Rear Stowage Idea

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Has anyone done or seen a storage compartment built into the read deck? I was looking at where I might be able to add something like a metal or aluminum box fabricated to fit underneath the rear deck where the spare tire normally stows, and then cut out the deck to access the box and install a hinged access doorthere in the back floor. I have been thinking about trying this but wanted to see if someone has already done it or has information that may be helpful.. There is already about a 12" Sq pannel spot welded and sealed in the floor and that looks like it would be a good place for the access door. The door opening of course would not have to be as large as the box, but just enough to be able to fit whatever gear might be intended. There sure is alot of open spane under there with the spare tire and probably the cross plate which holds the tire removed and there is not much else there. Probably build it wide enough to fit between the two l body beams. Anyway, curious to see if anyone has attempted something like this.
 
Most people like to build the boxes up top to even out with the first fold of the 2nd row seats. This allows for a nice platform for a queen size mattress.

That is my plan :)
 
DanKunz said:
Most people like to build the boxes up top to even out with the first fold of the 2nd row seats. This allows for a nice platform for a queen size mattress.

That is my plan :)
That is also my plan...but the "resessed storage/stowage sounds very interesting. I am intrigued.

Probably a project I couldn't tackle because of me lacking in tools & garage to actually get it done...but it is a very cool idea IMO.

Something similar to what a Honda Ridgeline has in the rear area is what I am thinking. If you tackle the project Imagery, keep us informed.
 
Yea, it would be like many SUV's have for storage, some even storing the spare. I agree about building it up flat to be able to use matress. I was also thinking about going with the roller drawer system as well. I mainly wanted to have a place to store my auxillary battery and amplifier for Ham Radio. I have so much wiring and such running through the cabin already to the back so I place my Altima there in the back on the floor. I origionally thought about just building a metal battery box to fit beneath and then a friend suggested the rear accessable storage idea.
 
There has been at least one guy that built a battery storage box in that area; accessed via a panel from the cargo area. Try doing a search if he doesn't see this thread and reply. I cannot remember who it was though I have a vague recollection that it was built by Christo for a customer.

Imagery said:
I place my Altima there in the back on the floor.

What is an Altima? My wife had an Altima for a couple of years but it wouldn't fit in the cargo area. :D

-B-
 
check the outfitting section.

search on cargo box or cargo boxes
 
What is an Altima? My wife had an Altima for a couple of years but it wouldn't fit in the cargo area. :D

-B-[/QUOTE]
Thats funny... I meant Optima and had an Altima on my mind. I'll search for a thread on this. Thanks
 
I recall seeing this setup on an 80 that Chrsito sold to Wolfpack in North Carolina several years back. It had a battery compartment cut into the floor with a red top and yellow top under plexiglass....pretty nice setup I recall.

The second thing that comes to mind was on one of the Japanese Auction sites that Mot posted up. There were some crazy looking molded trunks that install from the underside of the truck and open pull out style under the rear bumper. Also aa nice option. Perhaps someone has a link.

Great ideas!
 
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