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Texas4X4
08-14-2007, 12:44 PM
doc's console thread got me thinkin, wouldnt it be bad ass if i could fab up a way to make an army ammo box my center console? we have a few ammo boxes around the house but the only problem is i gotta measure the dimensions it needs to be and my jeeps gonna be on vacation for 2 weeks....well wait theres another problem, the e-brake would pose a problem, and if i managed to overcome the e-brake...then how would i mount it? bolt it down? velcro?
wissemeier05
08-14-2007, 02:36 PM
bill has done it
http://terrainstompers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=113
velcro???? wtf? so they cat get into your storage container so they just take the whole thing!?
squareface
08-14-2007, 04:37 PM
Originally posted by wissemeier05:
velcro???? wtf? so they cat get into your storage container so they just take the whole thing!? graemlins/lmao.gif
Texas4X4
08-14-2007, 06:09 PM
hey i mounted my cb mike with velcro....but how would i deal with the e-brake?
olivesta500
08-14-2007, 10:56 PM
like dan said, I built my console using ammo cans. check out my write up on in in the above link. I bolted it to the floor. if you want any more pics or got any specific questions let me know
Texas4X4
08-15-2007, 12:12 AM
yeah i got one....what do i do about my handbrake?
squareface
08-15-2007, 09:21 AM
Originally posted by Texas4X4:
what do i do about my handbrake? Get a YJ.
squareface
08-15-2007, 09:21 AM
graemlins/ditto.gif
wissemeier05
08-15-2007, 09:39 AM
Originally posted by Texas4X4:
yeah i got one....what do i do about my handbrake? idk get creative, use a long narrow box next to it instead of a wide long box....
JD988
08-15-2007, 12:59 PM
where is the e brake at on a yj??
CMSurfer
08-15-2007, 01:04 PM
Originally posted by JD988:
where is the e brake at on a yj?? On the floor next to the clutch.
Texas4X4
08-15-2007, 01:04 PM
i think its on the floor? like a truck?
olivesta500
08-15-2007, 02:25 PM
Originally posted by Texas4X4:
yeah i got one....what do i do about my handbrake? couple options, build around it or move it... If you have a hand brake, then you either paid someone to put it in or your mechanically inclined enough to figure out how to build a console around it (if its in the way)
Texas4X4
08-15-2007, 03:42 PM
hmm, has anybody ever relocated the e-brake in a TJ?
Donny 01 TJ
08-15-2007, 05:37 PM
Cut a slit in the bottom of the ammo can and put the handle in the ammo can.
or
Buy one of these
http://www.northerntool.com/images/product/images/12958_lg.gif
Attach it to the Y coupling for the e-brake cable and relocate new e-brake crank up to 50 feet in front of the rear seat. :D
or
Go to the junk yard and get a e-brake peddle assembly from a truck or car and fabricate your own.
JD988
08-15-2007, 07:05 PM
ah hell travis, screw the ebrake lol....yall in texas dont need them anyway :D just put some cattle behind ur jeep when you park tongue.gif
Texas4X4
08-15-2007, 07:11 PM
ideas how to cut an ammo can? i aint got razar sharp fingernails / teeth
Donny 01 TJ
08-15-2007, 08:04 PM
Originally posted by Texas4X4:
ideas how to cut an ammo can? i aint got razar sharp fingernails / teeth 12 Gauge - Buck Shot
Mean Max
08-15-2007, 08:11 PM
http://www.sissonloghomes.com/ProductsPhotos/jigsaw2.jpg
http://www.eye4trade.com/images/jpeg/faq_questionmark.jpg
Texas4X4
08-15-2007, 09:54 PM
hmm...we dont not have this jigsaw technology in east texas....ohter ideas? i mite just go at it with a grinder
jesmac13
08-16-2007, 12:42 AM
This could work
http://adweek.blogs.com/photos/uncategorized/easy.jpg
JD988
08-16-2007, 01:54 AM
travis......grinder might be ur best bet? just have a go at it and then smooth it out... or at least this is what id do?
Texas4X4
08-16-2007, 01:09 PM
yeah thats what im thinkin bout doin, when i get her back from the shop, im gonna take some measurements and let the sparks fly
Texas4X4
08-16-2007, 01:16 PM
but that leaves 1 more problem, im gonna have a handle goin trhough my console lol but i rarely use my e-brake anyway so...
TrailPirate
08-16-2007, 05:12 PM
Velcro the ammo box to the top of the e-brake. That or just rip the e-brake out and carry around blocks of wood with velcro on it then velcro the wood to your tires and stop it from rolling.
The Duke
08-16-2007, 08:38 PM
Originally posted by TrailPirate:
Velcro the ammo box to the top of the e-brake. That or just rip the e-brake out and carry around blocks of wood with velcro on it then velcro the wood to your tires and stop it from rolling. forget about the blocks......just stick the velcro on your tires...... :rolleyes:
Are you gonna have that new engine velcroed in too?? tongue.gif :D