Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
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Rear Drawers Build Project
Firstly, want to thank all those on the forum who've already carried out this build, I've taken ideas from all of you
I wanted a simple set of drawers for storing essential tools, towing stuff, jack, etc...etc...Not the most experience chippy in the world, so this will be a very simple build.
I used 18mm ply and 18mm wide cut pine, which I then cut down to just over 1m lengths, the bottom of the ply is 100cm x 100cm and the top is 100 cm x 105cm (I got the two ply sheets cut @ B&Q out of one 2.4m piece )
Height of the box is 12cm or so, didn't want it too high, as I need to have the dog cage in there as well as being able to access my 12v cubby box.....Some pics of the work so far:
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You can see I offset the drawers so could drill a hole for accessing the spare wheel winch (Again borrowed idea off this forum )
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Have finished phase 1 for now, so stuck the boot liner on top and cage on top of that to see how see looks . I also have an old picnic rug underneath it, that covers the lower tailgate to protect from the dog.
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All in all, quite pleased with an hour or so work on it Tailgate closes perfectly
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Drawers next, I may cover it in the black carpet stuff, or as the liner is staying in there, may just paint the front of it black I'm thinking of tacking the boot liner to the top of the box as well
More updates in a few days I hope Iggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
Last edited by Iguana on 7th Apr 2015 4:32 pm. Edited 1 time in total
7th Apr 2015 1:06 pm
Bill Wright
Member Since: 03 Nov 2007
Location: Glorious Devon
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You may end up with raw edges on the drawers or the carcase (depending on how you make the drawers). I used 12 mm aluminium angle from (B&Q) and small screws to make a better edge
The handles are inset and are flight case handles from Ebay.Never take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
D4 SDV6 SE Tech Kaikoura Stone MY15.
7th Apr 2015 1:14 pm
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9402
Thanks Bill, was worried about the edges, so that's a great tip Iggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
7th Apr 2015 1:27 pm
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9402
Right, finished for now - still have some stuff to do, such as handles, edging etc and a couple of areas need to be changed, but quite pleased with how it's looking
Decided to paint the box black, thought I'd try this before carpeting it to see how it looks - I'm happy with the look. You'll note that the socket extension sticks up a little proud from the base, so I need to get a slightly shorter one I think, although the drawer works fine, you just have to lift it a bit if putting it back in after taking it fully out - You'll note that it's strapped down tot he anchor points in the Disco.
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1st Drawer completed, I used some of my foam flooring and cut it to size to line the drawer, this will cut down on any rattling noise
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I placed some draft excluder on the bottom, thought this would help cut down on any marking of the Disco floor
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Not overly happy with the fit, but the raised socket extension is causing the right side drawer to lift a little, hopefully this will be resolved when I get a slightly shorter one (I found this one in the bottom of an old tool box ). Remember I still have to put handles on the drawers and some edging
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Finally, everything has been stufed in, managed to get all the essentials in and a few extras
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This has been a quick project, with simplicity and functionality as the main objective - these drawers will not be used on a daily basis, just to carry around all that stuff that's needed every now and again. The right hand drawer also includes towing straps and shackles, but are right at the back.
Only other issue, is that they are too low to fit my D2 bottle Jack (Another thing I got wrong!), hence you can see the original D3 Jack is in instead
Would really appreciate any feedback or suggestions - does the black pain look ok, or should I cover in material? The boot liner does a grand job of covering everything, especially when the lower tailgate is closed and I can still easily access all of my 12v sockets
Cheers
IggyIggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
9th Apr 2015 7:22 pm
pom
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mfi special
9th Apr 2015 7:35 pm
galwaygreen
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we used to put strips of formica laminate on the running surfaces.top and bottom...stuck down...then either candle wax or silicon spray..slides like a...up a ....
9th Apr 2015 8:49 pm
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9402
Great tip Iggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
9th Apr 2015 9:08 pm
Bill Wright
Member Since: 03 Nov 2007
Location: Glorious Devon
Posts: 3254
To obviate the need to "lift" the drawers when sliding out, fit a piece of 20mm batten along the underside back edge. This will give a slight incline to the drawer set but it is hardly noticeable and will allow the drawers to clear the lower tailgate.
A piece of batten on the top of the box to restrict the dog cage will also save you some irritation You'll end up carpeting the top. Never take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
D4 SDV6 SE Tech Kaikoura Stone MY15.
10th Apr 2015 8:14 am
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9402
Such a simple idea, why didn‘t I think of it
Off now to cut a batten to size
Edit: Well that was painless, all done and now drawers sliding without issues, cheers Bill
Meant to add that the dog gage is strapped down, so doesn't move about at all Iggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
10th Apr 2015 9:23 am
Bill Wright
Member Since: 03 Nov 2007
Location: Glorious Devon
Posts: 3254
Good thinking! Never take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
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issue, is that they are too low to fit my D2 bottle Jack 
You'll end up carpeting the top. 
