sorefeetseepete
30th March 2008, 08:40 PM
This is my first ever post so I appologise for mistakes.
I purchased the new defender in December and have already done a few trips. I thought I would post my drawer setup to give a few ideas to people as ill need help with future projects Im sure.
My aim was not to spend to much money but I didnt want the system to fall apart. Im always throwing heavy items in the back of a car and 17mm ply which people have used was to flexible. 25mm ply was a bit heavy but didnt bend at all.
I started by rivoting an aluminium angle to the floor. It was a little scary drilling into a new car.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/03/17.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/9619)
I then attached timber uprights to the angle and the LHS using the original tie down holes. All the timber was waterproofed.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/03/18.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/9620)
The timber top was cut on a 45 degree angle to snuggly fit the back. I managed to find some heavy duty runners that are rated to 120kg and full extension, one metre long.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/03/19.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/9621)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/03/20.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/9622)
The next step was to fix left over carpet that had been lying aroung for years. This was folded up under the fascia.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/03/21.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/9624)
Solid top. Now for the drawer.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/03/22.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/9626)
I decided to opt for an aluminium drawer for weight and strength. Initially I was just going to rivot but decided to get someone to weld the corners. The sheet is 2.5mm aluminium but I have rivoted aluminium quad to the bottem for extra strength. I dont want sagging after a few years to stop the drawer from sliding.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/03/23.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/9627)
easily holds my weight
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/03/24.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/9628)
Finished product except for a locking latch.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/03/25.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/9629)
Overall I am very happy and so far wouldnt change a thing.
Now Ill have to move on to the next project.
I purchased the new defender in December and have already done a few trips. I thought I would post my drawer setup to give a few ideas to people as ill need help with future projects Im sure.
My aim was not to spend to much money but I didnt want the system to fall apart. Im always throwing heavy items in the back of a car and 17mm ply which people have used was to flexible. 25mm ply was a bit heavy but didnt bend at all.
I started by rivoting an aluminium angle to the floor. It was a little scary drilling into a new car.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/03/17.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/9619)
I then attached timber uprights to the angle and the LHS using the original tie down holes. All the timber was waterproofed.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/03/18.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/9620)
The timber top was cut on a 45 degree angle to snuggly fit the back. I managed to find some heavy duty runners that are rated to 120kg and full extension, one metre long.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/03/19.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/9621)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/03/20.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/9622)
The next step was to fix left over carpet that had been lying aroung for years. This was folded up under the fascia.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/03/21.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/9624)
Solid top. Now for the drawer.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/03/22.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/9626)
I decided to opt for an aluminium drawer for weight and strength. Initially I was just going to rivot but decided to get someone to weld the corners. The sheet is 2.5mm aluminium but I have rivoted aluminium quad to the bottem for extra strength. I dont want sagging after a few years to stop the drawer from sliding.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/03/23.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/9627)
easily holds my weight
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/03/24.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/9628)
Finished product except for a locking latch.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/03/25.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/9629)
Overall I am very happy and so far wouldnt change a thing.
Now Ill have to move on to the next project.