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69GMCLonghorn · 07-08-2009, 12:58 PM

I'm considering putting a tool box in my truck, mainly because there's no freakin' storage space and good luck to me trying to find a shell for a LONGHORN!

So let's see some pic's of tool boxes and how you mounted them to incur the least amount of damage. If you can include what brand the box is, that would be great, too.

Thanks!

Greg

oldblue1968chevy · 07-08-2009, 02:10 PM

too bad i just took mine off..i dont like the looks of it with it on...i put a piece of rubber betwen box and bedside also....lots of storage..im thinkin bout puttin my gas tank were the diamondplate toolbox went lol

69GMCLonghorn · 07-08-2009, 02:39 PM

Yeah, I saw a combo 50 gal tank w/attached tool box... It was a lot of cash, but it would be SWEET to hold 68 gallons of fuel without losing my spare tire mount!!

oldblue1968chevy · 07-08-2009, 02:47 PM

if ya were closer id sell ya my toolbox lol is your truck 4x4?

i think they look good on a work truck or 4x4..but my truck may look like a beater work truck..i like to think of it as a nice cruiser lol...even though they are practical

69GMCLonghorn · 07-08-2009, 03:05 PM

No, Mine is a 1 ton 2WD Longhorn. I just have big a** tires on it.

Also, I don't want a box that rests on the bed rails. I want one that is more or less like a foot locker and just sits in the bed. There's a fairly nice diamond plate box at Lowe's over here for about $230. I just always seem to find better things to spend the money on... Beer, food, gas, more beer...

Sinister · 07-08-2009, 03:51 PM

There's a '69 down the street from me that has a diamond plate tool box that sits in the bed. Looks pretty good. Try Northern tools online. 69GMCLonghorn are you going to Brother's?

69GMCLonghorn · 07-08-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinister

There's a '69 down the street from me that has a diamond plate tool box that sits in the bed. Looks pretty good. Try Northern tools online. 69GMCLonghorn are you going to Brother's?

I'm considering it, but not sure. I got roped in to working about 1000 hours of overtime this week... and weekend! Any part of my life not involving work is currently on hold... I will DEFINITELY be at the Glendale Cruise Night on July 18. The last few years have been maxed out at around 500 cars/trucks. Great show, lots of fun, bad 50's/60's music... My truck will be in the show somewhere. I'll be parked with a '63 Lincoln convertible and a '70 MGB (don't ask).

red71c10 · 07-08-2009, 06:01 PM

Here's a couple of shots of mine. It's a Husky that I got for $100 from work, so it was a good deal! It's just held in place with four J-bolts. I love it! I keep all my tools and extra stuff in there. As far as protecting the bed goes, I can't answer that right now. My bed is Swiss cheese and will be heading for scrappy town as soon as I get the money for a replacement bed. I'm sure I won't worry about protecting the bed until after I have the truck painted, and that's a long way off.

Jacfourteen · 07-08-2009, 06:18 PM

I'm not sure if they have tractor supply down there or not but that's were I got my last box (for my ranger I used to have). They usually have good deals on boxes. They are prettry good quality, I think they are a little heavier guage than lowe's or home depot. I'm with you on the chest style boxes, I like to keep them below the bedline. Eventually I'll be getting one for my 68 GMC, but that's a ways off.

dccarpenter · 07-08-2009, 06:47 PM

I can second the vote for Tractor Supply, they have the best variety of different types of boxes at a variety of prices of any place I checked. I looked around for a long time because I didn't want to spend much adn got a diamondplate over the rails toolbox there, I use my truck as a daily driver working as a carpenter so I needed the space. The selection at Lowes and Home Depot is much more limited than the one at the Tractor Supply I went to so I'd check them out. If you aren't concerned with looks as much get a painted Greenlee job box, they have some small ones that are shorter than the height of the rails, they are big enough to put a chop saw, floor jack, etc.. in

trapperjack · 03-18-2011, 10:03 PM

Anyone wanting a toolbox that will need to lock and keep anything safe, do yourself a favor and don't get a cheapo tool-box. I can get in any alluminum box in a minute, with no tools, even if it's locked. I just had a new box given to me and a buddy said "Hey, watch this." and yanked the lid right off by hand. I have it pad locked now. I'll be going back to RK boxes soon. Search craigslist.

**special-K** · 03-19-2011, 10:33 AM

I have one that sits on the top rail of the bed. I like these better because they still allow full bed floor and don't trap debris and moisture like one sitting on the floor. Mine's from TSC and is held in place by J bolts,no holes drilled. You can put the cap tape (spongy) on the box to protect the paint. I even carry ladder racks that I use that tape on and c-clamps,with no damage to the bed.

**bignbad** · 03-19-2011, 11:03 AM

I though of going with somthing like this http://www.orsracksdirect.com/tracra...mount-kit.html
So i can get a box that sets below the bedsides and i can put tri fold cover on the truck,so if i need i can keep it at the front of the bed like in summertime or whenever.But in the winter keep it over the axle or at the back of the bed for weight and also i can get in it better form the tailgate.I am going to say 95% of the time its probley going to be at the back of the bed by the tailgate

FlounderGDI · 03-19-2011, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I have one that sits on the top rail of the bed. I like these better because they still allow full bed floor and don't trap debris and moisture like one sitting on the floor. Mine's from TSC and is held in place by J bolts,no holes drilled. You can put the cap tape (spongy) on the box to protect the paint. I even carry ladder racks that I use that tape on and c-clamps,with no damage to the bed.

This is what I have... it was $209 and installed by J-bolts so no harm to the bed. to prevent scratching it comes with a self adhesive spongy tape like special-K said... I'm happy with mine. it holds my camping chairs and my tool box or my cooler... :-)

http://www.tractorsupply.com/vehicle...silver-1092555

OldCreek · 03-19-2011, 01:19 PM

Keep an eye on craigslist. There's always a bunch on there for sale.

NovaOne · 03-19-2011, 01:53 PM

I have one on my truck.

Not the greatest pic. I like it because the age matches the truck.

07-08-2009, 12:58 PM	#1
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Truck Tool Boxes I'm considering putting a tool box in my truck, mainly because there's no freakin' storage space and good luck to me trying to find a shell for a LONGHORN! So let's see some pic's of tool boxes and how you mounted them to incur the least amount of damage. If you can include what brand the box is, that would be great, too. Thanks! Greg

07-08-2009, 02:10 PM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Truck Tool Boxes too bad i just took mine off..i dont like the looks of it with it on...i put a piece of rubber betwen box and bedside also....lots of storage..im thinkin bout puttin my gas tank were the diamondplate toolbox went lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-08-2009, 02:39 PM	#3
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: Truck Tool Boxes Yeah, I saw a combo 50 gal tank w/attached tool box... It was a lot of cash, but it would be SWEET to hold 68 gallons of fuel without losing my spare tire mount!!

07-08-2009, 02:47 PM	#4
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Truck Tool Boxes if ya were closer id sell ya my toolbox lol is your truck 4x4? i think they look good on a work truck or 4x4..but my truck may look like a beater work truck..i like to think of it as a nice cruiser lol...even though they are practical __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-08-2009, 03:05 PM	#5
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: Truck Tool Boxes No, Mine is a 1 ton 2WD Longhorn. I just have big a** tires on it. Also, I don't want a box that rests on the bed rails. I want one that is more or less like a foot locker and just sits in the bed. There's a fairly nice diamond plate box at Lowe's over here for about $230. I just always seem to find better things to spend the money on... Beer, food, gas, more beer...

07-08-2009, 03:51 PM	#6
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Truck Tool Boxes There's a '69 down the street from me that has a diamond plate tool box that sits in the bed. Looks pretty good. Try Northern tools online. 69GMCLonghorn are you going to Brother's? __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

07-08-2009, 06:01 PM	#8
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: Truck Tool Boxes Here's a couple of shots of mine. It's a Husky that I got for $100 from work, so it was a good deal! It's just held in place with four J-bolts. I love it! I keep all my tools and extra stuff in there. As far as protecting the bed goes, I can't answer that right now. My bed is Swiss cheese and will be heading for scrappy town as soon as I get the money for a replacement bed. I'm sure I won't worry about protecting the bed until after I have the truck painted, and that's a long way off. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines." Last edited by red71c10; 07-08-2009 at 06:08 PM.

07-08-2009, 06:18 PM	#9
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Truck Tool Boxes I'm not sure if they have tractor supply down there or not but that's were I got my last box (for my ranger I used to have). They usually have good deals on boxes. They are prettry good quality, I think they are a little heavier guage than lowe's or home depot. I'm with you on the chest style boxes, I like to keep them below the bedline. Eventually I'll be getting one for my 68 GMC, but that's a ways off. __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's Last edited by Jacfourteen; 07-08-2009 at 06:19 PM.

07-08-2009, 06:47 PM	#10
dccarpenter Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, dC Posts: 176	Re: Truck Tool Boxes I can second the vote for Tractor Supply, they have the best variety of different types of boxes at a variety of prices of any place I checked. I looked around for a long time because I didn't want to spend much adn got a diamondplate over the rails toolbox there, I use my truck as a daily driver working as a carpenter so I needed the space. The selection at Lowes and Home Depot is much more limited than the one at the Tractor Supply I went to so I'd check them out. If you aren't concerned with looks as much get a painted Greenlee job box, they have some small ones that are shorter than the height of the rails, they are big enough to put a chop saw, floor jack, etc.. in

03-18-2011, 10:03 PM	#11
trapperjack Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 361	Re: Truck Tool Boxes Anyone wanting a toolbox that will need to lock and keep anything safe, do yourself a favor and don't get a cheapo tool-box. I can get in any alluminum box in a minute, with no tools, even if it's locked. I just had a new box given to me and a buddy said "Hey, watch this." and yanked the lid right off by hand. I have it pad locked now. I'll be going back to RK boxes soon. Search craigslist. __________________ 1962 Chevy K10 factory 4x4 stepside longbed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=494632 1967 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 long bed (Henrietta) traded 1968 Chevy 1/2 ton panel wagon, V8 and powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=483345 1978 Ford F250, beater stepside 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4 Door 2010 Chevy 4x4 plain jane work truck

03-19-2011, 10:33 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Truck Tool Boxes I have one that sits on the top rail of the bed. I like these better because they still allow full bed floor and don't trap debris and moisture like one sitting on the floor. Mine's from TSC and is held in place by J bolts,no holes drilled. You can put the cap tape (spongy) on the box to protect the paint. I even carry ladder racks that I use that tape on and c-clamps,with no damage to the bed. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-19-2011, 11:03 AM	#13
bignbad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: highspire,pa Posts: 423	Re: Truck Tool Boxes I though of going with somthing like this http://www.orsracksdirect.com/tracra...mount-kit.html So i can get a box that sets below the bedsides and i can put tri fold cover on the truck,so if i need i can keep it at the front of the bed like in summertime or whenever.But in the winter keep it over the axle or at the back of the bed for weight and also i can get in it better form the tailgate.I am going to say 95% of the time its probley going to be at the back of the bed by the tailgate __________________ '72 chevy k20 '06 H-D Springer softail http://www.bluemooncruisers.com/ http://www.enginecycle.com/ ~Eric

03-19-2011, 01:19 PM	#15
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: Truck Tool Boxes Keep an eye on craigslist. There's always a bunch on there for sale. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

03-19-2011, 01:53 PM	#16
NovaOne Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 21	Re: Truck Tool Boxes I have one on my truck. Not the greatest pic. I like it because the age matches the truck.



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