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looking for some ideas for my 77 jimmy on how to store and secure my gear,jacks,chains,tools,straps, ect. want to try to keep the back seat.
any body got any pics ideas :confused:

looking for some ideas for my 77 jimmy on how to store and secure my gear,jacks,chains,tools,straps, ect. want to try to keep the back seat.
any body got any pics ideas :confused:

I've seen hi-lift jacks mounted on the tailgate or rear bumper... the rest, I'd either use a bed-mounted toolbox or you can go cheap and mount some LARGE ammo cans to the floor.

x2 on the ammo boxes. I'm gonna put a few in my bed. They're super cheap.

x2 on the ammo boxes. I'm gonna put a few in my bed. They're super cheap.

I have one of these:

http://www.armygear.net/ag/store/0001.html

I'm not using it for anything, yet...I do know that it's big enough for a case (24) of beer and ice :D:D:D

i welded an ammo can in the back of my jimmy so i could lock my wallet and stuff while i ride my dirt bike. p.s. i would love to see some pics of your truck

Truck tool box.

http://coloradok5.com/photos/data/777/mini-100_0293.jpg

i think i have that same box works good for me (now long story) but i think it is the was to go just snap it closed and that is it
my brother kids me on the only buggy with a trunk ;)
http://inlinethumb10.webshots.com/17801/2343242350055287537S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2343242350055287537tslinS)

Truck tool box.

http://coloradok5.com/photos/data/777/mini-100_0293.jpg

That's exactly what I did, Smartass! :D Did you get that box at Lowe's? Is a Kobalt?

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/Wolfmansbrudda/NewTruckBox-7-4-07.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/Wolfmansbrudda/NewTruckBox-7-4-071.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/Wolfmansbrudda/NewTruckBox-7-4-072.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/Wolfmansbrudda/NewTruckBox-7-4-073.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/Wolfmansbrudda/NewTruckBox-7-4-074.jpg

Craig and Mr. Smartass...

How are you guys securing that box to the floor?

x2?

I have been kicking around the idea of running one of these. They are made by craftsman and have a couple different types/sizes. They go from ~$170-$270.

P.S.: Craig or Smartass: What did the box run you?

I have been kicking around the idea of running one of these. They are made by craftsman and have a couple different types/sizes. They go from ~$170-$270.

P.S.: Craig or Smartass: What did the box run you?

Wow, I really like that...I may have to look into those once the important stuff on the K5 is taken care of.

I forgot to add in that I did some quick measuring when I found them (when I say that I have been kicking around the idea.....I mean for over a year now :haha:) and they won't fit behind the wheelwell like in the pic. They are going to have to go on the side. IIRC they were not too far off though so one might be able to get creative. :thinking:

Craig and Mr. Smartass...

How are you guys securing that box to the floor?
I don't know about Justin but I was able to use the three bolts that originally mounted the tripod-style spare tire carrier (which wasn't there when I bought the truck). The bolts were just threaded down into the fixed nuts just waiting to bolt something down. All I had to do was drill three matching holes in the bottom of the box.

I just made my own tie down points with some hinges from a hardware store, and used cable tensioners to go from the handles to the floor.

Like these.
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:W6-EqkkCbLX7sM:http://www.biconet.com/birds/GIFs/stealth/acc/cableTensioner2.jpg

P.S.: Craig or Smartass: What did the box run you?
About $70 at Lowe's

Wow, that is a LOT cheaper than I thought. I figured $150 minimum.

I don't think that was the normal price, it was on sale if I remember right. But it wasn't much more than that.

Got that same box, not the fancy mount though. Just drilled 3/8 in holes in each corner through the floor and presto, mounted.

http://picsorban.com/upload/redneck%20toolbox.jpg

The rear seat will be coming out directly, and I'll be bolting it to the floor behind the driver's seat, probably using large wingnuts for easy removal. It's strapped in for the moment because I don't like not having tools when I drive GM vehicles, and didn't get a chance over the weekend to find some flat steel to go under the floor to reinforce the bolt points.

Army mortar round ammo box. Got a 50-cal from a friend, set it down in the garage, looked at the big one, and thought "Wtf am I using this little thing for?!?!?" and grabbed that big bugger.

Got that same box, not the fancy mount though. Just drilled 3/8 in holes in each corner through the floor and presto, mounted.

Yeah but I like taking mine out quite often... and this way I don't have to take my junk out to get to screws and such. Plus I can use the tie downs for other things I haul back there.:D

Plus I can use the tie downs for other things I haul back there.:D
Like what? Dead bodies?

I can understand taking it out, but the tool box is so big, and with all my crap in it, it weighs a ton...

I can understand taking it out, but the tool box is so big, and with all my crap in it, it weighs a ton...
I can understand that. Mine's permanent too. But if I needed to move it I could. All I have in there is tennis rackets, Armor-All, a few parade passes, some tanning oil, and a volleyball. :D

I can understand that. Mine's permanent too. But if I needed to move it I could. All I have in there is tennis rackets, Armor-All, a few parade passes, some tanning oil, and a volleyball. :D

Let me do some math here... ok yeah... carry the 2... yep that gives you the gayest toolbox known to man!:haha:

Like what? Dead bodies?

Specifically dead hookers.

I can understand that. Mine's permanent too. But if I needed to move it I could. All I have in there is tennis rackets, Armor-All, a few parade passes, some tanning oil, and a volleyball. :D

forgot your mirror :eek1:

forgot your mirror :eek1:
Don't need it, have three on the truck already! :D

I was actually thinking more along the lines of lumber, large ice chest, nekkid wimmens(alive and of their own free will, thank you very much), camping supplies, and large amounts of illegal drugs.

My tool box is actually completely full of tools, and some recovery equipment. ;)

I do actually have a tow chain in my toolbox...like I'll ever need it...:haha:

I can see it now.

Nun: "Help! Our bus full of orphans is teetering over the edge of that cliff. Sir could you please help us! All it needs is one good tug to pull it safely back on to the road!"

Craig: "Yeah... um... about that, you see this is a mint condition 1973 K5... I don't really do tugs... might scratch my bling up... but I'm sure someone will be along soon... have a nice day."

:haha: