Andy's 100 Series Build

[Awkragt]

After reviewing hundreds of people's drawer builds I decided to go for it. At least with a box. The plan is to leave it in for a week or two and see how it work's for my wife's daily driver tasks, groceries, and so forth.

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I built the box out of 3/4" birch for the top and bottom, 1" plywood for the sides. The 1" and 3/4" seem overkill so I'm debating redoing the whole thing in 1/2" birch.

If the box checks out then I'll go from there.
1) Wings to fill in the sides.
2) Platform over middle row for sleeping
3) Regular drawer on the left
4) Double slider kitchen drawer on the right

[irish_11]

After reviewing hundreds of people's drawer builds I decided to go for it. At least with a box. The plan is to leave it in for a week or two and see how it work's for my wife's daily driver tasks, groceries, and so forth.

I built the box out of 3/4" birch for the top and bottom, 1" plywood for the sides. The 1" and 3/4" seem overkill so I'm debating redoing the whole thing in 1/2" birch.

If the box checks out then I'll go from there.
1) Wings to fill in the sides.
2) Platform over middle row for sleeping
3) Regular drawer on the left
4) Double slider kitchen drawer on the right

I expect a review of how it holds up and how she likes having the platform in there. I'm debating options on there. I'm thinking I'll go with a cargo barrier setup too (don't worry I'll put that welder to good use).

1" is pretty thick stuff. That has to add some weight. Are you considering cutting some out with a hole saw. I don’t think you would lose too much structural integrity. Also did you see the derlin and teflon slides instead of drawer slides? I'm debating doing the delrin route. I suppose it all depends on how much weight I put back there. The 62's are already a brick so I figure some more weight can't hurt, right? haha.

[Awkragt]

The box worked good. It went through stages as I slowly constructed it. First my wife would load groceries and they would fall off the sides, then I filled in the sides. We went camping with the box, it was a pita to reach the stuff in the back, then I built the drawers.

It's 42" between the wheel wells, 41" deep. 4 turnbuckles hold it down. 4 leaves hinge up on the sides to put it in and access stuff stored on the sides. The bed extension uses a door hinge with a loose pin (that I drilled for a lanyard) to attach to the box. This eliminates a complicated piano hinge folding setup. It's simply a 36"x36" piece that I slide into place and insert the pin. Drawers are about 11" deep, 36" sliders bring them almost all the way out. I've got one 20"x39" drawer and one 14"x39" wide drawer. These red "locker bins" fit just right inside the drawers for organizing gear. You can also see my helper in these photos. She even held the screws when I installed the handles today.

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[Awkragt]

Also the stupid sunroof deflector broke and flew off when I went about 85 passing someone. Turns out it's not a vital component and I won't be replacing it again.

[SmoothLC]

Yup, almost had that happen a couple times on some road trips.

Just had to tighten the screws down with a phillips and we were good to go again. It's a Mr. T version.

Like where you're heading with this one.

Good luck.

[Awkragt]

About time for an update. We've gone on a few big trips in the Landcruiser. Last October down to California; Yosemite, San Francisco, Redwoods. Headed out of the country to Big White, BC in January.

Rolled over to 225K Miles last week.

New plans for some build on it this summer. With two daughters, the next step in the build is quality of life improvements. I've got a pump and tank ordered for on-board water. 51L Truck Fridge ordered so we can skip the fast food and eat well when we travel.

Got new tires in Jan, 285/75 R16 Goodyear Duratracs:

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[SmoothLC]

Nice shoes!

Plus, w/ 225k, she really looks clean.

[Awkragt]

Installed the 6 Gallon tank on the rear right side. It will fill up from the middle row seating. The fill spout will stick out between the seat and the door when all three middle row seats installed. Most of the time the new fridge will fill that spot.
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[krnnerdboy]

Any plans for a hot water system? I'm drawing out my plans with a heat exchanger

[Awkragt]

Any plans for a hot water system? I'm drawing out my plans with a heat exchanger

Not right now. I'm keeping the truck mostly stock. This water system mounts to the box only. I'm running a hot wire from the battery to power the pump and a pair of 12v outlets for the fridge.

Hot water may come if I find we get a lot of use out of this water system.