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hotrodrookie · 12-05-2010, 03:48 PM

One thing that I hardly ever see for our 50's era trucks are bed boxes. I know most of the trucks are built for hauling ass

but I was wondering if you guys had any ideas on sleek looking boxes to put in our trucks that dont simply look like a refrigerator.

I found this one on classic trucks, very cool

Tchia65 · 12-05-2010, 04:13 PM

I've been wondering the same thing. I plan on mine being a daily driver and I'll need storage so I am interested what the forum comes up with.

solidaxel · 12-05-2010, 06:44 PM

We are looking for some different "Boxes" or total beds for the 53 extended cab, the demensions will be the same as the stock short narrow box.

I have seen the 88 to 97 boxes with the stock 53 fenders "glued" on, bit does anybody have any other ideas????

We are about to the next stage of this build and open to suggestions

Atomsplitter · 12-05-2010, 09:03 PM

I've seen the old metal Coke and Pepsi coolers used for everything from gas tanks to housing air ride components. Most guys probably don't use anything because they like to show off their WOOD!

BlueJeep · 12-05-2010, 10:16 PM

Mine isn't nearly as slick as the one above, but it works for me. It's definitely more secure than putting things behind the seat and then losing them out the cab corners...

I've started tearing the truck down for bodywork and paint and it'll be color matched by next summer.

hotrodrookie · 12-07-2010, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomsplitter

I've seen the old metal Coke and Pepsi coolers used for everything from gas tanks to housing air ride components. Most guys probably don't use anything because they like to show off their WOOD!

Hmmmm the old 50's ice chest just got my head spinning. That might be a good route especially if I do the patina paint job.
And yea, I can't afford a nice wood bed so I'll be ok in that sense lol.

mr48chev · 12-07-2010, 01:07 PM

I've got an almost too big tool box on my 71 that serves as much as a locking trunk as a tool box. Emptied out it will hold my laptop bag and two suit cases for a weekend trip and keep them safe and dry.

On the 48 I intend to build a wood box that matches the wood in the bed but will house the battery and have room on the other side for the tools I carry with me. latches will be ss boat pieces that have a ring for padlocks.

12-05-2010, 03:48 PM	#1
hotrodrookie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sacramento Posts: 425	Bed Boxes anyone? ideas? One thing that I hardly ever see for our 50's era trucks are bed boxes. I know most of the trucks are built for hauling ass but I was wondering if you guys had any ideas on sleek looking boxes to put in our trucks that dont simply look like a refrigerator. I found this one on classic trucks, very cool Attached Images

12-05-2010, 04:13 PM	#2
Tchia65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 195	Re: Bed Boxes anyone? ideas? I've been wondering the same thing. I plan on mine being a daily driver and I'll need storage so I am interested what the forum comes up with. __________________ 1958 Fleetside shortbox 1965 Malibu SS 1970 Camaro RS 1972 Malibu wagon

12-05-2010, 06:44 PM	#3
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Bed Boxes anyone? ideas? We are looking for some different "Boxes" or total beds for the 53 extended cab, the demensions will be the same as the stock short narrow box. I have seen the 88 to 97 boxes with the stock 53 fenders "glued" on, bit does anybody have any other ideas???? We are about to the next stage of this build and open to suggestions Attached Images __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

12-05-2010, 09:03 PM	#4
Atomsplitter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 514	Re: Bed Boxes anyone? ideas? I've seen the old metal Coke and Pepsi coolers used for everything from gas tanks to housing air ride components. Most guys probably don't use anything because they like to show off their WOOD!

12-05-2010, 10:16 PM	#5
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: Bed Boxes anyone? ideas? Mine isn't nearly as slick as the one above, but it works for me. It's definitely more secure than putting things behind the seat and then losing them out the cab corners... I've started tearing the truck down for bodywork and paint and it'll be color matched by next summer. __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

12-07-2010, 01:07 PM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,410	Re: Bed Boxes anyone? ideas? I've got an almost too big tool box on my 71 that serves as much as a locking trunk as a tool box. Emptied out it will hold my laptop bag and two suit cases for a weekend trip and keep them safe and dry. On the 48 I intend to build a wood box that matches the wood in the bed but will house the battery and have room on the other side for the tools I carry with me. latches will be ss boat pieces that have a ring for padlocks.



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