Hi Guys,
So I have been fabricating car parts of all sorts for a long time and have decided that the custom car shop I run, Back Bay Customs, will also offer some Land Cruiser and Tundra parts as well. I have been watching the tailgate storage threads on here and personally, really want one in my truck since I use it offroad and for camping pretty much every week.
Prototypes have been made, revised, tested, revised, finalized and I have everything underway for an initial run of 10 lids.
They will be sold as a complete kit. Here are the basic features that I'm planning on.
-Powdercoated 3/16" 5052 aluminum plate, CAD designed and laser cut. Black or Tan color options
-Rivited door to hinge joint with flush MIL spec plated rivets
-Southco C5 locking compression latches, keyed alike with dust shields on the lock cylinder
-Metric stainless mounting bolts with serrated flange, plated nuts (to prevent thread gauling and ease install)
-Aluminum edge trim for the cut panel edge to make it safe, look nice and be less work to install
-Gas spring on left side to keep lid open and limit travel. Will simply snap in place.
-Cork/rubber gasket
-Detailed directions with pictures/ diagrams
-Free shipping in the lower 48 - will be available on the Back Bay Customs secure storefront with paypal once I release them.
I don't have an exact price set but I want it to be reasonable for what I'm offering. Any input is welcomed on pricing and color choices as those have not been finalized for this first run. Prototype pics and CAD drawings of the first run are attached.
Thanks! -Adam
So I have been fabricating car parts of all sorts for a long time and have decided that the custom car shop I run, Back Bay Customs, will also offer some Land Cruiser and Tundra parts as well. I have been watching the tailgate storage threads on here and personally, really want one in my truck since I use it offroad and for camping pretty much every week.
Prototypes have been made, revised, tested, revised, finalized and I have everything underway for an initial run of 10 lids.
They will be sold as a complete kit. Here are the basic features that I'm planning on.
-Powdercoated 3/16" 5052 aluminum plate, CAD designed and laser cut. Black or Tan color options
-Rivited door to hinge joint with flush MIL spec plated rivets
-Southco C5 locking compression latches, keyed alike with dust shields on the lock cylinder
-Metric stainless mounting bolts with serrated flange, plated nuts (to prevent thread gauling and ease install)
-Aluminum edge trim for the cut panel edge to make it safe, look nice and be less work to install
-Gas spring on left side to keep lid open and limit travel. Will simply snap in place.
-Cork/rubber gasket
-Detailed directions with pictures/ diagrams
-Free shipping in the lower 48 - will be available on the Back Bay Customs secure storefront with paypal once I release them.
I don't have an exact price set but I want it to be reasonable for what I'm offering. Any input is welcomed on pricing and color choices as those have not been finalized for this first run. Prototype pics and CAD drawings of the first run are attached.
Thanks! -Adam