Frame mounted tool box?
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Frame mounted tool box?
I was wondering if anyone knows of a frame-mounted tool box. Nothing huge, just a cubic foot, maybe a little more.
I want to carry certain things all the time, and don't have the room in the cab (kids) nor do I want it taking room in the bed (shortbed).
Anyone know of a frame-mounted tool box for Superdutys? Maybe with a locking door?
Would be nice if I could fit a deep-cycle batt in it too
thanks!
I want to carry certain things all the time, and don't have the room in the cab (kids) nor do I want it taking room in the bed (shortbed).
Anyone know of a frame-mounted tool box for Superdutys? Maybe with a locking door?
Would be nice if I could fit a deep-cycle batt in it too
thanks!
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Originally Posted by krewat
I was wondering if anyone knows of a frame-mounted tool box. Nothing huge, just a cubic foot, maybe a little more.
I want to carry certain things all the time, and don't have the room in the cab (kids) nor do I want it taking room in the bed (shortbed).
Anyone know of a frame-mounted tool box for Superdutys? Maybe with a locking door?
Would be nice if I could fit a deep-cycle batt in it too
thanks!
I want to carry certain things all the time, and don't have the room in the cab (kids) nor do I want it taking room in the bed (shortbed).
Anyone know of a frame-mounted tool box for Superdutys? Maybe with a locking door?
Would be nice if I could fit a deep-cycle batt in it too
thanks!
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Originally Posted by Storm
Make one.. They are easy as heck... Material is cheap..
And I'd want to make it out of stainless ... which I actually do have a lot of.
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Originally Posted by krewat
Oh, come on now, that would be TOO EASY!
And I'd want to make it out of stainless ... which I actually do have a lot of.
And I'd want to make it out of stainless ... which I actually do have a lot of.
But you know.. That is a good idea.. Where'd you mount it? Be nice to put tools in it for the tires.. Without having to use the bed toolbox..
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I'd mount it on the frame rail, either driver's or passenger side (or both!) about midway between front and rear wheels. I've already looked for a place for a battery box, and a 10-gallon air tank. Lots of room under there.
Don't need no stinkin' CAD drawings...I can make them myself anyway ...
I was just wondering if there was a decent pre-made setup that already exists - if for nothing else, then a model to build my own ...
Don't need no stinkin' CAD drawings...I can make them myself anyway ...
I was just wondering if there was a decent pre-made setup that already exists - if for nothing else, then a model to build my own ...
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Ford offered right and left lockable tool boxes from 1961 thru 1972. These went into the bed sides in front of the wheels. A rare option seen more on 1961/66's then the later years.
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Originally Posted by krewat
I'd mount it on the frame rail, either driver's or passenger side (or both!) about midway between front and rear wheels. I've already looked for a place for a battery box, and a 10-gallon air tank. Lots of room under there.
Don't need no stinkin' CAD drawings...I can make them myself anyway ...
I was just wondering if there was a decent pre-made setup that already exists - if for nothing else, then a model to build my own ...
Don't need no stinkin' CAD drawings...I can make them myself anyway ...
I was just wondering if there was a decent pre-made setup that already exists - if for nothing else, then a model to build my own ...
Hmm.. I wonder what it'd look like hanging there tho :-P I kinda want to put a 9 gallon tank on my frame...
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Originally Posted by Storm
OK OK sheesh.. Mr CAD Genius Drawer there.. Ok I give up.. Was trying to imitate that Bud Light commerical lol..
I could always shove it through ANSYS and see what it's thermodynamic properties are at Mach 2. OK, too much information
Originally Posted by Storm
Hmm.. I wonder what it'd look like hanging there tho :-P I kinda want to put a 9 gallon tank on my frame...
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Got a link for ya......um they are not stainless but I beleave they would be frame mounted/underbody toolboxs.
http://www.etrailer.com/c-tbtb.htm
http://www.etrailer.com/c-tbtb.htm
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Heres one more site that has similar products but they are DiamondBrite tread.
http://www.buyautotruckaccessories.c...storage-boxes/
http://www.buyautotruckaccessories.c...storage-boxes/
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Just what I was looking for - thanks!
Lots of money - too much. I'll make them myself - or find something that works. Too much for the wife, that is...
I know, I could have googled them myself, but where's the fun in that? Plus, opinions from anyone who's already done it would be great
Lots of money - too much. I'll make them myself - or find something that works. Too much for the wife, that is...
I know, I could have googled them myself, but where's the fun in that? Plus, opinions from anyone who's already done it would be great
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Under...spagenameZWD1V
A little big, but the right idea. Plastic has it's benefits too...
But still, around $200 w/shipping.
A little big, but the right idea. Plastic has it's benefits too...
But still, around $200 w/shipping.
Try these . . .
