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Modifications and Changes
Rear Cargo Box
By Tony K
As most of you know 60’s don’t really have a place to safely stash tools and extras. No trunk but it is a wagon after all so I don’t expect one. So what I did was create a secure place to keep my tools and a bunch of other stuff. The frame work is steel and there is a provision for locking it up. Not only does it keep things secure but it also prevents them from flying around on the trail. There is also more than one way into this box. If for some reason I cannot open my tailgate for access, there is a large hatch on top that is removable. The top is stout enough to keep using it for even more storage and I can attach tie downs to it anywhere I feel like drilling a hole.
Tailgate Storage
By Tony K
Cut open your tailgate! There is a an amazing amount of space available for storage within the tail gate. WagonGear makes a really slick door for this area but I guess I am a little cheap for that.
I used a jig saw to open up the sheet metal, filled it full of spare parts then snapped the carpeted panel over it all. The panel stays in place on it’s own but the toolbox/storage box is right up against it when closed so nothing falls out.