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  • #106
    Originally posted by mjrandom
    Searching for stuff in the huge black hole that is the centre console got to me so I found these at the local K shoppe. Homemaker Lifestyle mini crate small (19.2x16.8x13.4cm) and medium (25x22x15.5cm). The small fits straight in and you just need to trim a few mm from the outside of the medium (I used a steel rule and pocket knife) and voila...
    I put some stick-on picture hooks to hold the top crate in position but it doesn't really need it. Oh and the cost, total less than $10!!!!!
    i did this one today, cracker of an idea! $7 in parts!

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    • #107
      Originally posted by pradonet
      Love it :!: :!: Will be doing that for sure.

      Heres a couple of mine.

      Used some shock cord and netting to make a storage basket for the kids soft toys, jumpers and hats etc.
      That's a good one too! will keep that in mind for when the little fella is not so little!

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      • #108
        [quote]mjrandom wrote:
        Searching for stuff in the huge black hole that is the centre console got to me so I found these at the local K shoppe. Homemaker Lifestyle mini crate small (19.2x16.8x13.4cm) and medium (25x22x15.5cm). The small fits straight in and you just need to trim a few mm from the outside of the medium (I used a steel rule and pocket knife) and voila...
        I put some stick-on picture hooks to hold the top crate in position but it doesn't really need it. Oh and the cost, total less than $10!!!!!


        i did this one today, cracker of an idea! $7 in parts!


        Did it also on the weekend. Great idea. Good organisation rather than that deeeeep console.

        How do you end a quote by the way?

        Martin
        Dirttracker, (Martin)
        Prado GXL '05 Diesel.
        [url="http://picasaweb.google.com/mpnaylor"]http://picasaweb.google.com/mpnaylor[/url]
        [img]http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa48/dirttracker123/DSCF5442-1.jpg[/img]

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        • #109
          use [/quote]

          I also find the preview button a useful gadget :wink:
          My Rig Buildup [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=4918[/url]

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          • #110
            Originally posted by mjrandom
            Searching for stuff in the huge black hole that is the centre console got to me so I found these at the local K shoppe. Homemaker Lifestyle mini crate small (19.2x16.8x13.4cm) and medium (25x22x15.5cm). The small fits straight in and you just need to trim a few mm from the outside of the medium (I used a steel rule and pocket knife) and voila...
            I put some stick-on picture hooks to hold the top crate in position but it doesn't really need it. Oh and the cost, total less than $10!!!!!
            Awesome idea! The missus is gonna love it. She's always complaining about not being able to find stuff in the KFC bucket!
            2008 GXL M6 D4D, Silver
            Build Up---> [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php?t=2315[/url]

            [b]{[/b]ATS Ridepro/Bilstein Lift[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]Dual Batteries with RanOx Battery Booster[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]600w Projecta 240v Inverter[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]Dunlop AT3's / MT MTZ's on Speedy Grande Rims[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]ARB Deluxe Winch Bar[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]IPF900XS Spotties - Converted to 50w 4300k HID[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]35w H4-3 4300k HID Hi-Lo Conversion[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]ARB Underbonnet Compressor[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]GME TX3440[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]T-Max 10,000lb winch[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]Safari Snorkel[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]Milford Cargo Barrier[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]Rhino HD Roofies & AT1410 Roof Tray[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]60L Waeco[b]}[/b]
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            • #111
              I too have one of those dash mats and i love it! Friend said its like wearing socks with sandals.... :cry:

              Ordered one for my father 2 years ago from a red and white accessories shop, they said they would ring when it came in. Never heard from them
              So 18 months later looking around the shop and spy a dash mat for a 120 series for $5.00 on special!!!

              Never got picked up they say!!

              Good score!!
              [b]2005 GXL[/b] With most of the fruit!
              Our travels; [url]www.anotherbeautifulstretch.com[/url]

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              • #112
                Hey gxlv6 why is your steering wheel center that colour?
                [b]2005 GXL[/b] With most of the fruit!
                Our travels; [url]www.anotherbeautifulstretch.com[/url]

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                • #113
                  Originally posted by mjrandom
                  Searching for stuff in the huge black hole that is the centre console got to me so I found these at the local K shoppe. Homemaker Lifestyle mini crate small (19.2x16.8x13.4cm) and medium (25x22x15.5cm). The small fits straight in and you just need to trim a few mm from the outside of the medium (I used a steel rule and pocket knife) and voila...





                  I put some stick-on picture hooks to hold the top crate in position but it doesn't really need it. Oh and the cost, total less than $10!!!!!
                  That is brilliant mjrandom.
                  I'm off to K-Mart today with your measurements and my ruler!!
                  terrific :P
                  Greg Simpson "Simmo"
                  Simmo's Offroad Tours
                  Winery Tours - Scenic 4WD Tours - Camping Adventures
                  Orange NSW
                  [url="http://www.simmosoffroadtours.com"]www.simmosoffroadtours.com[/url]

                  2006 Toyota Prado TD GXL, Dune in colour.
                  Sovereign Bullbar, Hella lights, cargo barrier, Opposite Lock Rackmaster racks, Waeco 60L Fridge, Cooper STT's, Sandrabba Matts, GME TX3400,

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                  • #114
                    This idea must have really taken off.........went to K-Mart today and the only two sizes they didn't have were the ones I wanted. Could have got them in white, but didn't think it would look as good.

                    Dammmm, just have to wait for them to come back in stock.
                    [color=#0040FF]Rob[/color]
                    [color=#0040BF]2012 Altitude D4D &
                    04 Jayco Eagle Outback[/color]

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                    • #115
                      I had a similar story Signature35 up at K-Mart Orange.

                      I found a medium allright and it trimmed down nicely with a stanley knife. I don't think I found the correct small size, but found a "triple pack" of small baskets which seem to do the job.

                      For trimming down the medium size, I found a Stanley knife fine, then a belt sander to smooth off the edges.

                      Now I just have to find somewhere to put rubbish cause up till now the centre console held a little rubbish bin.
                      Greg Simpson "Simmo"
                      Simmo's Offroad Tours
                      Winery Tours - Scenic 4WD Tours - Camping Adventures
                      Orange NSW
                      [url="http://www.simmosoffroadtours.com"]www.simmosoffroadtours.com[/url]

                      2006 Toyota Prado TD GXL, Dune in colour.
                      Sovereign Bullbar, Hella lights, cargo barrier, Opposite Lock Rackmaster racks, Waeco 60L Fridge, Cooper STT's, Sandrabba Matts, GME TX3400,

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                      • #116
                        They must be all getting snapped up after people seeing mjrandom idea!
                        2008 GXL M6 D4D, Silver
                        Build Up---> [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php?t=2315[/url]

                        [b]{[/b]ATS Ridepro/Bilstein Lift[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]Dual Batteries with RanOx Battery Booster[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]600w Projecta 240v Inverter[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]Dunlop AT3's / MT MTZ's on Speedy Grande Rims[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]ARB Deluxe Winch Bar[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]IPF900XS Spotties - Converted to 50w 4300k HID[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]35w H4-3 4300k HID Hi-Lo Conversion[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]ARB Underbonnet Compressor[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]GME TX3440[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]T-Max 10,000lb winch[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]Safari Snorkel[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]Milford Cargo Barrier[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]Rhino HD Roofies & AT1410 Roof Tray[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]60L Waeco[b]}[/b]
                        [img]http://www.gifs.net/Animation11/Transportation/Cars/4_wheel_drive.gif[/img]

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                        • #117
                          I think this idea was posted previously but this time I went down and bought the set as recommended. Brilliant!! The triming is no biggy and it means that I can get the bottom with one lift of a basket. It is a wonder that toyo hasn't put this in as standard. Hats off mjrandom!!!!

                          Martin
                          Dirttracker, (Martin)
                          Prado GXL '05 Diesel.
                          [url="http://picasaweb.google.com/mpnaylor"]http://picasaweb.google.com/mpnaylor[/url]
                          [img]http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa48/dirttracker123/DSCF5442-1.jpg[/img]

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                          • #118
                            dash mat

                            hi all,
                            i do not think using a dash mat is a good idea.
                            i used to have one until i put my hand under the mat i could not
                            touch the dash. Since then i use one of those chrome sun guards
                            inside the windscreen, big diference.

                            cheers gxl05..

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                            • #119
                              Hey pradonet,

                              Thats a great idea with the rear door shock cord. Stuff is always falling out. I picked up some shock cord today from my local boat supplies, had a quick look at the fittings.......am I correct in assuming I need to take the rear door lining off. Was hoping for a simpler solution, but if I have to.....I have to. Thanks
                              [color=#0040FF]Rob[/color]
                              [color=#0040BF]2012 Altitude D4D &
                              04 Jayco Eagle Outback[/color]

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                              • #120
                                Originally posted by Signature035
                                Hey pradonet,

                                Thats a great idea with the rear door shock cord. Stuff is always falling out. I picked up some shock cord today from my local boat supplies, had a quick look at the fittings.......am I correct in assuming I need to take the rear door lining off. Was hoping for a simpler solution, but if I have to.....I have to. Thanks
                                Hi Rob,
                                Yep, after nearly buggering up the little frame that goes around the webbing while trying to get it off the door, i realised the whole door lining had to come off

                                Not to worry, i've never taken any door lining/panelling off any vehicle so if a muggle like me can do it any-one can

                                Formerly pradonet
                                http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php ... c&start=60

                                cheers Adam
                                2005 TD GXL Auto

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