tacoma_AL
Adventurer
So with things finally turning around and the truck down at the moment till an engine rebuild, I had a quick question.
(Truck Pic for visual reference)
The only thing I really dislike about my truck at the moment is ability to reach storage containers in the back and climbing over the seats to get to stuff I have trouble reaching. I was talking with a friend the other day and mentioned this idea to him and said it might be doable, with a lot of fab work. My question is basically does anyone know of anyone or seen anyone that has cut out lockable hatches on the outside of the X-Cab section using the original skin as a door? Using the original skin on the outside to lock and unlock then fold down and allow access to gear inside on a track system that you typically see in the bed or back on a Land Cruiser. I will draw a sketch of what I'm talking about tomorrow morning and post it, but was getting really curious about it as I would like to keep my bed space. I realize this may sound silly, stupid, and down right retarded to attempt, as in if I screw up, I'm out a cab. However I have a true deep attachment to this truck that I can never bring myself to get rid of it, thus my reason for trying to make it more accessible for my self and girlfriend.
If you happen to know of someone that has a write-up about this or knows who has attempted something like this could you please point me in the right direction. I honestly don't know what to search to find help on this, or maybe nobody has done this yet. Mehh, any help is appreciated, Thanks guys and gals, Hudsen
(Truck Pic for visual reference)
The only thing I really dislike about my truck at the moment is ability to reach storage containers in the back and climbing over the seats to get to stuff I have trouble reaching. I was talking with a friend the other day and mentioned this idea to him and said it might be doable, with a lot of fab work. My question is basically does anyone know of anyone or seen anyone that has cut out lockable hatches on the outside of the X-Cab section using the original skin as a door? Using the original skin on the outside to lock and unlock then fold down and allow access to gear inside on a track system that you typically see in the bed or back on a Land Cruiser. I will draw a sketch of what I'm talking about tomorrow morning and post it, but was getting really curious about it as I would like to keep my bed space. I realize this may sound silly, stupid, and down right retarded to attempt, as in if I screw up, I'm out a cab. However I have a true deep attachment to this truck that I can never bring myself to get rid of it, thus my reason for trying to make it more accessible for my self and girlfriend.
If you happen to know of someone that has a write-up about this or knows who has attempted something like this could you please point me in the right direction. I honestly don't know what to search to find help on this, or maybe nobody has done this yet. Mehh, any help is appreciated, Thanks guys and gals, Hudsen