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    Full size pickup storage and sleeping platform

    Zimm, thats a really good point you made. However, given the thin ness of the sliding platform on top, there was no choice. Recessing them would mean no material to secure the bolts to. Something would have to give, and in the case of recessed tie down points, the platform would have to be...
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    Full size pickup storage and sleeping platform

    Hi Davepnw, Thank you :) I don't think its hard to top this build as the lessons learned I've submitted here would make a stronger, more robust build thats ultimately more enjoyable. And take less time too.... 1) I had oak stringers attached and epoxied to the top platform with thixotropic...
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    Full size pickup storage and sleeping platform

    Hey Burner! Thanks for those nice words. I certainly understand your fear around the platform moving sideways. Mine does for sure. There is definitely some play in there, and I never liked it much. Having said that, it has never snagged on itself and pulls in and out just fine with the...
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    Full size pickup storage and sleeping platform

    You're welcome gents, appreciate the kind words :) SCTracker - I would say that the epoxy resin/eglass combo was fine. I ended up using 4 gallons of the stuff (with some pieces being rejected of course as seen in the writeup) but next time I would use 2 gallons of the thixotropic and 2 gallons...
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    Full size pickup storage and sleeping platform

    I dont have any more pics of how its secured to the box, but the picture right before showing the electrics, is where you'll best see how I did it. I think I also put a brief description of how. If not: I made a section of strong eglass covered 3/4" ply going down the sides of the bed following...
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    Full size pickup storage and sleeping platform

    Here are the shots from the storage platform between the car seats. Removal is under 5 seconds, and its firmly in place, held in place by friction and one of the rear seat belts. Showing leg support
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    Full size pickup storage and sleeping platform

    Cut these six dividers which provide support to the side wings, as well as dividers for keeping six seperate and lockable "portholes" or cubbies. I recut these several times till they fit the right way. These bolt onto the side supports (which bolt onto the truck tie downs), and then onto the...
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    Full size pickup storage and sleeping platform

    And then I truly cheaped out. Bought some off cut plywood for super cheap and was running out of patience and time with the epoxying. So I decided to largely use glue and screw from this point onwards with epoxying only when critical. The epoxy used was industrial grade stuff, thixotropic to...
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    Full size pickup storage and sleeping platform

    When starting this project, I did zillions of hours of research on the web. Tundra Talk, Pinterest, Expedition Portal, the works. My plan was to get a Leer topper which would house all the stuff. I bought this in the USA because it was basically half price compared to here in Canada. I acquired...
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    Full size pickup storage and sleeping platform

    The materials used are: a) MDF (specifically for the nicely shaped bits) b) Plywood (good grade stuff, although the top slider is pretty junky stuff that I spent a lot of time finishing up c) Oak stringers for the top slider d) Epoxy resin and quality 10 oz fibreglass cloth e) SouthCo latches...
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    Full size pickup storage and sleeping platform

    Well Gents, thanks very much. My wife is D Day plus one now, so the stress levels for her have risen. As a result, I have time to make this post. What would I change if I were to do another? I think it all boils down to design criteria. What do you want out of the thing? How long are you...
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    Post up your drawer/storage system

    Thanks gents! Mighty kind. I've started a thread in the Storage area - hope its of use. I'll be adding to it shortly. After all, my second born is due today.
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    Full size pickup storage and sleeping platform

    Hi All, Without question, my major inspiration for my truck project came from this forum and in particular, a gentleman called RoadTripCrazed in this thread. After spending hours upon hours reading this site, and others, I started and completed this project. Well, I say, complete when...
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    LATEST PROJECT - Truck Drawers/Sleeping Platform

    Doug! You sir, are the inspiration behind my storage platform. Take a look if you are interested, I pay homage to your inventiveness and skill. Tip of the hat (and a beer or four) - George
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    Post up your drawer/storage system

    ps: to share the build, where would I post such details? I am sure its not supposed to be here on this thread
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    Post up your drawer/storage system

    Thanks folks, mighty kind of you :) The slides were home made, and as listed in the beginning of my post, came from this site - see quoted link below :) I absolutely don't mind sharing build list and what not, I wonder what you mean by that though. Sizes, materials used, hours taken, sources...
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    Post up your drawer/storage system

    Here's mine that I recently completed. All inspiration from this site - particularly this thread. After lots of pinteresting, and gawking here through *all the pages in this thread, I set out to make my own. Here is the (largely) finished result:
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