Well I got a wild hair last night...
I thought I found the perfect off the (Marine/boat supply) shelf item for tailgate storage -
That's a BOMAR cast aluminum storage hatch in approx the right size. BUT it's $700+ for 1 ouch
Their plastic options are interesting but sit kinda high and still cost $100+
CUT TO -
Me deciding to try and make tailgate storage compartments.
I know Huracan is making a nice one and I should just buy that but there are a couple details I'm not crazy about on it.
So I jumped on Tinkercad and drew up this situation -
It's in 3 pieces because SendCutSend can't handle the overall length I'm going for. BUT this is ok as I am not planning to cut the middle portion out of the gate and the solid piece pictured is strictly for keeping the gate surface level.
Sent it off the SendCutSend to do in 10ga mild steel at a cost of $98.00 with tax and shipping.
Ordered some latches and stainless piano hinges in a decent thickness ( I think I got .06 material thickness but wanted .09 ) from Amazon $40.18-
I'll be making my own latch and hinge holes for this set. Assuming it works well I'll add the cuts to the CAD file later.
I'll have to weld on my own stop plates inside for the door closure. If this works I'll probably have them cut next time for a full surround stop surface.
I think I have enough stock in my garage and JUST enough welding skill to avoid burning through my expensive cut bits
It'll all get assembled with stainless hardware
I'm planning to mount to the existing trim clip holes using these rubber thread rivets-
Then i'll just drive around with them full of stuff to see how things rattle etc.
And then I'll just be painting with SEM Cordovan brown to match the interior bits I've already painted. I actually prefer the marine carpet that Huracan does but I want it to be brown.
I'm writing this here for personal motivation but I'll also make the cad files available here for anyone who likes the finished product.
I figure I'll be into the finished product for just under $200 if all goes well. But that won't be a powder coat finish.
The parts list off the top of my head -
Cut sheet steel
flat bar for door stops
latches
hinges
hardware (screws, nuts, washers)
foam insulation for gate interior
rubber rivets
sticky felt or foam for metal to metal rattle areas
Paint or Carpet
I should have the cut bits by end of next week. I'll post pics when they arrive and once I get them "processed"
And finally, MakerCase has some pretty interesting drawing software online that might make for a nice built in box ratheer than having all the gear up against sheet metal body panels. But that's for "later"
I thought I found the perfect off the (Marine/boat supply) shelf item for tailgate storage -
That's a BOMAR cast aluminum storage hatch in approx the right size. BUT it's $700+ for 1 ouch
Their plastic options are interesting but sit kinda high and still cost $100+
CUT TO -
Me deciding to try and make tailgate storage compartments.
I know Huracan is making a nice one and I should just buy that but there are a couple details I'm not crazy about on it.
So I jumped on Tinkercad and drew up this situation -
It's in 3 pieces because SendCutSend can't handle the overall length I'm going for. BUT this is ok as I am not planning to cut the middle portion out of the gate and the solid piece pictured is strictly for keeping the gate surface level.
Sent it off the SendCutSend to do in 10ga mild steel at a cost of $98.00 with tax and shipping.
Ordered some latches and stainless piano hinges in a decent thickness ( I think I got .06 material thickness but wanted .09 ) from Amazon $40.18-
I'll be making my own latch and hinge holes for this set. Assuming it works well I'll add the cuts to the CAD file later.
I'll have to weld on my own stop plates inside for the door closure. If this works I'll probably have them cut next time for a full surround stop surface.
I think I have enough stock in my garage and JUST enough welding skill to avoid burning through my expensive cut bits
It'll all get assembled with stainless hardware
I'm planning to mount to the existing trim clip holes using these rubber thread rivets-
Then i'll just drive around with them full of stuff to see how things rattle etc.
And then I'll just be painting with SEM Cordovan brown to match the interior bits I've already painted. I actually prefer the marine carpet that Huracan does but I want it to be brown.
I'm writing this here for personal motivation but I'll also make the cad files available here for anyone who likes the finished product.
I figure I'll be into the finished product for just under $200 if all goes well. But that won't be a powder coat finish.
The parts list off the top of my head -
Cut sheet steel
flat bar for door stops
latches
hinges
hardware (screws, nuts, washers)
foam insulation for gate interior
rubber rivets
sticky felt or foam for metal to metal rattle areas
Paint or Carpet
I should have the cut bits by end of next week. I'll post pics when they arrive and once I get them "processed"
And finally, MakerCase has some pretty interesting drawing software online that might make for a nice built in box ratheer than having all the gear up against sheet metal body panels. But that's for "later"
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