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   rez | Apr 26, 2007 08:59pm | #1

   Get rid of the cup holder and put a roll of duct tape on the dash instead.

   I have often lodged in their wigwams, and found them as warm as the best English houses." He adds that they were commonly carpeted and lined within with well-wrought embroidered mats, and were furnished with various utensils. The Indians had advanced so far as to regulate the effect of the wind by a mat suspended over the hole in the roof and moved by a string. Such a lodge was in the first instance constructed in a day or two at most, and taken down and put up in a few hours; and every family owned one, or its apartment in one.

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   craigf | Apr 26, 2007 09:16pm | #2

   Ah, duct tape. Is there anything it can't do?should have thought of it.

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   Piffin | Apr 26, 2007 09:32pm | #3

   Google up American Van or Adrian steel

    

    

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   craigf | Apr 27, 2007 03:36am | #4

   Thanks for the link. Some good possibilities.

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   VTNorm | Apr 27, 2007 03:45am | #5

   I have the big one http://www.americanvan.com/catalog/standard_dynamic_wrap.cfm?FamilyID=21 for between the seats of my GMC van.

   2 complaints; 1) It's too tall, it's an awkward height for leaning on, and 2) It needs to be screwed to the floor - it's a Weeble.

   Very good construction and handy but I'd go for the smaller version next time.

   -Norm

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   craigf | Apr 27, 2007 03:59am | #6

   Appreciate the reply. I was leaning toward the tall one. Thanks for the info.

   Edited 4/26/2007 8:59 pm ET by CraigF

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   ChicagoMike | Apr 27, 2007 05:01am | #7

   I'm 6'3. Is it too tall b/c you are shorter? Or would it be ok for me?

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   VTNorm | Apr 27, 2007 05:10am | #8

   Good question. I'm 5'10" and my elbow is at shoulder height if I use it as an arm rest. I have a full size GMC van and the console is (I think) 26" tall.

   -Norm

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   ChicagoMike | Apr 27, 2007 06:19am | #9

   Sounds like it would work for me. I'll build a mock up. Thanks. 

    

    

    

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   BryanKlakamp | Apr 27, 2007 06:47am | #10

   I have a between the seat file cabinet from Adrian Steel. It is an older style of the 12" for full size vans, but I have it mounted in my Chevy Astro. If the newer one is the same height as mine, it is just right for an arm rest. They supplied a clip board clamp and piece of clear plastic that is bolted on top, but I am going to take that off and put a piece of carpet on top. I don't use the clip board anyway. It also has a bracket that bolts to the floor, which allows you to take the cabinet out if needed, yet securely holds it in place the rest of the time.

   Bryan

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   Piffin | Apr 27, 2007 11:46am | #11

   All you guys with vans - make sure you are buying a bulkhead between seats and the tool compartment too, so when you have a wreck, the tools don't kill you twice. 

    

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   peteduffy | Apr 27, 2007 03:35pm | #12

   I actually use a Bucket Boss organizer.  Lots of pockets for business cards, pencils, bandaids, car chargers, flashlight, hand cleaner, sunscreen, etc.  Clipboard fits in the bucket with some other stuff.  I could improve on it, but it was free and easy for now.

   Check out Duluth Trading Company.  Some product links below.

    

   http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/andmore_home/andmore_newarrivals/92163.aspx?feature=Product_118

   http://www.duluthtrading.com/search/searchresults/96720.aspx?feature=Product_1

   http://www.duluthtrading.com/search/searchresults/42021.aspx?feature=Product_2

   Pete Duffy, Handyman

   
   

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   Edited 4/27/2007 8:36 am by peteduffy

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   harrisdog43 | Apr 27, 2007 07:30pm | #13

   http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/1561582727/ref=sib_dp_pt/002-6688227-1096844#reader-link

   Hopefully the above link will take you to the van from Jim Tolpin's Toolbox book. I especially enjoyed this one for an old Dodge van. It combined great storage and the bulkhead protection that I needed.

   john

   Edit: it only takes you to the book. Search for A toolbox for the road and take the 5th one down. That should take you to the page with a picture of the front of the van.

    

    

    

   Edited 4/27/2007 12:34 pm ET by Harrisdog43

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   craigf | Apr 28, 2007 04:20am | #14

   Great replies from everyone! It's great to get different ideas from different angles and reviews.Thanks.

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   BryanKlakamp | Apr 28, 2007 04:33am | #15

   Craig,

   Let us know what you end up doing, and how it works out.

   Thanks,

   Bryan"Objects in mirror appear closer than they are."

   Klakamp Construction, Findlay, Ohio - just south of the Glass City