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Toro

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Cargo Shelf
« 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
Cargo Shelf


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
Cargo Shelf

http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j361/Sprinter7/65C211A5-DFA3-41B3-AEC6-97A3A0B1BD9F-6110-000007DDD30C7BE6.jpg
Cargo Shelf

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.
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Lava

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Re: Cargo Shelf
« Reply #1 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!
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Re: Cargo Shelf
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2012, 07:23:33 PM »
Nice! Good job, looks like it will work well!
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Re: Cargo Shelf
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2012, 07:29:25 PM »
Looks really nice! Welds look sweet!
SOOO MANY tac welds  :D
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Re: Cargo Shelf
« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2012, 07:41:55 PM »
That thing looks SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

When can I order mine!?!? ;)
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Re: Cargo Shelf
« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2012, 09:28:03 PM »
That looks awesome, great job!!
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Re: Cargo Shelf
« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2012, 07:19:06 AM »
Nice Job!! :)
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Re: Cargo Shelf
« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2012, 02:55:54 PM »
Basket looks good.  Can't wait to see the installed pics.
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Re: Cargo Shelf
« Reply #8 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.
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Re: Cargo Shelf
« Reply #9 on: November 05, 2012, 05:37:34 PM »
Damn fine workmanship Danny....    Look forward to seeing it in action
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Re: Cargo Shelf
« Reply #10 on: November 06, 2012, 04:54:03 AM »
BTW,  how will you attach it to the floor of your X?
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Re: Cargo Shelf
« Reply #11 on: November 06, 2012, 09:11:20 AM »
Looks much sturdier than the PVC version I made for Big Bear. ;D
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Re: Cargo Shelf
« Reply #12 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)
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Re: Cargo Shelf
« Reply #13 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.
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Re: Cargo Shelf
« Reply #14 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
Cargo Shelf

Just got to tac in the gussets and finish weld.
     Now I have to decide between powdercoating or rattle can.
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