xB Hard Cargo Cover?
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xB Hard Cargo Cover?
I know they have soft cargo covers, I found one on TRDSparks.com. But I am looking for a rumored Hard Cargo Cover that acts more like a shelf.
And yes, I did a Search.
Anybody seen one? Know where I can get one?
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And yes, I did a Search.
Anybody seen one? Know where I can get one?
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I have a DIY hard cover.
It is made from 1/4 x 24" x 48" fiberboard, some 1x2 furring strips and metal "j" hooks all from Home Depot. Fabric covering was free, all cost around $10. Oh, not including the bB emblem!
Made a cardboard pattern, cut the board and covered it using 3M 77 spray adhesive. The furring strips are cut to length and the "j" hooks allow them to hook into the 4 little rings in the cargo area. Sticky velcro mounts the cover to the strips.
Been meaning to post a DIY thread, short on time. See my profile.
For $10 and some time, you can get the cover and ink!
It is made from 1/4 x 24" x 48" fiberboard, some 1x2 furring strips and metal "j" hooks all from Home Depot. Fabric covering was free, all cost around $10. Oh, not including the bB emblem!
Made a cardboard pattern, cut the board and covered it using 3M 77 spray adhesive. The furring strips are cut to length and the "j" hooks allow them to hook into the 4 little rings in the cargo area. Sticky velcro mounts the cover to the strips.
Been meaning to post a DIY thread, short on time. See my profile.
For $10 and some time, you can get the cover and ink!
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Originally Posted by tanakasan
I have a DIY hard cover.
It is made from 1/4 x 24" x 48" plywood, some 1x2 furring strips and metal "j" hooks all from Home Depot. Fabric covering was free, all cost around $10. Oh, not including the bB emblem!
Made a cardboard pattern, cut the ply and covered it using 3M 77 spray adhesive. The furring strips are cut to length and the "j" hooks allow them to hook into the 4 little rings in the cargo area. Sticky velcro mounts the cover to the strips.
Been meaning to post a DIY thread, short on time. See my profile.
For $10 and some time, you can get the cover and ink!
It is made from 1/4 x 24" x 48" plywood, some 1x2 furring strips and metal "j" hooks all from Home Depot. Fabric covering was free, all cost around $10. Oh, not including the bB emblem!
Made a cardboard pattern, cut the ply and covered it using 3M 77 spray adhesive. The furring strips are cut to length and the "j" hooks allow them to hook into the 4 little rings in the cargo area. Sticky velcro mounts the cover to the strips.
Been meaning to post a DIY thread, short on time. See my profile.
For $10 and some time, you can get the cover and ink!
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Heres some quick pics...kind of a mini DIY...
Three finished pieces:
Underside showing velcro and trim:
Close-up of "J" hooks. These are threaded into the ends of the furring strips for adjustment. The two distances are just slightly different. You can see the velcro for attaching the cover. I used shrink wrap tubing over the steel hooks for cushioning and finish.
How they hook in (grab the rings and spin them around so that they stick straight out):
Close-up of fabric. What a great texture and blends well with the factory interior.
View toward the hatch:
View from the back:
In my excitement, I forgot pictures of the wood cutout before the fabric, but you can see the general shape. I used a big piece of cardboard and trimmed until it fit. Be sure to allow for the fabric thickness as it wraps around the edges.
Materials:
1-1/4" x 24" x 48" (1/4 sheet) masonite/fiberboard
1-1" x 2" x 8 ft furring strip
4-steel "J" hooks. I think it was #8 size?? Bend into a modified "L" shape.
1-Can 3M 77 spray adhesive
Fabric of your choice or whatever is laying around.
Sticky back velcro
It will support *some* weight. For me, it was to cover the subs. If you want to support more weight, use 2 x 2 for the strips. They may show from the back however. The 48" width board is fine, leaves a small gap on each side. Cut carefully along the two long edges. If the minor gaps bug you, step up and buy the full sheet and go to town. Personally, wasn't worth the extra cost. Part of DIY is not to pay through the nose!
Good luck!
Three finished pieces:
Underside showing velcro and trim:
Close-up of "J" hooks. These are threaded into the ends of the furring strips for adjustment. The two distances are just slightly different. You can see the velcro for attaching the cover. I used shrink wrap tubing over the steel hooks for cushioning and finish.
How they hook in (grab the rings and spin them around so that they stick straight out):
Close-up of fabric. What a great texture and blends well with the factory interior.
View toward the hatch:
View from the back:
In my excitement, I forgot pictures of the wood cutout before the fabric, but you can see the general shape. I used a big piece of cardboard and trimmed until it fit. Be sure to allow for the fabric thickness as it wraps around the edges.
Materials:
1-1/4" x 24" x 48" (1/4 sheet) masonite/fiberboard
1-1" x 2" x 8 ft furring strip
4-steel "J" hooks. I think it was #8 size?? Bend into a modified "L" shape.
1-Can 3M 77 spray adhesive
Fabric of your choice or whatever is laying around.
Sticky back velcro
It will support *some* weight. For me, it was to cover the subs. If you want to support more weight, use 2 x 2 for the strips. They may show from the back however. The 48" width board is fine, leaves a small gap on each side. Cut carefully along the two long edges. If the minor gaps bug you, step up and buy the full sheet and go to town. Personally, wasn't worth the extra cost. Part of DIY is not to pay through the nose!
Good luck!
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No, furring strips are pieces of wood, usually pine.
Just ask someone at your local home improvement store for furring strips in the dimensions mentioned in the other post. They'll know what to get.
Just ask someone at your local home improvement store for furring strips in the dimensions mentioned in the other post. They'll know what to get.
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Furring strips are 1" x 2" (wood dimensional size) lengths of pine. In inches, somewhere around 3/4" x 1-5/8" if I remember correctly.
Cheep, EZ to find. They come 8 foot, usually for less than a buck. Pick a straight, clean one with no knots/voids. I usually cut open a new bundle (don't look, home depot!) and take my pick. Loose ones on top have been gone through, as they are usually crappy.
I just cut the 8 footer in half. That, with the extension gained from the hooks is perfect. Be sure to pre-drill the end holes, or the wood might split.
Cheep, EZ to find. They come 8 foot, usually for less than a buck. Pick a straight, clean one with no knots/voids. I usually cut open a new bundle (don't look, home depot!) and take my pick. Loose ones on top have been gone through, as they are usually crappy.
I just cut the 8 footer in half. That, with the extension gained from the hooks is perfect. Be sure to pre-drill the end holes, or the wood might split.
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I have a DIY hard cover.
It is made from 1/4 x 24" x 48" fiberboard, some 1x2 furring strips and metal "j" hooks all from Home Depot. Fabric covering was free, all cost around $10. Oh, not including the bB emblem!
Made a cardboard pattern, cut the board and covered it using 3M 77 spray adhesive. The furring strips are cut to length and the "j" hooks allow them to hook into the 4 little rings in the cargo area. Sticky velcro mounts the cover to the strips.
Been meaning to post a DIY thread, short on time. See my profile.
For $10 and some time, you can get the cover and ink!
It is made from 1/4 x 24" x 48" fiberboard, some 1x2 furring strips and metal "j" hooks all from Home Depot. Fabric covering was free, all cost around $10. Oh, not including the bB emblem!
Made a cardboard pattern, cut the board and covered it using 3M 77 spray adhesive. The furring strips are cut to length and the "j" hooks allow them to hook into the 4 little rings in the cargo area. Sticky velcro mounts the cover to the strips.
Been meaning to post a DIY thread, short on time. See my profile.
For $10 and some time, you can get the cover and ink!