The Ford Barn

Dtolson · 04-02-2015, 09:11 AM

I installed a tool box in my pickup this week. It's actually a small trailer tongue box that fits perfectly and holds all my emergency supplies including the jack, fire extinguisher, fan belt, oil, fix-a-flat, tire pump, anti-freeze/water, duck tape, coat hangers, and tools. The box is from Harbor Freight ($68) and the Ford decal is a magnet from Hobby Lobby ($3). Did I leave out anything ? I mounted it using the four bed bolts under the box.
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DadOfTwo · 04-02-2015, 09:13 AM

That looks sweet.

Mike · 04-02-2015, 09:20 AM

Very nice good job
Mike

holdover · 04-02-2015, 09:30 AM

Looks good. What I did for my '29 CC was take a old metal milk can painted it near color of the truck- used some Krylon paint, (dark moss green is truck color) and put it in the center of the front of the bed, tied to the bed rails with manila rope looped through the handles. It holds hyd. jack, wrenches, small air pump etc.. Friend of mine sell the rubber matting on the bed floor, I take it out when going to a show etc except for a small piece the can sits on.

Dtolson, you are right about getting up in the bed, thank goodness for my grandkids that are usually with me, too old also!

Dtolson · 04-02-2015, 09:36 AM

Thanks. I seriously considered the milk can idea but figured I would have to get in the bed to get something out. Too old !!

Dtolson · 04-02-2015, 09:45 AM

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Looks great Holdover. Very nice job.

Wello · 04-02-2015, 09:47 AM

Looks great.

Side note: Do you really want your fire extinguisher locked away if you ever need it? I installed a couple of magnets on my extinguisher bracket and attach it to the seat riser. Very easy to get to and out of the way.

Curly · 04-02-2015, 01:27 PM

Very nice box. Looks perfect in there. I also love the milk can idea. Very creative.

Floats · 04-02-2015, 11:31 PM

Hi Gents
I agree, these tool boxes and milk can looks great BUT isn't there enough space under the seat for the tools? There is even space behind the seat backrest.
I also have the fire ex and cup holders attached to the front of seat riser.
Happy Easter
Chris
Cape Town

barkleydave · 04-03-2015, 09:59 AM

Looks great! I built a wood box. Wish I had found one like yours!

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holdover · 04-03-2015, 01:22 PM

True there is space under the seat, but when I put my battery disconnect on the seat riser I decided to get every thing out of there, so nothing would interfer with the wires even thought they are insulated. also eliminated the occasional rattle. There really is a lot of storage space in the milk can.. and it acts as a period prop that many people comment on.

barkleydave · 04-03-2015, 01:53 PM

My seat is a pain to get in and out. Also have disconnect but lucky it is a 12V conversion and I kill the NEG. ground cable so no hot terminals.

My box is full... amazing how much stuff I think is important.. LOL

It also provides locked storage when on tours. I keep Fire Ext. in it but never roll with the box locked.

Dtolson · 04-03-2015, 09:02 PM

Beautiful box barkleydave. Go Cats!!!

04-02-2015, 09:11 AM	#1
Dtolson Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: KY Posts: 81	Pickup Truck Tool Box I installed a tool box in my pickup this week. It's actually a small trailer tongue box that fits perfectly and holds all my emergency supplies including the jack, fire extinguisher, fan belt, oil, fix-a-flat, tire pump, anti-freeze/water, duck tape, coat hangers, and tools. The box is from Harbor Freight ($68) and the Ford decal is a magnet from Hobby Lobby ($3). Did I leave out anything ? I mounted it using the four bed bolts under the box. toolbox.jpg Last edited by Dtolson; 04-02-2015 at 09:24 AM. Reason: spelling

04-02-2015, 09:13 AM	#2
DadOfTwo Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 48	Re: Pickup Truck Tool Box That looks sweet. __________________ '29 standard coupe project build thread

04-02-2015, 09:20 AM	#3
Mike Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ASTON, PA. Posts: 725	Re: Pickup Truck Tool Box Very nice good job Mike

04-02-2015, 09:30 AM	#4
holdover Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SW Virginia near the Blue ridge Parkway Posts: 674	Re: Pickup Truck Tool Box Looks good. What I did for my '29 CC was take a old metal milk can painted it near color of the truck- used some Krylon paint, (dark moss green is truck color) and put it in the center of the front of the bed, tied to the bed rails with manila rope looped through the handles. It holds hyd. jack, wrenches, small air pump etc.. Friend of mine sell the rubber matting on the bed floor, I take it out when going to a show etc except for a small piece the can sits on. Dtolson, you are right about getting up in the bed, thank goodness for my grandkids that are usually with me, too old also! Last edited by holdover; 04-02-2015 at 09:46 AM.

04-02-2015, 09:36 AM	#5
Dtolson Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: KY Posts: 81	Re: Pickup Truck Tool Box Thanks. I seriously considered the milk can idea but figured I would have to get in the bed to get something out. Too old !!

04-02-2015, 09:45 AM	#6
Dtolson Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: KY Posts: 81	Re: Pickup Truck Tool Box Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Looks great Holdover. Very nice job.

04-02-2015, 09:47 AM	#7
Wello Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Paradise, CA Posts: 97	Re: Pickup Truck Tool Box Looks great. Side note: Do you really want your fire extinguisher locked away if you ever need it? I installed a couple of magnets on my extinguisher bracket and attach it to the seat riser. Very easy to get to and out of the way.

04-02-2015, 01:27 PM	#8
Curly Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 94	Re: Pickup Truck Tool Box Very nice box. Looks perfect in there. I also love the milk can idea. Very creative.

04-02-2015, 11:31 PM	#9
Floats Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Mossel Bay, about 300km from Cape Town Posts: 530	Re: Pickup Truck Tool Box Hi Gents I agree, these tool boxes and milk can looks great BUT isn't there enough space under the seat for the tools? There is even space behind the seat backrest. I also have the fire ex and cup holders attached to the front of seat riser. Happy Easter Chris Cape Town

04-03-2015, 09:59 AM	#10
barkleydave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 502	Re: Pickup Truck Tool Box Looks great! I built a wood box. Wish I had found one like yours! resized_tool box_227x128.jpg

04-03-2015, 01:22 PM	#11
holdover Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SW Virginia near the Blue ridge Parkway Posts: 674	Re: Pickup Truck Tool Box True there is space under the seat, but when I put my battery disconnect on the seat riser I decided to get every thing out of there, so nothing would interfer with the wires even thought they are insulated. also eliminated the occasional rattle. There really is a lot of storage space in the milk can.. and it acts as a period prop that many people comment on.

04-03-2015, 01:53 PM	#12
barkleydave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 502	Re: Pickup Truck Tool Box My seat is a pain to get in and out. Also have disconnect but lucky it is a 12V conversion and I kill the NEG. ground cable so no hot terminals. My box is full... amazing how much stuff I think is important.. LOL It also provides locked storage when on tours. I keep Fire Ext. in it but never roll with the box locked.

04-03-2015, 09:02 PM	#13
Dtolson Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: KY Posts: 81	Re: Pickup Truck Tool Box Beautiful box barkleydave. Go Cats!!!