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ALBUQ F-1 · 2013-08-06 16:52:14

That is a great idea and fits well. :-X22 Doug

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Aug 6, 2013 | 09:47 PM

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opkomdalen

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That is a great idea and fits well.

Doug

Aug 6, 2013 | 09:51 PM

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Harrier

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Originally Posted by ALBUQ F-1

He did that on BOTH sides! He was trying to fit a spare mount on the outside of the bed... Duh... if it won't fit on one side, it ain't going to fit on the other.

I guess he never hear of a tape measure either. Well if it wasn't for you guys, I would probably be one of those PO's., but dang!

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These are both relatively easy to remove. I do use the truck for hauling, my other truck has a shell on it and that limits some type of loads. The box in particular won't normally be there, but for trips, possible camping, even when I have something I don't want in the cab for security reasons, it will be useful. I hate parking with something in the bed when out shopping, for example.

Cool, on my daily driver I recently got a rollup tonneau cover. It's so nice to be able to have stuff in the bed and still out of sight. It also still has full bed access unlike those hard covers.
It sounds like you have a good plan for the use of it and still keep the (I think) cleaner look of the bed without a box for most of the time. Of course you and a good thought out plan seem to always be together.

Aug 6, 2013 | 09:55 PM

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Jolly Roger Joe

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That looks good Ross. And that's a great place for your spare.

Aug 6, 2013 | 10:04 PM

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bobbytnm

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Ross,

Just cut that spare in half. Then it will fit nicely inside the box

No need to thank me. Its all part of the service

Bobby

Aug 6, 2013 | 10:21 PM

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ALBUQ F-1

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Great idea Bobby... did you used to own my truck?!

I hate to admit it, but I was all set to mount the box up flush against the spare... then I realized I couldn't get the spare out without moving the box...

It would have saved almost a foot behind the box, tho.

Aug 7, 2013 | 04:00 PM

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tinman52

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Originally Posted by Doc

Do you have a picture of your tonneu cover handy? I'd be interested in seeing it.

Here you go Doc.....

Aug 7, 2013 | 05:23 PM

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bobbytnm

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It would have saved almost a foot behind the box, tho.

....if you think about it, a tire only goes flat on the bottom. So, theoretically all you really need is about 1/3 fo the spare....just enough to grab 2 studs and touch the ground. Talk about a space saver!

This will revolutionize the automobile industry...wooohoooo

Aug 7, 2013 | 06:50 PM

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Wish I had read this first. I just bought 2 new replacement wheels today. I could have bought 1 and had a 1/3 piece leftover for the spare.

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Aug 7, 2013 | 07:54 PM

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Doc

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Here you go Doc.....

Very nice! Thanks. Your property looks really nice in the background, as always with your pics.

Aug 23, 2013 | 08:34 PM

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mytbtruck

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Storage capacity is definitely a problem. No where to put anything when on a trip in a 1948 cab. I used a foot locker and mounted it on 3 inch aluminum strips. When I won't need it for traveling I can take it out and bed will be back to normal. The reason it is in the back is for easy access with a bad back it is hard to lean over the side to use it.

Aug 23, 2013 | 09:04 PM

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Looks nice! Have you got a picture of the aluminum strips? I've been thinking of raising mine up so water can't pool under it.

Aug 24, 2013 | 01:43 PM

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mytbtruck

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Looks nice! Have you got a picture of the aluminum strips? I've been thinking of raising mine up so water can't pool under it.

It wasn't a simple plan. I had to replace the 5/16 bolts with 3/8 and machine the top flat, drill and tap them for 10-32 screws. Polished some 10-32 button heads to screw in when the foot locker is not in the truck. The strips are 1/2 inch thick and 3 inches wide. Drilled for a 10-32 socket head screw sunk below the surface. The foot locker sets on top of a 1/2 inch plywood bottom with 1/4 -20 button head screws holding it down. The inside is completely carpeted and the bottom has a 1/4 plywood removable bottom with carpet over it. Sounds like a lot of trouble but I like unique things. Some people may even think I am eccentric, but I am almost normal.

Aug 24, 2013 | 01:58 PM

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ALBUQ F-1

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I've been thinking of putting plywood underneath, too. Also insulating the lid.

Aug 24, 2013 | 09:48 PM

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I've been thinking of putting plywood underneath, too. Also insulating the lid.

The top of this foot locker is double wall and has foamed insulation between it. I can actually sit on top of it and it will not bend at all. I am well pleased with my arrangement.