Bronco locking storage area "Bronco Trunk" finally done...PICS

[RobS]

I finally got around to making my locking storage area behind my rear seat.
I'm not sure if anyone else wants to do something like this but it was suprisingly cheap.
I think I spent around 40 dollars plus the locking tailgate handle from NicksTrix ($110)
Here are some pics, sorry for the large size, I can't seem to shrink them. Rob

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[Imagator]

Great idea! Thanks!

 

[meathead333]

sweet idea! i might have to do something like that? would that work with a hard or soft top on too?

btw, i edited your pics if you want to repost them. ;D

 

[RobS]

can you pm the edited pics so I can fix it. Also the softop I have is an STC and it works fine with it. The way I did it a hard top wouldn't work but it wouldn't be hard to do it so it could work with a hard top. For anyone considering doing it I would recommend using some card board to make a template, it makes it much easier to get everything to fit correctly.

 

[slyjki]

looks good

 

[broncomanbrad]

That's pretty sweet. Think of all the cool things you can put there...... and then think of all the things that your wife will put there. ;D It's a great idea for the rear speakers too.

 

[RobS]

The speakers sound pretty good pointed towards the front. I am quickly filling up the storage area, got a new Hi-Lift jack and portable air compressor. It'll be nice this summer not worrying about leaving anything in the Bronco, it'll all be locked and out of sight.

 

[meathead333]

The speakers sound pretty good pointed towards the front. I am quickly filling up the storage area, got a new Hi-Jack jack and portable air compressor. It'll be nice this summer not worrying about leaving anything in the Bronco, it'll all be locked and out of sight.

your hi-lift fits in there? i guess it might fit. do you have it mounted?

 

[RobS]

yes, it fits (also got the offroad base) I haven't decided how I'm going to mount it yet.

 

[bigmuddy]

bronco locking storage area

very nice! Did you make it out of OSB or? and I can't figure out how you got the wood to match up so nicely around the rollbar? Hints please.

 

[bigmuddy]

Bronco trunk

One more question, what are the four bolts on the seat side for? Does it bolt to the seat back?

thanks ben

 

[RobS]

I used the cheaper particle wood(didn' flex as much as the others) I think the wood was $10 for a 4x8 foot piece at Home depot. I cut it as close to the roll bar as possible but it looks closer because when I put the vinyl on I cut it to fit the roll bar.

 

[RobS]

There are two pieces of wood, one attached by those four bolts that hold the rear seat on (just got em 1/2 inch longer) To attach the top piece I used the existing holes from my soft top rail. (got longer bolts as well) The whole thing is pretty sturdy and overall I couldn't be happier with how it turned out.

 

[NicksTrix]

looking good!

 

[RobS]

looking good!

Thanks, your locking tailgate handle is really what makes it work

 

[CodeeB]

I was planning of doing something simular with some aluminum I got from work, but your idea would be easier.

 

[RobS]

I was going to use sheet metal but knew wood and vinyl would be cheaper and easier to work with.

 

[Cavalry]

where did you get the vinyl from? I can only find it 3 foor wide? Upholstery places dont want to sell to me either lol

 

[RobS]

where did you get the vinyl from? I can only find it 3 foor wide? Upholstery places dont want to sell to me either lol

I got it at Jo-Ann fabrics, I think it was called wisper vinyl, it was around $15 a yard and I got 2 yards.