Attic Racks/Storage Shelf Talk (2 Viewers)
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Info on this setup? Especially the window molle grids.
The Molle grids are orange boxx fabrications panels. I used a display shelf like some of the other on here for the attic portion and then used P-clamps and bolted those to the brackets for the molle panels. This worked well for me because it dropped the attic panel about an inch which gives just a bit more useable space up too but doesn't obstruct rear view .
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Just did mine. Pretty happy with results.
Most pics in kid mode not camp.
Most pics in kid mode not camp.
You store 2 crappers above your fridge!?
HA! Bump for a good thread, I am gleaning a lot of good ideas here.
My attic storage is made with Container Store "InterMetro" brand shelving parts. Pic taken during install so shelf looks tilted.
It is mounted with 6061-T6 aluminum angle and two rope clips per side. There are standoff spacers above the angle to space the bracket down to prevent rubbing on the headliner.
Drawers for dehydrated meals/fruits/snacks etc. They are made by Akro-Mils, very heavy duty. The drawers cannot slide forward in a hard stop.
It uses the dead space above the 80qt fridge quite efficiently.
It is mounted with 6061-T6 aluminum angle and two rope clips per side. There are standoff spacers above the angle to space the bracket down to prevent rubbing on the headliner.
Drawers for dehydrated meals/fruits/snacks etc. They are made by Akro-Mils, very heavy duty. The drawers cannot slide forward in a hard stop.
It uses the dead space above the 80qt fridge quite efficiently.
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Raingler nets using rhe rear seatbelt bolts and 2nd row handles.
Working on building a rack today, about $40 worth of parts. I painted it to match the barrier, I'll post a finished picture tomorrow.
My wife is very excited for extra organized storage space!
My wife is very excited for extra organized storage space!
I really dig those racks holding the bins. Where did you get the rack hangers? I have the shelf and I know where to get the bins but I can't find the hanger.
This may be the best post on mud yet, you quoted yourself and then agreed with your interest! Freakin' awesome!
To answer your question, it isn't rocket science just buy some metal, I used some insulated wire clamps and some scrape aluminum...
I like all of these solutions. Tagging as I'm working on something for myself. I noticed there's not to many 98's with no rear air at all represented... I've got less awkward handles, but still not as ideal as the newer years.
Go for it @yotasavg it really is a
job... I have heard rumors that @LandCruiserPhil now lives on a yacht and travels the world over only docking to explore the greatest trails on earth in his Cruiser... it's all because he's sold so many of these little attics. He was the pioneer and they really are useful.
Go for it @yotasavg it really is a
O'no the cats out of the bag
Got some work done yesterday. I used 3/4" angle to build a 4'x2' frame, cut my 1x1 mesh to fit nicely inside and tacked it all down. No pics, right now but will post up next week once I get my brackets kinda figured out.Go for it @yotasavg it really is a
Ok finally an update:
Got my rack finished up and installed. Story before pictures: this was my first welding/shop project. Two months ago I walked into a welding/fab shop and told them I wanted to be their shop bitch and learn to weld. They made sure I could read a tape measure, then decided I was ok and told me to come back the next day. I did, and I brought them dank beers, like any decent dude would. Within a week I was designing s*** and cutting on a plasma table and welding it together. Then this thread popped up and reminded me that this would be a very simple project. So I got into after my normal work days when I had free time.
The rack:
Having a '98 is cool, but also sometimes a bit of a hassle as things are shaped differently than most 100's. One thing I like is not having rear AC, and in this case it made for a perfectly symmetric trim design up by the 3rd grab handles. After measuring roughly and hoping my eyeballing would suffice, I headed for the giant, ancient laptop that powers the plasma table at this shop and designed some brackets.
From there used 3/4 angle to make a 2'x4' frame (this 12' piece of stock was my total cost ~$12.50). The mesh is 1x1, and was scrap leftover from a shop job. Apparently is was donated by the customer and I was able to have it for free.99 as long as it stopped sitting on the floor in the shop. Once it was all welded up it was off to powder coat with a batch of other stuff for customers. This worked out great, as they returned my rack to the shop with a really nice hammered finish, and forgot to put it on the invoice. WIN!
The pics:
Got my rack finished up and installed. Story before pictures: this was my first welding/shop project. Two months ago I walked into a welding/fab shop and told them I wanted to be their shop bitch and learn to weld. They made sure I could read a tape measure, then decided I was ok and told me to come back the next day. I did, and I brought them dank beers, like any decent dude would. Within a week I was designing s*** and cutting on a plasma table and welding it together. Then this thread popped up and reminded me that this would be a very simple project. So I got into after my normal work days when I had free time.
The rack:
Having a '98 is cool, but also sometimes a bit of a hassle as things are shaped differently than most 100's. One thing I like is not having rear AC, and in this case it made for a perfectly symmetric trim design up by the 3rd grab handles. After measuring roughly and hoping my eyeballing would suffice, I headed for the giant, ancient laptop that powers the plasma table at this shop and designed some brackets.
From there used 3/4 angle to make a 2'x4' frame (this 12' piece of stock was my total cost ~$12.50). The mesh is 1x1, and was scrap leftover from a shop job. Apparently is was donated by the customer and I was able to have it for free.99 as long as it stopped sitting on the floor in the shop. Once it was all welded up it was off to powder coat with a batch of other stuff for customers. This worked out great, as they returned my rack to the shop with a really nice hammered finish, and forgot to put it on the invoice. WIN!
The pics:
That turned out VERY nice. Great work! I love the idea of volunteering time to learn the welding/fab skills. Apprentice work is always the best way to learn any trade!Ok finally an update:
Got my rack finished up and installed. Story before pictures: this was my first welding/shop project. Two months ago I walked into a welding/fab shop and told them I wanted to be their shop bitch and learn to weld. They made sure I could read a tape measure, then decided I was ok and told me to come back the next day. I did, and I brought them dank beers, like any decent dude would. Within a week I was designing s*** and cutting on a plasma table and welding it together. Then this thread popped up and reminded me that this would be a very simple project. So I got into after my normal work days when I had free time.
The rack:
Having a '98 is cool, but also sometimes a bit of a hassle as things are shaped differently than most 100's. One thing I like is not having rear AC, and in this case it made for a perfectly symmetric trim design up by the 3rd grab handles. After measuring roughly and hoping my eyeballing would suffice, I headed for the giant, ancient laptop that powers the plasma table at this shop and designed some brackets.
From there used 3/4 angle to make a 2'x4' frame (this 12' piece of stock was my total cost ~$12.50). The mesh is 1x1, and was scrap leftover from a shop job. Apparently is was donated by the customer and I was able to have it for free.99 as long as it stopped sitting on the floor in the shop. Once it was all welded up it was off to powder coat with a batch of other stuff for customers. This worked out great, as they returned my rack to the shop with a really nice hammered finish, and forgot to put it on the invoice. WIN!
The pics:
