matco msc4 box mods???

[trailwart]

got this box/cart for free, never used a service cart before as my box was always at the front of my service bay. now working in the HD truck industry i find this cart handy, but there is not enough room for my likings. has anybody with this box adapted a side cabinet to it?? if so, which make and model cabinet did you use. just looking at making it more practical, more mobil storage. what have you guys done with this box??

 

[tonydanzah]

free is always good

 

[t100]

try to talk to your tool man see if you can trade it for a sliding top. Not a fan of flip top myself. the top is wasted space.

 

[reesez]

i know im diggin up posts lol but i have one of these and wondered if anyone had modded thiers?

 

[bgott]

Free? You gotta get a "You ****" for that!

 

[biggie]

I've seen a waterloo cart with a side cabinet on site under "let's see you toolcart" it was a nice setup

 

[scbird94]

They make a side shelf for it, not more storage, but is nice little work surface. It folds down when you dont want it in your way.

 

[csargents1546]

I have seen on CL toolcarts that guy have used a smallish side cabinet and bolted it on. was thinking of doing the same thing.

 

[SMKS]

I've seen pics here of people with similar carts. There are magnetic wrench and socket holders that will stick to the inside of the top lid. That should free up some space.

Unfortunately, I don't know what brands offer them. Some searching on the forum might give you some results.

Also, I think I saw it in a thread titled "show us your tool carts," or something like that.

EDIT--found it. http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46050

Here's just one pic

 

[reesez]

see thats the one i want but cant find it. i have some magnetic wrench holders on order through matco. anybody had any luck with finding a napa box like that?

 

[Even 11]

Have you looked at a Cornwell? They have one that is similar to the Napa one.

Where are you located Reesez?

-Dane

 

[reesez]

around indianapolis indiana. i have, just a lil expensive. used ones are 800. i paid 350 for my cart a year ago lol

 

[Aklass]

I'm pretty sure matco has an option to install 3 more drawers into that cart.

 

[Deafautotech]

I'm pretty sure matco has an option to install 3 more drawers into that cart.

Not on those match msc4.... It is for msc12 and msc11......

 

[Simz144]

Go check this tread http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46050
Page 8
Post 144
And by the way, check the entire tread for some good organization exemple

 

[Roots]

I'd be a bit worried about a "loaded" side box attached to a cart, and well... gravity.

I have the same box and love it, fortunately it's within ten feet of my main box, so additional space isn't an issue.

 

[reesez]

i dont have a main box lol. im a starting diesel tech. this is all i got lol. cant afford much else really. found a side box at harbor freight today though on sale for 199. might try to get it in a couple weeks. make some brackets to hold it too.

 

[reesez]

Go check this tread http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46050
Page 8
Post 144
And by the way, check the entire tread for some good organization exemple

i definitely dig that! not like im gonna put 500 lbs in it or anything just need places for smaller stuff that i have really. im trying to get to the point i stop working out of my master techs box too lol.
this is what im working with here.

 

[reesez]

i put bk8050 bk8051 in the search bar and it comes up motor mount though.....

 

[biggie]

i put bk8050 bk8051 in the search bar and it comes up motor mount though.....

try napa toolcart bk8050 or try this link

http://gwallace.info/uploads/7_Drawer_Tool_Cart_Retail_Flyer_03.01.10.pdf

 

[reesez]

i found one. gonna checkl out tomorrow