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majorgator's avatar
majorgator
Explorer
Dec 23, 2014

Diamond Plate Tool Box

Since I've pretty much reached my wits end on this topic, I figured I'd post here to see if anyone can help point me in the right direction.

I'm looking for a diamond plate tool box for my truck....but not so simple. I want it to be a flush mount (since I have a bed cover) and I want it to be 16" width or less. It doesn't need to be as tall as the bed sides. The only ones I've found that meet these requirements have 2 big protruding twist handles on top (ie UGLY). I don't mind straight diamond plate or black. Help!
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  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    Dec 23, 2014
    Sorry - just passing on what I would do here looking for a special item...

    I have used the FOLD-A-COVER hard plastic folding bed covers for my past two Ford trucks. They actually make a tool box that goes under the rear window part of the folding doors. Maybe that would work for you... They are not diamond plate however...



    Photos for google search...

    Roy Ken
  • majorgator's avatar
    majorgator
    Explorer
    Dec 23, 2014
    edbehnke wrote:
    here is a flush one. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lund-60-in-Flush-Mount-Truck-Tool-Box-79460T/202892689?N=5yc1vZc8nh#specifications

    that sort of fits.

    and here is a company that makes them.
    http://www.dawsbetterbuilt.com/product-categories/crown-series/

    As I said, 16" or less. The one you reference is 20".

    2003silverado wrote:
    Have you looked at the truck "chests" on Northern Tool's website?

    link

    The bottom width is good, but the top is not preferable. Otherwise, that's a nice box, though a tad pricey. Tractor Supply has almost the same box, but for about $100 less. That's my backup plan.

    RoyB wrote:
    Quick search on GOOGLE for "Diamond Plate Tool Boxes Pickups"

    comes up with alot of views...

    When it loads up select "VIEWS"

    Then mouse click on the one you like for more info...

    DIAMOND PLATE TOOL BOX

    Once you get the part number then order from AMAZON...

    Roy Ken

    Believe me, I've already done that. If you saw one on there that meets my preferences, then let me know...cause I certainly didn't!
  • ford_truck_guy's avatar
    ford_truck_guy
    Nomad
    Dec 23, 2014
    majorgator wrote:
    ford truck guy wrote:
    Have you thought about having one fabricated to your liking ? For a skilled sheet metal house , that's a short , fill in project...

    I have considered that, and have even thought about doing it myself in my shop, but I'm not into for that much time/money/effort.


    I hear you about the time and effort.. there are always more important items on my to-do list at any time....They usually involve projects for DW >:B
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    Dec 23, 2014
    Quick search on GOOGLE for "Diamond Plate Tool Boxes Pickups"

    comes up with alot of views...

    When it loads up select "VIEWS"

    Then mouse click on the one you like for more info...

    DIAMOND PLATE TOOL BOX

    Once you get the part number then order from AMAZON...

    Roy Ken
  • edbehnke's avatar
    edbehnke
    Explorer
    Dec 23, 2014
    here is a flush one. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lund-60-in-Flush-Mount-Truck-Tool-Box-79460T/202892689?N=5yc1vZc8nh#specifications

    that sort of fits.

    and here is a company that makes them.
    http://www.dawsbetterbuilt.com/product-categories/crown-series/
  • majorgator's avatar
    majorgator
    Explorer
    Dec 23, 2014
    ford truck guy wrote:
    Have you thought about having one fabricated to your liking ? For a skilled sheet metal house , that's a short , fill in project...

    I have considered that, and have even thought about doing it myself in my shop, but I'm not into for that much time/money/effort.
  • ford_truck_guy's avatar
    ford_truck_guy
    Nomad
    Dec 23, 2014
    Have you thought about having one fabricated to your liking ? For a skilled sheet metal house , that's a short , fill in project...

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