Ext cab rear seat delete with custom setup

[johnckhall]

. . . but fab that structure with shelving and you have a sweet setup. Keep it up dude. Let’s get all kinds of ideas for mine and other peoples builds.

Shelving would be nice too. Just be sure to have a front lip or some sort of compartments in the shelving. Wouldn't want everything flying out if you had to slam on brakes. Or maybe top drawers that are easier to access and bottom shelving for jack, stands, etc. Could be one long open shelving unit on the bottom with front lip molding.

 

[johnckhall]

New look. While taking away the back seat, you definitely want to maximize your return on storage/usability. Empty space would be a waste. So, you might be able to fit three drawers across the top depending on drawer dimensions/width.

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[johnckhall]

Or maybe an empty cubby in the middle for cans, like WD-40, penetrating oil, etc. Unless you live in the south like me, then you prob don't want to keep aerosol cans in a hot vehicle in the summertime. Then it could be a cubby for smaller stand up tools or supplies . . . cordless drill ????

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[sewlow]

Damn Toyotas always get the good stuff. Making us North Americans look bad in our own market!

Yea. Aluminum pick-up boxes. That's brilliant. Pfffttt!

 

[Brothajack93]

Yea. Aluminum pick-up boxes. That's brilliant. Pfffttt!

Nah we beat them to that dumb ****…. Well not our group specifically but you know what I mean

 

[Brothajack93]

Or maybe an empty cubby in the middle for cans, like WD-40, penetrating oil, etc. Unless you live in the south like me, then you prob don't want to keep aerosol cans in a hot vehicle in the summertime. Then it could be a cubby for smaller stand up tools or supplies . . . cordless drill ????

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I really like these ideas and I think this is the best one yet. Could use the bottom for jack and stands as well as boxed tools. Drawers for the small stuff that will fly and some oils and lubes in a cubby. We don’t get that kinda heat. We get the “it’s only 15 degrees, why am I sweating through my shirt” kinda heat. Alberta gets a dry heat but even still I don’t think it’s like you guys where you have to ground yourself before fueling your vehicle. Or at least I don’t think I’ve heard of a gas station fire started by static electricity anywhere in Canada

 

[Orpedcrow]

I think a platform across the bottom that would give you storage for big things underneath like a Jack and stands with a couple of montezuma boxes on top for tools would be a good design.

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[Brothajack93]

Or maybe an empty cubby in the middle for cans, like WD-40, penetrating oil, etc. Unless you live in the south like me, then you prob don't want to keep aerosol cans in a hot vehicle in the summertime. Then it could be a cubby for smaller stand up tools or supplies . . . cordless drill ????

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I think a platform across the bottom that would give you storage for big things underneath like a Jack and stands with a couple of montezuma boxes on top for tools would be a good design.

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Montezuma provides toolboxes, tool chests, tool cabinets, and garage storage solutions that allow you to securely and efficiently organize your life. Montezuma: Life Organized.

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That would be a good design and look super clean! Also wouldn’t take ages to build with a professional appearance. These are surprisingly affordable too! Have you seen one of these in action? Just curious about the swing radius on the lid and what sizes I could get away with. I really like this idea for keeping more expensive tools in my truck too cause it’s another lock that thieves probably won’t try to break

 

[Orpedcrow]

That would be a good design and look super clean! Also wouldn’t take ages to build with a professional appearance. These are surprisingly affordable too! Have you seen one of these in action? Just curious about the swing radius on the lid and what sizes I could get away with. I really like this idea for keeping more expensive tools in my truck too cause it’s another lock that thieves probably won’t try to break

I’ve seen them in some welding trucks and a farm trailer but don’t have hands on experience. Having one is on my list of things though lol

 

[Damnit_Domo]

looking for some ideas for my interior as I will not be putting a back seat in my ext cab when the build reaches interior build. Will be painting whole cab while it’s bare and thinking black body (possibly a little red trim/energy suspension bushing overhaul,PS calipers) with tan vinyl rubber flooring and panels are the idea I currently have planned. Though maybe I should see what I can locate for buckets in good shape before I jump the gun on that decision… here’s what I need ideas and inspiration for my rear cab space. I don’t need examples or pictures…. Imagination and brainstorming work too

-minor audio upgrade with couple sub boxes and a few more speakers outside of factory mounting positions (bonus points for ideas to cover or cut out/fab seat belt and ashtray panels as mounting points)
-factory jack panel delete and rigging/strapping system to hold floor jack, jack stands and basic tools/roadside essentials for pulling parts or s.o.s situations be it friends, family or my own truck that’s in need of rescue

I want to keep it a clean daily both inside and out once done and the tools will be fine in organized cases and tool bags or a but floor jack and jack stands or locking bottle neck jacks that I will probably go with for versatility and some extra lift height should I need it could do some damage in the event of an accident or defensive maneuver/sudden braking so I’d like them to have a secure place in their designated spot. I’m not afraid of fab and always up for a challenge. If I like the idea, I’ll give it my best shot and credit goes where it belongs when it comes to recognition in my build thread or Facebook group posts for creative input and inspiration on the build. This is something I haven’t done or seen done and though I’m sure I could rig something up I’m almost certain there’s lots of you guys who could throw ideas out that would be either much easier to pull off, much more effective and much more visually appealing and ultimately effective so your inputs and opinions are more than welcome welcome. Unless you want me to keep the bench, in that case you can sit back there with your knees pinned in the front seat and a sore bum lmao… I joke
Thanks for all your help with the information and inspiration you’ve all given me in every stage and decision made in this nightmare. Good news is I’m becoming less mechanically dumb and naive every day and by the time I’m done this build I should have far more common sense when I buy or build my next truck. Sometimes a guys just gotta learn from his mistakes by being forced to live with them or fix them no matter what the cost and the cost on this one will be high indeed even with solid/restored salvage and new hardware/bushings. Good news is resale value will not matter as I intend to keep it and pass it on to my son down the road

This might be a long shot for the rear seat belt cutouts. 1"×4" or 2"×5" led bars w/ a remote for dimmer settings or color change would be beneficial for cab lighting. Haven't really seen it done yet