Tailgate Storage Box (1 Viewer)
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I just wanted to say how much I have enjoyed watching the evolution of this thread and the storage box/gate. I love events like this. Someone has a skill and a great idea. They share there knowledge and skill and hopefully make a little coin....not like Bill Gates rich or anything....but worth their while.
I also feel compelled to confess that watching this thread was the final straw in me deciding to get a welder and learn how to weld
Thanks again and keep up the amazing work!
oh and get onto the 2nd 10 as I don't have a welder or mad skills yet!!!
Tim
I also feel compelled to confess that watching this thread was the final straw in me deciding to get a welder and learn how to weld
Thanks again and keep up the amazing work!
oh and get onto the 2nd 10 as I don't have a welder or mad skills yet!!!
Tim
MINE IS IN THERE SOME WHERE IN THE MIDDLE. !!!! hear that boys..... Yeah!!!
This is perfect. I go about 75 mph to work and zig in and out of corners.... And I hate all of my crap! banging left and right.
This is Perfect. Jumper cables, tow straps, and d rings... and a few other goodies... Yeah now I can corner like a porshe....
This is perfect. I go about 75 mph to work and zig in and out of corners.... And I hate all of my crap! banging left and right.
This is Perfect. Jumper cables, tow straps, and d rings... and a few other goodies... Yeah now I can corner like a porshe....
kevinmrowland
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Um,....I make no claims pertaining to increased performance due to tailgate box installation.
Oh and, BillyGHusk, flattery will not get you your box any sooner.
My paint supplier at work hooked me up with an undercoat/chip guard spray setup today and I did some experiments this evening. The spray pattern super consistent, sprays a perfect texture every time.
It was a lot easier than the aresol rubberized cans I have been using, but my first impression is that the coating from the cans is more durable.
The new spray setup is really pretty, but my inclination is to go with durable over pretty, but I will see how the samples hold up under some tests tomorrow.
tailgate storage
Count me in !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Count me in !!!!!!!!!!!!!
kevinmrowland
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Well, while the undercoat setup from my paint dealer sure was pretty, it was just not as strong as the Castle coating.
I have been severely abusing the Castle stuff and it has been holding up very well, so even though the spray pattern can be a bit inconsistent, I am going to stick with what held up to my tests.
That can of Castle undercoat I posted on page 4 is the most durable thing I have found that is available to regular shops. Anybody looking for a good aresol can rubberized undercoating should give that a shot, blows all the big names out of the water.
I have been severely abusing the Castle stuff and it has been holding up very well, so even though the spray pattern can be a bit inconsistent, I am going to stick with what held up to my tests.
That can of Castle undercoat I posted on page 4 is the most durable thing I have found that is available to regular shops. Anybody looking for a good aresol can rubberized undercoating should give that a shot, blows all the big names out of the water.
Put me on the list too. I have been watching this thread from day one and drooling. Not sure why I didn't pipe in then, but better late than never.
<Thought I would post it ‘cause I’ve never seen one before.
Now I know that the reason I’ve never seen one is because it's kind of a waste of time, and you don’t gain that much space.>
From your first post.
Kinda snowballed from there didn't it?
Great work! Something I might be interested in once I get my rig working 100%.
Now I know that the reason I’ve never seen one is because it's kind of a waste of time, and you don’t gain that much space.>
From your first post.
Kinda snowballed from there didn't it?
Great work! Something I might be interested in once I get my rig working 100%.
Wowsa.... maybe avalanched even?
How many inquiries so far? And for the 1/4's?
You might be into global warming territory here.
kevinmrowland
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Yeah That was my initial response when I was still hung up on the actual "box" idea. If you look at the post dates the switch to using just a lid, and getting one built that worked right, took me over a year to accomplish.
All that wasted space was killing me and I just couldn't let it go. :whoops:
I still like it though. Cool to open up my tailgate and see the first one in there, with half a dozen different coatings on it, piano hinge mounted to low so the lid doesn't quite open all the way, through bolts for the hinges that I realized were entirely unnecessary because they are always in compression, and then compare it to the new batch that have been made off a jig, with laser cut corners and a drill template for the holes, big difference there.
And now the tailgate list has a little over 60 people on it, the 1/4s, about half that, and a slowly growing list of 80 series tailgates that I have not even made a prototype for yet.
That was my initial response when I was still hung up on the actual "box" idea. If you look at the post dates the switch to using just a lid, and getting one built that worked right, took me over a year to accomplish. All that wasted space was killing me and I just couldn't let it go. :whoops:
I still like it though. Cool to open up my tailgate and see the first one in there, with half a dozen different coatings on it, piano hinge mounted to low so the lid doesn't quite open all the way, through bolts for the hinges that I realized were entirely unnecessary because they are always in compression, and then compare it to the new batch that have been made off a jig, with laser cut corners and a drill template for the holes, big difference there.
And now the tailgate list has a little over 60 people on it, the 1/4s, about half that, and a slowly growing list of 80 series tailgates that I have not even made a prototype for yet.
Kevin,
I didn't realize that you were at the same stage for the quarters as you are for the tailgate box. Would it be possible to buy all three components, the two quarters and the tailgate box, for one possibly slightly reduced price?
Either way, when my unit is produced, it will be worth every single cent. I know I've said it already, but the fantastic design and innovation that you have put into this product makes it, I'd say, an essential to any 60 owner. Definitely on the top 10 mods list that every 60 owner should have.
I didn't realize that you were at the same stage for the quarters as you are for the tailgate box. Would it be possible to buy all three components, the two quarters and the tailgate box, for one possibly slightly reduced price?
Either way, when my unit is produced, it will be worth every single cent. I know I've said it already, but the fantastic design and innovation that you have put into this product makes it, I'd say, an essential to any 60 owner. Definitely on the top 10 mods list that every 60 owner should have.
kevinmrowland
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For Response Please See: https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=179840
PLEASE, EVERYONE, THIS THREAD IS FOR TECH ONLY.
ORDERS, LIST REQUESTS AND PRICING ARE FOR THE "FOR SALE" THREAD
The first post is continuously updated with progress.
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I will delete non-tech related questions at Kevin's request.
Keep it techy-ish.
Here's an example:
Kevin, with the new easy access to the ouside skin of the tailgate have you considered adding some big lights for backup lights? With the tailgate down they would provide some nice light on the ground for camping and such. It would be pretty easy to box them in so that they aren't damaged by stuff in the tailgate.
I'll hold off pursing that idea till after I do a rear bumper, so as to avoid putting the lights in a space that would be blocked by the spare.
Keep it techy-ish.
Here's an example:
Kevin, with the new easy access to the ouside skin of the tailgate have you considered adding some big lights for backup lights? With the tailgate down they would provide some nice light on the ground for camping and such. It would be pretty easy to box them in so that they aren't damaged by stuff in the tailgate.
I'll hold off pursing that idea till after I do a rear bumper, so as to avoid putting the lights in a space that would be blocked by the spare.
kevinmrowland
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That is a really cool idea! It would cut down on interior space quite a bit, but I did think about getting rid of the indentation where the license plate used to go so I could have an even thickness straight across, that would be nice.
You could put some of those slick PIAA lights with the external bolt ring in there even if you didn't have inside access.
The big problem I see is the spare tires getting in the way, but what a nice light that would be pointing at the ground...............
surffj62 just posted in the non tech thread (folks are just getting confused now) with another good idea about locking the tailgate box.
I responded with "Actually that is a great thought, the exact same latches are available with built in key locks, at a considerable price increase, even available in stainless at an insane price increase."
Might be something else to keep in mind.
I find that if I just push the little lock button down on the tailgate nobody can figure out how to open the damn thing anyway.
On the light idea.....there are a lot of mini sized head lamps used for motorcycle mods. Some in the tuner world as well. Small in scale, but high output.
Kevin:
Would it be possible for you to post a link to your current waiting list so we could all get an idea of where we are in line? (Yes, I know that this is not a tech question, and it doesn’t get me to the head of the line any sooner, but it would sure be nice to know where I am in the line!)
Oh, and by the way, the finalized version you recently posted is just right in my book. I’m sure that everyone out there will customize/alter it on their own in order to include whatever bells and whistles they would need. Just having the extra storage space for those larger items that don’t quite fit anywhere else (other than attached to the roof rack) makes the tailgate storage box in its current configuration a winner for me!
Would it be possible for you to post a link to your current waiting list so we could all get an idea of where we are in line? (Yes, I know that this is not a tech question, and it doesn’t get me to the head of the line any sooner, but it would sure be nice to know where I am in the line!)
Oh, and by the way, the finalized version you recently posted is just right in my book. I’m sure that everyone out there will customize/alter it on their own in order to include whatever bells and whistles they would need. Just having the extra storage space for those larger items that don’t quite fit anywhere else (other than attached to the roof rack) makes the tailgate storage box in its current configuration a winner for me!
kevinmrowland
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?? The tailgate list is updated every day in the first post here: https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=179840
Is that what you are looking for?
Is that what you are looking for?
Kevin:
That’s exactly what I was looking for! (Fortunately, it looks like I’m closer to the top of the list than to the bottom.) Thanks for the quick response.
That’s exactly what I was looking for! (Fortunately, it looks like I’m closer to the top of the list than to the bottom.) Thanks for the quick response.
Not sure which thread to post in, so my update is in the other one. 
