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    Custom Toolbox - Recommendations

    Hello awesome Patrollers!

    So - I want to get a custom ally toolbox made. To mount on a roof-bar in-front of my Rhino platform rack (3/4 length).

    I basically want something triangular in section that I can mount a solar panel on the lid of. The shape will have it act like a bit of a deflector and still leave me with gobs of space for stuff like tent-ropes and basic tools etc. The rear of it I can mount to the front edge of my rack. The front I'll mount on rhino-rack feet and bar.

    I'm thinking something like this:

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    As a guide to size it'd be near full width - so about 900mm x 250mm high and 500mm deep.

    My question is ... do any of you guys know anyone they can recommend that can make this up for me? I can't weld or I'd have a go myself. I've sent out some emails and so on to a few fabrication joints round here but I'm just getting ignored. Tong Boxes quoted like > $1300 which I think is pretty steep for what it is.

    Anyone here that's handy with a welder wanna make it up for me? Anyone that you guys can recommend I get onto - I'm in Brisbane - but I don't care if I have to get it shipped.

    Any advise gratefully accepted!
    2015 GU ST 3.0CRD Auto Wagon, 2" EFS Lift, 5 x Procomp 16s with MT ATZ P3s, TJM Outback Bar and 12000lb Winch, 80l Sub Tank, Redarc 40A DC-DC with Optima Battery and 180w Solar, ARB Compressor On-board, 3" EXHAUST, Rhino Pioneer Platform and Darche Awning, DIY Drawers to come!

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    Way too much weight up top IMHO
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    Quote Originally Posted by threedogs View Post
    Way too much weight up top IMHO
    Yeah I agree. I'm not a fan of having a lot of weight on the roof. I only pack light stuff on the roof like bedding etc and only when I have to.

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    Guys. It's not going to weigh that much.
    A 2.5m x 1.25m sheet of 8mm check plate is 7kg.
    And it's not going to have anything heavy in it! Just some rope and stuff.

    Of course it could be made lighter by making it into 2 smaller ones - ie. a gap in the middle.

    In any case - any ideas on where I can get something like this made?
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    I have seen taller ones made to hide say a swag from the wind, leave it with me or better still
    Ill shoot off some emails on Monday and see what comes up. Remind me Monday. arvo
    Have you tried Gary Plant @ the dept on interiors I think he's in Bris he may have something
    suitable
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    Thanks John.
    I'll look up Gary.
    :-)
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    Your friendly reminder as requested, Threedogs!
    Would love it if you could put me in touch with someone...
    Thanks!

    Quote Originally Posted by threedogs View Post
    I have seen taller ones made to hide say a swag from the wind, leave it with or better still
    Ill shoot off some emails on Monday and see what comes up. Remind me Monday. arvo
    Have you tried Gary Plant @ the dept on interiors I think he's in Bris he may have something
    suitable
    2015 GU ST 3.0CRD Auto Wagon, 2" EFS Lift, 5 x Procomp 16s with MT ATZ P3s, TJM Outback Bar and 12000lb Winch, 80l Sub Tank, Redarc 40A DC-DC with Optima Battery and 180w Solar, ARB Compressor On-board, 3" EXHAUST, Rhino Pioneer Platform and Darche Awning, DIY Drawers to come!

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    Going to hospital for some test very soon Ill send off some email whilst Im waiting lol
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    There is a company at Brendale called EuroFlo. He is generally busy but does some very good work at reasonable prices. Glegg manufacturing also in brendale may be able to assist you.

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    Thanks Nissannewby. I'll look them up. I have got onto a guy called Matthew at My Toolbox (also out Brendale way). He's being very helpful.
    :-)

    Quote Originally Posted by nissannewby View Post
    There is a company at Brendale called EuroFlo. He is generally busy but does some very good work at reasonable prices. Glegg manufacturing also in brendale may be able to assist you.
    2015 GU ST 3.0CRD Auto Wagon, 2" EFS Lift, 5 x Procomp 16s with MT ATZ P3s, TJM Outback Bar and 12000lb Winch, 80l Sub Tank, Redarc 40A DC-DC with Optima Battery and 180w Solar, ARB Compressor On-board, 3" EXHAUST, Rhino Pioneer Platform and Darche Awning, DIY Drawers to come!

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