project: FJ60 Storage unit

[Bostonfj60]

I just built a new storage unit for my FJ60. I have been constantly trying to figure out a way to organize a significant amount of tools in the back of my rig. I have no garage, so this works as a great way to store and secure tools.

I actually got the design from a fellow cruiser head. His website is list on my write up page. He has detail digrams you can download. Here is a brief write up with pictures:


http://jrutherford.us/fj60_storage_unit.htm

Cheers!
JR

 

[gulp3000]

Nice. What color is your rig?

 

[jhstatts]

Very nice. I like the color of the truck too.

 

[Jman]

Is that camo? You drive that around Brookline? Do you make runs to Bread and Circus in that thing?

Cool storage--good to keep all that stuff secure, for many reasons!

 

[BigRed87]

anybody ever think of doin one of those with a subwoofer enclosure in it too?

 

[PolishX]

wonder where we can get those hinges

 

[pismojim]

Hey that looks familar.

VERY nice job!

Here's a tip:
Covering the top with carpet helps keep things on top from sliding around.

 

[polarweasel]

wonder where we can get those hinges

The drawer slides, you mean? Do a web search on "Accuride" or "Accuride slide" and see what you come up with. Otherwise, try the woodworking shops like Rockler and Woodhaven.

 

[Bostonfj60]

Very nice. I like the color of the truck too.

I live in brookline...you drive around that area? what color is your rig??/ Make sure to flag me down if you see me!

Cheers,
JR

 

[Bostonfj60]

wonder where we can get those hinges

Hey thanks for spending the time to put all the diagrams up on the web...everything went very smooth. I had to make some adjustments for the 1" wood i used...other than that...its pretty much to spec.

ALso, I'll be carpeting it next weekend, and adding a custom dog crate to the top of the box for my german shepard rocco!

Thanks again!

BTW>>>i'm drooooooooling over your marlin box...thats in the plan for me by next summer...

 

[Bostonfj60]

Hey thanks for spending the time to put all the diagrams up on the web...everything went very smooth. I had to make some adjustments for the 1" wood i used...other than that...its pretty much to spec.

ALso, I'll be carpeting it next weekend, and adding a custom dog crate to the top of the box for my german shepard rocco!

Thanks again!

BTW>>>i'm drooooooooling over your marlin box...thats in the plan for me by next summer...

woops...I guess i was hitting the "reply" button for the wrong thread...I"m sure you guys can figure out what thread I was responding to!

Also, My rig is a light green...it was painted by the previous owner, but i've come to the conclusion that the color is a Nissan color....still looking for the color code though...body work is in the hopper soon!