Skigirl
1/2 ton status
Medical supply box, $30 at surplus place. Bolted to bed with large plates underneath.
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Medical supply box, $30 at surplus place. Bolted to bed with large plates underneath.
Leper
1/2 ton status
I know I have asked you this before, but what is on top of that box? The diamond plate stuff. Did you make that, or did you find it somewhere?
Skigirl
1/2 ton status
It's a custom built deck that is attached to the rollcage from the underside (for theft prevention purposes), but can be completely removed and opens in sections for use. Towards the front I keep camping and survival type gear, in the back are tools and parts.
Leper
1/2 ton status
How is it built? I see an edge, is it just rolled, or is there a frame work under the top plate?
Skigirl
1/2 ton status
Every piece is framed. Some of the decking pieces slot together, like the ones you see in the rear. The center rear piece is hinged to the piece in front of it and there are metal tie-downs on either side of the medical supply box that attach with locking hinge pins to points welded to the framework and to the bed floor.
The side pieces slide into channels of the center piece and are also attached to the rollcage via locking hinge pins. When the gate is closed, the slant of it also holds all three pieces down at the rear. The gate is locked on both sides inside the truck to the rear quarters.
The rest of the deck is a combination of the above, with added locks in the centers that lock to 2 removable roll cage braces that go across the bed.
The heavier stuff under the deck is secured with straps under the deck to points either on the rollcage or in the floor of the bed, to (hopefully) keep stuff from flying around in an accident. I still want to add some extra hold down straps of some sort over the entire deck, but I haven't figured out anything that I like yet that will look as seamless as the deck does now.
The side pieces slide into channels of the center piece and are also attached to the rollcage via locking hinge pins. When the gate is closed, the slant of it also holds all three pieces down at the rear. The gate is locked on both sides inside the truck to the rear quarters.
The rest of the deck is a combination of the above, with added locks in the centers that lock to 2 removable roll cage braces that go across the bed.
The heavier stuff under the deck is secured with straps under the deck to points either on the rollcage or in the floor of the bed, to (hopefully) keep stuff from flying around in an accident. I still want to add some extra hold down straps of some sort over the entire deck, but I haven't figured out anything that I like yet that will look as seamless as the deck does now.
Leper
1/2 ton status
Thanks man!
Skigirl
1/2 ton status
Thank you for noticing Robert.I think you mean thanks woman.
Leper
1/2 ton status
Eh, the way most people act around here, its a tough call on who is male or female. lol I did notice the name now though.
Nice
That is a really good set up, thanks for the info.
Medical supply box, $30 at surplus place. Bolted to bed with large plates underneath.
That is a really good set up, thanks for the info.
Skigirl
1/2 ton status
You're welcome.
moneypit_K5
1/2 ton status
New reply, old post...
But i just cant resist posting pics of my truck. Im an attention whore...
This is a Knaack (jobbox/Greenlee) box. it is the smallest one made, i believe it is 24"x36"x 18" deep.
I bought it used for 50 bucks, you wont find a more secure way of locking up your gear. they are pretty waterproof too if you get that sticky weatherstrip and put it inside the lid.
I through bolted it with big washers into the bed, didnt even need to drop my tank.
Even with my cage in there, i could still fit a 35 12.50 beside it on the pass side, or even a 16" mudder between it and the tailgate.
But i just cant resist posting pics of my truck. Im an attention whore...
This is a Knaack (jobbox/Greenlee) box. it is the smallest one made, i believe it is 24"x36"x 18" deep.
I bought it used for 50 bucks, you wont find a more secure way of locking up your gear. they are pretty waterproof too if you get that sticky weatherstrip and put it inside the lid.
I through bolted it with big washers into the bed, didnt even need to drop my tank.
Even with my cage in there, i could still fit a 35 12.50 beside it on the pass side, or even a 16" mudder between it and the tailgate.
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cwillis
1/2 ton status
moneypit_K5
1/2 ton status
Purdy...what'd that thing cost you?
cwillis
1/2 ton status
its for sale. right now i am taking offers and asking 400 obo.
They are about $730 new from www.AmericanVan.com
They are about $730 new from www.AmericanVan.com
