UdderlyOffroad Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Hi all, I was wondering the other day whilst in trap one at work, whether anyone has retro-fitted side lockers to a 110 van? A search has revealed nothing in this forum, but someone's done it, surely? I've found references to the military 'jerry-can' lockers, and even the LR P/Ns, but has anyone done a DIY, perhaps slightly more secure, version? I'd love to be able to keep my towing gear, tools, etc out of sight... Am a novice-cum-reasonably competent fabricator but cutting holes in the bodywork will obviously make the backside twitch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbs Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 I fitted to my 110 that I had about 10 years ago the military side lockers on both sides and they worked very well, I was a novice at the time with Land rovers, but I wanted the lockers on my 110 hardtop, so I made a few measurements with a friends ex mil 110 and went from there, they're very simple to fit to the truck and were a godsend at times even carrying a small sized butane gas cylinder at one time or another HTH John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antony110 Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 there is a guy on Ebay that sells them, they look good. Something to take into account when you make/buy them, some are to big to use with rocksliders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete3000 Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Yup, I upgraded mine a couple of years ago. I got mine from Foley SV, their expedition lockers. Just be sitting down when you phone them up for a price for a pair. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UdderlyOffroad Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 All, Thanks for the replies. there is a guy on Ebay that sells them, they look good. Something to take into account when you make/buy them, some are to big to use with rocksliders Couldn't find anything on fleabay, despite several differently worded searches, do you have a name/seller id? so I made a few measurements with a friends ex mil 110 and went from there Thanks JBS, sounds like I need to get friendly with a an ex-mil/ex-utility owner and put my measuring tape where my mouth is, so to speak! I'm guessing you no longer have any sketches, dimensions, etc? Did you use ally treadplate for the doors? I got mine from Foley SV, their expedition lockers. Just be sitting down when you phone them up for a price for a pair. Hmmm, sounds a bit too spendy for me - but will definitely have a perusal of their website... Best get on with it I s'pose... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbs Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 I used the standard military 110 side lockers complete and I got 1 of them from safari engineering in Hampshire and the other one from Sodbury's Sort-out, At that time they both cost me £20 each which was a right bargain, luckily one of the people I used to know when I was living in Hampshire had an ex military 110 and I went from there, they took me about an hour each side and they came complete with the brackets to mount them to the chassis and the doors too, It seemed such a waste not to use all that space that was available and It was great to have them on there as i could carry like I said thing's like the butane bottle in them out of the way And sorry no I don't have any sketches as such it's all very simple to do, Just take your time and take photo's/Notes of the vehicle you need to take the measurements off and make sure you have got everything you need to do the job, some sort of cutting device-jigsaw etc a drill with bit's and I used quite a few rivets when I was putting them in as that's what they're secured into the bodywork with they look good and they're really handy too HTH John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antony110 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 This is the item number for the lockers on ebay, 320513284901 They are not listed at the moment but if you put the number in the search box it will bring up the old listing and you can contact the guy through that, Regards Antony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I made my own out of some left over treadplate, internal access so better security, I don't think they are quite as big as the military ones but I can still fit a load of valuable treasures junk in there! I will put some pics up later if you like Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 There's a company called Landiebox (or similar) who make lockers such as these. I have seen their ads in various comics, can't find them on the web though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UdderlyOffroad Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 I made my own out of some left over treadplate, internal access so better security, I don't think they are quite as big as the military ones but I can still fit a load of valuable treasures junk in there!I will put some pics up later if you like Mike That would be awesome Mike, as I still think BIY (Build/Bodge It Yourself) is the way forward, as this chap This is the item number for the lockers on ebay, 320513284901 sells them for £150 a side, which I guess is reasonable given the amount of labour and small volumes involved, but it's still a bit too spendy for me! That said, JBS option of getting lucky at a sort-out is also the way forward! Thanks for all your responses guys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Ok here you go, sorry for the delay! these were taken before painting so the rivet line is now blended in and the underside is undersealed to match the chassis/tub inside view room for many precious things underneath view Outside view its just 3mm treadplate bent up to fit under the arch with a flange bent up to allow much silicone and rivets through the tub, I can put my foot through the hatch and it takes my full weight so strong enough! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameslwt Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I fitted a boat one. Made of thick plastic so not the most secure, but came with catches etc so complete box for about £40 IIRC. V simple to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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