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Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX General Discussion => Topic started by: Toro on November 04, 2012, 06:10:07 PM

Title: Cargo Shelf
Post by: Toro on November 04, 2012, 06:10:07 PM
I refuse to pay over $400 for a cargo area shelf. So I decided to build one myself. It's not pretty, it's not perfect, but it's big, strong and not that heavy.

I started out with 40ft of 16g 1" square tubing
(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j361/Sprinter7/20121022_164644.jpg)

I chopped it up, welded it up. I decided to go with expanded metal for the bottom and I'm glad I did.
(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j361/Sprinter7/7AD78CA1-DDAA-4574-B2EC-E19D05CAD0F1-6110-000007DDC5258C62.jpg)
(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j361/Sprinter7/65C211A5-DFA3-41B3-AEC6-97A3A0B1BD9F-6110-000007DDD30C7BE6.jpg)
I've must have dropped over 200 tac welds every place that mesh meets the frame.


Just need to add the legs and giver her a coat of paint.
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: Lava on November 04, 2012, 06:16:54 PM
Very nice! I'm going to have you teach me to weld better!Nice job! Wanna tackle a winch mount? I can only hope that it turns out 1/4 nice as this basket!
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: Xtracrispy on November 04, 2012, 07:23:33 PM
Nice! Good job, looks like it will work well!
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: Loki on November 04, 2012, 07:29:25 PM
Looks really nice! Welds look sweet!
SOOO MANY tac welds  :D
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: xxSVxx on November 04, 2012, 07:41:55 PM
That thing looks SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

When can I order mine!?!? ;)
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: born to go on November 04, 2012, 09:28:03 PM
That looks awesome, great job!!
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: chrishaynesusa on November 05, 2012, 07:19:06 AM
Nice Job!! :)
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: s14slide on November 05, 2012, 02:55:54 PM
Basket looks good.  Can't wait to see the installed pics.
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: Toro on November 05, 2012, 03:11:35 PM
I just figured out a way to mount the basket and maintain the use of the retractable cargo cover. Let's see how this goes.
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: SoCalXTerry on November 05, 2012, 05:37:34 PM
Damn fine workmanship Danny....    Look forward to seeing it in action
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: SoCalXTerry on November 06, 2012, 04:54:03 AM
BTW,  how will you attach it to the floor of your X?
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: CAWoody on November 06, 2012, 09:11:20 AM
Looks much sturdier than the PVC version I made for Big Bear. ;D
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: Ghost65 on November 06, 2012, 12:33:41 PM
Quote from: CAWoody on November 06, 2012, 09:11:20 AM
Looks much sturdier than the PVC version I made for Big Bear. ;D

But PVC is lighter... 8)
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: Toro on November 06, 2012, 07:33:02 PM
Quote from: SoCalXTerry on November 06, 2012, 04:54:03 AM
BTW,  how will you attach it to the floor of your X?

1/4" gusseted tabs bolted to the utilitrack.
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: Toro on November 11, 2012, 06:16:11 PM
Got to work on her a little this weekend.
(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j361/Sprinter7/C30FBDD5-0FBF-4909-8156-730CA68CD732-13612-00000F4698649AA7.jpg)
Just got to tac in the gussets and finish weld.
     Now I have to decide between powdercoating or rattle can.
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: SoCalXTerry on November 11, 2012, 06:26:02 PM
Looks fine.    Great job....
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: Ghost65 on November 12, 2012, 08:21:15 AM
Are you ready for the first order?
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: xxSVxx on November 12, 2012, 09:19:50 AM
Second dibs!
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: Toro on November 12, 2012, 09:51:06 AM
Guys, I'm flattered.
    Would you really be interested in picking one of these up? The big plus is that you can retain the use of the retractable cargo cover.
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: xxSVxx on November 12, 2012, 02:27:50 PM
I'm interested but I'd like to see it in person, get a feel for how sturdy it is....and then figure out how to get surfboards on my roof....

But yes, very interested....and I just saw that you're going to be attending the Dec 1st xcursion...hopefully you'll have it installed by then!

Thanks!

:)
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: Toro on November 19, 2012, 03:14:47 PM
Fully welded and painted.
(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j361/Sprinter7/CBC372C2-B60D-4622-9761-27C4C600D044-527-000000D063992CFE.jpg)
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: SoCalXTerry on November 19, 2012, 05:13:38 PM
That's cool Danny.   I need to see it up close and personal.
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: Lava on November 19, 2012, 06:10:03 PM
Looks like the back portion drops into the track and the front "smaller" square foot will bolt down?
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: SuperSlideStyle on November 20, 2012, 07:44:02 PM
very nice welding.
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: initialkeith on June 07, 2013, 04:04:00 PM
A bit of a necro but I was curious how much space was under there. Any chance of fitting a pair of the smaller Action Packers side by side underneath? Also thirded as per making more. It looks like it might work out well for me, if, you know, you made another...
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: Toro on June 07, 2013, 06:44:11 PM
I can defiantly make you one of these. I'm in the middle of a roof rack right now but it can be next. Let me know how serious you are.
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: npgtech on June 07, 2013, 07:19:40 PM
I'm definitely in for one Danny if your willing.  I'm planning on buying an ARB fridge in the future, so I might hit you up for one of these.  Great looking product!  Definitely stout looking.
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: Toro on June 07, 2013, 07:33:45 PM
Did you ever see the "ARB Edition"?
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/08/umugajyd.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/08/se3umasy.jpg)
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: npgtech on June 07, 2013, 07:35:32 PM
Oh yeah, saw it in action at goneMOAB as well.  I like it!
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: Toro on June 07, 2013, 07:42:18 PM
Let me know Nick.
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: Ghost65 on June 07, 2013, 07:48:24 PM
Quote from: Toro on June 07, 2013, 07:33:45 PM
Did you ever see the "ARB Edition"?
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/08/umugajyd.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/08/se3umasy.jpg)

I love The ARB Edition. It's rocked Big Bear, The Mojave Road, and Moab. All without a hitch, slip, or shake.


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Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: xxSVxx on June 07, 2013, 07:58:00 PM
ARB edition makes me tingly....
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: Toro on June 07, 2013, 08:05:06 PM
How about the "xxSVxx edition"? (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/08/3eqyvu4a.jpg)
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: ultrapc40 on June 07, 2013, 09:39:03 PM
Nice
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: npgtech on June 07, 2013, 10:59:59 PM
How much does the ARB version weigh?
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: Toro on June 07, 2013, 11:12:55 PM
Not too heavy, 25-30lbs?? Ghost?

It's made off 16g but its fully boxed and welded so its pretty damn strong.
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: knightrider on June 07, 2013, 11:57:54 PM
save all those measurements for the xxSVxx edition, i need one of those :D i wish i had a welder, i could just make one :(
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: initialkeith on June 08, 2013, 02:37:35 AM
Well i just gave the great city of long beach tooooo much money for street sweeping tickets, maybe the beginning of next month? Whenever you have the time and the steel. p.m. with any info. Will you be out for the meet up day before fathers day? Maybe i could check it out in person.
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: xxSVxx on June 10, 2013, 10:49:09 AM
Quote from: Toro on June 07, 2013, 08:05:06 PM
How about the "xxSVxx edition"? (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/08/3eqyvu4a.jpg)

I need to....um....go comb my hair for a few.....back in 10min ;)
Title: Re: Cargo Shelf
Post by: Ghost65 on June 10, 2013, 01:41:33 PM
Quote from: Toro on June 07, 2013, 11:12:55 PM
Not too heavy, 25-30lbs?? Ghost?

Correct sir.