Side toolboxes

[banjo]

Just wondering if anyone has made some toolboxes to go behind the front doors on a LWB . I want to put one on each side but i haven't ever had the chance to look at any close up.. I thought about getting some from the tool shop that you can fit under the tray on traybacks but i think they mite be to tall ..So if anyone has them fitted could you send me or post up some pics for me . I think military ones have them but i have never seen any for sale anywhere....

If i can make some what would be the best to make them from steel or alloy....



Thanks Jason...

[pop058]

Jason,

Have a browse on the REMLR site for FFR (fitted for radio) Landies. The boxes behind the doors on these are in fact battery boxes and having seen some of your work, you are more than capable of making them.

The main battery tray and the door are seperate bits, so not a complete box as such. Anyway some pics and if you need something specific, ask away

overall shot
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/09/1785.jpg

the battery tray
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/09/1786.jpg

the doors
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/09/1787.jpg

HTH

[banjo]

Thanks pop thats them ..
Is the bat tray on the outside under the box itself...
To they bolt in onto the chassis or are they welded....

I have my batteries in the rear of the car in the old toolboxs with wooden box type lids & vents on the rear of the car so ant gases can get out...

So i don't have anywhere to put a jack or my wheel brace mind you i don't have a jack for it yet just going to get a bottle jack..& i could put some tools in them as well maybe some spares to...

When you get some time would you be able to get some measurements for me....

[TJWA]

As my original FFR tub was destroyed by a falling tree, I have just cut side boxes into my replacement civilian tray and made up doors. I will be fitting them out with plate inside on Monday. There is a thread in the REMLR forum on them and more details in my 30950 project thread.

To answer your question, the battery base plates were welded to the chassis with a slide out tray for them to sit on.

[Sideroad]

I have a box fitted to mine, well the the old style side tub. It was made of gal sheet and used a caravan style window/door. I'll try to find some pics to show it. Bloody handy.
It was riveted around the door opening and along the top to the tub. Handled the weight of a large socket set, spanner roll, 15kg tool box, jack and various sprays, all to keep the ute going. :)
I took it out when fitting a gas tank, I will not be using it again. I can measure up early next week if it helps.
The pic is the best I have showing it. The internal size is much larger than the door. You can see a corner of it inside the guard. it is shaped to match the angle of the passenger tub section and a square end with clearance for the tyre.

[banjo]

I have a box fitted to mine, well the the old style side tub. It was made of gal sheet and used a caravan style window/door. I'll try to find some pics to show it. Bloody handy.
It was riveted around the door opening and along the top to the tub. Handled the weight of a large socket set, spanner roll, 15kg tool box, jack and various sprays, all to keep the ute going. :)
I took it out when fitting a gas tank, I will not be using it again. I can measure up early next week if it helps.
The pic is the best I have showing it. The internal size is much larger than the door. You can see a corner of it inside the guard. it is shaped to match the angle of the passenger tub section and a square end with clearance for the tyre.

I like that style & the door looks good to...

[TJWA]

Here's mine.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[easo]

Nice job, Banjo, I recon a set like this would prove handy on your truck.

Easo

[banjo]

Here's mine.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/remlr-projects/28212d1282911158-30-950-s3-g-s-ffr-109-27082010992.jpg

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/remlr-projects/28213d1282911210-30-950-s3-g-s-ffr-109-27082010993.jpg

Hey Travis i like those do you get much water in them through the door ..

& do they lock...

If i can get some aluminum i wouldn't mind giving it a go , I just got a new nutsert rivnut & need something to try it out on . . .

[TJWA]

I have only just done them so I'm not sure how much water will go through the door, I've fitted a seal since taking those photos and I'll be lining the insides with 2mm plate that will be welded to the chassis and not touch the body. The door is 2mm mild steel. They don't lock, they are the same mechanism as the original FFR ones. Unless you have the specific tool or a pretty large flat blade screwdriver they are not easy to get open.

[TJWA]

Not mild steel as I'd asked for, but I should be able to weld them with the MIG. This is how they will look once welded together and too the chassis. Note the assembly will sit on the chassis and be clear from the body by a couple of mm. This will obviously not be water or dust tight, but will be able to take more weight without putting strain on the Aluminium body. A 17L microwave will be fitted to the passenger side box.

[TJWA]

Sealed up with foil tape.