First project idea - truck bed storagebox

Looks like a nice safe and easy starting place. It'll prove useful when completed and give learning experience, do it! :) I'm starting with a cupholder(I have cars, so my functionability without it being big is limited.)1998 Monte Carlo w/

Eclipse CD8454

2xRockford 5.25" Power 2-way T152C

2xRockford 6"x9" Punch 3-way FRC4369

1xMemphis 16-MCH1300 5-channel

2xKicker 12" L5 Solobaric-2 Ohm

That should be pretty cool making it yourself will prove very useful because you can make it anyway you want it to be.  Your biggest problem is going to be making it hinge and also making it watertite. That will be really hard the only way I can think of to do this would be to make all areas around the hinge out of mdf so it will be nice and thick and then sandwich the mdf in fiberglass.Learning the trade one fiberglass creation at a time!

I would try a piano hinge you can get them at homedepot or lowesmount it on the inside lip of the box and the underside of the lid, if that doesnt suit your needs maybe try regular door hinges they are a little more beefy than piano hinges and might hold up a bit better. if you still not satisfied with that choice, i have seen some made out of a section of fire hose which is just cotton jacket over rubber hose cut a piece and attach it to the inside of the box and underside of the lid, it will definatly last a long time but might not afford the stability needed for the lid. which everway you go with have fun and take lots of pics. take your time and don't rush. it should turn out awsome! good luck.

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