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10-31-09, 03:25 AM
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Underbody storage or drop box ideas: What have you seen or installed? Have any pics?
I really like the Aqualu underbody storage idea, pictured below. Have you seen anything different or come up with another solution for underbody or undercarriage storage and access paneling?
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10-31-09, 03:28 AM
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from aqualu's site
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10-31-09, 03:41 AM
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Last edited by vtcruiser60; 10-31-09 at 03:54 AM.
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10-31-09, 10:27 AM
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I have no pic to offer, but when i have my new floorboards cut (just plate steel as opposed to paying top dollar for a replica) I'm putting in a 6X12X10" box under the pan in front of each the driver's and passenger's seats, for stashing valuables out of sight.
I like the aqualu drop box, but I'm putting in a rear aux tank where it'll sit, so I'm considering making a side-facing box of similar dimensions in the driver's side bed next to the fender. Altogether, about the size of a backpack for stowing gear.
there just isn't a whole lot of space on a 40's underbelly for stuff like that.
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10-31-09, 09:37 PM
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I built one for my 40 - directly behind the passenger seat. My tub was wasted and I've got a NWMP aux tank in back so I thought it would be a good place to stash some junk. Need to get the lid latch finished but for a low cost ghetto fab idea it has been pretty useful.
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11-01-09, 07:25 PM
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Looks nice but I have to hose the mud/sand/etc out of my tub on a regular basis and I bet water would just pour into that setup. If you are in a dry climate maybe not that big of a deal though (I'm in soggy pacific nw).
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11-01-09, 08:02 PM
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11-01-09, 09:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Trollhole
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Looks like it would solve the leakage prob. $138 for a ~10"x27" lid.
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11-02-09, 07:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tankota
Looks like it would solve the leakage prob. $138 for a ~10"x27" lid.
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Better?
Specials Tempress Marine
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11-02-09, 08:47 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Trollhole
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There is a marine hardware/supply shop on my way to work. I stopped in an was able to handle the Temptress hatch listed above. I stood on it and it doesn't flex at all. Nice unit...plastic, gusseted, etc. It is not exactely low profile. A cardboard box sliding across the tub would get hung up...let alone any plausible piece of metal (parts, etc.).
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