Truck gun storage

[11Charlie]

I know that I am not the only one with this problem. I would love to find a lock box for under the back seat of my truck that could fit multiple pistols or a AR truck gun and a hand gun. After searching high and low I have found out that no one makes one for my style and year of truck. I am great with constructing stuff out of wood but never have done any welding or anything.

How hard would it to be to custom make one out of a light gage steel? @IronMonster do you have any thoughts on this? @etrain16 has mentioned he is having the same problem and cant find one for the front of his truck.

I would think there would have to be an economical way of creating something that could be built in. Any idea's would be appreciated.

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[3MTA3]

Add to that a box that could be solidly mounted behind the seat of a standard two door cab that would securely lock that would hold an AR or two and mags or a pair of hunting rifles.

 

[11Charlie]

Just for a visual this is what I am thinking.

 

[Member 34319]

No need for a lockable box with one of these on your vehicle.

Just kidding.

 

[Joe13]

I wish I had room and the cash to put one in my car.

No idea about fabrication unless you can find a decent welder that won't over charge you.

Maybe place a CL ad?

 

[11Charlie]

No need for a lockable box with one of these on your vehicle.

Just kidding.

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Thinking that might make it more important

 

[Member 34319]

TruckVault - Vehicle Cargo Secure Storage Solutions

 

[11Charlie]

TruckVault - Vehicle Cargo Secure Storage Solutions

Brother I have tried every site on this side of the world. No one makes it for a 2007 dodge crew cab.

 

[11Charlie]

I wish I had room and the cash to put one in my car.

No idea about fabrication unless you can find a decent welder that won't over charge you.

Maybe place a CL ad?

If I find a better solution for my truck Joe I will give you the cable lock box I have in my truck now.

 

[peternov01]

steel is more forgiving than wood, in that you can add or subtract material at will. Having said that it is also much more precise if you want things to fit right. if you have never welded before get a little 110 buzz box with innershield and play with that, the reason you want innershield wire is because it doesn't require gas and will allow you to weld in more places. just remember a clean piece of steel is much easier to weld than a rusted/oily one

 

[11Charlie]

steel is more forgiving than wood, in that you can add or subtract material at will. Having said that it is also much more precise if you want things to fit right. if you have never welded before get a little 110 buzz box with innershield and play with that, the reason you want innershield wire is because it doesn't require gas and will allow you to weld in more places. just remember a clean piece of steel is much easier to weld than a rusted/oily one

Not sure wood will hold up for this sort of thing. As for steel I really not sure I want to do it. knowing my luck I'd burn down my shop that I just got done with.

 

[Caveman Jim]

Brother I have tried every site on this side of the world. No one makes it for a 2007 dodge crew cab.

WELL didn't you know that Dodge didn't build a good 2007 truck so they skipped that year, you got a 2006 or a 2008.... J/K
I have been known to be really good at getting metal to stick together but with fasteners, sharp drill bits, bolts with lock washers are your best friend.
Good luck with your search buddy, OH & I too weld wood...

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

wranglerstar just put a safe in his truck

 

[3MTA3]

Not all wood is the same if you go that route. There are some really tough hardwoods out there like oak, hard maple, and ironwood. You would have to be very determined to get through a half inch of a good hardwood. Keep the joint between the lid and the box VERY tight so as to not allow a pry bar. A sloppy joint will let a pry bar make short of an otherwise sound steel box.

 

[11Charlie]

WELL didn't you know that Dodge didn't build a good 2007 truck so they skipped that year, you got a 2006 or a 2008.... J/K
I have been known to be really good at getting metal to stick together but with fasteners, sharp drill bits, bolts with lock washers are your best friend.
Good luck with your search buddy, OH & I too weld wood...

Damn should of bought a found on road dead instead of a Dodge.

 

[11Charlie]

Not all wood is the same if you go that route. There are some really tough hardwoods out there like oak, hard maple, and ironwood. You would have to be very determined to get through a half inch of a good hardwood. Keep the joint between the lid and the box VERY tight so as to not allow a pry bar. A sloppy joint will let a pry bar make short of an otherwise sound steel box.

I have thought about that. I am just thinking a solid welded piece would be better for durability against theft.

 

[Caveman Jim]

Damn should of bought a found on road dead instead of a Dodge.

That would have proved that you were really serious about buying a real truck.... lol

 

[Caveman Jim]

I remember seeing a video of a guy that mounted a bracket that fits in the magazine well of an AR that locks underneath the backseat of an F-150. That is going to be the route I'm going as far as a handgun, that's going to be on my body at all times brother.

 

[11Charlie]

wranglerstar just put a safe in his truck

Dang I think that guy needs a bigger truck with all the gear he has to carry.

 

[11Charlie]

That would have proved that you were really serious about buying a real truck.... lol

Whats funny is when I went to buy one I really wanted a 7.3 L Ford. Couldn't find one that wasn't beat to death or at my price range so I settled for the best.