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Designing a work van interior

Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by Jake91, Apr 27, 2019.

  1. Apr 27, 2019 at 7:46 AM
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    Jake91

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    I’m getting a company truck for a rough carpentry company next week and I can design it how I want to. Anyone have photos of their work trucks or vans or have good tips on storage?
    Tools I’ll have:
    Miter box and stand
    Assortment of nail guns
    2, 4, 6 foot levels
    Compressor
    Hoses
    Cords
    Drills
    Carpenter square
    Storage boxes for miscellaneous items such as screws
    Storage for bolts, boxes of screws, and 2000 ct nails


    I’ve thought about a bed slide, but 1000 up front for a bed slide that’s not in my own truck seems like a lot of money. (Since it wouldn’t fit in my truck after)

    I can get pictures of the truck later. I think it’s a basic gmc 1500 type work van.
     
  2. Apr 27, 2019 at 7:54 AM
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    My best setup was tool storage on the drivers side, mitre bench, compressor and generator on the passenger side, still had room for panel stock and pass thru drivers seat for longer material (box van). My extension ladder slid into the slot for the moving ramp and I had hardware drawers from an old lumber yard in the cab-over section for nuts/bolts/washers/fittings, etc. it was very practical but horrible to drive (overloaded). There have been some great work vehicle articles in Fine Homebuilding (Taunton Press) and I believe Journal of Light Construction (Hanley Wood). My advice, keep it adjustable for changing needs, new tools, etc.
     
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  3. Apr 27, 2019 at 7:59 AM
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    Thanks I’ll check it out. I didn’t even think of the ladder going into the moving ramp slot. That’s awesome!
     
  4. Apr 27, 2019 at 8:00 AM
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  5. May 17, 2019 at 3:06 PM
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    I used to work as a fleet mechanic servicing work vans and we'd see vans full of tools, plumbing fixtures, constructions equipment and very few of them had some sort of cage protecting the driver. Keep in mind: If you get in an accident at highway speed or you roll over, all that stuff is going to be flying around the cab. Imagine getting hit in the head with a Skilsaw going 50MPH.
     
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  6. May 17, 2019 at 4:47 PM
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    I have a half cage, I can walk through it, but it protects the drivers backs. So I’m partially protected. But Not a fun thought.
     

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