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Old Jan 14, 2016 | 07:40 PM
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Did u weld it together right there on the dinner table? Lol
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Old Jan 14, 2016 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
Did u weld it together right there on the dinner table? Lol
yea! What abut it? lmao, just kidding, I did it in the garage but I brought it in to take better pics in the light. I texted my friends the pics and they said the same thing. Haha
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Old Jan 14, 2016 | 07:49 PM
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So I put it in the jeep and it fits like a glove! Didn't think i would get it perfect and figured I would have to cut and weld a few things but it need up fitting great! Except the lid. Not sure why to do about that yet. I'll get more pics of the install and painting tomorrow.
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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 93XJeeper
So I put it in the jeep and it fits like a glove! Didn't think i would get it perfect and figured I would have to cut and weld a few things but it need up fitting great! Except the lid. Not sure why to do about that yet. I'll get more pics of the install and painting tomorrow.
So how much all together was it for the metal I'm wanting to make one it looks like a pretty great idea can you post pics with how much you can fit in it never welded so gonna attempt to learn in the process
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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 12:59 PM
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So how much all together was it for the metal I'm wanting to make one it looks like a pretty great idea can you post pics with how much you can fit in it never welded so gonna attempt to learn in the process
I got he metal for free. My neighbor needed the wheel cylinders changed on his rear brakes and he got me the metal n return. I'll have to ask him how much. If I had to guess, maybe $50? I'm not too sure cause in the past I've always just fixed his car, lawn mower, etc to get metal from him. And if it encourages you anymore to start welding, I'm only 17.
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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 01:06 PM
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Updates! Cleaned up the welds, drilled the mounting holes, test fitted it, and starting to paint. I'm just using a galvanized silver paint cause that is all I have on hand right now. I was a little worried as to how strong the plastic trim would be as to holding th box in place but after screwing this thing into it, I am worried no more. The thing is rock solid. I can yank on it all I want but it's gonna stay right where it's at.

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The only reason I put the little indention with the fin sticking out in the bottom is because I have rugged ridge floor liners and the liners lip will sit in there.

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Here's the lip on he floor liner I'm talking about that will sit in the indention.

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Here's the self tapping screws I used.
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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 93XJeeper
I got he metal for free. My neighbor needed the wheel cylinders changed on his rear brakes and he got me the metal n return. I'll have to ask him how much. If I had to guess, maybe $50? I'm not too sure cause in the past I've always just fixed his car, lawn mower, etc to get metal from him. And if it encourages you anymore to start welding, I'm only 17.
I'm 18 but no welder lol so is it useful not sure how much you'd be able to put in it
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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 02:50 PM
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Well that was some rapid progress, well done. I may have missed it, but are there plans for a lid of some sort?
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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by jay_sco
Well that was some rapid progress, well done. I may have missed it, but are there plans for a lid of some sort?
yea I got a lid but somehow measured it wrong in the blue prints so when I got it, it came out way to short. Lol
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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 04:49 PM
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Ignore that first pic, I accidently put that in there. The lid is seen in the second pic.
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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 04:52 PM
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Painting is done, the box is installed. I'll get some final pics tomorrow. I still got to get a bigger lid. I'm thinking of using the old lid to make into a removable tray inside the box. Also I'm gonna put a little divider at the top half of the box righ before the slant.

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Here's another guys box, you can see the little divider he put in the far side of the box. I'll probably do that with mine.
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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 06:17 PM
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Box looks good
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Old Jan 16, 2016 | 12:22 PM
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Final installed.
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Old Jan 16, 2016 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 93XJeeper
Final installed.
I put that little divider in mine also. Prefect for the winch controller and some gloves.
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Old Jan 19, 2016 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Jrozar
You can google Creepy Fabrication, contact info is there, I didn't see his latest batch of rear storage boxes in stock. He may have got out of the business.

It would be good to see someone reviving them, they are an excellent upgrade and modification, if you need any info or pics from mine let me know.

And it you can make a security console insert I will prepay for the first see link below.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f74/19...inserts-190884
I want a security console box so bad...
My original offer to him stands - I would prepay for it AND buy you beer!

The rear storage cubby looks great though, nice job!
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