securing stuff in the bed...ideas? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

GMC Guy · 04-25-2011, 01:06 AM

i need to be able to store stuff in the bed and lock it up, i know the obvious solution is to throw a tool box back there. but the over the bed rails look doesn't flow with the truck theme. i don't have a ton of cash to buy a nice flush mounted locking bed cover. so i looking for other options, something that fits "flush" or below the bed rails. ideas?

Pop's C-10 · 04-25-2011, 01:58 AM

There is a couple of guys that made there own for not much coin.

GMC Guy · 04-25-2011, 02:11 AM

i think i found something that will work. i wish i could make my own but i don't have welding capabilities

i'm gonna check this out tomorrow and offer him $60
http://chico.craigslist.org/pts/2303831009.html

jitteryguy · 04-25-2011, 02:30 AM

I have one simular to that , I bought it new at WalMart (the root of all evil) for 50 or 60 buck's. it's well built and lockable.

GMC Guy · 04-25-2011, 02:37 AM

this one is $100 new from tractor supply. so i'd be fine with paying 60 for the used one. it's going to fit perfect up against the front of the bed and below the bedrails. plus it's lightweight so it won't weigh me down much

csb#356 · 04-25-2011, 02:45 AM

Better built makes a nice "Chest" style one like that. If you have a Big R by you they sell them there. Definately more than 60 bucks though. I think like 150. But it goes all the way across your bed and doesn't go over the bed rails.

S10Fan · 04-25-2011, 05:12 AM

Harbor Freight, $69 or $79 I don't remember. They list it as a Trailer Tongue Box

lilpoindexter · 04-25-2011, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by GMC Guy

this one is $100 new from tractor supply. so i'd be fine with paying 60 for the used one. it's going to fit perfect up against the front of the bed and below the bedrails. plus it's lightweight so it won't weigh me down much

Are you going to bolt it down or something, or will it just sit in the bed?

BigBlocksRule · 04-25-2011, 11:50 AM

There are plenty of tool boxes that fit just under the bed level and open from either side, try Tractor Supply or something along those lines. The better ones have cutouts for the wheel wells, too.

GMC Guy · 04-25-2011, 03:25 PM

ya i'll bolt it to the bed, it'll be easy to remove if i ever want to. i'm going to check out tractor supply today

87 V20 Scottsdale · 04-25-2011, 08:23 PM

How about a diamond plate chest-type toolbox? I have one, when it sits on the bed floor it is a couple inches below the top of the bed. It's sitting on an L-shaped fuel tank in the picture.

GMC Guy · 04-26-2011, 04:09 AM

i really like the diamond plate tool boxes in 4x4 trucks, but it doesn't really flow with my lowered 2 wheel drive theme lol i think the one from tractor supply will work out nicely, plus they lowered the price to $79.99 so i think i'm gonna pick one up tomorrow

i'll post pics when i get it sitting in the truck

GMC Guy · 04-26-2011, 08:28 PM

here it is installed, pretty happy with it

bigblock73 · 04-26-2011, 08:48 PM

I like Bryans box...a LOT

tucsonjwt · 04-26-2011, 09:37 PM

The problem with the floor mount tool boxes is that you loose floor length for hauling long stuff (plywood, 2x4s, etc.), but if you don't use your truck for work it doesn't matter. I am thinking about building some under the rail side boxes to go over the wheel wells on my long bed. I have a dump conversion so I need to block off that area anyway or the load I am dumping gets caught in front of and behind the wheel wells. I just have some plywood boxes in there now. I am thinking about using 1/2" exterior composition board like Extira and paint it. You can get "pork chop" style boxes for the wheel wells but they are ridiculous expensive and wouldn't give me the sealing I want for hauling dirt, gravel, etc.

BigBlocksRule · 04-26-2011, 09:54 PM

I got tired of trying to keep my stuff dry and secure and compromising bed space.
So I got a crewcab and removed the back seat. I tried extended cabs, but there wasn't enough room and it was a pain to get stuff out over the seat back. Now I have toolboxes in the back, dry and locked up.
It's a bit tougher parking it, but once you resign yourself to the fact that you're not going to park close to anything and that walking will do you good, it's all good

orbot · 04-26-2011, 10:03 PM

The harbor freight ones are nice but i think the sheet metal is way too thin..... i got a contico box they are like $35 at lowes it works good for my needs...

http://www.realtruck.com/tool-boxes-.../R1000141.html
theres some nice ones here

or get this one
http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/ind..._detail&p=2211

04-25-2011, 01:06 AM	#1
GMC Guy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 913	securing stuff in the bed...ideas? i need to be able to store stuff in the bed and lock it up, i know the obvious solution is to throw a tool box back there. but the over the bed rails look doesn't flow with the truck theme. i don't have a ton of cash to buy a nice flush mounted locking bed cover. so i looking for other options, something that fits "flush" or below the bed rails. ideas? __________________ Greg 1974 GMC 1/2 Ton SWB Fleetside L33 5.3/4l65e .................__ ............._____l __\__ ..............l_(O)_ l___(O)]

04-25-2011, 01:58 AM	#2
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: securing stuff in the bed...ideas? There is a couple of guys that made there own for not much coin. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

04-25-2011, 02:30 AM	#4
jitteryguy GoatLube Experss Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clarksville, Tn. Posts: 1,337	Re: securing stuff in the bed...ideas? I have one simular to that , I bought it new at WalMart (the root of all evil) for 50 or 60 buck's. it's well built and lockable. __________________ *Goat Lube Express*, locations in Qalat,Afghanistan & Clarksville, Tn. '87 R30 dually 454/TH400 '85 1/2 ton CCSB '92 S10 350/350 '84 MonteCarlo 383/PG/9"ford '78 Malibu wagon 350/350 '78 Cutlass (project family car) '96 S10 Jimmy (Moma's)

04-25-2011, 02:37 AM	#5
GMC Guy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 913	Re: securing stuff in the bed...ideas? this one is $100 new from tractor supply. so i'd be fine with paying 60 for the used one. it's going to fit perfect up against the front of the bed and below the bedrails. plus it's lightweight so it won't weigh me down much __________________ Greg 1974 GMC 1/2 Ton SWB Fleetside L33 5.3/4l65e .................__ ............._____l __\__ ..............l_(O)_ l___(O)]

04-25-2011, 02:45 AM	#6
csb#356 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pinehurst, Idaho Posts: 311	Re: securing stuff in the bed...ideas? Better built makes a nice "Chest" style one like that. If you have a Big R by you they sell them there. Definately more than 60 bucks though. I think like 150. But it goes all the way across your bed and doesn't go over the bed rails.

04-25-2011, 02:11 AM	#3
GMC Guy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 913	Re: securing stuff in the bed...ideas? i think i found something that will work. i wish i could make my own but i don't have welding capabilities i'm gonna check this out tomorrow and offer him $60 http://chico.craigslist.org/pts/2303831009.html __________________ Greg 1974 GMC 1/2 Ton SWB Fleetside L33 5.3/4l65e .................__ ............._____l __\__ ..............l_(O)_ l___(O)] Last edited by GMC Guy; 04-25-2011 at 02:11 AM.

04-25-2011, 05:12 AM	#7
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: securing stuff in the bed...ideas? Harbor Freight, $69 or $79 I don't remember. They list it as a Trailer Tongue Box Attached Images __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F*d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver. Last edited by S10Fan; 04-25-2011 at 05:13 AM.*

04-25-2011, 11:50 AM	#9
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: securing stuff in the bed...ideas? There are plenty of tool boxes that fit just under the bed level and open from either side, try Tractor Supply or something along those lines. The better ones have cutouts for the wheel wells, too.

04-25-2011, 03:25 PM	#10
GMC Guy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 913	Re: securing stuff in the bed...ideas? ya i'll bolt it to the bed, it'll be easy to remove if i ever want to. i'm going to check out tractor supply today __________________ Greg 1974 GMC 1/2 Ton SWB Fleetside L33 5.3/4l65e .................__ ............._____l __\__ ..............l_(O)_ l___(O)]

04-25-2011, 08:23 PM	#11
87 V20 Scottsdale Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Georgetown, KY Posts: 183	Re: securing stuff in the bed...ideas? How about a diamond plate chest-type toolbox? I have one, when it sits on the bed floor it is a couple inches below the top of the bed. It's sitting on an L-shaped fuel tank in the picture. Attached Images __________________ Andrew 1987 V20 Scottsdale 383 TBI, SM465, NP208, 14FF, 4.10 1988 C1500 Scottsdale 305, 700R4, 3.08 1986 K30 Custom Deluxe 6.2, SM465, NP205, 14FF, 4.10

04-26-2011, 04:09 AM	#12
GMC Guy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 913	Re: securing stuff in the bed...ideas? i really like the diamond plate tool boxes in 4x4 trucks, but it doesn't really flow with my lowered 2 wheel drive theme lol i think the one from tractor supply will work out nicely, plus they lowered the price to $79.99 so i think i'm gonna pick one up tomorrow i'll post pics when i get it sitting in the truck __________________ Greg 1974 GMC 1/2 Ton SWB Fleetside L33 5.3/4l65e .................__ ............._____l __\__ ..............l_(O)_ l___(O)] Last edited by GMC Guy; 04-26-2011 at 04:10 AM.

04-26-2011, 08:28 PM	#13
GMC Guy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 913	Re: securing stuff in the bed...ideas? here it is installed, pretty happy with it Attached Images __________________ Greg 1974 GMC 1/2 Ton SWB Fleetside L33 5.3/4l65e .................__ ............._____l __\__ ..............l_(O)_ l___(O)]

04-26-2011, 08:48 PM	#14
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: securing stuff in the bed...ideas? I like Bryans box...a LOT __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

04-26-2011, 09:37 PM	#15
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,191	Re: securing stuff in the bed...ideas? The problem with the floor mount tool boxes is that you loose floor length for hauling long stuff (plywood, 2x4s, etc.), but if you don't use your truck for work it doesn't matter. I am thinking about building some under the rail side boxes to go over the wheel wells on my long bed. I have a dump conversion so I need to block off that area anyway or the load I am dumping gets caught in front of and behind the wheel wells. I just have some plywood boxes in there now. I am thinking about using 1/2" exterior composition board like Extira and paint it. You can get "pork chop" style boxes for the wheel wells but they are ridiculous expensive and wouldn't give me the sealing I want for hauling dirt, gravel, etc.

04-26-2011, 09:54 PM	#16
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: securing stuff in the bed...ideas? I got tired of trying to keep my stuff dry and secure and compromising bed space. So I got a crewcab and removed the back seat. I tried extended cabs, but there wasn't enough room and it was a pain to get stuff out over the seat back. Now I have toolboxes in the back, dry and locked up. It's a bit tougher parking it, but once you resign yourself to the fact that you're not going to park close to anything and that walking will do you good, it's all good



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04-26-2011, 10:03 PM	#17
orbot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chula Vista, Ca Posts: 518	Re: securing stuff in the bed...ideas? The harbor freight ones are nice but i think the sheet metal is way too thin..... i got a contico box they are like $35 at lowes it works good for my needs... http://www.realtruck.com/tool-boxes-.../R1000141.html theres some nice ones here or get this one http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/ind..._detail&p=2211

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