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Old 05-29-2013, 12:57 PM   #1
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Default Another Take on Pick-up Storage

On my 1930 CCPU, the seat is VERY hard to remove, so I decided to try another approach to Tool, fluid, spares, etc. storage.
Left Milk Can contains:
-4 innertubes
-1.5 gallons oil
-1.5 gallons 50/50 mixed coolant
-funnel
-2 safety flares
-Rags, gloves, plastic trash bags (to cover luggage if it rains)
-ice scraper

Right Milk Can contains:
-folding shovel
-jack, jack handle, and board to set it on
-tire pump
-gloves
-large socket wrench set
-large tool roll (wrenches, large screw driver, grease gun, test light, tire
irons, etc)
-crank
-lug wrench
-fan belt

Center Milk Box contains:
-A model tool pouch full of small tolls
-flash light
-cable lock and pad lock
-flashlight
-rubber hammer
-spares (condenser, points, plugs, spare bulbs, fuses, etc.)
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Old 05-29-2013, 01:33 PM   #2
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Nothing like being prepared ( wow ) ! You might as well tow a trailer !
R you Prepared yes, hilarious, absolutely !
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Old 05-29-2013, 01:36 PM   #3
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At least we know who to talk to if we break down on a tour.
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Old 05-29-2013, 01:36 PM   #4
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Looks real good. I like the milk cans! All you need now is a vintage fire extinguisher, cut the bottom off and slide it over your red one.

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Old 05-29-2013, 01:38 PM   #5
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very ingenious!!!
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Old 05-29-2013, 01:41 PM   #6
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Where is the cooler for food and cold drinks, or warm drinks in the winter, as you have an ice scraper included in your gear?
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Old 05-29-2013, 02:11 PM   #7
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Where do you keep the beeerz?
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Old 05-29-2013, 02:36 PM   #8
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Al, No AAA in large parts of Montana!
Paul, I like the cut-off idea, thanks!
MH, It'a always "almost winter" in Montana!
Clem, up front so they don't freeze!

Thanks for the positive replies. I think they look good, and period.
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Old 05-29-2013, 02:48 PM   #9
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Are you living out of your pickup?

I know how you could increase your fuel mileage.
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Old 05-29-2013, 02:52 PM   #10
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On tour or trips, guess where everybody's "stuff" that they don't want to haul ends up!








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Old 05-29-2013, 02:54 PM   #11
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I like the milk cans. Very creative. I see in the picture you have another milk can for even more spare parts for those really long drives.
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Old 05-29-2013, 04:05 PM   #12
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Era correct and neat. I like it.
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Old 05-29-2013, 04:38 PM   #13
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Seems a tad excessive.....

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Old 05-29-2013, 04:59 PM   #14
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I have a old wooden Budweiser crate and an old wooden explosives crate in the trunk of the coupe with stuff in it. Not that much though!
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Old 05-29-2013, 05:04 PM   #15
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I have a '29 roadster and had the same problem with getting the cushion out to access that storage area. Then I found out that the back rest is supposed to have supports at the bottom on each side. They are spear-like metal fittings. Once I put them on the car the seat back stayed up and the cushion was easy to get out. You may have the same problem. Under seat storage is very handy.
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Old 05-29-2013, 05:16 PM   #16
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Great look. Great way to haul stuff. I don't see why any one would think that is at all excessive. My hat is off to you!
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Old 05-29-2013, 05:42 PM   #17
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Nice ! ! But all that prep for a trip to the DQ??
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Old 05-29-2013, 06:48 PM   #18
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do you have a special place for the girl
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Old 05-29-2013, 07:17 PM   #19
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Frankenhash,
Be sure to leave a hammer out to get the lids offen' them DANG cans!
Pics of our new seating. 3/4" plywood seat base has a piano hinge at the front, lid & seats hinge up to expose our CARPET lined tool dept. It's held open by a bicycle kick stand mounted under the lid.
Bill W. (Yes, I know the driver's seat is mounted CROOKEDY! Cheap help!)
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Old 05-29-2013, 09:39 PM   #20
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I am amazed at the "stuff" that people pack around in ther cars.In the 50,s I put over 75,000 miles on my Victoria in 7 years & never had more than a handfull of tools & a few small parts under the seat.I think people nowdays are paranoid.A model A properly restored is every bit as reliable as any late model.But,you have to be prepared to do maintenance to keep it that way.Alot of modern car owners dont even lift the hood from one year to the next.
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