I made a couple changes. I used 1/2 inch MDF and ran an aluminum channel along the bottom to keep it stiff. I used spray adhesive and staples to cover it in black canvas.
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| Author: | rossignol292 [ Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear cargo shelf |
I made a couple changes. I used 1/2 inch MDF and ran an aluminum channel along the bottom to keep it stiff. I used spray adhesive and staples to cover it in black canvas.
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| Author: | candpliberty [ Fri Apr 20, 2012 12:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear cargo shelf |
Very nice. so profesh! Are the handles for tiedowns, handling the shelf or both? |
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| Author: | rossignol292 [ Sat Sep 08, 2012 9:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear cargo shelf |
They work great for taking the thing in and out. I haven't tied anything to them yet, but I'm assuming they'll work great. In all honesty, they're mostly for looks. Sort of like bed-rails. |
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| Author: | candpliberty [ Sat Sep 08, 2012 10:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear cargo shelf |
I like it! find a cargo net that will fit the shelf! |
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| Author: | Anchorism [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 4:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear cargo shelf |
Just built this getup for my CRD. It was VERY easy and has already been very handy. I built it saturday night. I used an energizer magnetized click light to put under it (so i could also use it under the hood when necessary) and also put handles on the sides for tie downs and removal. I was going to use a thick rubber instead of carpet but the local hardware store didnt want to cut a giant sheet down a bit for me. Other upgrades i will do on it are hooks underneath, holes to hold the rear headrest, PVC to hold my D cell maglite, and a fire extinguisher mounted on top. That should finish it. I will post pics once all this is complete. |
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| Author: | candpliberty [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 2:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear cargo shelf |
Can't wait to see the pics! 
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| Author: | mwne2nks [ Fri Jan 10, 2014 12:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear cargo shelf |
My sub doesn't sound any different. More importantly the shelf holds all my wife can pack on it without any sign of stress. I think its the best bang for the buck fabrication I have ever done. |
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| Author: | rossignol292 [ Fri Jan 10, 2014 2:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear cargo shelf |
Update on the strength of mine... I was concerned about using 1/2" MDF and the aluminum channel running across the bottom. A couple weeks ago we had 8 people in my car (sober DD +7 drunks). When we arrived downtown I learn my friend (160 lbs) had ridden the whole way on top of my cargo shelf. 8 miles with bumpy gravel and poopy pavement. Result: a little dirty, but otherwise fine. BTW, we were at a party, a sober person drove us downtown, I didn't realize there were 8 of us until we got there= spare me the safety lectures. |
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| Author: | candpliberty [ Fri Jan 10, 2014 4:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear cargo shelf |
Screw the safety features. What was the seating arrangement? 
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| Author: | infernicus [ Fri Jan 10, 2014 4:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear cargo shelf |
rossignol292 wrote: ...we had 8 people in my car... Almost beat my personal best of 9 people in a Liberty, driving through the streets of Manhattan, lol.I don't recommend that. Driver, two in passenger seat, 4 in second row, and two in the trunk. Oh, and nice shelf. 
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| Author: | rossignol292 [ Fri Jan 10, 2014 4:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear cargo shelf |
We had driver, 2 in passenger, 4 in backseat, one on top of shelf |
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| Author: | candpliberty [ Fri Jan 10, 2014 4:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear cargo shelf |
wowwie! 
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