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1986F150Six

Used under hood tool box [expensive and broken latch]

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/80-86-Ford-Truck-Bronco-Under-Hood-Tool-Storage-Box-OEM-1980-1986-RARE/173061177141?hash=item284b3fff35:g:pB0AAOSwY7taUrnX&vxp=mtr

grumpin

Re: Used under hood tool box [expensive and broken latch]

Wouldn't mind having one of those, but for that price plus about $30 more for shipping, I'm good!

Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
Arizona

Dyn Blin

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I would love to find one of these someday and use it in my truck, but at that price, my behind-the-seat military surplus ammo boxes will have to serve a while longer.

Sonoma County,CA
1982 F150 Flareside XLS
NP435 4x4
351W Motorcraft 2150

Ford F834

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I tossed one of these in my 81 just before my trip. Sadly I had plenty of occasions to use it, and I will say it is extremely convenient. I just love it. I want to figure out something along those lines for my diesel but a second battery lives there at the moment. After having one I really want one in the other truck somehow...

SHORT BED 4-DOOR DIESEL: 1986 F350 4x4 under construction-- 7.3 IDIT ZF5+GVOD

STRAIGHT SIX 4X4: 1981 F150 2wd to 4x4-- 300 I6 close ratio diesel T19, hydroboost brakes, Saginaw steering

BIG F: 1995 F-Superduty under construction— converting to 6.9L IDI diesel ZF5+DNE2

Gary Lewis

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I have a really good one for Dad's truck and another that I was hoping to put in Big Blue. But, that 2nd battery sure causes a problem. And then when I install the '96 power distribution box as well as the air box, there won't be any room on the driver's side. I wonder about the passenger's side some place?

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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

fords4life

Re: Used under hood tool box [expensive and broken latch]

Gary - If you decide not to use the second one, please let me know. I might be interested if my budget allows for it at the time.

Thanks,
Nathan

1986 F-150 SC 2wd 4spd 302EFI Base Model all OEM motor/trans/emissions equipment.

Gary Lewis

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Will do, Nathan.

By the way, you might consider coming to the Garagemahal All-Ford Truck Show & Swap Meet on September 15th this year. It'll be here in Skiatook, OK.

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Vic Roma

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What do you use your under hood tool boxes for?

And did the original come with white lettering on the lid, or this this an example of artistic license?

1984 Bronco 351 Holley Sniper EFI, 3 Speed Ford Auto.
1986 Bronco 302 EFI, AOD, Eddie Bauer, with 3G alternator.

Vic Roma

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Twenty Questions time...

Has anyone repaired or replaced the hinge? If yes, how?

Same with the aluminum plate inside. Anyone had to change this?

Is it better to rivet or bolt the support plate to the fender wall?

Is there one available to buy, plus attaching parts?

1984 Bronco 351 Holley Sniper EFI, 3 Speed Ford Auto.
1986 Bronco 302 EFI, AOD, Eddie Bauer, with 3G alternator.

Gary Lewis

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I haven't installed mine permanently but have done so for testing. It bolts up nicely to the fender if you have the original brackets, so I don't see a need to rivet anything.

As for the aluminum plate, you are talking about the "floor" of the box? IIRC that thing's bent like a wave and might not be easy to replicate. But I can check mine later to see if you'd like.

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Vic Roma

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Yes for checking, thank you.

If it’s a single-plane piece of aluminum, surely it would be easy to replicate with the corresponding crests/troughs of the wave form?

I’m not blacksmith, just guessing...

1984 Bronco 351 Holley Sniper EFI, 3 Speed Ford Auto.
1986 Bronco 302 EFI, AOD, Eddie Bauer, with 3G alternator.

Gary Lewis

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Vic - Sorry, I forgot to check today. But Siri will remind me at 10 tomorrow morning.

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reamer

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I keep two more Duraspark II modules, Flashlight, small assorted tools, electrical tape..

1986 F-150 Flareside 4x4, 351, 4-v, ZF5 speed. AC, Cruise, Tilt, Slider, Digital clock, Radio, Lariat seat, Pwr doors/locks

Gary Lewis

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Looks like it is a single piece of .1" thick aluminum 5 1/2" wide that sticks up 2" on the front end and 2 1/2" on the back end. It is just bent to follow the two breaks in the bottom of the box, and is riveted in at one spot, with a hole for a drain in another. Should be easily replicated.

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