SOCAL build

[shadzima]

Originally Posted by laidback

I'm also curious about the surfboard racks.

They seem a little short, how do your boards fit?

It works for my short boards which are under 6' and only 18" wide.

[shadzima]

Finally got the smugglers box installed.

Pretty basic, it is nice to have two people to do this. Box fits perfect, Sam has these dialed in.

[shadzima]

I cut the plywood out and am using that as the hatch cover until I figure out what to do next.

[JWA]

I've never seen or heard of those smuggler's boxes---great concept, cool name too!

Any idea if removing that rearward cross member will affect the frame's rigidity? I spy what I think is a hitch installed?

[shadzima]

Originally Posted by JWA

I've never seen or heard of those smuggler's boxes---great concept, cool name too!

Any idea if removing that rearward cross member will affect the frame's rigidity? I spy what I think is a hitch installed?

I bough it from a member on here, his name is Sam, he builds them, there are a few links on the site about them. The boy asked if that is what people use to smuggle drugs so I renamed it. Think it is just called subfloor storage box.

[carringb]

Originally Posted by JWA

I've never seen or heard of those smuggler's boxes---great concept, cool name too!

Any idea if removing that rearward cross member will affect the frame's rigidity? I spy what I think is a hitch installed?

The cutaway chassis do not have a tire carrier, but they do get an extra crossmember. A Class-3 or better hitch receiver will be every bit as strong as a regular crossmember. U-joint makes replacement cross-members too if you don't want a hitch.

PS - Sam did a great job on my smuggler's box too!

[shadzima]

Look what I found, leather, powered and a drink tray! Push button forward\back and up\down and it works!

[boywonder]

Cool! Party time! Did the van that you pulled it out of have a "luv-machine" bumper sticker?

[JWA]

Originally Posted by boywonder

Cool! Party time! Did the van that you pulled it out of have a "luv-machine" bumper sticker?

Yeah I was thinking to myself "that's a pimp-my-ride sorta upgrade"!

Originally Posted by carringb

The cutaway chassis do not have a tire carrier, but they do get an extra crossmember. A Class-3 or better hitch receiver will be every bit as strong as a regular crossmember. U-joint makes replacement cross-members too if you don't want a hitch.

Thanks for that bit of info---I'm not familiar with the cutaway chassis. It makes sense they'd not have the spare carrier though.

[shadzima]

Originally Posted by boywonder

Cool! Party time! Did the van that you pulled it out of have a "luv-machine" bumper sticker?

It didn't but mine will and I am switching from Loncoin to shag for flooring.


I know your jealous!!!