My cargo box (1 Viewer)

[gbell210]

Very nice box!
Curious... any reason why you built the box on the DS instead of the PS?

Right now I have a rubbermaid plastic box behind the PS 3rd row seat. I chose this because I can keep the PS 3rd row seat laid flat to see my blind spot better. While I can keep the DS 3rd row seat folded up against the window. What are your reasons to start with a DS box first? If you were thinking about it that much

 

[Beast II]

Wow, that is really nice. Very good job !!

 

[elum]

suh-weet!

 

[Hayes]

Very nice box!
Curious... any reason why you built the box on the DS instead of the PS?

The big piece of carboard I used to trace out a mock-up of the base of the cargo box happened to land on the driver's side of the cargo area.

In retrospect, I probably would have done the box on the passenger side. My custom sub prevents the passenger side third row seat from being folded up against the side window. But really, folding the third row up to the side doesn't really add much space to the cargo area anyway--particularly when there's a box next to it. On top of that, I hate having the seats hanging from the oh $hit handles.
Does the loaded box sitting on the driver's side with me sitting in the driver's seat make my 80 lean to the left like John Wayne?
No.
I've been eyeballing my truck for any lean since putting in the box, and I cannot detect any lean. The mass in the drawer is not that far from the center line, and the OME 850/863s seem to be burly enough to keep things plumb.
The situation could be different if you were running stock springs or the OME mediums. But then again, as soon as you add a passenger the situation changes. And what about people in the back seat, etc. etc.

Hayes

 

[IBCRUSN]

Nice work!

I sympathize with you about making cuts w/o a table saw or guide. I started my storage boxes over the weekend. Sanders are a great thing for those of us who are carpenters. I like your idea of covering with the carpet I may have to follow suit.

 

[speyrod]

Awesome and very similar to what I have been drawing up. You are a little more complex with the extra compartments which I might add now seeing yours. Can you post a pic with the single 3rd row seat in?

 

[Hayes]

I realize that this is a topic for the "For Sale" forum, but since this thread has convinced me to officially cancel my plans for the second half of the box, I now have one brand new pair of 30" 250 lb Lee Valley drawer slides that need a happy home in the cargo area of somebody else's Land Cruiser.

Lee Valley sells the 30" versions for $40 including shipping to Utah.
Mine are up for grabs at $30 and I'll pay shipping.
PM me if you're interested.

Hayes

 

[davegonz]

Very nice Hayes. I was wondering if you sealed the particle board against moisture (clear urethane)?

 

[Hayes]

No, not specifically.

The carpet is indoor/outdoor type with a rubber base that should keep major water from working through to the board. The vinyl is obviously waterproof.
Everywhere there is carpet or vinyl, there is a layer of glue underneath. The carpet glue is also an indoor/outdoor type that should give more protection.

Other than that, I sprayed a quick couple coats of ordinary paint onto any big expanses of exposed board (pretty much the inside walls of the drawer compartment) to give a little bit of protection.

My moisture expectations are snow melting off boots, drippy wet gear, and spilled malt beverages. I didn't really consider humidity an issue (I live in the desert), but even then, I figure the protection I have should be sufficient.

Hayes

 

[Hayes]

Pictures with 3rd row seat added.

 

[convert]

Very Nice Work Hayes

 

[re_guderian]

Very cool! I like the idea of still being able to use at least 1 rear seat. I have use for that on occasion. One question, did you take the carpet thickness into account when you cut the drawer faces, flip-up lids, drawer openings, etc. etc.?

 

[Hayes]

Very cool! I like the idea of still being able to use at least 1 rear seat. I have use for that on occasion. One question, did you take the carpet thickness into account when you cut the drawer faces, flip-up lids, drawer openings, etc. etc.?

Yes. Definitely.

Hayes

 

[Boston Mangler]

Very Nicely Done!

Did you really build it? It appears to me that the kid is pretty good with tools!

 

[danimallv]

Nice!... Hayes, Where did you find those anchors and handle?

 

[WildYoats]

Wonderfull job man! Looks top notch!

 

[willie]

Hayes, this is excellent work. You're too humble regarding your carpentry skills. I've been in the drawing stages for a few weeks thinking about config and dimensions - pros - cons. You've given me some great ideas. Thanks a bunch! Ernie

 

[Hayes]

Nice!... Hayes, Where did you find those anchors and handle?

The handles and tie-downs were ordered from Allegiscorp:
www.allegiscorp.com
**if anyone ends up ordering anything from Allegiscorp, let me know. I need a few more handles, and they're minimum order is $30 (which my handles won't meet).**

I painted the tie-downs with Plasticote spray-on rubber stuff to minimize rattling.

From my writeup on post #1 .

Hayes

 

[alvarorb]

Very nice Hayes.
Just one observation. Keep the winch controls handy. The last thing you want to do is to have to fish for them in the rear, on a loaded rig. Specially if you gotten into a situation where you can't open the rear hatch...

Alvaro

 

[Hayes]

Very nice Hayes.
Just one observation. Keep the winch controls handy. The last thing you want to do is to have to fish for them in the rear, on a loaded rig. Specially if you gotten into a situation where you can't open the rear hatch...

Alvaro

Hadn't thought about that, Alvaro. Sounds like good advice.
My first thought was that I'd move the control into the cab when I "was going wheeling," but I should probably just keep it in the glove box all the time.

Hayes