1st Gen tool box

Any thoughts on a tool box for my 2001 extended cab. I am trying to stay around $300, black crossover with gull wing. My issue is that almost everything I see is diamond plate and I am looking for a smooth uncluttered look. I haven't seen anything in aluminum flat plate. The Lund/Tradesman 76550 61" in steel looks like a good choice but I have seen some reviews that the coatings aren't very good and it rust out in a year or so.

I was just wondering if there might be other options that anyone had tried and was happy with.

Rich

 

Here is a shot of my Tradesman box. It isn't smooth aluminum but as you said, I haven't seen a smooth plate either.
For this, it was not a direct fit. I had to plasma the corners near the fender well an TIG in patches.

Hope this helps you.

 

Looks nice man. How much did you have to mod it. Just a little or pretty extensive.

Rich

 

I just purchased a 2004 Quad Cab SB and want to put a box in the bed. I have looked at the Lowes Kobalt box, both 12" and 19", but they dont look like they will clear the fenderwells. Anyone have some suggestions?
Thanks
Rich

 

QUOTE="RCrowell, post: 10963803, member: 127862"]Looks nice man. How much did you have to mod it. Just a little or pretty extensive.

Rich[/QUOTE]

The modification didn't take long, maybe an hour once I figured out what I needed to remove.
I did speak to a rep @ SEMA the same year I bought it. He swears the part number was to be a direct fit. I informed him it wasn't but I don't think he believed me.
Either way, it fits now. The dual handles are a nice feature.

Good luck.