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2nd gen double cab folding dog platform

Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by rab89, Jun 13, 2012.

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  1. Jan 14, 2013 at 6:58 AM
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    TacoSkeet

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    looks good OP. Cool idea. I need to whip one up for my 1st gen
     
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  2. Jan 14, 2013 at 9:05 AM
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    Glad this has helped a few of you!

    I changed mine up the other day as well, let's see if I can explain this without pics.

    I took apart the back and bottom pieces first. then i took out the cubbies in the back.
    I used some washers and extended the seat bracket mounts a bit, so that I can now leave the back piece in, and I can still use the seat. the only thing I need to do now is add carpet tot he back of the seat, so that it's not the slippery plastic.

    I'm going to get longer screws and better washers this week, as well as adding the carpet.
     
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  3. Jan 14, 2013 at 9:12 AM
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    great idea,.whats the back panel for?
     
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  4. Jan 14, 2013 at 1:12 PM
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    just to give her something to lean against, or fall back against if she does fall.
     
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  5. Jan 14, 2013 at 2:46 PM
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    Leggo slow is smooth, and smooth is fast.

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    very cool, and great looking dog you have there.:D
     
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  6. Jan 14, 2013 at 8:50 PM
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    Thank you Steve! I'll let her know you said so :p
     
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  7. Jul 6, 2013 at 4:30 AM
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    I made one the other day, turned out great! Cost me $70 for all the materials and took me a couple hours, worst thing is everyone I show it off to wants one.

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  8. Jul 10, 2013 at 10:13 AM
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  9. Jul 10, 2013 at 10:26 AM
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    Subbed. My wife saw this and want's me to make one for our Newfoundland mix.
     
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  10. Jul 30, 2013 at 9:07 AM
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    Chad, beautiful looking pups you got there! Is that a beagle mix in the foreground?

    Nice puppy platform, by the way. I need to keep this in mind for the future.
     
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  11. Jul 30, 2013 at 9:58 AM
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    Yeah that's a beagle or a beagle mix. He's a great dog, just got him in May, he was at the local shelter. He loves the platform. Before he would go between the front and rear seats but now with the headrest in the way he'll stay in the back and sleep. They love going for drives.
     
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  12. Oct 18, 2013 at 4:58 AM
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    Sub'd!! Great idea! I have a camper shell on my truck but I don't like to make my mutt sit back there on long road trips. I will drop the back seats down but then I have to cover everything with blankets and his bed. I will make one of these as well! Then I can just throw his bed back there. Thanks for sharing!
     
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  13. Oct 18, 2013 at 5:03 AM
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    I have two Boxers and I love this idea. Also helps them to not slid around too
     
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  14. Dec 15, 2013 at 10:54 PM
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    Thanks OP! Here is mine.

    Cooper loves it, even though it may not look like it.

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  15. Dec 26, 2013 at 3:17 PM
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    Wow, this is a great idea. We're looking at getting a rescue soon. I'll definitely do this. Nice work guys!
     
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  16. Dec 29, 2013 at 7:41 PM
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    As a matter of fact, it looks like I'll be doing this right away. This little guy came home with us tonight...

    Oh, and I already sectioned off the crate and removed the pee pad. I did my research and realized we were doing it wrong!

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  17. Dec 31, 2013 at 6:29 PM
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    I had the day off, so I did my version of this today. I have a family, so giving up the entire back seat just isn't always an option.

    I started with the OP's measurements and the tweaked the design to fit my needs. Basically just a two piece set up.

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    This way I can use either the big or the small side and have room for my Boy and my pooch.
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    He'll grow into it...
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    Here's my low budget solution to keep the back from falling. Ran out of time today. I'm going to come up with something better before I actually use this...
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    I'm going to put this up in the general 2nd Gen forum with a link to the OP's thread. I'm sure there are others who don't look at the garage section who could benefit.
     
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  18. Dec 31, 2013 at 6:56 PM
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    This is a great mod... I don't even have a dog. I bet a couple of carabiners would do the trick vice the bungee cord...
     
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  19. Dec 31, 2013 at 7:02 PM
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    Hey thanks. What's a carabiner?

    EDIT: Just googled it. I tried that idea with a spring clip. When you pull the seat forward it turns on the seat catch and pulls through the hole in the plywood. I should've made the holes smaller...
     
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  20. Jan 1, 2014 at 9:02 AM
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    I built a platform similar to this a week or two ago.
    It adds for more storage area and keeps my chocolcate lab "Penny" from sliding around. I did add some padding/insulation underneath the outdoor carpet to try and make it a little more comfortable.

    Dog bench.jpg
     
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