Shortened military cabinet

HJ-45CrewCab · 05-03-08, 09:57 AM

I purchased several of these cabinets from Government Liquidation for use in my garage. They were tool and storage cabinets from an M109 deuce and a half van truck used as a mobile work shop. I have seen these cabinets both removed and sold separately or left in the van truck when its sold for surplus. This truck has the cabinets removed.
2320 - Trucks & Truck Tractors, Wheeled at Government Liquidation

The first photo shows an original cabinet. Olive green, all aluminum. It is a little too tall and blocks the view out rear window, so I shortened it. Removed the top and bottom sections.
The second photo shows the modified cabinet. Spray painted black.
Third photo shows drawer open. All the drawers have dividers which can keep things from sliding around. Very useful and flexible as the slots are every inch.

HJ-45CrewCab · 05-03-08, 09:58 AM

Here is the cabinet in the back of my FJC. Can be removed and put in any of my truck. This pic also shows the lock bars which keep the drawers from sliding out.

roscoFJ73 · 05-04-08, 07:54 PM

Thats a real bargain . Coming from military ,the quality would be excellant.

e9999 · 05-04-08, 10:19 PM

nice!
how is it anchored to the floor?

canucksafari · 05-04-08, 11:54 PM

X2 on the anchoring. You wouldn't want that thing coming forward in an accident. I am still looking for a decent cargo barrier for my rig - ay have to build one. I bought one a few years ago which is useless. Even the dog can get around it.

sseaman · 05-05-08, 08:37 AM

how heavy?

HJ-45CrewCab · 05-05-08, 10:37 AM

I haven't solved the anchoring question yet. The goal was to have the ability to put my stuff in any of my three trucks. I will probably end up with a plywood base which will anchor down the cabinet, the fridge, and battery box. Still looking at this forum for ideas.

The cabinet and drawers are aluminum, so the weight is not much. When I remove all the drawers, the cabinet is easily carried out of the vehicle for storage in my garage.

canucksafari · 05-05-08, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by HJ-45CrewCab

The cabinet and drawers are aluminum, so the weight is not much. When I remove all the drawers, the cabinet is easily carried out of the vehicle for storage in my garage.

Aluminum cabinets!

What a lucky score. I was thinking they were about 200lbs steel cabinets.

Niner · 05-06-08, 04:59 PM

why not use ratchet straps to the anchor points already in the FJ?

HJ-45CrewCab · 05-07-08, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canucksafari

Aluminum cabinets!

What a lucky score. I was thinking they were about 200lbs steel cabinets.

I weighed the cabinet with no drawers on a bathroom scale and came up with 47 lbs. Assume 75 lbs with drawers and no equipment.

I moved the cabinet to my 4runner and it took about 15 minutes. The drawers are not on a sliding mechanism, so they easily are removeable without unloading them.

Wife is complaining about some rattles from the lock bars, but I think I can cover them with a bicycle intertube, it will tighten things just enough.

05-03-08, 09:57 AM	#1
HJ-45CrewCab IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Hampshire TLCA# 17572 Posts: 119	Shortened military cabinet I purchased several of these cabinets from Government Liquidation for use in my garage. They were tool and storage cabinets from an M109 deuce and a half van truck used as a mobile work shop. I have seen these cabinets both removed and sold separately or left in the van truck when its sold for surplus. This truck has the cabinets removed. 2320 - Trucks & Truck Tractors, Wheeled at Government Liquidation The first photo shows an original cabinet. Olive green, all aluminum. It is a little too tall and blocks the view out rear window, so I shortened it. Removed the top and bottom sections. The second photo shows the modified cabinet. Spray painted black. Third photo shows drawer open. All the drawers have dividers which can keep things from sliding around. Very useful and flexible as the slots are every inch. Attached Images __________________ 1980 HJ-45 Crew Cab 1995 4Runner 2007 FJC 2005 BMW F650GS Dakar 1968 M105 trailer

05-03-08, 09:58 AM	#2
HJ-45CrewCab IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Hampshire TLCA# 17572 Posts: 119	Here is the cabinet in the back of my FJC. Can be removed and put in any of my truck. This pic also shows the lock bars which keep the drawers from sliding out. Attached Images

05-04-08, 07:54 PM	#3
roscoFJ73 Diesel for blood Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: west australia Posts: 5,711	Thats a real bargain . Coming from military ,the quality would be excellant. __________________ HZJ75 cab chassis 95 model ,stocker FJ73+1HZ Diesel NEW GEARBOX 1HZ =same power as 3F with 30% better fuel economy 2in Dobinsons lift.Powerdown adj shocks 33 in BFG A/T HJ61 with slidin windas regrettfully SOLD:( Volvo 740 GL

05-04-08, 10:19 PM	#4
e9999 You want to do what...? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: PRK Posts: 10,126	nice! how is it anchored to the floor? __________________ '97: 86K, 3xlock, Custom HD roo bar for sale, 285 MT/Rs on steelies, Hanna sliders, 851+1.5"/863/N73/N74E/SD24, ARB bull with M12, Kaymar with duals, Kaymar rack, Slee TC skid, 2m/440, more stuff, loose nut behind the wheel!) '03: 97K, the better half's... DD

05-04-08, 11:54 PM	#5
canucksafari IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Abby Posts: 1,918	X2 on the anchoring. You wouldn't want that thing coming forward in an accident. I am still looking for a decent cargo barrier for my rig - ay have to build one. I bought one a few years ago which is useless. Even the dog can get around it. __________________ John G. 姉 Join the Import Vehicle Owners Association of Canada: Fight for what is right

05-05-08, 08:37 AM	#6
sseaman IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,268	how heavy? __________________ 91 FJ80 318k, spare tire mod, custom roof rack----SOLD 98 4runner 136k 98 Avalon 138k

05-05-08, 10:37 AM	#7
HJ-45CrewCab IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Hampshire TLCA# 17572 Posts: 119	I haven't solved the anchoring question yet. The goal was to have the ability to put my stuff in any of my three trucks. I will probably end up with a plywood base which will anchor down the cabinet, the fridge, and battery box. Still looking at this forum for ideas. The cabinet and drawers are aluminum, so the weight is not much. When I remove all the drawers, the cabinet is easily carried out of the vehicle for storage in my garage.

05-06-08, 04:59 PM	#9
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