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HTX86chevy · 09-07-2010, 03:20 PM

Ok, so i've been thinking about creating an electronic compartment to secure my pistol. With the way everything is going you really can't afford to leave the house with out it. I was just wondering if anyone else had anything like this in their trucks??? Any ideas?? (btw i have a c.h.l.)

HTX86chevy · 09-07-2010, 03:23 PM

I found some examples on youtube but cant figure out how to post the vids

PanelDeland · 09-07-2010, 04:19 PM

Just a thought on how to do it.I've never had a sq body but I think I would look at the drop down battery set-ups sold for trucks.The ones that mount to the frame.Design one to have a flat lock box instead of the tray.Then set it up to fold up below or behind the glovebox or maybe the seat.If it tucks out of sight under the Gbox I think it would be handier there.

79gmcc15 · 09-07-2010, 05:17 PM

To post youtube clips just copy and past the URL in from the address bar and past it here, it will do all the work for you.

The Idea that PD has is a decent one. But one thing you have to keep in mind is that you want your gun quickly accessible. Ive heard of some people put there gun between the cushions. If you don't smoke, you could turn the ash try into some kind of lock box. Also create something in the glove box. Or you could make a center console and make some kind of compartment that you want out of the side. I don't know how much room there is in the door but you could fab something up for that. A lot of it depends on how far your willing to go with this and your ability. You could even create something in the roof since its a two piece section.

champions53 · 09-07-2010, 05:34 PM

Just watch the Expendables movie, lol Not a bad idea though. How bout door mounted behind door panel an have acces door swing open with gun pointed outward, if someone was on the outside they never see what got em

RandyP · 09-07-2010, 05:40 PM

Sorry, but read the title and the first thing that popped in to my head was the old SNL skits where everything in the store was a "you can put your weed in there" item.

Found one example:

YouTube- You put your weed in there

*78 Chevyrado* · 09-07-2010, 05:37 PM

do you have AC? if not you could make something to go where the top vent is supposed to be on the gauge bezel...

storked82 · 09-07-2010, 08:35 PM

Hello

What I would do is build an over head cousel with a locking door then you
Would have extra room for ammo pepper spray ect ect

Good luck
Jeff M

STOCKISH · 09-07-2010, 11:04 PM

I just keep mine in the side pocket in the door panel. If someone comes knocking that I dont want to talk to I dont want to be fumbling around trying to unlock my sidearm. Thats just me though.

87chevy.com · 09-07-2010, 11:32 PM

unfortunatly you would have to use your imagination with this idea... some BMW door panels have a pocket that is formed out of say... plastic and it has a hinge and kinda springy.... either flush with the door out extended. this picture shows it flush with the door panel.

well you could make something like that for your door panel in place of your factory pocket.. you could make it look like the bag pocket was still there but its not ?
thats all I got for quick access other than inside your headrest or something...?
clint

*Stitch* · 09-07-2010, 11:49 PM

I just keep mine in my IWB holster. I am going to be mounting a holster in my center console when I install it in the truck. I'll be keeping a second firearm in there.

KAC · 09-08-2010, 01:43 AM

How bout a mount for directly underneath you like a small shelf under the seat?

xrcr · 09-08-2010, 07:37 AM

I'm with Fat Hoe, mine is on my side or in a holster I have next to my console. I do not leave my weapon in my truck locked or not.

Adams74Chevy · 09-08-2010, 09:36 AM

My state doesn't trust it's subjects with CCW permits.

...but we're working on fighting it.

AceX · 09-08-2010, 02:50 PM

Hidden compartments aren't really anything new as guys have been building them into sub boxes and such for years.

If you're looking for something with easy access, and security, then its gonne be a tought one. If you've got buckets and a console, building a locking console is pretty easy and you can actually add a power lock like you have in your doors so whenever you leave the truck it locks. If you have a bench, the challenges are a bit more overwhelming.

The door panel would be the best bet, but building something secure and safe should the truck be broken into is going to be very hard.

engineco713 · 09-08-2010, 04:49 PM

I like to drive and hold mine in my right hand....makes shifting more fun. Shot out a few windows but don't get cut off anymore.....lol.

JHT67 · 09-08-2010, 04:54 PM

It's for a jeep, but I bet it'd work.

http://www.tuffyproducts.com/p-282-2...ty-drawer.aspx

KAC · 09-09-2010, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHT67

It's for a jeep, but I bet it'd work.

http://www.tuffyproducts.com/p-282-2...ty-drawer.aspx

Looks cool but,Would there be enough clearance for that?

BLE 'BURBAN · 09-09-2010, 01:36 PM

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09-07-2010, 03:20 PM	#1
HTX86chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 349	Hidden compartments??? Ok, so i've been thinking about creating an electronic compartment to secure my pistol. With the way everything is going you really can't afford to leave the house with out it. I was just wondering if anyone else had anything like this in their trucks??? Any ideas?? (btw i have a c.h.l.) __________________ Last edited by HTX86chevy; 09-07-2010 at 03:23 PM.

09-07-2010, 03:23 PM	#2
HTX86chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 349	Re: Hidden compartments??? I found some examples on youtube but cant figure out how to post the vids __________________ Last edited by HTX86chevy; 09-07-2010 at 03:30 PM.

09-07-2010, 04:19 PM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Hidden compartments??? Just a thought on how to do it.I've never had a sq body but I think I would look at the drop down battery set-ups sold for trucks.The ones that mount to the frame.Design one to have a flat lock box instead of the tray.Then set it up to fold up below or behind the glovebox or maybe the seat.If it tucks out of sight under the Gbox I think it would be handier there. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

09-07-2010, 05:17 PM	#4
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: Hidden compartments??? To post youtube clips just copy and past the URL in from the address bar and past it here, it will do all the work for you. The Idea that PD has is a decent one. But one thing you have to keep in mind is that you want your gun quickly accessible. Ive heard of some people put there gun between the cushions. If you don't smoke, you could turn the ash try into some kind of lock box. Also create something in the glove box. Or you could make a center console and make some kind of compartment that you want out of the side. I don't know how much room there is in the door but you could fab something up for that. A lot of it depends on how far your willing to go with this and your ability. You could even create something in the roof since its a two piece section. __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

09-07-2010, 05:34 PM	#5
champions53 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Owensboro, Ky Posts: 51	Re: Hidden compartments??? Just watch the Expendables movie, lol Not a bad idea though. How bout door mounted behind door panel an have acces door swing open with gun pointed outward, if someone was on the outside they never see what got em

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09-07-2010, 08:35 PM	#8
storked82 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vandalia IL Posts: 149	Re: Hidden compartments??? Hello What I would do is build an over head cousel with a locking door then you Would have extra room for ammo pepper spray ect ect Good luck Jeff M

09-07-2010, 11:04 PM	#9
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Hidden compartments??? I just keep mine in the side pocket in the door panel. If someone comes knocking that I dont want to talk to I dont want to be fumbling around trying to unlock my sidearm. Thats just me though. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

09-07-2010, 11:32 PM	#10
87chevy.com BMW & ASE Master Certified Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,261	Re: Hidden compartments??? unfortunatly you would have to use your imagination with this idea... some BMW door panels have a pocket that is formed out of say... plastic and it has a hinge and kinda springy.... either flush with the door out extended. this picture shows it flush with the door panel. well you could make something like that for your door panel in place of your factory pocket.. you could make it look like the bag pocket was still there but its not ? thats all I got for quick access other than inside your headrest or something...? clint __________________ 1987 Silverado - L83 5.3 w/ 6L80e ,A/C,P/W,P/L,TILT, HID projectors, Wilwood C-10 Pro Spindles w/ 2018 silverado front brakes & C-5 Corvette Rear Disc Brakes 1999 BMW 528i - 5.7 LS1 w/ 4l60e, Ford 8.8 IRS w31 spline posi & FX-r projector retrofit New project: 2006 BMW x5 6cyl AWD to L83 6l80e 4wd to 2WD / RWD A poor man buy's it twice finally got my domain name back, 87chevy.com.... site rework in progress

09-07-2010, 11:49 PM	#11
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Hidden compartments??? I just keep mine in my IWB holster. I am going to be mounting a holster in my center console when I install it in the truck. I'll be keeping a second firearm in there. Last edited by Stitch; 09-07-2010 at 11:50 PM.

09-08-2010, 01:43 AM	#12
KAC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 102	Re: Hidden compartments??? How bout a mount for directly underneath you like a small shelf under the seat? __________________ 1974 Chevy Shortbed Stepside 1985 Chevy SWB <--- My Donor Truck 1991 Ford F-150 2007 Pontiac G6 GT 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan My Photo Album '74 Round Eye Stepside Project

09-08-2010, 07:37 AM	#13
xrcr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Foristell, MO Posts: 418	Re: Hidden compartments??? I'm with Fat Hoe, mine is on my side or in a holster I have next to my console. I do not leave my weapon in my truck locked or not.

09-08-2010, 09:36 AM	#14
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09-08-2010, 02:50 PM	#15
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Hidden compartments??? Hidden compartments aren't really anything new as guys have been building them into sub boxes and such for years. If you're looking for something with easy access, and security, then its gonne be a tought one. If you've got buckets and a console, building a locking console is pretty easy and you can actually add a power lock like you have in your doors so whenever you leave the truck it locks. If you have a bench, the challenges are a bit more overwhelming. The door panel would be the best bet, but building something secure and safe should the truck be broken into is going to be very hard. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

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JHT67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: columbus, ohio Posts: 972	Re: Hidden compartments??? It's for a jeep, but I bet it'd work. http://www.tuffyproducts.com/p-282-2...ty-drawer.aspx

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