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From 1996 Ford Bronco “Pepe” — documented by Slicktop.

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1996 Ford Bronco - This allows for storage under a false floor, so when the top is off, preying eyes won't see anything in plain sight. 1996 Ford Bronco - I used 3/8 inch plywood for the base. I used my cargo mat as a template to cut out the wheel wells. 1996 Ford Bronco - After cutting the wheelwells out with a jigsaw, I test fitted it. Worked great, got it right the first time. 1996 Ford Bronco - I made the frame out of 2x6's. Here is what it looks like without the top. I later put carpeting in the side bin area, since there is no dr… 1996 Ford Bronco - Since the inside of the unit will house drawers, you need to make sure everthing is square. This is how I squared up the 3- 2x6's running o… 1996 Ford Bronco - Since i was using a 10" chop saw, you have to add a scrap piece of wood to the base so it will cut the 2x6 all the way through or it will l… 1996 Ford Bronco - I made a cardboard template for the top using a protractor. 1996 Ford Bronco - For those of you wondering, I'll try to explain how this method works. First set up you cardboard square on your frame. The gap left over (… 1996 Ford Bronco - Hold the protractor level thoughout the mark. I put the cut piece back for photo purposes. You may have to make minor corrections as I did. 1996 Ford Bronco - Again, hold the protactor level throughout the mark. Should look like this when you reach the end of the mark. 1996 Ford Bronco - Trace out and cut. You need to repeat for the left side as they are not the same. 1996 Ford Bronco - Fits perfect. I used 3/4 plywood for the top, mainly for the strength. Do not screw the top down yet. Set it aside for now. It's time to bu… 1996 Ford Bronco - I used 1x4's for the drawer sides and 1/4" MDF. I also cut 1/4" dado's in the sides. 1996 Ford Bronco - I don't have a dado blade, so I made three passes moving the fence until a 1/4 inch was achieved. 1996 Ford Bronco - This is what the drawer looks like detailing the dado, prior to assembly. 1996 Ford Bronco - This is the bottom of the finished drawer. 1996 Ford Bronco - Test fitting the drawer inside the cabinet. My left drawer fit to tight toward the back of the drawer. I sanded untill it moved freely. 1996 Ford Bronco - Drawers are almost complete. Next step is to cut thr drawer face. I originally planned on two more drawers on the outer sides but, there wo… 1996 Ford Bronco - I made the drawer fronts to cover the extra area on the outboard sides. I may also rethink this at a later day. I also thought about having… 1996 Ford Bronco - I need to add grey carpeting to the top and a moulding strip for the front edge. Also need drawer pulls. I haven't decided what to do with… 1996 Ford Bronco - I put the cargo mat on top for now. As you can see it is pretty stealthy. 1996 Ford Bronco - The Diagram. These measurements may be off from the final build. 1996 Ford Bronco - I used this stuff to glue the carpet to the top. 1996 Ford Bronco - Directions called to brush, roll, or trowl(sp?) it on. I didn't have a brush to waste, or a roller for that matter. So I took scrape from t… 1996 Ford Bronco - After a dry fit, it was time to begin. Sorry no pics with the glue, because it was messy and I had nobody to take pics. 1996 Ford Bronco - While the glue was curing, I decided to stain the drawer fronts. Why?, because I had some stain laying around and didn't want to spend anym… 1996 Ford Bronco - I also added an aluminum 3/4 edgeing for the edge. The drawers are finished with some cheap drawer pulls from Walmart. 1996 Ford Bronco - Another view. I haven't desided what to do about the bottom edge. I'll probably go back to Home Depot and get another aluminum strip, like… 1996 Ford Bronco - Nice fit around the wheel wells 1996 Ford Bronco - Rear cargo area of a 1996 Ford Bronco, showing carpet and interior paneling. 1996 Ford Bronco - I used a slightly lighter, and cheaper, outdoor carpeting for the drawers and side bins. This bin holds my extinguisher. I'll get a bigger,… 1996 Ford Bronco - Enough room for a cheap tool kit, cables and whatever else. The side bin holds my hitch securely. 1996 Ford Bronco - And It's finished. ABout 8 hours of build time & 90 dollars later.