My Rear Seat Delete Project w/ Tie Downs

[Ft. Worth Rob]

As much as I like the Goose Gear rear seat delete system, I was looking for something with carpet and that wouldn’t interfere with my Diabolical Inc Slipstream. I’m no professional woodworker but figured I’d tackle the project myself.

I picked up a 4’ x 4’ x 3/4” piece of plywood, a 1” x 2” x 6’ board to cover the gap at the front edge, some recessed tie downs and some unbacked automotive carpet.

I attached the board to the four rear seat studs and two of the four front threaded holes. I routed out the bottom of the board about 1/2” to clear the sockets the seat belt buckle cables plug into to keep weight from pressing on them. I also routed out where the seat belt studs are at the sides.

While the 3/4” plywood sits a little taller than the floor at the back, I cut a 45 degree bevel into the edge to help ease the transition between the two panels.

To access the bolts and nuts I cut flaps in the carpet and attached Velcro to the board around those spots to hold it down.

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[ChaseG]

I love the tiedowns. Awesome job.

 

[Ft. Worth Rob]

I love the tiedowns. Awesome job.

Thanks. Yeah, I looked for a while to find some I liked. These are nice too because the rings swivel 360 degrees. I ideally was looking for black but didn’t want to paint or plasti dip as the finish would just scratch off and I wasn’t patient enough to send out for powder coating.

 

[TNTACO]

Well done.

 

[5GENIDN]

Very nice. Well executed. Finished product looks very good!

 

[Bruno]

Whats that massive steel box in the back up against the tail gate

 

[Gene Dios]

Nice work!

 

[Ft. Worth Rob]

Whats that massive steel box in the back up against the tail gate

It’s the Diabolical Inc Slipstream. It basically creates a modular trunk behind the rear seats so you have a secure storage area especially handy when the truck is locked with the top off.

 

[Preheateddinner]

Nice work, looks really clean!

 

[DirectHit]

Awesome, I would gladly pay if you wanted to make a second one without the tie downs

 

[Ft. Worth Rob]

Awesome, I would gladly pay if you wanted to make a second one without the tie downs

If I had the time and a better setup and experience to mass produce I’d maybe consider it. Maybe it’ll be a job in 10 years when I retire.

 

[NVCowboy]

In spite of your protests to the contrary, the outcome was pretty professional looking to me.

 

[desibull]

Awesome job! Now you give me confidence to put all the power tools I have purchased to use!!

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