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Possibily moving into a new(er) van this weekend.Presently have a ’80 Chevy 3/4 ton and going to see a really new ’86 1 ton! Over the phone it’s beautiful!Current interrior has room for shop vac at rear doors and 2 levels of shelves up to drivers seat.Pass. side has metal bin system with 2 smaller shelves,dividers on top for nail/screw boxes and enough room left on wall for rifle racks for levels and such.The shelving is made from steel studs for flats and uprights w/plywood laid to fit into the steel studs.These were in the van when I got her and work great.Looking for any home made systems or ideas to steal and use.I did add L brackets to the uprights to hold a step ladder and 16′ extension inside the van.Thanks.Jeff
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Look at this months'FHB, I thought the diamond plate special edition was kinda nice.
Time to raise your prices & go for a new 10 year old van. Joe H
*When I upgraded, I unscrewed the shelf units I built in the 79 GMC and screwed them into the 89 GMC. Both 3/4 ton, tho that didn't seem to make a difference. You could maybe be so lucky? I know that when i upgrade sometime in the millenium, the new (ugh) van styles won't let me do that.I guess the best design is the one that suits you best. You have used the old style, now just change what needs changing with as little bulk as is necessary. It's amazing what some multi-ply and some nosing will hold. Keep it simple and make sure you can move it the next time.The store bought units seem to make you adapt your storage to their design. The "hit me in the back of the head" protectors are a good idea. check them outThe most important thing to add is the capt. chair to that cargo van. Good riding is a must. Course, tunes make the van also. Best of luck.
*Last year I purchased a '99 Ford E250. Great Van. I installed 1 shelf across the back of the van above the rear wheel wells. I used 2x4's as cleats and used 3/4 plywood for the shelf. It is 4 feet by the width of the inside walls. From the rear doors, the shelf is about 5 inches away. Dry wall screws hold everything together. The height is about 16 inches off the floor. This height was determined by my highest tool box. I keep all my tool boxes, milk crates, power tools, just about everything under the shelf. The shelf is generally kept clear for carrying drywall, plywood, etc. The area behind the seats back toward the shelf is usually free of clutter. This impresses my customers to see how clean and organized my van is.