Tailgate Storage Box “For Sale Thread”

CardinalFJ60 · 10-12-07, 04:32 PM

Wah-hoo! very excited...I'll check back here often.

thanks!

-s

Floyd298 · 10-13-07, 09:57 PM

Kevin,

Great box

....Put me down for one. Been trying to find a way to hide my fly rods...

Jason

kevinmrowland · 10-14-07, 01:51 PM

Just to let everyone know, all respective lists have been updated.
Including the, still in theoretical phase, 80 series one.

Thanks for all the support.
The first ten have been trundling along nicely, I am about to ship the first one across the country, so we should have a good base line for shipping charges.

Floyd298, You are not the first to mention flyrods, had this conversation earlier with another Mudder.
How long are your fly cases? The edge to edge dimension of the tailgate lid is only 48", there is a few extra inches to be had if the item could slide under one edge, but I think most hard flyrod cases are 5'?
I would also not suggest putting your $3,000 fly rod in the tailgate, I had this conversation with several people looking to store firearms in there, if you get rear ended in even a minor fender-bender, you tailgate will be quite vulnerable.
A better place, length wise, for a flyrod case may be in the 1/4 panels, there is a bit more length available, still vulnerable in a collision, but on road rear end fender benders are more prevalent that 1/4 panel damage. (notice I said ON ROAD

) Even so, if your 1/4 was crushed in enough to damage the contents, you would probably just be happy your were still safe.

Sweetdoo · 10-15-07, 09:52 PM

I am very excited about the 1/4s. Seems like a great place to store anything.

kevinmrowland · 10-22-07, 12:02 PM

Well I just shipped the very first one to Oregon.
The package weighed in at 16.3lbs and only cost $19.06 to ship all the way across the country.
That should give us a good baseline for shipping charges.

The next 10 are fully assembled and are getting finish applied now.

sirenmoses · 10-22-07, 11:00 PM

Happy days! Are/can you ship UPS? (The other shipping people can't find me and dump things w/USPS)

How are we paying you once you PM us? Paypal, checkola, Hatch green chile?

kevinmrowland · 10-23-07, 05:46 AM

The UPS depot is about the same distance away, so no problem sending things through brown if you prefer.
I understand, FedEx could never find our place growing up.

Payment can be however folks like. Paypal works if you need the cash to come out of your "secret cruiser account" (the fees suck though) checks are fine, money orders, no first-borns though.

GLTHFJ60 · 10-23-07, 08:42 AM

Can't wait to see your shop kevin.

The best part is that I just realized that your rig has a 1HZ!! Wow, I should have looked under your hood the other day!!!

esh · 10-23-07, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevinmrowland

The UPS depot is about the same distance away, so no problem sending things through brown if you prefer.
I understand, FedEx could never find our place growing up.

Payment can be however folks like. Paypal works if you need the cash to come out of your "secret cruiser account" (the fees suck though) checks are fine, money orders, no first-borns though.

I try to make people use paypal cash.. it's a freebie acct and no fees are involved. The credit card deal is where the fees come in.

kevinmrowland · 10-23-07, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GLTHFJ60

Can't wait to see your shop kevin.

The best part is that I just realized that your rig has a 1HZ!! Wow, I should have looked under your hood the other day!!!

yup, it is my rust bucket sleeper rig. Didn't you see us fly by you at the next rest area?

Quote:

Originally Posted by esh

I try to make people use paypal cash.. it's a freebie acct and no fees are involved. The credit card deal is where the fees come in.

You mean money already in a paypal account? I thought I got charged on that too. And without the upgraded account, I dont think I can even take credit cards.

vipergrhd · 10-24-07, 12:14 AM

that sounds great kevin,it looks you are full speed ahead on this project.i'm sure the money will be ready when my turn comes up #21 on the list i think.thanks in advance for this great idea

. john

GLTHFJ60 · 10-24-07, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevinmrowland

yup, it is my rust bucket sleeper rig. Didn't you see us fly by you at the next rest area?

HAHA!! You did! I can't wait to take a closer look at it. Maybe if I cross all my fingers and toes, and do all of my homework I might even be able to hear it run!

Can't wait bud!

GAS-A-LOT! · 10-24-07, 12:15 PM

Wow! 5th. in line.... well was 6th but ones already shipped! This is the kind of mod Ive been saving my lunch money for!!!!

Lets see 225 plus shipping is a price I can pay!!!! Yeah! But I do hate to cut up my tailgate

But pretty soon I wont care with mod in hand...

kevinmrowland · 10-25-07, 04:38 PM

The first batch is nearing completion and the first "ready" PMs have been sent out.
There are some updates in the first post as to payment, shipment, place in line, ect.

83white · 10-25-07, 09:44 PM

Sent a PM....put me in line for the 80 series....

RockDoc · 10-25-07, 10:07 PM

Great looking product. Please add me to the list (and the 1/4 list if you have one going).

Thanks,
Curtis.

kevinmrowland · 10-29-07, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GLTHFJ60

Kevin,

I didn't realize that you were at the same stage for the quarters as you are for the tailgate box. Would it be possible to buy all three components, the two quarters and the tailgate box, for one possibly slightly reduced price?

I'm not at the same stage for the 1/4s. I have pieces being laser cut for a production prototype, but I decided to tackle the tailgate first because that seemed to be what folks were primarily interested in.

The only thing I am doing on the 1/4s at the moment is marking names down like I did for the tailgates.

And I have already priced these as low as I can, you can save by not having them shipped.

GLTHFJ60 · 10-29-07, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevinmrowland

I'm not at the same stage for the 1/4s. I have pieces being laser cut for a production prototype, but I decided to tackle the tailgate first because that seemed to be what folks were primarily interested in.

The only thing I am doing on the 1/4s at the moment is marking names down like I did for the tailgates.

And I have already priced these as low as I can, you can save by not having them shipped.

Sounds good to me. Put me on the quarters list too!!

1967 TLC · 10-29-07, 01:30 PM

Quote: (The only thing I am doing on the 1/4s at the moment is marking names down like I did for the tailgates.)

Will you be using the same list for the quarters as the tailgate? If not, please put me on the new list.

Thanks.

surffj62 · 10-29-07, 02:10 PM

Just PMd you about one for me-
Have you thought about or do you think it would be possible for cabinet type lock to be installed?

Thanks

kevinmrowland · 10-29-07, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1967 TLC

Quote: (The only thing I am doing on the 1/4s at the moment is marking names down like I did for the tailgates.)

Will you be using the same list for the quarters as the tailgate? If not, please put me on the new list.

Thanks.

Different list, and you are already #4 on it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by surffj62

Just PMd you about one for me-
Have you thought about or do you think it would be possible for cabinet type lock to be installed?

Thanks

Actually that is a great thought, the exact same latches are available with built in key lock, at a considerable price increase, even available in stainless at an insane price increase.

1967 TLC · 10-29-07, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevinmrowland

Different list, and you are already #4 on it.

Actually that is a great thought, the exact same latches are available with built in key lock, at a considerable price increase, even available in stainless at an insane price increase.

Hahoooo!!

landcruiserjunky · 10-29-07, 06:01 PM

Any chance a 1/4 list can be seen?

kevinmrowland · 10-29-07, 06:43 PM

Threads without pics are boring

what da ya say we wait till I have a test version underway and start up a new thread? (with pics to show?)

kevinmrowland · 10-29-07, 07:27 PM

How 'bout this instead?
I made a more chronological installation website.

I also updated the first post with the link so it should be easy to find.

cpg · 10-30-07, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tucker74

I call dibs on the first 80 series box you build

Tucker

I'll take the second

kevinmrowland · 10-30-07, 01:30 PM

You can't have the second one.

You might be able to take the 8th though, I'll mark you down.

stayalert · 10-31-07, 07:01 AM

quit dicking aroud with the 60's......get on to the 80's

Waiting patiently for 80's product(s)

Cheers

sirenmoses · 10-31-07, 03:41 PM

1/4's list for me too, pretty please. something slobberproof for dogs?

esh · 10-31-07, 05:01 PM

Got the prototype! Wow, it is sweet. Off to SEMA and Surf N Turf or I'd have it in with pics.. so you'll have to wait 'til next week for install shots.

(Max thanks you for the dino bone, hehe)

Cheers