Overall dimensions of VAZ 21074

trunk dimensions of vaz 2107

Comments 7

How high is the inner shelf where the speakers are? is it 540-170?

there's only a trunk here

You did not understand. There is a niche in the trunk under the speakers. Where is the gas cylinder usually placed? you still have the width 275 written

yes it turns out like this 540 -170

To the ribs of the trunk lid? Or until what exactly? Otherwise, I have a false floor by 16 cm. And the sub took 37 cm. We get 53 cm. And for some reason it doesn’t fit by 2 cm. How is that?

The luggage compartment is an integral part of every car, where you can transport various loads commensurate with the carrying capacity of the car. The trunk of the seventh model Zhiguli initially has no sound insulation, no attractive finish, no convenient lock control, which forces the owners of this car to think about modifications of various kinds.

Trunk of VAZ 2107 - why do you need a luggage compartment

The VAZ 2107 car comes from the factory with a luggage compartment designed for transporting personal or passenger cargo. Since the trunk is an integral part of the body, its design allows it to withstand the impact of luggage and absorb loads in the event of an impact to the rear of the car. Access to the luggage compartment is provided by opening the lid, which is attached to special hinges and secured with a lock.

Standard trunk dimensions

The trunk of the VAZ 2107 is far from ideal, that is, the free space in it is not distributed in the best way, which is also typical for other classic Zhiguli models. Due to the peculiar design of the body and its component elements (fuel tank, side members, wheel arches, etc.), a certain space is formed, called the luggage compartment, which is not so easy to measure. For a better understanding of the dimensions of the luggage compartment, a picture is provided that shows all the necessary dimensions taking into account the geometry of the rear part of the body.

Trunk seal

The luggage compartment lid on the “seven” is sealed with a special rubber element, which is mounted on the flange of the upper part of the trunk. Over time, the seal becomes unusable: it tears, bursts, as a result of which dust begins to penetrate not only inside the compartment, but also into the interior. This state of affairs indicates the need to replace the rubber product, and one of the main issues is the choice of a quality element. Today, the best seals for the trunk lid are from BRT (Balakovorezinotekhnika) . It is possible to install an elastic band from a VAZ 2110, but you will have to adjust the lock, since the seal is somewhat larger and the lid will be difficult to close.

Directly replacing the seal does not raise any questions. Having dismantled the product that has become unusable, the new part is evenly distributed along the entire perimeter of the side. To prevent water from getting into the trunk in case of rain, it is better to make the connection at the back rather than at the front. In places of bends, the elastic should be slightly compressed, but at the same time avoid the formation of folds. After uniform distribution, the seal is finally filled with a mallet.

Trunk trim

To improve the interior space of the VAZ 2107 trunk, you can use different materials, especially since initially the finishing was made only in the form of plastic elements. The most common materials for cladding include Carpet. In most cases, this material is used for finishing subwoofers, speaker boxes and podiums, but there are car enthusiasts who use the material for reupholstering parts of the interior (trunk, individual parts of the dashboard, door trim). With the help of Carpet, you can not only give the car some individuality, but also provide noise insulation, which is practically absent in the “classics”. In addition, Carpet is one of the available materials, which in its characteristics is practically not inferior to more expensive ones.

In addition to the luggage compartment itself, the trunk lid can be trimmed, because initially its inner surface is not covered with anything. For the “Seven”, ready-made kits for the rear door are not sold, so owners have to do everything themselves. The same Carpet can be used as a material. It is only necessary to cut the material to the shape of the inner surface of the cover and secure the casing using special plastic pistons or self-tapping screws in pre-drilled holes.

Trunk mat

A wide variety of cargo can be transported in the trunk of a VAZ 2107 (fuel cans, milk, bricks, farm animals, etc.), so the likelihood of floor contamination is quite high. An accessory that serves to protect the luggage compartment from the ingress and impact of various contaminants is a mat. The product must meet such requirements as increased strength, ease of maintenance, and resistance to chemicals, which depends on the materials being transported. Mats for the trunk of the “seven” are made, usually from plastic or polyurethane.

Plastic accessories are distinguished by their low cost and resistance to chemical influences. The disadvantage of the material is that it often slips while the car is moving. In addition, there is no guarantee of complete protection of the trunk from dirt. The most popular mats are polyurethane. They are inexpensive, have sides that prevent liquids from leaking onto the floor covering, and are also puncture resistant. The disadvantage of such products is that they are difficult to care for, since it is not so easy to remove the rug from the compartment without spilling or scattering debris. One of the disadvantages of inexpensive floor accessories is the unpleasant odor, which is especially noticeable in hot weather.

Raised floor in the trunk

To restore order and more rational use of trunk space, owners of the VAZ 2107 and other “classics” make a false floor. What is this structure and how to assemble it? The raised floor is a box designed to fit the dimensions of the trunk. The material can be used: chipboard from old furniture, thick plywood, OSB. To make it, you will need a simple tool that almost everyone has: a jigsaw, sandpaper, fasteners.

Characteristics of the VAZ 2107 body

The body of the VAZ 2107 not only has contours similar to all classic VAZ models, but also a number of characteristic features.

Body dimensions

The VAZ 2107 body has the following dimensions:

• length - 412.6 cm;
• width - 162.0 cm;
• height - 143.5 cm.

Body weight

There is a distinction between the mass of a clean body and the mass of a body with equipment and passengers. These parameters for the VAZ 2107 are:

• clean body weight - 287 kg;
• curb weight (with all equipment and materials) - 1030 kg;
• total weight (with all equipment, materials and passengers) - 1430 kg.

Body number location

The body of any car has its own number. The VAZ 2107 body data plate is located under the hood on the bottom shelf of the air intake box.

The same plate contains information about the engine model, body weight and vehicle equipment, and the VIN code is stamped next to the plate.

Basic and additional body elements

There are main and additional body elements. The main elements include:

• front part (front);
• rear part (rear);
• wings;
• roof;
• hood.

Additional elements of the VAZ 2107 body include mirrors, linings (moldings) and some other parts. They are all made of plastic, not metal.

Mirrors

The mirrors are designed to provide the driver with complete control over the road situation. They are often damaged because they extend beyond the dimensions of the body and, if driven carelessly, can hit various obstacles.

My bitter experience of driving for the first time, when I was 17 years old, was connected precisely with mirrors. How many times did I interrupt them when I tried to move in or out of the garage? Gradually I learned to drive carefully. The side mirrors remained intact, even when parking in reverse between two closely parked cars.

The side mirrors of the VAZ 2107 are mounted on a rubber gasket and fixed to the door pillar with screws. By modern standards, the standard mirrors of the 7 are not distinguished by a successful design. Therefore, they are often modified to improve appearance, increase functionality and increase viewing angles. Part of the space around the VAZ 2107 (the so-called dead zone) remains invisible to the driver. To minimize this area, spherical elements are additionally installed on the mirrors, significantly expanding the view.

Residents of the northern regions often tune heated mirrors. To install the system, a self-adhesive heating film is used. It is freely available. You can install it yourself, just arm yourself with a screwdriver, a ruler, wires and masking tape.

Moldings

Plastic door sill covers are called moldings. VAZ 2107 owners usually install them themselves. This is quite easy to do - no special skills or special tools are required. Moldings perform exclusively decorative functions. Some craftsmen make them with their own hands, constructing something like a body kit. However, it is much easier to pick up ready-made overlays in the store or leave standard decorative inserts.

Trunk lock VAZ 2107

The luggage compartment lock of the VAZ 2107 has a simple design and fails extremely rarely, but sometimes it may be necessary to adjust or replace the mechanism.

Trunk lock malfunctions

Malfunctions of the trunk lock on Zhiguli cars of the seventh model are usually associated with malfunctions of the cylinder. In this case, the lock will need to be removed from the trunk lid and disassembled to replace the part. As for the adjustment, it is carried out when the luggage compartment lid does not close well or knocks while driving.

Trunk lock repair

To carry out repair work on the trunk lock, you will need to prepare the following list:

• wrench 10;
• installation;
• pencil;
• new lock or cylinder;
• Litol lubricant.

How to remove

To remove the luggage compartment lock, perform the following procedure:

1. Mark the position of the lock on the lid with a pencil.
2. Using a 10mm wrench, unscrew the 2 nuts securing the lock.

Replacing the larva

If the need for dismantling is due to replacing the cylinder, then before installing a new part, the mechanism is cleaned and lubricated with Litol. If the lock is completely replaced, the new parts of the product are also lubricated.

How to put

After lubricating the lock, it is installed in the following sequence:

1. Insert the sealing element into the luggage compartment lid.
2. Place the lock cylinder in the spacer sleeve.
3. Mount the cylinder together with the bushing into the lock.
4. Install the lock on the trunk lid in accordance with the previously made marks.
5. Fasten and tighten the mechanism with two nuts.

Video: replacing the trunk lock on a VAZ 2107

How to adjust the trunk lock

If the trunk lid lock on the “seven” closes with difficulty, it needs to be adjusted relative to the locking element. To do this, loosen the fasteners and change the position of the mechanism so that the latch easily fits into the body and the lever secures it well, and there is an equal gap between the luggage compartment lid and the body over the entire area.

Adjusting the trunk lid

Sometimes it becomes necessary to adjust the trunk lid. It happens that the part is located above the rear wings or is shifted to the right or left. If the trunk lid can be moved to the sides by unscrewing the fastening nuts on the hinges, then with an incorrect height position the situation is somewhat different.

To adjust the lid in height, you will need to open it completely and, holding the edge of the lid with one hand, apply force in the hinge area with the other. A similar procedure should be repeated on the other side.

The main thing is not to overdo it. Then close the lid and check the tightness of its fit. If necessary, repeat the procedure. To adjust the force of opening the trunk lid, the edges of the torsion bars of the springs are shifted to one of the teeth of the luggage compartment hinges.

VAZ 2107 body repair

Almost all experienced VAZ 2107 owners know the technology of body repair. This allows them to save on service station costs and extend the life of the body. The repair involves a number of measures to improve and modernize the skeleton.

For body work you will need the following tools.

1. A chisel with a sharp tip.
2. Bulgarian.
3. Clamp or pliers for holding new parts in place before welding or bolting.

Installation of plastic wings on a VAZ 2107

The main task of the wings is to protect the interior from dirt and stones entering through the open glass when driving. In addition, they improve aerodynamics. It is the wings of many cars that are most often restyled and take on a more streamlined shape. The wings of the VAZ 2107 are an element of the body and imply the presence of an arched cutout for the wheel. They are attached to the body by welding. Sometimes, to reduce the weight of the car, the front metal fenders are replaced with plastic ones. Moreover, plastic is not subject to corrosion. On the other hand, plastic fenders are less durable and may break in a collision.

It is not difficult to purchase a plastic wing for the VAZ 2107. You can even do this through an online store with home delivery. Before installation, you must first remove the metal fender. To do this you need:

1. Use a sharp chisel to disconnect the wing at the welding points.
2. Pull out the wing.
3. Using a grinder, clean off the remains of the wing and welds remaining on the body.

To install a plastic wing, you need to perform the following steps.

1. Apply a layer of special automotive putty to the joints between the plastic fender and the body.
2. Secure the plastic fender with bolts.
3. Wait for the putty to harden.
4. Remove the mounting bolts from the wing.
5. Remove excess putty from the edges of the wing that was squeezed out during installation.
6. Lubricate the wing with a layer of graviton and laminate.
7. Putty the entire structure and paint it in body color.

Video: replacing the front wing of a VAZ 2107

I would not recommend installing a plastic fender. Yes, it allows you to lighten the body, but at the slightest collision of the car with other cars, you will have to change the part again. Many Japanese, Korean and Chinese cars have such plastic parts installed. Any minor accident forces the owner to order expensive repairs.

Welding the body of a VAZ 2107

Typically, damage to the body of the VAZ 2107 is associated with corrosion or is a consequence of an accident. In these cases, it is optimal to weld with a carbon dioxide semi-automatic machine, which uses wire to connect individual elements. Electrode welding is not recommended, since it is almost impossible to make a high-quality seam on the body with its help. Moreover, electrodes can burn through thin sheets of metal, and the device itself is large and does not allow working in hard-to-reach places.

Threshold repair

It is recommended to begin restoring thresholds by inspecting the door hinges . If the doors are sagging, it will be extremely difficult to establish the correct gap. It is also inappropriate to restore an old threshold corroded by rust - it is better to immediately replace it with a new one. It is recommended to perform the work in the following order.

Cut off the outer part of the threshold with a grinder or chisel.

The threshold amplifier can be made independently from a metal strip. It is necessary to make holes in it in the middle of the tape with a hardened drill every 7 cm. You can fix the part before welding with a clamp or clamps.

When welding a threshold, you must perform the following steps.

1. Weld the reinforcement with two parallel seams - first from below, then from above.
2. Thoroughly clean the weld seams to a mirror shine using a grinder.
3. Try on the outer part of the threshold. If there is a discrepancy, trim or bend.
4. Remove transport soil from the new threshold.
5. Coat the inside of the threshold with an acid or epoxy compound.
6. Secure the threshold with self-tapping screws.
7. Hang the doors.
8. Check the gap size.

The new threshold must be located strictly in the door arch, not protrude anywhere and not drown. After a careful inspection of the gap, welding of the outer part of the threshold begins, doing this from the middle pillar in both directions. Then the threshold is primed and painted to match the body color.

Video: replacing thresholds and repairing pillars of a VAZ 2107

My brother-in-law is a bodybuilder. He always advised me and my friends to pay attention to the thresholds. “Remember, the car is rotting from now on,” Vadim said, lighting a cigarette during a break, pointing with a yellow finger at the bottom of the doors. I was convinced of this from the experience of operating the “Seven” when I was repairing the body. The thresholds were completely rotten, although the remaining areas remained untouched by corrosion.

Underbody repair

The underbody is more exposed to aggressive environmental influences and mechanical damage than other elements. The poor condition of the roads also has a noticeable impact on its wear and tear. Therefore, the bottom often has to be completely digested. You can do this yourself - all you need is an inspection hole or overpass and good lighting to inspect the bottom. Tools you will need:

• gas welding or semi-automatic welding machine;
• metal scissors;
• Bulgarian;
• straightening hammers.

Roof rack VAZ 2107

If the “seven” is often used to transport various cargoes, then, as a rule, the standard trunk is not enough. In this case, it is convenient to use a special roof rack. Oversized cargo can be secured on this structure. Before choosing a product, you need to find out the dimensions of the elements that can be placed on the trunk. Long materials such as boards, sticks, pipes, if their length is up to 4.5 meters, may not be marked with red flags. If the cargo exceeds the dimensions of the vehicle, i.e. protrudes beyond the front and rear bumpers, it must be marked with special red flags that inform other road users about the transportation of oversized cargo.

What types of luggage racks are there?

On the roof of the VAZ 2107 you can install a roof rack of both the old type and the modern type. The standard “Zhigulevsky” trunk has dimensions of 1300*1050*215 mm, and its load capacity is up to 50 kg. This structure is fastened to the roof gutters using bolts. In general, roof racks can be divided into 3 groups:

The first option is universal. The product consists of transversely and longitudinally directed metal beams with a square or round profile.

The closed trunk is a trunk (box). The main advantage of this design is the protection of the transported cargo from bad weather.

The product, made in the form of racks, is used for transporting bicycles and other equipment. This design is used less frequently, but the load can be fixed on it easily and reliably.

Which manufacturer to choose

There are many manufacturers of roof racks for the VAZ 2107 on the Russian market. The most popular companies include: Mamont (Russia), Golitsyno (Russia), BelAZ (Belarus), Inter (Russia). The price range of products ranges from 640 rubles. up to 3200 rub.

How to install

Structurally, the roof of the “seven” has storm drains to which the trunk racks are attached. The installation of the structure for transporting luggage on the roof of the VAZ 2107 should be carried out at the same distance from the front and rear windows. Thus, the load on the upper part of the body and the pillars is distributed evenly. The rack fastenings are placed so that they do not create an obstacle to the doors when they open and close. On the Lada seventh model of recent years of production, there are special marks in the interior that indicate where the A-pillars are located. This makes it easier to install the product on the roof and position it.

Before tightening the racks, you need to make sure that they are parallel to each other without distortion. If an installation error occurs, the roof surface may be damaged. After installing the racks, tighten the fasteners tightly so that the rubber elements are pressed well against the roof gutters. Having secured the luggage structure to the body, the product is considered ready for use. The main thing is to ensure that the load is securely secured, which will prevent its loss during sudden braking or maneuvers.

Part two. Corrosion

Causes of corrosion and sources of its damage Corrosion is the process of self-destruction of a material in the process of interaction with the environment. In our case, metal corrosion occurs due to:

• Winter “urban” operation;
• Cheap body restyling, under which all kinds of dirt accumulates;
• Storing the car in damp, unventilated areas.

Places of the VAZ 2101 body most susceptible to corrosion

As the experience of most car owners shows, parts of the VAZ 2101 body that are most susceptible to corrosion are located in hard-to-reach places where moisture does not evaporate for a long time (gaps, bends, flanges), namely:

• wheel arches;
• hinged elements and places of their attachment (hood, trunk, doors, sills, fenders).

And if no measures are taken, then it can move to other, more significant power elements (spars, joints of the sub-engine frame, central pillars, etc.). Depending on the degree of surface destruction, it depends on how we will restore the damaged part.

Stage one

The oxidation process is in the initial stage (chips, scratches), only a slight color change has occurred. At this stage, you can get by with small losses - cleaning the surface with a fine abrasive wheel and then polishing the surface.

Stage two

Both the color of the paint changes and its swelling occurs, that is, the destruction process occurs evenly over the surface of the element.

Corrosion of the rear wheel arch of a VAZ 2101

This type of corrosion is not so terrible; it most often occurs due to poor preparation of the element for painting. It can be relatively easily cured by repeated stripping and subsequent filling with cold-set epoxy mastic. This type of mastic has high strength, sufficient adhesion, and is easy to apply to the damaged area. It contains plasticizers and hardeners, which increase the plasticity of the resin and its impact strength, as well as fillers that reduce the shrinkage of the resins and ensure that the coefficients of thermal expansion of the metal and the resins are brought closer together.

Stage three

In this case, the destruction process already goes deep into the metal (spots, cavities, holes), which requires deeper cleaning of the affected element followed by soldering (tinning) or replacement of the entire element or its individual parts.

Tinning the body of a VAZ 2101 with tin

By the way, if you heat the metal with a torch flame to a light red glow and at the same time it does not begin to crumble into gushing sparks, then it can still be used for welding. Well, when the VAZ 2101 body parts cannot be restored at all, I replace them with new ones using resistance welding and electric welding operating in a gas environment (semi-automatic). Most often, the front and rear fenders with panels require replacement. Methods for repairing and replacing these parts can be taken as basic; to do this, you just need to find out the location of the seams for joining the elements:

Welding seams of the front tail

Welding seams of the rear tail

Front and roof welds

Rear and roof welds

To obtain optimal rigidity of elements with minimal deformation, it is best to weld parts every 50 millimeters, using small ties of 20 millimeters. As you have already noticed, do-it-yourself body repair of a VAZ 2101 is a very labor-intensive and responsible process, the quality of which directly affects the safety and service life of the car.

VAZ-2107 Tank volume, trunk Load capacity Fuel consumption

It is curious that the VAZ-2107 “Zhiguli” (LADA 2107), VAZ’s second-generation luxury car, appeared simultaneously with the front-wheel drive Sputnik/Samara family, and this was not a mistake. Most car enthusiasts in the USSR were still distrustful of front-wheel drive, which is why the “seven” turned out to be the most prestigious VAZ model in the 1980s. And not only in the USSR, but also in Eastern Europe. It was even called “Russian Mercedes” or “HBM” (“I want to be a Mercedes”).

Modifications of VAZ 2107

It turns out that the seven had a lot of modifications, which sometimes even the workers of the plant in Tolyatti are not aware of. And we know and willingly share this information with fans of VAZ retro. The technical characteristics of the VAZ 21074 (shown in the table) are actually no different from other Ladas with a six-wheel engine, with the exception of some nuances that could not be noticed at all, but respecting the traditions of the plant, they are worth emphasizing.

So, the “pure” seven, 2107, came only with a four-speed manual transmission and a three-liter one and a half liter engine with a carburetor power system. But today we are not talking about it, but about its first modification, the seven with an engine from the VAZ 2106, which received the factory index 21074.

VAZ-2107 - drag racing video

Unlike the previous luxury models - VAZ-2103 and VAZ-2106 - the new model in this segment differed less from the “norm” VAZ-2105. Thus, its body differed only in a more aggressive shape of the radiator grille and taillights. The interior now features original design seats with integrated headrests and cold air deflectors (in winter, you can direct hot air to your feet and a stream of cold air to your face). The main innovations were a more powerful 1.6 liter engine with 76 hp. s., as well as a 5-speed gearbox, which first appeared on the “classic” model of the Volzhsky Automobile Plant.

Two years later, the model range was replenished with a station wagon based on the VAZ-2105, which received the index 2104. When creating it, the main principle was the minimum cost of change - compared to the prototype. Hence some of the features: for example, the body of a station wagon is less rigid than a sedan, although according to operational requirements it should be the other way around. The “Four” quite quickly replaced the previous station wagon VAZ-2102 and for more than 15 years, until the appearance of the VAZ-2111, it remained the only model from Togliatti with this body type.

It didn’t work out that way with the “seven”. In theory, with the advent of the VAZ-2107, it was necessary to discontinue the previous luxury VAZ-2106, but for some reason the models continued to be produced in parallel. In the 1990s. The VAZ-2107 maintained its position as a luxury model, and only in the new century did this position become ambiguous. The car could no longer be considered a luxury model, since it was morally outdated compared to the VAZ-2110 and was much cheaper than the latter.

By this time, the VAZ-2107 “Zhiguli” (LADA 2107) was equipped with an engine with central fuel injection, which made the car the fastest Volga classic of all time. Combined with an aggressive “timeless” design, this gave it the image of an inexpensive car for family youth with sporting inclinations. And yet, AvtoVAZ understood that the backward model had a detrimental effect on the company’s image, although it attracted many buyers. Therefore, the plant began a policy of “removing” the VAZ-2107. In 2002, the license for its production was sold to the Ukrainian LuAZ, and in 2003 the main production was transferred from VAZ to Syzran. Since then, the “seven” have gathered anywhere - in Egypt, Chechnya, Ukraine, Izhevsk - just not in Togliatti.

The Quartet also underwent similar “migrations”. Now these two models are the last Russian successors to the Fiat 124 remaining on the assembly line and in demand for an unbeatably low price. Over their long life, the cars were repeatedly modernized, and after the assembly line “death” of their ancestor - the VAZ-2105 - they became even more similar. Now both cars are painted in the same color scheme, which has many metallic paint options, have the same electrical systems, seats and engines, as well as a “seven” radiator grille (the VAZ-2104 was originally designed as a VAZ-2105).

Drawings and dimensions of the false floor in the trunk of a VAZ 2107

Based on its geometry, the niche between the side members begs for a kind of organizer for tools, spare parts and small items, which you can easily assemble with your own hands from chipboard or pressed plywood. The cover of this organizer will be a false floor. The result is two independent compartments - one for hardware, the second for luggage.

The design is quite simple to assemble. For assembly, you will need to cut five blanks (or more, depending on the desired number of niches under the raised floor):

• 580x115 mm - three pieces, two of them will lie along the side members, and one will be a partition in the center;
• 780x115 mm - will fit between the rear bumper mounting pipes;
• 840x115 mm - the farthest side, between the thrust cups of the springs.

The structure is screwed together using furniture screws; the false floor itself, the size of the cover of the first tier, will be the same as the dimensions and contours of the perimeter of the resulting niche.

It is better to screw the hinges to it not in place, but by fixing the lid with several screws and removing the entire structure from the trunk, in a convenient place, on a workbench, for example. After this, you can sheathe the resulting organizer with any material - from leatherette to carpet. As a result, the trunk is always tidy, the floor is level and clean.