Fuel can mount built*!*

[Zero]

Hey guys, i finaly finished my fuel can carrier for my truck. it is mounted just under my high lift mount, behind the spar tire. it is made entirely out of steel, and welded on. it tilts down with the tire so that i can still open my lift gate. it really isnt that heavy at all.

I installed it the day before my cross country drive from toronto ontario, to los angeles california, and no problems to report!

things i want / will change:

1. Make fuel carrier bolt on and off.
2. Adjust placement / shape for a tighter more elegant look
3. Make a built in locking device to hold the can down instead of using those damn ratchet straps.
3. Add mounting points to carry rope, or clip extra gear to
4. Add second fuel / water carrier
5. re powder coat
6. In closed position, everything should be tighter to the truck. Reduce play in joints.
7. clean up wiring for additional license plate light
8. Add antenna mount for cb radio
9. Add mounts for rear facing lights
10. Add rear view camera



i know i dont have pics up, but I hopefully will get to take some new, high quality ones when i meet with Roadie, so stay tuned.

[Gordinho80]

Only one thing needs to be said....

[Zero]

ok, seriously this is getting old. i stated clearly, that i will be adding pics soon of high quality. its not like i made a post and never mentioned anything about pics at all. Im working on it. im on a road trip so bear with me.

can a guy really not just post something he is proud of without getting slammed by the 1st post?

[Philberto]

You know how we roll here dude... I usually wait until I can get pics uploaded and then post about my mods... got enough nagging when I did it the way you do. I do appreciate your eagerness to share this all with us, and I'm really looking forward to seeing your mods.

[Gordinho80]

Just some harmless

[MrSmithsTB]

I look forward to seeing pics. Can't tell me you didn't expect someone mentioning the lack of photo documentation. Nothing wrong with having some fun, broseph

[SteveTB03]

Where are the pics!!!!!

[janesy86]

I know...get somethin up, even if its just a cell pic.

[Zero]

i will try to have some pics up by the 2nd when i return from las vegas

[bgwolfpack]

i will try to have some pics up by the 2nd when i return from las vegas

It's the 4th.

[bartonmd]

i will try to have some pics up by the 2nd when i return from las vegas

It's the 4th.

I gave up...

Mike

[Zero]

WARNING PIC HEAVY!

completed mount on truck



completed and painted





bottom of basket

[Zero]

here are some pics of me havin fun at the movie studio

[bgwolfpack]

Does the unit tilt down to open the hatch? Will the glass open with it in place?

You work at a prison?

[Zero]

hahaha no i dot work at a prison. that is a fake wall from inside the studio from a movie I just finished.

Does the unit tilt down to open the hatch? Will the glass open with it in place?

Yes everything tilts down to open the lift gate. and it is not as heavy as one may think. it works out really well. and yes, the glass can be opened without tilting anything. you only have to tilt to open the lift gate.

[janesy86]

Niice... The tire sits nice and low. Is that a modified Curt?

[Zero]

Niice... The tire sits nice and low. Is that a modified Curt?

I am not sure what it was originaly. i bought it from AlekG, after he did some mods, and I have sorta just gone crazy with it. hahaha I do plan on selling it rather soon. This was really only meant to be a temporary mod. I have been using it to build measurements and ideas for my swing gate tire and fuel carrier i have been designing.

I want to bring everything closer to the vehicle, remove as much play as possible, cut the weight by using aluminum, or re thinking mounts ad what not.

all in all, it has done a great job and served its purpose. im just never satisfied and know i can make something better now that i have the list of changes and info i need.

[Philberto]

Well, if and when you sell it.... *looks around* dibs!

[bartonmd]

Cool! (finally)

NBL,
Mike

[janesy86]

Niice... The tire sits nice and low. Is that a modified Curt?

I am not sure what it was originaly. i bought it from AlekG, after he did some mods, and I have sorta just gone crazy with it. hahaha I do plan on selling it rather soon. This was really only meant to be a temporary mod. I have been using it to build measurements and ideas for my swing gate tire and fuel carrier i have been designing.

I want to bring everything closer to the vehicle, remove as much play as possible, cut the weight by using aluminum, or re thinking mounts ad what not.

all in all, it has done a great job and served its purpose. im just never satisfied and know i can make something better now that i have the list of changes and info i need.

Yea I hear ya. I want to figure somethin out myself, but I really want a swinging carrier, but not as bulky as the Hitchgate and also have the tire as close to the rear as possible.

But that does look pretty nice for the time being, I must say. Nice work.