P500 My Cargo Box Build

[Chooglin]

I started building a cargo box today and thought I would begin a thread of my daily progress.
As you can see, the basic shape of the box is done but I have a long way to go yet.
I will be adding a door/hatch on the top for access and extend the roll cage around the box.

I will be fiber-glassing the entire box and possibly using gel-coat on it (not sure about gel-coat yet).

My next step will be adding some bracing inside the box for strength ,and some dividers to keep my cooler separate from the rest of the junk I will be putting in there.

 

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[JACKAL]

@Chooglin Lookin good so far keep us posted!

 

[ohanacreek]

That looks great can't wait to see end result.

 

[p500fan]

I like the way you have tapered the base & sloped the lid. Are you planning to have hanging brackets over the exposed areas of the rack?

 

[Chooglin]

I like the way you have tapered the base & sloped the lid. Are you planning to have hanging brackets over the exposed areas of the rack?

Never really thought about that ,but great Idea !!!

 

[Chooglin]

Slowly making some progress !! The inside of the box is finished and now I am working on the top of it.
as soon as I get the door made up ,it will be ready for fiber-glass .

When I get the box completely finished, I will start on the roll bar !!!

 

[Chooglin]

I came up with the idea to do this, when I came across this pic. on the Webb .
The box in this pic. cost $500.00 , so I figured I could make one myself , for a lot less!!!

 

[JACKAL]

I came up with the idea to do this, when I came across this pic. on the Webb .
The box in this pic. cost $500.00 , so I figured I could make one myself , for a lot less!!!

Cool idea but you don't need to store that many CVT belts do you?

 

[Chooglin]

Cool idea but you don't need to store that many CVT belts do you?

Lmao..............they carry a pioneer 500 in that box ,so they will have something to tow there bike home ,when they go riding !!!!

 

[Chooglin]

Fiberglass work is all done ,next is the part I hate most,body filler and sanding !!!!!!!!

 

[JACKAL]

@Chooglin Looking good so far, putting A LOT more work into than I would

 

[Chooglin]

@Chooglin Looking good so far, putting A LOT more work into than I would

A lot of work it is, but its rewarding and it keeps me busy !!!!

My wife says the only reason I bought it ,was so I would have something to work on.

 

[JACKAL]

A lot of work it is, but its rewarding and it keeps me busy !!!!

My wife says the only reason I bought it ,was so I would have something to work on.

Well when you have it set up like you want just buy a used RZR with 4K miles on it. You will then always have something to work on and when you get tired of that ride your Honda

 

[Chooglin]

Box is all finished !!!

After sanding down the fiberglass , I decided to leave it "as is" and skip the body filler.I really like the textured look of the fiberglass !!

Before I move on to the roll bar , I decided to install a snorkel and run the intake in to the cargo box.I will be installing a prefilter somewhere on the top of the box,to draw air in !!!

 

[JACKAL]

@Chooglin Looking good, nice handiwork. Thanks for sharing

 

[p500fan]

I have to agree. The textured finish looks very good.

 

[bobbyhill]

I like the look too! my question is how will it be to clean? just a thought!

 

[Chooglin]

I like the look too! my question is how will it be to clean? just a thought!

I think it's going to be a s.o.b. !!!

 

[bobbyhill]

Lmao!! ok well use that super clean that @joeymt33 was talking about I tried it and it works great on porous surfaces!

 

[Timmy]

Box is all finished !!!

After sanding down the fiberglass , I decided to leave it "as is" and skip the body filler.I really like the textured look of the fiberglass !!

Before I move on to the roll bar , I decided to install a snorkel and run the intake in to the cargo box.I will be installing a prefilter somewhere on the top of the box,to draw air in !!!

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Chooglin, maybe you should build and sell these boxes too. You are a master craftsman.