Anyone have a toolbox on the fender under the hood? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**IT Cowboy** · 03-02-2026, 06:04 PM

Does anyone have a small toolbox mounted on your front inside fender? I don't think GM ever put those on as an accessory but I think a lot of owners added them themselves especially the camper special owners

**Ironhorse** · 03-02-2026, 06:47 PM

I mounted one under the hood of my '71 4x4. Works great for holding a quart of oil, P/S fluid, oil rag, etc. Same tool box as GM put under the hood from the factory late 90's I think it was. Give me a day or two and I can get a pic posted.

BRL · 03-02-2026, 08:14 PM

Yep and they're amazing, one of my better ideas.

Been real convenient out there on the road over the years too.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-02-2026, 11:52 PM

I've seen it done -- especially on K/5s which don't have a lot of room in back.
Best option is a USGI surplus .50 Cal. Ammo Can. You can even attach a padlock hasp on the front if you get creative.

Shark_13 · 03-03-2026, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

I've seen it done -- especially on K/5s which don't have a lot of room in back.
Best option is a USGI surplus .50 Cal. Ammo Can. You can even attach a padlock hasp on the front if you get creative.

That's a great idea.
I have one from the Jeep used to keep spare parts in.

BRL · 03-03-2026, 03:50 AM

If your intention is to do some serious off-roading then a heavy-duty latch would probably not be a bad idea.

My truck rarely goes off the roads around here so a typical tool box with a simple latch has always been perfectly adequate for me and a simple generic tool box has the added benefit of a removable tray on top to keep the small parts, screws, bolts, etc from getting scattered among the larger tools below.

BRL · 03-03-2026, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

...Best option is a USGI surplus .50 Cal. Ammo Can. You can even attach a padlock hasp on the front if you get creative.

I would imagine a .50 caliber ammo can would work very well, but the ones I have are for...drumroll please...ammo.

I think it's time for an engine bath.

03-02-2026, 06:04 PM	#1
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03-02-2026, 06:47 PM	#2
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,648	Re: Anyone have a toolbox on the fender under the hood? I mounted one under the hood of my '71 4x4. Works great for holding a quart of oil, P/S fluid, oil rag, etc. Same tool box as GM put under the hood from the factory late 90's I think it was. Give me a day or two and I can get a pic posted. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

03-02-2026, 08:14 PM	#3
BRL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Tahuya WA Posts: 947	Re: Anyone have a toolbox on the fender under the hood? Yep and they're amazing, one of my better ideas. Been real convenient out there on the road over the years too. Attached Images

03-02-2026, 11:52 PM	#4
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 8,115	Re: Anyone have a toolbox on the fender under the hood? I've seen it done -- especially on K/5s which don't have a lot of room in back. Best option is a USGI surplus .50 Cal. Ammo Can. You can even attach a padlock hasp on the front if you get creative. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

03-03-2026, 03:50 AM	#6
BRL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Tahuya WA Posts: 947	Re: Anyone have a toolbox on the fender under the hood? If your intention is to do some serious off-roading then a heavy-duty latch would probably not be a bad idea. My truck rarely goes off the roads around here so a typical tool box with a simple latch has always been perfectly adequate for me and a simple generic tool box has the added benefit of a removable tray on top to keep the small parts, screws, bolts, etc from getting scattered among the larger tools below.



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