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This allows for storage under a false floor, so when the top is off, preying eyes won't see anything...

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I used 3/8 inch plywood for the base. I used my cargo mat as a template to cut out the wheel wells.

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After cutting the wheelwells out with a jigsaw, I test fitted it. Worked great, got it right the fi...

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I made the frame out of 2x6's. Here is what it looks like without the top. I later put carpeting i...

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Since the inside of the unit will house drawers, you need to make sure everthing is square. This is...

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Since i was using a 10" chop saw, you have to add a scrap piece of wood to the base so it will cut t...

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I made a cardboard template for the top using a protractor.

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For those of you wondering, I'll try to explain how this method works. First set up you cardboard s...

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Hold the protractor level thoughout the mark. I put the cut piece back for photo purposes. You may...

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Again, hold the protactor level throughout the mark. Should look like this when you reach the end o...

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Trace out and cut. You need to repeat for the left side as they are not the same.

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Fits perfect. I used 3/4 plywood for the top, mainly for the strength. Do not screw the top down y...

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I used 1x4's for the drawer sides and 1/4" MDF. I also cut 1/4" dado's in the sides.

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I don't have a dado blade, so I made three passes moving the fence until a 1/4 inch was achieved.

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This is what the drawer looks like detailing the dado, prior to assembly.

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This is the bottom of the finished drawer.

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Test fitting the drawer inside the cabinet. My left drawer fit to tight toward the back of the draw...

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Drawers are almost complete. Next step is to cut thr drawer face. I originally planned on two more...

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I made the drawer fronts to cover the extra area on the outboard sides. I may also rethink this at ...

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I need to add grey carpeting to the top and a moulding strip for the front edge. Also need drawer p...

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I put the cargo mat on top for now. As you can see it is pretty stealthy.

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The Diagram. These measurements may be off from the final build.

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I used this stuff to glue the carpet to the top.

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Directions called to brush, roll, or trowl(sp?) it on. I didn't have a brush to waste, or a roller ...

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After a dry fit, it was time to begin. Sorry no pics with the glue, because it was messy and I had ...

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While the glue was curing, I decided to stain the drawer fronts. Why?, because I had some stain lay...

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I also added an aluminum 3/4 edgeing for the edge. The drawers are finished with some cheap drawer ...

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Another view. I haven't desided what to do about the bottom edge. I'll probably go back to Home De...

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Nice fit around the wheel wells

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I used a slightly lighter, and cheaper, outdoor carpeting for the drawers and side bins. This bin h...

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Enough room for a cheap tool kit, cables and whatever else. The side bin holds my hitch securely.

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And It's finished. ABout 8 hours of build time & 90 dollars later.