passenger in the event of a traffic accident.

The trunk installed on the roof of the UAZ Bukhanka will allow you to place most of your things, ensuring the comfort of passengers.

If the trunk is used irregularly or you don’t want to spend money on buying it, you can make it yourself from scrap materials that every car enthusiast probably has in his garage.

Interior trim

The interior space inside the UAZ Baton body is large enough to accommodate comfortable soft chairs, kitchen furniture and cooking utensils. You should start decorating the interior of the UAZ Bukhanka by replacing the interior trim and installing more powerful electrical wiring. It is advisable to cover the floor, walls, doors, ceiling with heat-insulating materials and upholster with leather or its equivalent. Autonomous lighting with night mode wouldn't hurt. On a UAZ Bukhanka, tuning the interior yourself is a matter of taste.

What else can you do yourself?

Tuning UAZ Loaf with your own hands can be continued endlessly, because the car is made with a minimal set of options.

Additionally, the following modifications can be made:

• install modern mirrors;
• replace the springs with stiffer ones;
• make a suspension and body lift;
• install widened bridges;
• equip the upper trunk with railings;
• install a roof lift to lift heavy loads.

An advisable solution is to install a hydraulic winch at the front and rear. This device will help you cope with difficult situations in off-road conditions.

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