My cargo box/sleeping platforum [Archive]

Ric

10-01-2007, 07:27 PM

Well Glen and myself decided it was time to build this thing, to much talking about it and time to get it done.
Its not totally finished, but I could sleep on it now, heres some pics.
Test fitting the drawers:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a47/Ric4rnr/Misc%202007/Cargo%20Box/IMG_0420.jpg
The forward storage compartment:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a47/Ric4rnr/Misc%202007/Cargo%20Box/IMG_0428.jpg
Drawer slides, 24" long, 100% slides:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a47/Ric4rnr/Misc%202007/Cargo%20Box/IMG_0425.jpg
Was able to hindge the side, to keep access to the side cubby hole:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a47/Ric4rnr/Misc%202007/Cargo%20Box/IMG_0426.jpg
With seats up:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a47/Ric4rnr/Misc%202007/Cargo%20Box/IMG_0434.jpg

DHC6twinotter

10-01-2007, 07:29 PM

Wow, looks nice Ric! I need to make one of these. :D

Ric

10-01-2007, 07:31 PM

thankx, I could NOT have done this without the help from Glen.... :thumbup:

Ric

10-01-2007, 07:32 PM

More pics..
With seat down, and Sleeping platform on:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a47/Ric4rnr/Misc%202007/Cargo%20Box/IMG_0432.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a47/Ric4rnr/Misc%202007/Cargo%20Box/IMG_0430.jpg
Turnbuckles holding down:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a47/Ric4rnr/Misc%202007/Cargo%20Box/IMG_0429.jpg
This is what it will look like with the spare and Air in place:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a47/Ric4rnr/Misc%202007/Cargo%20Box/IMG_0439.jpg

I still have to put in the tie downs, and drawer handles/latches, then some sort carpet

reggie 00

10-01-2007, 08:06 PM

Good Stuff.

Nice idea on the hinged side wing.

Try a carpet place for a remnant that's a little bigger than your platform. if you search and get lucky should be able to find a really nice piece in the color you want.

I cheated i got mine off a job site. good thing too that stuff was expensive.

Bob98SR5

10-01-2007, 10:09 PM

nice job, ric. now you just have to treat the wood :) did you have plans that you worked off of? if so, post it!

TMR

10-01-2007, 10:31 PM

Looks great Ric!!!! Looks pretty familiar too!!! :angel: :hillbill:

Seanz0rz

10-01-2007, 10:49 PM

i want mine done sooo bad. looks great!

Ric

10-02-2007, 12:54 AM

nice job, ric. now you just have to treat the wood :) did you have plans that you worked off of? if so, post it!

here it is http://www.yotatech.com/f129/skyrats-rear-cargo-box-sleeping-platform-3rd-gen-4runner-76673/ (sorry it from TOF) but that was my inspiration, lol

Ric

10-02-2007, 12:55 AM

oh and yes, I have wood :rofl:

bigwapitijohnny

10-02-2007, 06:01 AM

Looking great... :P

04 Rocko Taco

10-02-2007, 06:11 AM

Looks great Ric!!

I been thinking about putting a sleeping platform/storage setup in the back of my tacoma, with a camper top... I just dont know though...

Ric

10-02-2007, 10:09 AM

thankx for the comps guys....

What would you do about the carpet ? would you roll/fold it over the edges ? would ya just cut it and lay it on top ? or just possibley cut it to size of the top and glue it down ?

Cutting slits for the hindges on the side and the forward storage..

Let me know, Im new to this typ of stuff :headscratch:

TMR

10-02-2007, 01:39 PM

The carpet on mine is stapled in with a 3/16" staple. I just went to the edges, not over and tucked.
My .02, the staples are a much better solution for a few reasons.

1) Not nearly as messy to install/apply. No dry time.

B) It allows for easier replacement of a 'section' should you need too. No messy adhered glue to deal with removing.

THIRDLY) Made it really easy to determine the size. Placed the carpet on the box, tacked it in with staples, flipped it over and cut. Flipped it back over, put the finall staples in, and then made the cuts for my wings.

I have been meaning to add this info to my build, but haven't found time.

Ric

10-02-2007, 03:50 PM

The carpet on mine is stapled in with a 3/16" staple. I just went to the edges, not over and tucked.
My .02, the staples are a much better solution for a few reasons.

1) Not nearly as messy to install/apply. No dry time.

B) It allows for easier replacement of a 'section' should you need too. No messy adhered glue to deal with removing.

THIRDLY) Made it really easy to determine the size. Placed the carpet on the box, tacked it in with staples, flipped it over and cut. Flipped it back over, put the finall staples in, and then made the cuts for my wings.

I have been meaning to add this info to my build, but haven't found time.

sounds like great reasons to me :thumbup:

Ric

10-08-2007, 02:24 PM

a couple of new pics:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a47/Ric4rnr/Misc%202007/Cargo%20Box/IMG_0453.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a47/Ric4rnr/Misc%202007/Cargo%20Box/IMG_0455.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a47/Ric4rnr/Misc%202007/Cargo%20Box/IMG_0447.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a47/Ric4rnr/Misc%202007/Cargo%20Box/IMG_0452.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a47/Ric4rnr/Misc%202007/Cargo%20Box/IMG_0456.jpg
Im waiting on these http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_357022_357022?cm_mmc=Housefile-_-RECD-_-707-_-CONF

Then its time to start planning the next mod :D

ecchamberlin

10-08-2007, 04:04 PM

Everything looks great except for that bum you let test it for you! LOL

Cool.

Seanz0rz

10-08-2007, 04:08 PM

wonder if i could get mine done before pismo. i have 3 days. GO!

Ric

10-19-2007, 01:29 PM

well I finally got the flush mounted pulls done, varnished and pics taken:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a47/Ric4rnr/Misc%202007/Cargo%20Box/IMG_0860.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a47/Ric4rnr/Misc%202007/Cargo%20Box/IMG_0863.jpg
Im glad to be done with it :D I now have so much more usable storage, cant wait to get out a "test" it, :headscratch:

Seanz0rz

10-19-2007, 07:57 PM

i made mine, 6 hours and one sheet of plywood!

ill have to grab some pics of it, but i need to add drawers and some more bracing and some other features. other than that its super fancy.

thanks for your post ric, how did you attach the foward piece?

Cebby

10-19-2007, 08:33 PM

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a47/Ric4rnr/Misc%202007/Cargo%20Box/IMG_0863.jpg

A little binding on the saw blade, eh? The burn mark in the shape of a saw blade is a dead giveaway. I've made my share of those. :D

Ric

10-19-2007, 08:43 PM

how did you attach the foward piece?if your talking about the forward storeage, its screwed and glued to the drawers and to the top.

The burn mark in the shape of a saw blade is a dead giveaway. I've made my share of those. very good eye :thumbup: and you are correct, lol