Ammo can console

[knack]

I'm sure this has been done before, but here's a few pics of my cheapo (relatively) console solution.
After drilling the spot welds and taking the clamping hardware off the box, I used some of the wire from that to form a couple L-shaped pins. Those got brazed to the box and form a hinge on one end. The other end got a pushbutton lock from Reid Tool.
Also from Reid was the cable lanyard that holds the lid from opening too far. I used steel pop rivets to attach the lanyard; they don't interfere with the lid shutting.
After some rattle-can painting, I glued a piece of microfoam to the top for a cushion.
It all works pretty sweet. Total investment was about $75 including the 40mm ammo can, shipping, etc.
The 40mm can is about 18-1/2" long by 10" high by 6" wide, and fits nicely in a half cab with bucket seats.

 

[zeeman1]

good looking box, nice work.

 

[dvldav]

I have been planning the same thing. I really like it and it appears to be the right height for a Bronco. Course perks of the job bein what they are I didn't have to pay for the .50 can.

 

[Durtymax]

I like it, I might just steal that idea.

 

[gbbronco]

I bet the cost of the box was less than the cover .

 

[knack]

I bet the cost of the box was less than the cover .

Yep. The small, light stuff was more expensive than the heavy part.
All I need to do now is add some RAM drink holders and the total cost will be right up there with the aftermarket consoles.

 

[sprdv1]

Looks great, good work there..!