Extra storage

[rchalmers3]

GR,

On the tank side box, I recommend you build the mounting brackets for the box so that you can slide the box in and out for gaining access to the fuel pump in the tank.

Just put a few bolts in sideways to secure the box. Then you can remove the box for when it's time to get to the in tank pump.

Ats what Id do.

Rick

 

[gimpyrobb]

Thanks Rick, I have decided that since space is limited, I am going to put a fuel transfer tank in the bed and turn the space between the frame rails into a slide out tool box. I finally got that second "under bed box" to the fab shop. I should know sumptin sooner or later on having more made.


Love the avitar by the way.

 

[rmgill]

I think, now that I've got some welding under my belt (and kit to weld with) I'll be working on making some smaller under bed tool boxes on my truck so I can store extra tools more at hand and won't have to climb around in the bed of the truck.

I think I'll try to make a tool compartment like on the M54s bed in the front area.

 

[BBoomerBootCamp]

I used the boxes off a LVS trailer, they were under bed mount. Put them on my work truck, after I added up the pay out on the Knuckleboom trailer, they are the only thing I've managed to use off the trailer. As for locks that last and are keyed the same, John Deere makes them pretty good.

 

[clinto]

I think I am going to have to do something like this on my dropside. The odds of me using my pioneer rack are slim.

I'd like to do the same on the dumper, but the more weight I put in the front, the less material the bed can pick up.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Clinto, my guy has the spare box and is checking to see if production will be reasonable. I do have some other boxes I am making if you want measurements.

 

[clinto]

I think I'd just want to have an exact copy of what you've done here. I think it's ideal. I don't have the equipment to fab a duplicate so I'd have to buy another one like yours or one of your pimp tight west coast copies.

 

[unclemikey]

O.K. I'am sold, like the boxes. Now will have to find some!

P.S. Goldneagle, nice looking truck!

 

[nofearnohope]

I'm definately interested. Pulled my Pioneer rack off today to make room.

 

[AZDeuce]

I'm interested in one, possibly two boxes, if it will clear the top of the fuel tank on the passenger side. I hung a tape measure from the bottom outside lip of the bed, and "eyeballed" it across the top of the fuel tank, and I believe you have 10" of clearance. So how deep is the box when properly mounted?

 

[goldneagle]

Here is the one I mounted to my truck a while back. I bought it brand new off Ebay.

 

[gimpyrobb]

I'm interested in one, possibly two boxes, if it will clear the top of the fuel tank on the passenger side. I hung a tape measure from the bottom outside lip of the bed, and "eyeballed" it across the top of the fuel tank, and I believe you have 10" of clearance. So how deep is the box when properly mounted?

It wasn't even close to fitting over the fuel tank. Its been a while, but I think I figured out that it would have to be cut in half (height wise) to fit. The problem (for my dropside anyway) is that the bed support beams angle down to meet the frame.

 

[AZDeuce]

gimpyrobb: Thanks for the response, I guess I'll keep looking for a different storage solution.

 

[gimpyrobb]

I just cut the skirt off the bed so I could use the space under the bed, over the frame. LOTS of room under there. I'll try to get a pic up soon.

 

[cessnatwin]

I like it!

 

[clinto]

So now that you are back from the land of fruits and nuts, how long will it be before these are ready?

 

[gimpyrobb]

I took my spare to 54reo. He has been busy with the family and work. Once he gets done customizing some of my other parts, he will look into making some up.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Bump for Niel and Swbradley1(they picked these up at Ga rally).

 

[R Racing]

what are you getting for them Gimpy ??

 

[gimpyrobb]

I'm not selling them, the guys found them at the rally. I haven't heard from 54reo, so I doubt they(reproductions) will be made.