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Old 08-07-2017, 09:25 AM
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Hi Dennis,

that box looks cute an the bed . But Your pic gave me the idea to add at least one padlock for my box, since the stuff in there isn't cheap...
I know, the small box looks a little lonely! It is enogh to hold a jack and tools and not take up too much room and also fit in the cab for a full removal. Will be filling the back portion up soon with a wheel chock, fire extinguisher and the side and back rack project in progress.
 
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Old 08-07-2017, 09:31 AM
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Hi Dennis,

OK - it sounds as if that little box will have a lot of companions very soon
 
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I found a 48" tool chest and bolted angle iron to the inside of the bed and outside of the chest to get the height I wanted and be able to still stick stuff under (sheets of plywood, lumber, other stuff, etc). Lockable and works great - $50 Craigslist find.

 
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Great timing on this thread. I'm getting ready to do a similar project. I have a couple metal Jerry gas cans and a Beer keg I pulled from the trash that are going into the bed soon. I'm going to make a simple rack for the cans to sit on either side of the keg after cutting a good sized access door into it.
Getting feel for how I'll set up the bed. When I can find some time, I'll get moving along on this project....

 
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Getting feel for how I'll set up the bed. When I can find some time, I'll get moving along on this project....



Will the jerry cans be used as gas or water containers? Just wondering. That's a tidy looking setup.
 
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Will the jerry cans be used as gas or water containers? Just wondering. That's a tidy looking setup.
Gas only for these cans. They're already full.
 
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I bought a new storage box today finally! It has locking handles.

What do you think?
 
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Ha ha! Made you look.

Here it is. Oh and it's portable too. I can use it on my F350 too!

 
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Hi Abe,

only one thing: You just need to paint that box in the color of your truck
 
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LOL!!! Rico is right, get out that Meadow Green paint.
 
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I have some left from when I painted my bed boards but don't know if it will stick on plastic.
 
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Good thing you have it on that rubber mat so it won't scratch your bed.
 
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Good thing you have it on that rubber mat so it won't scratch your bed.
Exactly!!!
 
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I found a hand painted foot locker at an Antique mall for $15.00 and have been using it. To keep it from sliding but still be removable I mounted some non-slip material on the bottom and it works great. The type of material I used is similar to what is shown on the link below.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Multipurpose-Non-Slip-Mat-Furniture/dp/B00AVJ9GBY https://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Multipurpose-Non-Slip-Mat-Furniture/dp/B00AVJ9GBY
 
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I found a hand painted foot locker at an Antique mall for $15.00 and have been using it. To keep it from sliding but still be removable I mounted some non-slip material on the bottom and it works great.

The only problem I have with these great-looking boxes is that there's not much point in locking them if a thief can just pick up the whole box and leave with it.
 
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