One Tonner Box

**Bushmiller** · 3rd October 2011, 07:19 PM

Increasingly, if I post a new thread, I have this dilemma as to which forum to place it. This time I was tempted to put it in the box sub group, because in fact that is what it is.

But I could imagine the derision. "Get out of here!"

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So here it is and please feel free to tell me where to put it

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Some while back I decidedI could justify a brand new one tonner. In preparation I made up some tongued and grooved boards out of recycled ironbark, which was to be the floor. However, the fundamental error I made was that I had not obtained authorisation from the treasurer

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We are in the process of renovating an old house, dragging it kicking and screaming into the 21st century and I thought it was obvious that a ute type vehicle would be useful. SHMBO does not like spending money on cars. She reckons it is the biggest consumer of money there is. Well, between you and I, I can see her point not that I would admit to it.

Anyhow to cut a long story short, a second hand 2004 VZ came up and although it has a rectangular tool box on the back already, I decided to make up a box out of the TGV boards to hold things that wouldn't fit inside the vehicle.

As you probably know there is precious little space inside the cab of these vehicles and by the time you have a toothbrush and a copy of playboy it is full. SWMBO's attitude to this is that if I think my magazine is going to displace her wardrobe, I have rocks in my head

So here it is:

**coffenup** · 3rd October 2011, 07:28 PM

nice work
Regards Michael

**NCArcher** · 3rd October 2011, 08:05 PM

Nice, and I think this forum is very appropriate.

**Sawdust Maker** · 3rd October 2011, 09:46 PM

Great box. I'd be worried that sum larrikan would steel the ute to get the box.

Should be in the box threads IMHO

Must say I don't much like the colour of the ute

But then it's not in my driveway

**UglyDan** · 4th October 2011, 11:53 AM

Nice job on the storage box, looks great

Was wondering how you attached it to the ute? Also have you had issues with moisture underneath it?

**cookie48** · 4th October 2011, 12:33 PM

Very nice looking addition to your ute. I wold be worried about getting chips in the coating from road pick up. Pity it's a holden tho.

**rustynail** · 4th October 2011, 01:30 PM

Amazing stuff iron bark. Even makes a Holden look good.

**FenceFurniture** · 4th October 2011, 03:09 PM

Great job Paul, very nice. How does the Ironbark affect the fuel consumption?

**AlexS** · 4th October 2011, 05:34 PM

Looks great. It's a box and it's furniture. Here or there, it's all good.

**Bushmiller** · 4th October 2011, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker

Great box. I'd be worried that sum larrikan would steel the ute to get the box.

Should be in the box threads IMHO

Must say I don't much like the colour of the ute

But then it's not in my driveway

SM

Not too much choice on colour when you buy second hand. Also Holden only made a one tonner for three years. I think of it as ferrari red. Softens the impact

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Regards
Paul

**Bushmiller** · 4th October 2011, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by rustynail

Amazing stuff iron bark. Even makes a Holden look good.

Rustynail

I never imagined i would own a Holden either, but in this style of vehicle there is only a Holden or a Ford

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Regards
Paul

**Bushmiller** · 4th October 2011, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by UglyDan

Nice job on the storage box, looks great

Was wondering how you attached it to the ute? Also have you had issues with moisture underneath it?

UD

It is currently attached with four 3/8" cup head bolts through the plas ply floor (formwork plywood). I have ordered 6 stainless coach bolts from the "Stainless Store" who sponsor this forum and will replace the bolts when they arrive.

The box sits on strips of insertion rubber about 6mm thick so that hopefully there will be no direct contact with moisture, at least not for long periods of time. The checker plate floor also helps in this regards in allowing moisture to get away.

Regards
Paul

**Groggy** · 4th October 2011, 07:37 PM

That is a ringer for the metal box I had made about 8 years ago. It is a great design, the only drawback is those handles - they leak. They are fine if vertical but seep when the recess gets water in it. I have to keep a butter container with a sponge underneath to catch the water!

**Bushmiller** · 4th October 2011, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by cookie48

Very nice looking addition to your ute. I wold be worried about getting chips in the coating from road pick up. Pity it's a holden tho.

Cookie

The box is largely, but not completely, protected by the cab and head board. The finish is multiple applications of Botecote followed by multiple applictions of Acquacote.

I guess time will see how durable it is.

Regards
Paul

**Bushmiller** · 4th October 2011, 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by rustynail

Amazing stuff iron bark. Even makes a Holden look good.

RN

If I ever sell the vehicle, I will advertise the box for sale at $ NNNNN and throw the ute in for free

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Regards
Paul

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