I wanted to be able to take advantage of the M37's great toolbox compartments, so I devised these slide out drawers. They are made of 1/2" particle board. I know, not the best choice, but plywood is so ridiculously expensive, and hardly straight anymore. I could have used sheet metal to help increase durability and increase the usable space a little, but I'm a woodburner, not a metal worker. Be sure to prime and paint the heck out of them as the compartment is not water tight, and don't forget the drainage holes.
I've included my CAD drawing in both .dwg and .bmp formats, and a few pictures of some stuff I just threw in there for effect. Unfortunately, the oil containers don't really fit up where they are in the picture when slid into the compartment.
1953 USAF M37 wow, restored
1962 M151 Ford Production, on the rotisserie now
1953 USMC M37 w/w -in storage
1942 M6 Bomb Service Truck (sold to UK collector)
1967 M116A1 Pioneer Trailer
1968 M101A1 Trailer
S-89 Comm box
Good idea, keeps things organized, the stuff in my tool boxes slides and rolls around so I think will do the same thing. Thanks for the idea, nice pix.
Carter
Life Member:
Delta, Peach Bottom Fish & Game Assn.
That is pertty sharp good Ideal now here it comes ! whats up with Husky tool box and the genic jumper cables bet both are non AMERICAN ! [ I JUST HAD TO DO THAT ] sorry !
Great Idea Greg,
I was thinking about taking it further, adding a formica or another smooth surface product. I would even be tempted to fab them out of sheet steel, welded/folded maybe? The wood could also help w/ deadening some sound?
Just a thought..........
Brilliant! Perhaps a couple of strips of thin plastic or teflon board running the length of the bottom to prevent wear, and to ease sliding in and out.
I'll have to see if the metal shop boys at work have anything better to do...
Home 
