Search and Rescue truck
06-01-2019, 04:40 PM
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Search and Rescue truck
Long story short: long time lurker on work computer (shh) going to be restarting my volunteer search and rescue truck project with a different chassis. Has anyone seen a radio console/jotto desk for our trucks? If not (and I searched) could I have a picture of a 92-96 center floor sections (no carpet). Thanks for all the help!
06-01-2019, 05:32 PM
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This & the NEXT several show a '93 Bronco floor (with modified seat mounts, but the factory center):
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This is a '95 F150 std. cab:
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I think you should plan on building whatever you want. I don't think any aftermarket company still makes stuff specific to these old trucks - not enough demand.
(phone app link)
This is a '95 F150 std. cab:
(phone app link)
(phone app link)
(phone app link)
I think you should plan on building whatever you want. I don't think any aftermarket company still makes stuff specific to these old trucks - not enough demand.
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06-01-2019, 05:40 PM
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This & the NEXT several show a '93 Bronco floor (with modified seat mounts, but the factory center):
(phone app link)
This is a '95 F150 std. cab:
(phone app link)
(phone app link)
(phone app link)
I think you should plan on building whatever you want. I don't think any aftermarket company still makes stuff specific to these old trucks - not enough demand.
(phone app link)
This is a '95 F150 std. cab:
(phone app link)
(phone app link)
(phone app link)
I think you should plan on building whatever you want. I don't think any aftermarket company still makes stuff specific to these old trucks - not enough demand.
06-02-2019, 12:23 PM
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I don't think paying someone is practical - no one will know exactly what you want or expect, until the work is done. And at that point, you're committed to paying him, whether you like what he built or not. So you'll probably have to DIY, but I wouldn't use an ammo can. Start off working in cardboard, with glue, staples, &/or duct tape. Try several shapes to find what fits & does what you want. Then move to a carved styrofoam block or Aluminum (using screws or pop-rivets) so you can put some weight on it, and maybe even mount things to try it out. Once you're sure, buy a half sheet of ~1/4 plywood, and a few bags of steel corner brackets...
Cut the wood & screw it to the brackets to make the box the exact size & shape you need. Once you're happy with the fit, wrap it in ~1/8" batting and then some upholstery or carpet that goes with the truck. Use it for a while, making the last few tweaks. When you're sure, either rebuild it yourself one last time, or pay a pro to copy it for you.
I don't think paying someone is practical - no one will know exactly what you want or expect, until the work is done. And at that point, you're committed to paying him, whether you like what he built or not. So you'll probably have to DIY, but I wouldn't use an ammo can. Start off working in cardboard, with glue, staples, &/or duct tape. Try several shapes to find what fits & does what you want. Then move to a carved styrofoam block or Aluminum (using screws or pop-rivets) so you can put some weight on it, and maybe even mount things to try it out. Once you're sure, buy a half sheet of ~1/4 plywood, and a few bags of steel corner brackets...
Cut the wood & screw it to the brackets to make the box the exact size & shape you need. Once you're happy with the fit, wrap it in ~1/8" batting and then some upholstery or carpet that goes with the truck. Use it for a while, making the last few tweaks. When you're sure, either rebuild it yourself one last time, or pay a pro to copy it for you.
06-02-2019, 01:56 PM
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I don't think paying someone is practical - no one will know exactly what you want or expect, until the work is done. And at that point, you're committed to paying him, whether you like what he built or not. So you'll probably have to DIY, but I wouldn't use an ammo can. Start off working in cardboard, with glue, staples, &/or duct tape. Try several shapes to find what fits & does what you want. Then move to a carved styrofoam block or Aluminum (using screws or pop-rivets) so you can put some weight on it, and maybe even mount things to try it out. Once you're sure, buy a half sheet of ~1/4 plywood, and a few bags of steel corner brackets...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H4L8R5G
Cut the wood & screw it to the brackets to make the box the exact size & shape you need. Once you're happy with the fit, wrap it in ~1/8" batting and then some upholstery or carpet that goes with the truck. Use it for a while, making the last few tweaks. When you're sure, either rebuild it yourself one last time, or pay a pro to copy it for you.
I don't think paying someone is practical - no one will know exactly what you want or expect, until the work is done. And at that point, you're committed to paying him, whether you like what he built or not. So you'll probably have to DIY, but I wouldn't use an ammo can. Start off working in cardboard, with glue, staples, &/or duct tape. Try several shapes to find what fits & does what you want. Then move to a carved styrofoam block or Aluminum (using screws or pop-rivets) so you can put some weight on it, and maybe even mount things to try it out. Once you're sure, buy a half sheet of ~1/4 plywood, and a few bags of steel corner brackets...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H4L8R5G
Cut the wood & screw it to the brackets to make the box the exact size & shape you need. Once you're happy with the fit, wrap it in ~1/8" batting and then some upholstery or carpet that goes with the truck. Use it for a while, making the last few tweaks. When you're sure, either rebuild it yourself one last time, or pay a pro to copy it for you.
I've seen plenty of people build columns but I never thought about it. Maybe it's time to try.
06-02-2019, 05:28 PM
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Preferably something that can take radios, scanners, etc. We don't have many yards where I am but I'll check up north. Are the floor pans the same?
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