How to make a lockable trunk for less than $20 and 30 minute

katoranger · 06-27-2007, 06:01 PM

My free trunk needed some work and I found it cheaper to make a new one using an 8 gallon tote ($14 @ Walmart) and 3 little hook shaped books ($1.70 @ Tractor Supply). The mounting took about 30 minutes to do.

The parts.

Tote placed on rear rack.

Three 1/4" hook bolts before I ground the extra off.

The hooks just go around the bars on the rack and the tote can be removed in just a few minutes. It has a place for two locks on the handles. I rode around the yard a bit and it vibes some so I am going to add some rubber between the tote and the rack. I also place a piece of foam rubber in the bottom to cover the bolts up.

Just thought I would post this up for anyone looking for a cheap trunk.

Require tools: Drill with 1/4" bit, 7/16" socket or wrench, Grinder or hacksaw.

Allen

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06-27-2007, 06:01 PM	#1
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	How to make a lockable trunk for less than $20 and 30 minute My free trunk needed some work and I found it cheaper to make a new one using an 8 gallon tote ($14 @ Walmart) and 3 little hook shaped books ($1.70 @ Tractor Supply). The mounting took about 30 minutes to do. The parts. Tote placed on rear rack. Three 1/4" hook bolts before I ground the extra off. The hooks just go around the bars on the rack and the tote can be removed in just a few minutes. It has a place for two locks on the handles. I rode around the yard a bit and it vibes some so I am going to add some rubber between the tote and the rack. I also place a piece of foam rubber in the bottom to cover the bolts up. Just thought I would post this up for anyone looking for a cheap trunk. Require tools: Drill with 1/4" bit, 7/16" socket or wrench, Grinder or hacksaw. Allen [/img] __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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