A Box For The Binder

[bob w]

Last week I asked if I should put a short box on my International. Most everyone said yes. Well, I did it.

Here's the truck last week.

 

[bob w]

Here is is this afternoon.

 

[bob w]

Looks a bit more complete now.

 

[bob w]

I had to make 160 holes, but I'm pretty happy with the result. Now, I'm trying to come up with a drop in "trunk" for if I ever travel more than 10 miles from home. One idea is to get a tool cabinet with drawers and gut it so it will hold stuff. I'd leave the drawer fronts so it looks like it is still a tool box. Any other ideas?

It took 20 pounds of steel at 50 cents a pound. For 10 bucks and probably 15 hours of labor I changed the looks of the Cornbinder.

 

[24dodge]

how about something like this... http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/fur/711359500.html , or maybe an old coke cooler

 

[bob w]

24dodge, That's a great idea. And, I live in the East Metro area. I would have to 'resize' it a bit.

 

[24dodge]

theres a whole bunch near you , I typed in "trunk"

 

[roddguy]

Yep! I like that. It's way gooder looking like this.

 

[dmw56]

That looks really good, Bob! I was thinking the same thing using an old trunk.

 

[Gastrick]

I like the trunk/pirate's/captain's chest idea. The truck looks fantastic Bob W.

 

[Youngster]

The old trunk seems like it might be a bit tall. How about a metal or wood box that looks like a large suit case? Maybe covered with burlap with stripes painted on like a '40's vintage. You should be able to find one in one of the shops there in town to steal the latches and other hardware off of. if you start at the north end of town, I would think you'd find one before you got to the old Ford garage.

Ron

 

[Old Gold]

That looks awsome! Glad to see you went that route.

 

[grouchy]

Looks great! Good job!!....grouchy

 

[riverrat44]

Some really fine lookin' work on the bed, ya ever thought of buildin a matchin trailer, for the long trips?

 

[DougnDog]

looking good

the box looks good . are you going to leave the back open? Doug

 

[The Rattler]

Nice truck!

Bob,
I really like it with the bed, turned out really cool! How many miles you got on it now?

Rattler

 

[tiny1]

Truck is Sweet!!! love the bed great job

 

[bob w]

Like you said, Youngster, I tried an old (1920's) accessory trunk and it was too tall. If I go this route I will have to cut one down quite a bit.

Rattler, I got this thing together last year in June. Drove it to a few local cruises. I changed the steering set up a couple times. Then winter arrived. So, I probably have less than 500 miles on it. This spring I have been driving my '38 Dodge truck because it has a heater, defrosters and windows. We have only had a couple nice days so far.

 

[24dodge]

try an ammo box or foot locker , it would probably be easier to make one to fit the truck

 

[Youngster]

Hey Bob, I've got an old foot locker if you want it. My brother lives in Lake Elmo. He's coming down To Owatonna this Sunday for the Albert Lea doin's. I' could send it back with him if you're interested.

Ron