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Old 04-15-2012, 07:47 PM
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I built this a couple years ago, the first was supposed to be just a prototype for sizing, but I never got around to building a new one. It now has blue lights inside.

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Old 04-15-2012, 08:02 PM
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Damn a Convertible with diamond plate as an arm rest in the summer...That would be hot as hell!

Not my thing BUT looks to be very well made so good job on that.
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Somebody...somewhere....wants their toolbox back
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I think it looks great!

Have you compared weight to the stock plastic unit?
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CO99Z28Vert - It actually doesn't get that hot, believe it or not.

2QuickTA - HA! I almost used my neighbor's old truck toolbox until I realized diamond plate wasn't that expensive.
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You'll note there are no cup holders, though Haven't quite figured that problem out yet.
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weird... but matches the barbed wire seat covers
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That is a cool idea actually - I like the uniqueness of it. Good job man!

If I were you I would throw in some billet goodies to match.
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Props for being original, but I think it would look better in a Peterbuilt.
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Before I built it, I used the diamond plate for some of my artwork, so I got my money's worth out of it

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Go ahead and put your mullet hat on.
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not my cup of tea but looks good
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Damn that art work is sick!
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Originally Posted by WhiteStallion00
You'll note there are no cup holders, though Haven't quite figured that problem out yet.
Hole saw
piece of polished pipe
diamond plate bottom piece
trim ring

Use the right diameter hole and pipe and you'd have a cupholder. Heck put in two, you've got the room.
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^^thats got "patent" all over it lol


major props on the craftsmanship. looks cool. and unique
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Thanx, ProjectX. Some more of my stuff can be seen on fb:http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...1579857&type=3

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Thanx, Once I figured out the right jigsaw blade and perfected cutting it, the rest was actually pretty easy.

I haven't tried taking a hole saw to it, but it would prob work if you got the right one.
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Not really my style but it's always cool to see something different.
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artwork is cool
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Originally Posted by 2QuikTA
Somebody...somewhere....wants their toolbox back
That's frickin' funny as hell.....

Looks alright though.....
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Go ahead and put your mullet hat on.
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