DC Taco Drawer System build...
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nvprospector
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Unfortunately I don't have pics of my disco's setup. Had a hard drive crash back in April of '06 and lost a lot of my old vehicles builds. I will be doing a write up with prices on the one for the taco when I finish the project, which does not help this person asking the question for his cargo box. Currently I am still doing measurements and pricing of some of the hardware and materials I will need. Will say this, prices sure have gone up since I last did this back in '03. Oh well, this taco will sure be a lot cheaper to maintain and modify than the disco so that is a big plus.
j_nigrelli
Adventurer
materials
right about staying away from MDF - it's basically untempered masonite [although the techies will be certain to point out the specific differences]. MDO is used for signs; it is phenolic resin saturated kraft paper applied to A-B exterior ply. like any laminate, it's the edges to be careful sealing. West System Epoxy works well.
unless it's marine grade plywood, most of the cabinet grade plywoods mentioned are not decay resistant woods. i know it isn't the same application as direct exterior exposure, but then it really is!
but unless the drawers are in a covered environment, go with metal-aluminum. there are not only static forces to resist, but dynamic forces introduced even while closed.
right about staying away from MDF - it's basically untempered masonite [although the techies will be certain to point out the specific differences]. MDO is used for signs; it is phenolic resin saturated kraft paper applied to A-B exterior ply. like any laminate, it's the edges to be careful sealing. West System Epoxy works well.
unless it's marine grade plywood, most of the cabinet grade plywoods mentioned are not decay resistant woods. i know it isn't the same application as direct exterior exposure, but then it really is!
but unless the drawers are in a covered environment, go with metal-aluminum. there are not only static forces to resist, but dynamic forces introduced even while closed.
nvprospector
Adventurer
The best material I have seen and used is DuraPoly by PolyMax. The stuff is UV resistant and waterproof plastic that is used in Car washes, milking parlor's and hog barns. It is easy to work with, can handle a lot of force and mistreatment. A sheet of 4'x8'-1/16" is only $19.95 at most agriculture shops and most likely be found cheaper online. 1/16"' sounds thin, but when backed with a simple aluminum cross lattice would make the system very strong and extremely light. You can, if you felt the need to get a thicker board, get it up to 3/4" thick.
nvprospector
Adventurer
Would of helped if I gave you the name of the company and not the product to help with your search. But here is the link for the company website for you.Parkland Plastics
These are the people I usally by the product from. FarmTek
These are the people I usally by the product from. FarmTek
Willman
Active member
Willman said:After reading through this thread.....I have decited to go with aluminum for my frame and drawer system. I will save a ton of weight and still be super strong! I will have access to a tig welder when i move to SLC in the spring! Then i will use a piece of 1/2" or 5/8 cdx covered in carpet for the top. I am still in the design stage mode...looking for the best system to go with.....
Then on the other hand.....I have also thought about building some Pork Chop boxes out of aluminum as well to ride above the flender instead of the raised bed idea. This also has its pro's and con's.....Just kicking around some ideas...
Well..I have made it to the wonderful land of Utah!!! What a great place with ALOT to explore!!!! Here is my rear bed system that i am going to start fabbing up soon. My goal is to have it done before the Trophy...or unless school conflicts......
Another thing i am thinking of adding is a roll on bed liner before i start this project. A bedrug or a sparyin liner have crossed my mind....They both are very $$$...so i think i need to look into a do-it-your-self liner...Anybody have any experience in these types of liners?
Super Doody
Explorer
nvprospector said:
How do you build with it? Screws and nails?
nvprospector
Adventurer
Super Doody said:
You build with it like you would wood. Most of the time I use screws because they hold better.
mightymike
Adventurer
Anybody have any experience in these types of liners?
Willman-
FWIW, I used some Herculiner on a work truck and was pretty disappointed with it. We were very meticulous about prepping the truck but the product started peeling off within a few months. Some folks on the Jeep forums have had some good things to say about Durabak, but I have no personal experience with that product. Several friends have Rhino Liner and LineX and have found them to be outstanding. LineX apparently even has some Mil Spec applications, but they are both pretty pricey.
Mike
Willman-
FWIW, I used some Herculiner on a work truck and was pretty disappointed with it. We were very meticulous about prepping the truck but the product started peeling off within a few months. Some folks on the Jeep forums have had some good things to say about Durabak, but I have no personal experience with that product. Several friends have Rhino Liner and LineX and have found them to be outstanding. LineX apparently even has some Mil Spec applications, but they are both pretty pricey.
Mike
flyingwil
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OK... I think I finally got it squared away.
Attached is my post-it graph sheet for my bed layout and build... and I would like to know what you guys think.
The whole thing will be a platform at about 11" high and flat when the Engel is removed. It will be hinged to allow access to the water pump and Extremeaire. Not pictured is the 2 gal air tank, which I still do not know if I am going to use or not.
The whole platform design is to accommodate more storage, and the ability to take the dogs for a ride when in town and the Engel is removed (4 turnbuckles).
What do you guys think?
Attached is my post-it graph sheet for my bed layout and build... and I would like to know what you guys think.
The whole thing will be a platform at about 11" high and flat when the Engel is removed. It will be hinged to allow access to the water pump and Extremeaire. Not pictured is the 2 gal air tank, which I still do not know if I am going to use or not.
The whole platform design is to accommodate more storage, and the ability to take the dogs for a ride when in town and the Engel is removed (4 turnbuckles).
What do you guys think?
Nuclear Redneck
Adventurer
I think that I would make the one drawer go all the way back to the battery. That way you have easier access to your stuff, without having to go into the bed to get it.
Cheers,
Cheers,