kevin in okinawa
SILVER Star
I got my ammo can for free, you can find one online for cheap at this website: http://www.generaljims.com/shop/product.cfm?p=64 , or maybe at your local military surplus store.
The rear heater blower works fine to level out this box. I carefully measured out a template for the mounting holes, then drilled holes in the bottom of the ammo can. ** be sure that the shifter in 1st gear (AT) is accounted for. For this reason, the box is snug up against the passenger seat.
I went to the parts yard and snagged a clamshell console/armrest from a Nissan sedan. I then had a reason to buy an inexpensive grinder with which I cut out a hole, rectangle, in the can lid. I had to do some modding to the little plastic screw holes so the arm rest sat recessed. I drilled holes along the edge of the new opening in the lid and screwed/secured the arm rest to the lid.
I also screwed a random tray container to the rear for a drink/thing holder. The rear heater switch is loose for now, I will attach it somewhere later. A little Rustoleum paint, and voila! A bombproof console for peanuts
I have my big tool bag, small tool bag, winch controller, a roll of TP...and there is room for more stuff! Definitely a nice storage area.
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The rear heater blower works fine to level out this box. I carefully measured out a template for the mounting holes, then drilled holes in the bottom of the ammo can. ** be sure that the shifter in 1st gear (AT) is accounted for. For this reason, the box is snug up against the passenger seat.
I went to the parts yard and snagged a clamshell console/armrest from a Nissan sedan. I then had a reason to buy an inexpensive grinder with which I cut out a hole, rectangle, in the can lid. I had to do some modding to the little plastic screw holes so the arm rest sat recessed. I drilled holes along the edge of the new opening in the lid and screwed/secured the arm rest to the lid.
I also screwed a random tray container to the rear for a drink/thing holder. The rear heater switch is loose for now, I will attach it somewhere later. A little Rustoleum paint, and voila! A bombproof console for peanuts
I have my big tool bag, small tool bag, winch controller, a roll of TP...and there is room for more stuff! Definitely a nice storage area.
!
