Had the Inside of my Weatherguard Rhino Lined - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Anadrol · 11-16-2009, 11:03 PM

Just thought I'd share this with you all. I'm so pleased with this, it's one of the best truck mods I've ever thought of on my own.

So, these boxes are $750 to $950 brand new. I found this one on Craigslist for $200 and it was in good shape, but it was dirty as hell on the inside, and I planned on using it as a big beer cooler, or at least as storage for my clothing and other important articles besides just tools.

My first instinct was to clean it out, which I tried doing with a car wash pressure sprayer, then WD-40, then acid, then Mothers Mag Polish. It was long and tedious, and I was never happy with the result. So, I decided to get her rhino'd. NOW look at it. The dusty footprints are from the duder stepping in there to re-attach everything once he was done.

Scootin 81 C20 · 11-16-2009, 11:09 PM

That looks freaking sweet!!! I think you may have started a new trend. I can just about guarantee you that I will be doing this to mine this winter when I can get it inside where it's warm and dry.

**old Rusty C10** · 11-16-2009, 11:14 PM

im liking that too how much did that run?

flamingbig10 · 11-16-2009, 11:25 PM

looks good

BIG V · 11-16-2009, 11:49 PM

i like it ill be copying you....

Anadrol · 11-17-2009, 10:54 AM

As for the "How Much" question, they should be able to do it for $75 to $150 at Rhino Linings/Ziebart, Line-X, etc.

It's really a price that you must negotiate. The guy that does the actual work will know it takes a long time to tape everything off, and he'll estimate high (in the $125 to $175) range because he'll understand the hours involved.

But if you ask them for their best price on a truck bed, and then say it's $350, just tell them your box is 1/4 the size of your bed, so you expect to pay $90.

In any effect, I was really happy and I probably would've paid $300 for this, so anywhere between $75 and $180 is fair, I'd say.

It cost me $150.

thirdstreettito · 11-17-2009, 04:19 PM

Awesome! I like it.

*JCampbell* · 11-18-2009, 03:48 PM

Man, that is sweet!

Great idea!

Anadrol · 11-23-2009, 11:26 PM

You're all gonna think I'm bumping this thread just to keep patting myself on the back, but another added benefit to this mod is that you can put virtually anything in there now and it doesn't slide around and make noise like a marble in a tin can. Rhino stops it from slipping and when it does hit the side, the Rhino dampens the noise.

Scootin 81 C20 · 11-23-2009, 11:35 PM

Does this mean that if you put in a drain plug, it could be used as a cooler??????

Anadrol · 11-24-2009, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scootin 81 C20

Does this mean that if you put in a drain plug, it could be used as a cooler??????

Already in our plans!

I've got a drill, a 1" hole saw, and a 1" rubber stopper plug. The question is, where do you put the drain hole? In a corner on the bottom surface?

85_GMC_Man · 11-24-2009, 02:38 AM

Lining the tool box was a great idea. I will definitely be doing that to my tool box once I get ready to put it back in my truck.

11-16-2009, 11:03 PM	#1
Anadrol Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 151	Had the Inside of my Weatherguard Rhino Lined Just thought I'd share this with you all. I'm so pleased with this, it's one of the best truck mods I've ever thought of on my own. So, these boxes are $750 to $950 brand new. I found this one on Craigslist for $200 and it was in good shape, but it was dirty as hell on the inside, and I planned on using it as a big beer cooler, or at least as storage for my clothing and other important articles besides just tools. My first instinct was to clean it out, which I tried doing with a car wash pressure sprayer, then WD-40, then acid, then Mothers Mag Polish. It was long and tedious, and I was never happy with the result. So, I decided to get her rhino'd. NOW look at it. The dusty footprints are from the duder stepping in there to re-attach everything once he was done.

11-16-2009, 11:09 PM	#2
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Had the Inside of my Weatherguard Rhino Lined That looks freaking sweet!!! I think you may have started a new trend. I can just about guarantee you that I will be doing this to mine this winter when I can get it inside where it's warm and dry. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

11-16-2009, 11:14 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Had the Inside of my Weatherguard Rhino Lined im liking that too how much did that run? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-16-2009, 11:25 PM	#4
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Had the Inside of my Weatherguard Rhino Lined looks good __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

11-16-2009, 11:49 PM	#5
BIG V Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 411	Re: Had the Inside of my Weatherguard Rhino Lined i like it ill be copying you....

11-17-2009, 10:54 AM	#6
Anadrol Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 151	Re: Had the Inside of my Weatherguard Rhino Lined As for the "How Much" question, they should be able to do it for $75 to $150 at Rhino Linings/Ziebart, Line-X, etc. It's really a price that you must negotiate. The guy that does the actual work will know it takes a long time to tape everything off, and he'll estimate high (in the $125 to $175) range because he'll understand the hours involved. But if you ask them for their best price on a truck bed, and then say it's $350, just tell them your box is 1/4 the size of your bed, so you expect to pay $90. In any effect, I was really happy and I probably would've paid $300 for this, so anywhere between $75 and $180 is fair, I'd say. It cost me $150.

11-17-2009, 04:19 PM	#7
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Had the Inside of my Weatherguard Rhino Lined Awesome! I like it. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

11-18-2009, 03:48 PM	#8
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: Had the Inside of my Weatherguard Rhino Lined Man, that is sweet! Great idea!

11-23-2009, 11:26 PM	#9
Anadrol Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 151	Re: Had the Inside of my Weatherguard Rhino Lined You're all gonna think I'm bumping this thread just to keep patting myself on the back, but another added benefit to this mod is that you can put virtually anything in there now and it doesn't slide around and make noise like a marble in a tin can. Rhino stops it from slipping and when it does hit the side, the Rhino dampens the noise.

11-23-2009, 11:35 PM	#10
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Had the Inside of my Weatherguard Rhino Lined Does this mean that if you put in a drain plug, it could be used as a cooler?????? __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

11-24-2009, 02:38 AM	#12
85_GMC_Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 34	Re: Had the Inside of my Weatherguard Rhino Lined Lining the tool box was a great idea. I will definitely be doing that to my tool box once I get ready to put it back in my truck. __________________ '62 GMC Pickup '75 Corvette '94 Honda Del Sol VTEC (daily driver) 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Smokin' tires and lightin' fires!!!



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