The Making of my Trunk for my 2004 Kawasaki Nomad
This web page illustrates the process that I used to turn it from a 22 year old trunk to one looking brand new.

On February 15th I won this 1983 Yamaha Venture tour pack on ebay for a final bid of $75.05. I had been looking for one for about 2 months. This was the best deal I had seen, most ranged in price from $200-$600, a new one is over $800.
 

On February 21, I received the UPS shipment with the Yamaha Venture trunk from the seller on ebay- it was in great shape. Better than I had  imagined too. I first cleaned it up and took off the backrest, the handle, and the Yamaha stickers.

I then began to sand the surfaces to remove the shine on the existing paint, then adding a primer coat to it and then sanding it again in ensure a nice finish. In total I did three coats of white primer to the trunk.

On February 24 I ordered the matching paint for the 2004 Kawasaki Nomad from Color Rite. It should be delivered within 5-7 days.
February 25, I received the paint from Color Rite the NEXT DAY! I can't believe it only took one day to get it. Needless to say, I am beginning the painting process today- side panels silver- 4 coats- then I'll wait 24 hours and mask and paint the rest of it.
February 27, finishing up the paint job today. Doing the blue today, it looks awesome!
March 1- Put 3 coats of Clear Coat on today- looks marvelous! Got the quote from Wompus for the rack- that will be $178, and it will mount directly to my Nomad. Delivery will be 4 days following placing the order. I am ordering  a Kawasaki Vulcan emblem to add to it as well. The ebay auction ends tomorrow on the Nomad emblem. Next I'll start on the interior of the trunk- got to clean it up a bit.
March 8- I didn't win the auction for the Nomad emblem- it went up to $20, not worth it.  I just ordered the Kawasaki Vulcan emblem, and should have it on Friday. I also changed the pin stripe to match the gas tank, a gold double pin stripe. I will be ordering the Wompus rack on the 18th- pay day. It should take about 5 days to get that, and then I'll install it and have the trunk complete in time for my 4 state ride!
March 14- I ordered the Wompus rack today, talked with the "King Wompus" on the phone- nice guy... Here are a couple photos showing it before it is mounted to the bike. I still need to work the inside.
    

March 16- I bought some material (a thick cotton felt) at a local fabric store and cut it so it fits around the inside walls and I used the foam floor that came with the trunk and glued some of the material on to it as well. I will adhere the entire thing using velcro.

March 28th- It is Done! I received the Wompus rack on Monday and a couple hours later I have my project complete. The rack is first class, and high quality! I am very pleased.  Here are a few photos showing the Nomad with the trunk attached.
 



Total Spent on the Project
Purchase on ebay
 $75.05
Sanding paper and white primer
 $15.00
Blue and Silver Paint from Color Rite
 $70.00
Red Pin stripe tape* (should not have bought)
 $2.50
Clear Coat
 $4.00
Gold Pin Stripe Tape
 $5.00
Vulcan Emblem
 $35.00
Inside material
 $5.00
Wompus Rack
 $178.00

 
Total Spent on the project $389.55
Total value of the project
 Priceless