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10-07-2010, 07:59 AM | #1 |
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Tool Box in Pickup
I picked up this box and rack for $25.00. I would like to mount the box in the back of my pickup. Every idea I have involves drilling a hole in it, before I do this, I want to make sure I am not ruining something I shouldn’t. If someone has a mounting idea please share.
Paul
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10-07-2010, 08:15 AM | #2 |
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Re: Tool Box in Pickup
The expandable "gate" mounts on the running board. Can't tell dimensions from picture, will box fit on running board behind door and in front of rear fender? Could install a plate to bottom of box and use the bed strip bolts to mount other end of plate (strap), if doable this would eliminate need for any new holes. FWIW
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10-07-2010, 10:32 AM | #3 |
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Re: Tool Box in Pickup
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I would not worry too much about drilling mounting holes in that tool box. You are not dealing with some rare FORD part. Without mounting holes, it just might slide around and receive more damage. Holes can always be plugged, if need be. MIKE |
10-07-2010, 11:07 AM | #4 |
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Re: Tool Box in Pickup
Let me get this straight.. You are concerned about drilling the tool box, not the bed, correct?
If so, make a nice oak plank base slightly larger than the box with a molding ridge to fit the base. Cut two rabbits, each about 2" wide by 3/8" deep, near the left & right underside of the base. The rabbits are to clear leather or canvas straps to hold the trunk down. Carriage bolt the base to the pickup bed wood. You can now strap the tool box down, or remove it easily. NO HOLES in the tool box or any Ford metal. |
10-07-2010, 11:50 AM | #5 |
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