toolboxes or other storage containers in your trucks

[Woogeroo]

Howdy folks.

I was just wondering what types of things ya'll use or have used in the back of your 60-66 trucks for tool boxes or other storage containers.

Things you bought, built or converted... I'm interested in them all.

-W

[vin63]

I've seen a couple of trucks in my area with customized early auto trunks (20s-30s era). There are a few guys with larger budget rigs running really nice Snap-on and Mac top chests in the bed.

[markeb01]

For about 10 years I ran a Gaylord hard cover, allowing use of a variety of different tool boxes depending on what I was doing. In the early days my commute was almost 200 miles a week, so I carried enough tools to rebuild an engine. I strapped these to the forward end of the bed. When the commute dropped to about 12 miles a week, I reduced the load to a simple rubber box about the size of a shoe box with a hinged lid and handle. It carried enough essentials to get me out of trouble. Now that the truck and I are both retired, it doesn't travel far from home so the bed is completely empty. I only carry a can of inflata-spare in the glovebox and a AAA card just in case.

Another note - I did once have a 1983 Chevy fleetside longbed as our daily car, and installed one of those poly/rubber tool boxes that go across the front of the bed rails. What a waste of money. Within a year it sagged so bad I couldn't get either lid open without adding steel reinforcement along the bottom. If you have interest in that style of box, make sure to buy a steel or aluminum model.

[protrash64]

I've seen some army surplus boxes converted for storage. Generally heavy duty and pretty cool lookin' IMO.

[TR65]

Here is my box. It is 1/8" aluminum reinforced and makes a very good seat in the back of the truck. It holds all kinds of tools, tire chains, floor jack, air pump, rigging gear etc.

It is a HIGHWAY PRODUCTS 18 wheeler box, very heavy duty.

TR

[CenValyCali]

Originally Posted by TR65

Here is my box. It is 1/8" aluminum reinforced and makes a very good seat in the back of the truck. It holds all kinds of tools, tire chains, floor jack, air pump, rigging gear etc.

It is a HIGHWAY PRODUCTS 18 wheeler box, very heavy duty.

TR

That looks great. I wouldn't mind somethings like that in the bed of my truck. Thanks for the picture.

[Woogeroo]

*bump*

-W

[bama63]

entertained the thought of a 50s metal coca cola cooler that belonged to my grand father but was afraid of a snatch and grab so dismissed that thought they go for about $300.00 now in good shape

[cruznfb]

found mine for $40 on craigs list. works good for me.

[k1rodeoboater]

$50 plastic tote at Walmart....I can stand on it too and it supports my weight. My buddy kept one in his truck and used it as a cooler for tailgating.

[oem4me]

Years ago, I traded a flimsy mini-truck cross-bed toolbox for this beaut. Vintage heavy-duty and galvanized inside and out. I've never seen another like it before or since.

[Woogeroo]

oem4me = that is awesome... got anymore pics? that's different for sure.

-W

[vin63]

Here's one I was referring to earlier...

[sixbangr]

here's mine

[Woogeroo]

vin63 - that looks pretty good there.

sixbangr - that's different!

-W

[lil hoodlum]

Check this one out!

Keith

[samuellg1977]

Originally Posted by cruznfb

found mine for $40 on craigs list. works good for me.

Looks pretty cool too!! My problem has been solved!! Thanks for the picture!!

[SulphuriousSam]

Originally Posted by markeb01

Another note - I did once have a 1983 Chevy fleetside longbed as our daily car, and installed one of those poly/rubber tool boxes that go across the front of the bed rails. What a waste of money. Within a year it sagged so bad I couldn't get either lid open without adding steel reinforcement along the bottom. If you have interest in that style of box, make sure to buy a steel or aluminum model.

I can vouch for that one. I had an '80 SWB and had one of those black plastic POS's. Never again. Within a year both lids had to be held down with bungies and the sliding tray was permanently stuck in the middle due to the sag.

Originally Posted by bama63

entertained the thought of a 50s metal coca cola cooler that belonged to my grand father but was afraid of a snatch and grab so dismissed that thought they go for about $300.00 now in good shape

I found a vietnam era army metal ice chest that I want to put in the back of my truck. I don't really need it but it just seems like it would belong in the the bed of a '66

Originally Posted by vin63

Here's one I was referring to earlier...

Wow! I wish I could afford to go that route. I can't even afford to put one of those in my garage!

[losthope]

[/QUOTE]Wow! I wish I could afford to go that route. I can't even afford to put one of those in my garage! [/QUOTE]

x2 Me neither

[creep]

I have an ammo crate in mine with some spare air ride stuff, a cheap tool set and some cleaning supplies. The cooler next to it is actually my battery box.

[suzq044]

I like the battery box.. all low-profile.

[68panelman]

Don't bash me for posting here,Here's the tool box in my 70' blazer. Carries everything i need. $20 box,$5 paint, extra emblem.

[Blue Heeler]

I have the two boxes in the back, and i love them.

[Deryl]

Good idea for a thread. I'd like to see more. I'm kind of diggin the one under the hood!

[Woogeroo]

Deryl - I've seen a few under the hood ones here and there... but I think they were a aftermarket deal.

Blue Heeler - those are nice!

-W