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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: Nexus on October 10, 2009, 04:50:07 PM

Title: Additional secure storage in the TJ
Post by: Nexus on October 10, 2009, 04:50:07 PM: Having fitted the winch to the Jeep I decided to create another storage area in the back, the plan was to use the existing Van Vault for tools and other clean dry stuff, and then to create another area for dirty/wet stuff.

The first image below shows the basic frame I have welded up to form the basis of the box.

(https://birtydastards.com/frm/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi661.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu338%2FNexusJeep%2FTJ%2520Rear%2520Storage%2FStorage-001.jpg&hash=72a34c2a88614b1eb67dda609636b123e8ce678e)

The next image shows the frame fitted into place in the back of the TJ, along with the existing van vault.

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The next stage was to get some 16 gauge sheet to cover the frame with, this I managed to get for the sum of zero pounds from one of our suppliers at work. With the steel box that I retreived from the scrap bin at the steel suppliers it is working out reasonably cost effective. the image below shows the sheet welded to the frame.

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The next stage was to paint it and I also fitted some eyes to allow me to tie stuff down to it when necessary.

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The final stage was to refit it back into the rear of the TJ.

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And also i decided to reuse the carpet, just need to get some adhesive velcro to finish that bit.

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The final stage is to take out everything in the back and rubberise the bed but that will not be for a few weeks or may even be after christmas

Thanks for looking.

Cheers
Nick
Title: Re: Additional secure storage in the TJ
Post by: Bubba on October 10, 2009, 05:00:55 PM: very nice nick storage is always a pain i like that very much
Title: Re: Additional secure storage in the TJ
Post by: Bulldog67 on October 10, 2009, 05:03:46 PM: :imwitstupid: you should hire yaself out dood, dunno where u find the time to keep doin all this cool stuff
Title: Re: Additional secure storage in the TJ
Post by: Bubba on October 10, 2009, 05:48:14 PM: part of the answer is he is kid and wife free
Title: Re: Additional secure storage in the TJ
Post by: Nexus on October 10, 2009, 05:53:38 PM: Thanks,
Bubba could be right although I do have to keep an eye on a doddery alcoholic.

Cheers
Nick
Title: Re: Additional secure storage in the TJ
Post by: Bubba on October 10, 2009, 06:35:34 PM: i didnt think he straed far from the drink
Title: Re: Additional secure storage in the TJ
Post by: gazjeep on October 10, 2009, 07:00:29 PM: Nice job Nick, very nice :applaudit:
Title: Re: Additional secure storage in the TJ
Post by: Nosebolt on October 10, 2009, 07:18:11 PM: another nice job m8, just one question, did you run out of blue paint? :hysterical:
Title: Re: Additional secure storage in the TJ
Post by: Nexus on October 10, 2009, 07:21:27 PM: Nah I have never had any to run out of. I did toy with going to get some though just to keep you amused.

Cheers
Nick
Title: Re: Additional secure storage in the TJ
Post by: Nosebolt on October 10, 2009, 07:23:45 PM: at least you had some matching carpet :icon_biggrin:
Title: Re: Additional secure storage in the TJ
Post by: daggie on October 11, 2009, 07:59:34 AM: :icon_super:
thats bloody good. :greggmo: that
Title: Re: Additional secure storage in the TJ
Post by: thorna on October 28, 2009, 06:20:56 PM: Another fine fabrication!

Also if anybody needs locks, hinges, handles etc for projects such as these; drop me a pm. I work for Southco who make thousands of these sort of parts (including the softop & interior latches used on Wranglers).
Title: Re: Additional secure storage in the TJ
Post by: gazjeep on November 13, 2009, 01:47:00 PM: Well no where near the fabrication skills previously demonstrated but as the dog usually accompanies us on trips out, been looking around for something other than a rucksack in the back for containing bits n bobs, mostly the dogs stuff & wellies etc. Not planning to put heavy stuff in, shackles n stuff are kept in canvas tool bags low down behind the seats so had a couple of these puppies delivered yesterday.

http://www.quadratec.com/products/14045_XX_PG.htm (http://www.quadratec.com/products/14045_XX_PG.htm)
Title: Re: Additional secure storage in the TJ
Post by: isle of man on November 13, 2009, 03:08:30 PM: Amanda has a couple of saddle bags!!!!!!
Title: Re: Additional secure storage in the TJ
Post by: Dave69 on November 13, 2009, 07:35:29 PM: Quote from: Nexus on October 10, 2009, 07:21:27 PM
Nah I have never had any to run out of. I did toy with going to get some though just to keep you amused.

Cheers
Nick

considering your hilift jack is colour coded, were amazed that you didn't do the same for both storage boxes.

i thought you looked after the beverages and their concoction
Title: Re: Additional secure storage in the TJ
Post by: doublej on November 13, 2009, 07:53:47 PM: Quote from: gazjeep on November 13, 2009, 01:47:00 PM
Well no where near the fabrication skills previously demonstrated but as the dog usually accompanies us on trips out, been looking around for something other than a rucksack in the back for containing bits n bobs, mostly the dogs stuff & wellies etc. Not planning to put heavy stuff in, shackles n stuff are kept in canvas tool bags low down behind the seats so had a couple of these puppies delivered yesterday.
http://www.quadratec.com/products/14045_XX_PG.htm (http://www.quadratec.com/products/14045_XX_PG.htm)

wellies?? your kidding right?
Title: Re: Additional secure storage in the TJ
Post by: momos on November 13, 2009, 09:12:11 PM: wellies, gum boots, galloshes, knee boots, rubber knee boots....

rubber heheee
all good
Title: Re: Additional secure storage in the TJ
Post by: Bulldog67 on November 13, 2009, 09:24:16 PM: rubber boots and dogging :icon_eek: say no more!
Title: Re: Additional secure storage in the TJ
Post by: gazjeep on November 13, 2009, 09:46:03 PM: Quote from: Bulldog67 on November 13, 2009, 09:24:16 PM
rubber boots and dogging :icon_eek: say no more!

:hysterical: :hysterical:
Title: Re: Additional secure storage in the TJ
Post by: gazjeep on November 13, 2009, 09:48:06 PM: Quote from: isle of man on November 13, 2009, 03:08:30 PM
Amanda has a couple of saddle bags!!!!!!

:icon_eek: :icon_eek: :003:
Title: Re: Additional secure storage in the TJ
Post by: Bishops Finger on November 13, 2009, 10:06:14 PM: Good idea Gaz....
Title: Re: Additional secure storage in the TJ
Post by: Dave69 on November 14, 2009, 09:25:13 AM: i wonder where this thread is going :005:
Title: Re: Additional secure storage in the TJ
Post by: Bishops Finger on November 14, 2009, 10:29:17 AM: Downhill ....