ERIC Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 with an Arizona flare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Shweet! I like the pullout a lot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 That is sooo sweet! What did it cost to build and would you consider building one for me with the Rudy logo?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Nice work Pretty cool setup...how secure is it? Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Nice! How is it secured to the floor, so it doesn't tip, when the drawer or top slider is pulled out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Heiter Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I'm not sure "vault" is the right word being made out of wood and all, but it's a really sweet organizer and looks like it would keep things safe from the casual thief so good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgerat Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 you've accomplished one of the most important things in making it appear like you have nothing back there with the back door closed(looks like a 4runner interior) so I think Vault is a great word for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I saw this without the top tray and it was really nice. With the tray? Wow. That looks great. I think vault is appropriate. If it is hard to get into and eats up time that could cause the bad guys to get caught it is doing it's job. Nice work. -ld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERIC Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 (edited) When I refer to "Truck Vault" I'm refering to the company that makes stuff like this. I wouldn't say it is truely a vault because it can be broken into with the right tool and some time, but I wouldn't say the one that "Truck Vault" makes is truely a vault also since they make it out of the same material and same lock. It is secured with 2 tie down rings that come standard in 4Runners which is located on the floor of the rear compartment behind the rear seats which holds down the back of the box - perfect location. The lock has a pretty beefy bolt which goes into a 1/2" deep mortise into the plywood which sits back around 2" behind the front edge and has a metal plate to surround the mortise which is secured with 5/8" screws. You can't force it open without tools and it would take some time if you had the tools. Here is the first one I made for my friend without all the bells and whistles but it works great. Edited April 23, 2009 by ERIC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Whatever you call it...its very nice work Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Very nicely done. Superb craftsmanship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get'em Duck Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Sweet nice work...I'd like something like that in my truck but it would be worthless with out a camper top on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasmap Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Very nice work. I wish I had the skill and patience to do something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooddog Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Very nice!! I'd love to see a materials list. Hell I'd like to send you dimensions for one to build me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Nice work dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERIC Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Very nice!! I'd love to see a materials list. Hell I'd like to send you dimensions for one to build me. The amount of plywood would depend on the dimensions of your project. I had a bunch of scrap/cut offs from other projects so I really don't know how many sheets I used. I used baltic birch plywood. They key parts are the heavy duty drawer slides (2 pairs for my project and they are not cheap) and Simplex 900 lock. There are cheaper lock options like a Tee handle or combination cam lock like the one my friend used. All the other stuff is personal preference (carpet, paint/finish and drawer pulls). There is also the hardware to tie it down and that will depend how you will tie it down. That's it. If you don't put on an elaborate finish, it is a really easy project. I spent almost half the time on my project just on the flag. I don't have a finishing room so I couldn't make saw dust while painting and finishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Heiter Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Ok, I take it back. Vault it is. I never knew the "Truck Vault" truck vault's were made of wood. For some reason I assumed they would be made of steel. Anyway, really nice job and the slide out tray on the top is an awesome feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badassmcgraff Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Oh that's bringing sexy back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astephenson Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrClean Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Dude! That thing is sweet! You have inspired me. I would love to make something like that for my pickup and put a hardcover on top. I could keep a lot of gear in there safely if I break out the welder and get some sheet metal!!! Looks like I have a new project coming up. Let's see..... go to Carl's Sheet metal shop..... give him all my money.... order plenty of Duracoat..... buy a hard cover for bed..... bolts to bolt it to bed..... list is getting longer by the minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbs007 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Hey Eric, I have the same 4Runner and I want to do something the same. If you don't mind sending me the dimensions and the materials used that'll be great. I really like that sliding top. I don't the tools to make this so will most likely have everything pre-cut and I'll just put it together. Great idea, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcarter Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 That is very cool! Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIO Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 VERY NICE! I am a neat freak and I hate having all my crap banging around in the back of my truck. This may cure my OCD....i'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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