A waterproofing and reinforcement that works really well on plywood is the roll-on truck bed liner you can buy at the big box stores, plus it's usually black.
I remember seeing an episode of something (on ze UA-cams) where 'they' (I forget the name) sprayed a whole truck with truck bed liner. Looked awesome and it turned out to be rugged as hell :)
That came out awesome! I would put some type of net against the openings to prevent the boxes and other items from smacking up against the tailgate every time you hit the gas.
I made something very similar to this a million years ago for my golf bag. Clubs on top. Shoes and other golf accessory bag underneath. Keeps the trunk so neat. Ahhh the good ol days when I kept my golf clubs in my trunk all year. Now I have teenagers and no longer have any free time for myself.
Perfect! Long time subscriber, but you've actually solved a specific issue we want to solve with our Vehicle! We are on-location 2nd Unit Cinematographers, and so sometimes sleep in the Car on long night shoots - but we still need storage for camera gear etc. I'm basically going to make this, but a lot deeper (as our boot is deeper) - and instead of an empty tray in the top, it will have hinged Plywood that folds out, into the car - covering the collapsed back seats to make a bed! :D
You should store your ratchet straps in the beer coozies. Those little insulation things that fit around a beer can. They’re just the right size to securely hold them and keep them from being a mess
I really love those ammo cans for organization. I had a Harbor Freight return credit from when they recalled their jack stands and bought a bunch of them. Some I use for ammo, but I also have a number of them for organizing tools.
I love your videos, Bob! I also love that the first part of the background music is somewhat of a techno-version of the show “Unsolved Mysteries” Not sure if that was intentional or not. I love it anyway!
Snatch block! Aww farts, PAINT IT BLACK!! Lots of good moments in this one. Was really hoping that neoprene would work out. Could you add a backer material to stiffen it? Like a thin sheet of styrene or pvc sheet? Just something to give it shape and maybe even a handle to remove it like a drop in tray.
@@saveriog.825 Could have for sure, but my understanding was it needed to stay removable to clean up any major spills. Like most things though, we will find 100 ways to skin the same cat.
Man I've got a sleeper platform I built into the trunk of my CRV and this gave me an idea for organizing all of my camping gear below the platform. Gonna get to designing!
I noticed you placed heavy items on the top tray. Was that just for video purposes? If not I was wondering if you thought to add some straps to hold those items down too? bc as you mentioned if the truck tumbles you don’t want items flying. Love this idea for storage for the vehicles
Awesome build Bob. 2 things tho. 1) Keep an eye on the hot melt. If it gets too hot in your vehicle it may start to separate. 2) Rustoleum makes roll-on bed liner. you could have used that to waterproof your tray. Keep making the cool stuff!
Some hot glues can get pretty soft in a vehicle - not exactly melt, but also no longer hold. I built a bunch of wargaming terrain using hot glue to adhere MDF and styrofoam and the pieces separated when in the car for a couple hours.
I’m curious: what didn’t work with the old trunk storage/ what didn’t you like about it, and how did that inform your design for this organizer? I feel like this can happen to a lot of makers, where you make something and you don’t like it or it doesn’t quite do the job, but you don’t have a good idea of how to make it better so you just give up.
Using locktite might sound appealing to hold it in securely- but keep in mind disassembly is also an important consideration if that box ever needs to be removed. you don't want the same problem in reverse.
great video! love seeing more work on the land crui...I mean truck. two recommendations for you: 1. you may want to put a bungie or something across the rear facing opening. imagine you're stopped on a hill and need to open the tailgate, everything would slide out. 2. for the top section, you could use a cargo net of some sort. the lip is pretty short and if you hit a bump just right anything on top could jostle around or fall out potentially. keep up the great work!
I've been wanting to make something like this to be able to have bags of groceries in there without them falling over when I turn the car slightly too fast. And also have a shelf above that area for other things, maybe with doors or something to keep things in place. I like the idea to use the metal to protect the wood and covering the shelf with something as well. Very nice!
This is great! I’ve been the king of getting something like this for my car, to organize all my stuff and store my stepladder on top. I’ll have to make something like this myself, looks pretty doable!
I now want to make something like this for my SUV and have it be pretty decent sized shelf so I can have an area to store jumper cables, another for groceries, and the top shelf to store a stroller. Last time I had a stroller in my car I was constantly either shoving groceries wherever I could fit them/balance on top of the stroller, or I'd have to wait until my husband could get to the store.
Snatch Block!!! I hear that everytime thanks to Destin. Lol (Edit) Great job Bob, I need to organize my trunk better. I had to go watch Smarter Every Day pulleys video, again for the 5th-6th time. Lol
Definitely surprised how well the hot glue worked for the aluminum. Hopefully when it gets hot in the summer the inside of the trunk doesn't get hot enough for it to melt back into a liquid state.
Having built flite test style foam and hot glue planes, I can tell you that even with high temp hot glue, itll come apart on a hot day. Hot glue is awesome, but its not good for interior automotive applications. I like the project though. Its a great idea!
Very nice job. Hopefully you get great use out of it for many years to come Bob. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep making. God bless.
Reminds me of a dock box/ roadie case. Only difference is you did not use the ABS-plywood laminate material. Looks really nice and efficient at keeping organized. You might want to glue some of that neoprene to the base of the storage unit as well as the sidewalls of it if you notice that the boxes rattle too much on the wood. For the tie down I would have added a second washer in top of the loop with a nylock nut to keep the bolt from spinning when you mount the box.
Bob that turned out great. Might think about a way to secure the tools you put in the tray, hate to see them flying around. Also load your rescue/recovery on the right and First aid kit/emergency stuff on the left side. That way you remember Right is Rescue and Left is Life. BIG labels on the boxes help also.
Looks great, Bob! I think a couple small elastic cargo nets on top might be nice, too - quickly tie down your heavy tools so they don't shift around while you're driving, and give some light peace of mind about things not flying around if you come to a quick stop.
How timely. I've got a guy coming over in 30 minutes to take measurements of his Toyota Sequoia for a storage solution.. This gave me some good ideas to start from.
I just made something like this for my Subaru last week! Since its a hatchback it ended up being a 40x40in box with two 8in high drawers. First time using a nail gun for a plywood project and wow it made everything so much faster and plenty strong with wood glue.
That’s pretty cool! Working on something similar for my Subaru Forester. Just trying to work around the spare tire that’s stored inside the trunk floor
It was your original drawer video that brought me to your channel all those years ago, and here we are again! I think this is a natural progression, and truck storage 3000 is the best yet!
If you make it removable it would be a really cool camping coffee table. Not to mention make cleaning easier and allows for extra space if you need it temporarily. You could probably make a wood insert that fits into the car's metal loop that prevents rotation and affix the bolt to that, then just use a couple wing nuts in the shelf floor.
High temperature hot glue/melt exists and would likely stand up to being in a vehicle interior without getting as soft as regular hot glue. As another commenter pointed out, low temp hot glue may not entirely melt at 150-200F, but it will defiantly start becoming a viscous fluid and lose most of its holding power. A closed car in 90-100 degree weather or in the sun can easily hit 160-170 in the interior.
Suggestion, you should glue down some automotive carpet in the bottom shelves. It will prevent sliding and also your protect the paint from scratching. You could use speaker box fabric too. Oh for the top tray, you could remove the vinyl, seal the corners the use textured bed liner spray then make a carpet floor mat. Just some thoughts, great video!
Great idea....I will definitely build a similar unit to keep tools, supplies, etc. organized and stable. Tricky part is fitting it in rear space of H CRV which does not have straight flat sidewalls, but I know it can be fitted so Thanks for the idea.
Another great video… and perfect timing for me. I need to take control of the mess in the back of my Honda CR-V. I’m sure I can scale this down to fit. Thanks!
Leave the neoprene sheet in the back, so it acts like a cover for the stuff in the back. Also that hot glue will pop off once you put some solvent in the back, so you probably want to go and use the proper adhesive to make sure it actually will hold the aluminium strips long term. Grippy mat on top also works wonders, and also helps on the tailgate so boxes do not slide if you are on a slope.
I have a friend who owns a PT cruiser uses it like a work truck always finding it difficult to organize the hatch I guess that's what it's called basically the trunk of the car so I figured this right here would be a handy video to show him hopefully he did some inspiration from this video
I got lucky when a place threw out their old safety pads that covered access ladders to stop people from hitting their heads. Few minutes with a knife to cut around spots and I had six yards of waterproof plastic fabric. I used it to line a few large trays I use for oily tools and sharpening station.
Maybe put a couple small bungee cords across front and back to prevent the containers from sliding around while driving, or for back just cover with a thin piece or even a strip of plywood
Hey Bob! Big fan from Mexico. For the water proof part, how about trying some of the flex seal products, there is one that can be applied with a spray can and it can be purchased in black, so that it matches the whole thing. Love the videos and good luck with the building/office overhaul.
That is awesome and giving me an idea for the bed of my truck too... Also, I don't recall State Farm being one of your sponsors, but damn, congrats to getting some of that insurance company money. Kudos!🤘😎
But on a serious note, i think it’d be cool to have a led light strip going along the sides/shelves so it can light up at night kind of like how it’s illuminated in the thumbnail
More projects with the landcruiser! My parents bought a '94 when I was 4 and i've been trying to convince my mom to sell it to me for the last decade, building a list of work I want to do to it once I buy it!
Ive always had an idea for something similar but would also serve the purpose of a speaker cabinet for some subs. Everything would have to be lined with foam tho so it doesn't buzz like a bees nest
Pretty fantastic work, Bob! 😃 The neoprene could work, but I guess you would need to glue it to the wood, so... I don't know if you would liked that. 😬 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
I was just thinking of something like thin for my small SUV I am a PC / network repair tech and have a lot of Stuff thanks Bob and Crew Kevin O Keep making
I noticed your big black metal shelving in the background of your video when you were building your storage box. I like to see what you do to with that! It looks like its about to fall to the floor though!
It'll be interesting to see if the hot and cold weather will affect the hot glue over time since the wood will expand at a different rate than the aluminum
If you want a flush surface where the bolts go, you could 3d print a grommet like you would have for a desk so you have access but don't have to look at it
For water proofing you should look into what SerpaDesign does. He made a terrarium in a desk and used some sort of rubber cement like goop. Put a few layers on it and then it can hold water.
the hot glue will soften up on a hot summer day. maybe not enough to drop the trim off but something to consider. a couple of dabs of the e6000 on each end of the pieces will probably do the trick.
Awesome, I does make me want to make something for the back of my Honda pilot. And if I don’t get it all made, I’m going to at least borrow your idea of ammo boxes for organizing. The milk crate I’m currently using is breaking down and too big. It gets to many different things thrown in it, and I have to dig to much to find what I’m looking for.
I've been planning something like this for my car for a while now. Though I also work in a metal shop so I was thinking more like an aluminum thing. It's going to a trunk so the top isn't as much a factor.
Interesting build. Where is your spare tire? I have a couple .50cal ammo boxes circa 1970’s, think Vietnam. One contains medical equipment and the other basic survival gear. Since my spare tire is accessed from inside the hatch I do not have the liberty to bolt it down. Consider gluing stiff wire or 1/4” rod in your neoprene sleeve to add rigid form. Alternatively, clear plastic angle strips could be cut and formed into an interior framework and glued or friction fit into the neoprene tray. These strips can be found in big box stores ; they are used to protect wallpaper on outer corners (mostly from children). It will reduce vibration noise while you are driving. My spousal unit is QUITE SENSITIVE to rattles and squeaks that I recognize and ignore.
Great build ! very usefull. Your sponsor obsession with brand is "funny", but three did make the cut, ridgid, GRK and dewalt :) . what a pain to have to avoid all branding in a time where everybody have very clear branding... well done.
A waterproofing and reinforcement that works really well on plywood is the roll-on truck bed liner you can buy at the big box stores, plus it's usually black.
I was just about to say the same thing. Either the roll on, or potentially the spray on (since this is so small an area.)
I remember seeing an episode of something (on ze UA-cams) where 'they' (I forget the name) sprayed a whole truck with truck bed liner.
Looked awesome and it turned out to be rugged as hell :)
Exactly what I was thinking
What about just using neoprene with caulking? Black flex 230 or gutter caulking is what I’m thinking…
Though, the aluminum does look better. But so unnecessary Lol
That came out awesome! I would put some type of net against the openings to prevent the boxes and other items from smacking up against the tailgate every time you hit the gas.
Or some grip tape so it won’t slide as much.
Or just some eye hooks on the side of the boxes you can strap some bungee cords across the front.
I made something very similar to this a million years ago for my golf bag. Clubs on top. Shoes and other golf accessory bag underneath.
Keeps the trunk so neat.
Ahhh the good ol days when I kept my golf clubs in my trunk all year. Now I have teenagers and no longer have any free time for myself.
I know the feeling
Perfect! Long time subscriber, but you've actually solved a specific issue we want to solve with our Vehicle! We are on-location 2nd Unit Cinematographers, and so sometimes sleep in the Car on long night shoots - but we still need storage for camera gear etc. I'm basically going to make this, but a lot deeper (as our boot is deeper) - and instead of an empty tray in the top, it will have hinged Plywood that folds out, into the car - covering the collapsed back seats to make a bed! :D
That sounds cool.
You should store your ratchet straps in the beer coozies. Those little insulation things that fit around a beer can.
They’re just the right size to securely hold them and keep them from being a mess
I really love those ammo cans for organization. I had a Harbor Freight return credit from when they recalled their jack stands and bought a bunch of them. Some I use for ammo, but I also have a number of them for organizing tools.
The cut in the intro was smooth, kudos
I love your videos, Bob! I also love that the first part of the background music is somewhat of a techno-version of the show “Unsolved Mysteries”
Not sure if that was intentional or not. I love it anyway!
Snatch block! Aww farts, PAINT IT BLACK!! Lots of good moments in this one. Was really hoping that neoprene would work out. Could you add a backer material to stiffen it? Like a thin sheet of styrene or pvc sheet? Just something to give it shape and maybe even a handle to remove it like a drop in tray.
I think he could have just glued it to the wooden box.
@@saveriog.825 Could have for sure, but my understanding was it needed to stay removable to clean up any major spills. Like most things though, we will find 100 ways to skin the same cat.
Oh yes, you're right... poor cat, though!
Man I've got a sleeper platform I built into the trunk of my CRV and this gave me an idea for organizing all of my camping gear below the platform. Gonna get to designing!
I noticed you placed heavy items on the top tray. Was that just for video purposes? If not I was wondering if you thought to add some straps to hold those items down too? bc as you mentioned if the truck tumbles you don’t want items flying. Love this idea for storage for the vehicles
Could try truck bed paint in the top compartment. Something like Plasti Dip could also work and leave a softer, more rubbery surface.
Awesome build Bob. 2 things tho. 1) Keep an eye on the hot melt. If it gets too hot in your vehicle it may start to separate. 2) Rustoleum makes roll-on bed liner. you could have used that to waterproof your tray. Keep making the cool stuff!
Some hot glues can get pretty soft in a vehicle - not exactly melt, but also no longer hold. I built a bunch of wargaming terrain using hot glue to adhere MDF and styrofoam and the pieces separated when in the car for a couple hours.
I’m curious: what didn’t work with the old trunk storage/ what didn’t you like about it, and how did that inform your design for this organizer?
I feel like this can happen to a lot of makers, where you make something and you don’t like it or it doesn’t quite do the job, but you don’t have a good idea of how to make it better so you just give up.
I just came to say that "paint it black" is my new favorite ILTMS meme / reference. Thank you editor; you gave me life today.
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This is an awesome project that looks incredibly useful. I really appreciate the clever way Bob anchored the box into the truck.
Using locktite might sound appealing to hold it in securely- but keep in mind disassembly is also an important consideration if that box ever needs to be removed. you don't want the same problem in reverse.
great video! love seeing more work on the land crui...I mean truck. two recommendations for you:
1. you may want to put a bungie or something across the rear facing opening. imagine you're stopped on a hill and need to open the tailgate, everything would slide out.
2. for the top section, you could use a cargo net of some sort. the lip is pretty short and if you hit a bump just right anything on top could jostle around or fall out potentially.
keep up the great work!
I've been wanting to make something like this to be able to have bags of groceries in there without them falling over when I turn the car slightly too fast. And also have a shelf above that area for other things, maybe with doors or something to keep things in place. I like the idea to use the metal to protect the wood and covering the shelf with something as well. Very nice!
This is great! I’ve been the king of getting something like this for my car, to organize all my stuff and store my stepladder on top. I’ll have to make something like this myself, looks pretty doable!
I now want to make something like this for my SUV and have it be pretty decent sized shelf so I can have an area to store jumper cables, another for groceries, and the top shelf to store a stroller. Last time I had a stroller in my car I was constantly either shoving groceries wherever I could fit them/balance on top of the stroller, or I'd have to wait until my husband could get to the store.
Snatch Block!!!
I hear that everytime thanks to Destin. Lol
(Edit) Great job Bob, I need to organize my trunk better. I had to go watch Smarter Every Day pulleys video, again for the 5th-6th time. Lol
Definitely surprised how well the hot glue worked for the aluminum. Hopefully when it gets hot in the summer the inside of the trunk doesn't get hot enough for it to melt back into a liquid state.
I thought about that, too.
If it was high-temp hot glue, it should be fine. And if it doesn't work, it's not a huge deal to fix, I suppose.
Having built flite test style foam and hot glue planes, I can tell you that even with high temp hot glue, itll come apart on a hot day. Hot glue is awesome, but its not good for interior automotive applications. I like the project though. Its a great idea!
Very nice job. Hopefully you get great use out of it for many years to come Bob. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep making. God bless.
Neat project y’all! And welcome Meighan!
Reminds me of a dock box/ roadie case. Only difference is you did not use the ABS-plywood laminate material.
Looks really nice and efficient at keeping organized. You might want to glue some of that neoprene to the base of the storage unit as well as the sidewalls of it if you notice that the boxes rattle too much on the wood. For the tie down I would have added a second washer in top of the loop with a nylock nut to keep the bolt from spinning when you mount the box.
Shout out to the editor for the fantastic "PAINT IT BLACK" edit.
Another Great project from the ILTMS team. I was a little confused about the sponsor segment as it wasn't really clear what the product was.
Bob that turned out great. Might think about a way to secure the tools you put in the tray, hate to see them flying around. Also load your rescue/recovery on the right and First aid kit/emergency stuff on the left side. That way you remember Right is Rescue and Left is Life. BIG labels on the boxes help also.
Nice idea to put the aluminum angle/channel on there!
Nice build. It gave me some ideas for storage in the back of my fire chiefs vehicle
SNATCH BLOCK!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Love when other creators give nods to each other.
Best painting montage ever
This thing looks like a badass roadie case! Definitely appropriate heavy metal painting montage as well!
Love it! I’ve for some reason love shelf’s! Also it was nice meeting you at church.
Looks great, Bob! I think a couple small elastic cargo nets on top might be nice, too - quickly tie down your heavy tools so they don't shift around while you're driving, and give some light peace of mind about things not flying around if you come to a quick stop.
Awesome inspiration for a box on the back of a golf buggy in rainy sydney
I never thought of trunk storage like that, I may consider this if I buy myself a small truck, pretty cool toyota btw.
How timely. I've got a guy coming over in 30 minutes to take measurements of his Toyota Sequoia for a storage solution.. This gave me some good ideas to start from.
I just made something like this for my Subaru last week! Since its a hatchback it ended up being a 40x40in box with two 8in high drawers. First time using a nail gun for a plywood project and wow it made everything so much faster and plenty strong with wood glue.
That’s pretty cool! Working on something similar for my Subaru Forester. Just trying to work around the spare tire that’s stored inside the trunk floor
It was your original drawer video that brought me to your channel all those years ago, and here we are again! I think this is a natural progression, and truck storage 3000 is the best yet!
I just bought my first pickup truck ever,, so this is helpful for future DIY projects...thx
If you make it removable it would be a really cool camping coffee table. Not to mention make cleaning easier and allows for extra space if you need it temporarily.
You could probably make a wood insert that fits into the car's metal loop that prevents rotation and affix the bolt to that, then just use a couple wing nuts in the shelf floor.
High temperature hot glue/melt exists and would likely stand up to being in a vehicle interior without getting as soft as regular hot glue.
As another commenter pointed out, low temp hot glue may not entirely melt at 150-200F, but it will defiantly start becoming a viscous fluid and lose most of its holding power.
A closed car in 90-100 degree weather or in the sun can easily hit 160-170 in the interior.
Suggestion, you should glue down some automotive carpet in the bottom shelves. It will prevent sliding and also your protect the paint from scratching. You could use speaker box fabric too. Oh for the top tray, you could remove the vinyl, seal the corners the use textured bed liner spray then make a carpet floor mat. Just some thoughts, great video!
Great idea....I will definitely build a similar unit to keep tools, supplies, etc. organized and stable. Tricky part is fitting it in rear space of H CRV which does not have straight flat sidewalls, but I know it can be fitted so Thanks for the idea.
Next time, install aluminum after the water proofing tray. Have the aluminum channels wrap the edges of the neoprene, or vinyl.
I had the same thought, but maybe he wants the option to lift out the tray for cleaning if it gets dirty?
Stick on velcro along the sides would keep the neoprene up and in place but allow removal
You can always try to vacuum form some plastic into the shape of the top 🤷🏼♂️, the trunk storage looks great Bob 👍🏼
I used hydroturf on my tray and it worked well. It also works nicely on the tailgate.
Loved the video and the project. Great work! I'd love to see more of how you decided on your design and things you considered.
Another great video… and perfect timing for me. I need to take control of the mess in the back of my Honda CR-V. I’m sure I can scale this down to fit. Thanks!
You could add an elastic band/rope in front of the section to keep things from falling out of your on an incline
When the tailgate is up, everything is sandwiched between it and the rear seats.
Nice one! I’ve been waiting to see this one and how you avoided using or blocked out any logos or any names of other companies.
Leave the neoprene sheet in the back, so it acts like a cover for the stuff in the back. Also that hot glue will pop off once you put some solvent in the back, so you probably want to go and use the proper adhesive to make sure it actually will hold the aluminium strips long term. Grippy mat on top also works wonders, and also helps on the tailgate so boxes do not slide if you are on a slope.
Hot glue also tends to fail when subjected to hot vehicle interiors.
I have a friend who owns a PT cruiser uses it like a work truck always finding it difficult to organize the hatch I guess that's what it's called basically the trunk of the car so I figured this right here would be a handy video to show him hopefully he did some inspiration from this video
This is perfect. Gives me ideas for my hearse 😁
I got lucky when a place threw out their old safety pads that covered access ladders to stop people from hitting their heads. Few minutes with a knife to cut around spots and I had six yards of waterproof plastic fabric. I used it to line a few large trays I use for oily tools and sharpening station.
I forgot to hit the like button, so I came back.
Great build as ever! Cheers!
Golf club holder! Genius!
Maybe put a couple small bungee cords across front and back to prevent the containers from sliding around while driving, or for back just cover with a thin piece or even a strip of plywood
Great project & well done Bob! Nothing like being organized! 👍👍😉😉👏👏
Awesome build. Stuff like this kinda makes me want to get a van or a truck again. Maybe Rhino line the top tray?
The hard cut after the Amazon roll snapped clean off in his hand was absolutely priceless
Hey Bob! Big fan from Mexico. For the water proof part, how about trying some of the flex seal products, there is one that can be applied with a spray can and it can be purchased in black, so that it matches the whole thing. Love the videos and good luck with the building/office overhaul.
10:33 i find that two nuts go quite well with my rod as well!
Come to think about it, I need to make a tray to fit the back of my Forester for my rc cars and track gear. Thanks! 👍
Snatch block for the win!
That is awesome and giving me an idea for the bed of my truck too... Also, I don't recall State Farm being one of your sponsors, but damn, congrats to getting some of that insurance company money.
Kudos!🤘😎
Great idea Bob, I might make one for my truck
You could use the neoprene for anti slip mats for the bottom storage boxes.
Love this one! Looks great!
Man! That was a smooth jump cut!
That's fantastic. Nice work!
Thank you very much!
Great project. I have been meaning to make something similar for our Minivan.
Bob, my condolences to whoever had to motion-track that blur lol
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its a good thing that first "neoprene" ripped as quick as it did before you fully committed to it
But on a serious note, i think it’d be cool to have a led light strip going along the sides/shelves so it can light up at night kind of like how it’s illuminated in the thumbnail
That's a good idea.
@@Iliketomakestuff thanks! Feel free to use it!☺️
More projects with the landcruiser! My parents bought a '94 when I was 4 and i've been trying to convince my mom to sell it to me for the last decade, building a list of work I want to do to it once I buy it!
another awesome project! 👏😎
Ive always had an idea for something similar but would also serve the purpose of a speaker cabinet for some subs. Everything would have to be lined with foam tho so it doesn't buzz like a bees nest
Pretty fantastic work, Bob! 😃
The neoprene could work, but I guess you would need to glue it to the wood, so... I don't know if you would liked that. 😬
Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
I was just thinking of something like thin for my small SUV
I am a PC / network repair tech and have a lot of Stuff
thanks Bob and Crew Kevin O Keep making
I noticed your big black metal shelving in the background of your video when you were building your storage box. I like to see what you do to with that! It looks like its about to fall to the floor though!
It'll be interesting to see if the hot and cold weather will affect the hot glue over time since the wood will expand at a different rate than the aluminum
I'd add a cargo net to the top to pull over to keep stuff from bouncing. Pretty cool project.
A solution for the neoprene tray liner....shorten the run. Create 3 smaller trays, aligned with dividers below.
If you want a flush surface where the bolts go, you could 3d print a grommet like you would have for a desk so you have access but don't have to look at it
For water proofing you should look into what SerpaDesign does. He made a terrarium in a desk and used some sort of rubber cement like goop. Put a few layers on it and then it can hold water.
the hot glue will soften up on a hot summer day. maybe not enough to drop the trim off but something to consider. a couple of dabs of the e6000 on each end of the pieces will probably do the trick.
Plasti-dip is a waterproof, spray on rubber-like liner.
That would be a great way to store Bug Out Bags or supplies in a truck or trunk.
Ouch, lots of problem solving in this one.
Awesome, I does make me want to make something for the back of my Honda pilot. And if I don’t get it all made, I’m going to at least borrow your idea of ammo boxes for organizing. The milk crate I’m currently using is breaking down and too big. It gets to many different things thrown in it, and I have to dig to much to find what I’m looking for.
I've been planning something like this for my car for a while now. Though I also work in a metal shop so I was thinking more like an aluminum thing. It's going to a trunk so the top isn't as much a factor.
Interesting build. Where is your spare tire? I have a couple .50cal ammo boxes circa 1970’s, think Vietnam. One contains medical equipment and the other basic survival gear. Since my spare tire is accessed from inside the hatch I do not have the liberty to bolt it down.
Consider gluing stiff wire or 1/4” rod in your neoprene sleeve to add rigid form. Alternatively, clear plastic angle strips could be cut and formed into an interior framework and glued or friction fit into the neoprene tray. These strips can be found in big box stores ; they are used to protect wallpaper on outer corners (mostly from children). It will reduce vibration noise while you are driving. My spousal unit is QUITE SENSITIVE to rattles and squeaks that I recognize and ignore.
Great build ! very usefull. Your sponsor obsession with brand is "funny", but three did make the cut, ridgid, GRK and dewalt :) . what a pain to have to avoid all branding in a time where everybody have very clear branding... well done.
looking good 👍
you should have an elastic net on top to keep small items from flying through the car i case of emergency breaks.
You could go to an auto parts store and get a spray can of bed liner. That would make the top of your shelf water proof.
nice simple job, no need to complicate things A+