Custom boxes for step deck?

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  1. tk40176

    tk40176 Light Load Member

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    Anyone know a good steel / alum fabricator that they would recommend (to people they "like" - not enemies) that has reasonable rates?
    I'm considering getting a custom boxes build that could store tarps/snow chains/etc... for a low step. I'm thinking somewhere along (2) 49" x 24" x 24". Nothing is etched in stones - considering contacting Bruners out of Joplin, MO but I've heard they're on the high side ($$$). I probably need few others minor things custom made but nothing too extravagant, although I want them looking nice. Anyone??
     
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  3. ralph

    ralph Road Train Member

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    Brunner MFG Joplin, Mo>top quality Yeah a bit pricey but quality does cost money
     
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  4. W900KW

    W900KW Light Load Member

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    american truckboxes made in south dakota, can do custom work if wanted
     
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  5. passingthru69

    passingthru69 Road Train Member

    I'm considering getting a custom boxes build that could store tarps/snow chains/etc... for a low step. I'm thinking somewhere along (2) 49' x 24' x 24'.

    Those will be some long arse boxes.
    Do you mean inches instead of feet??
     
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  6. tk40176

    tk40176 Light Load Member

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    My bad. Yes those are in inches.
     
  7. 59MackB61

    59MackB61 Light Load Member

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    Since you are looking in Missouri

    I have used Mike Richards Welding and Fabrication he does excellent custom work and is real close to the I-70 (Iowa 80) Petro in Oak Grove MO. He has fast turn around and does quality work at really reasonable cost. He has a great shop set up and can work inside on most trucks. I stopped by one day to drop off a fuel tank bracket and he had fire truck inside. Real good guy,
     
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  8. Quickfarms

    Quickfarms Heavy Load Member

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    Pro tech made my custom boxes and the generator enclosure. Nice work at a reasonable price.

    24"x24"x49" is a nice size box. Were you going to have that made with one drop down door or duel doors.

    Do not forget to have them make the brackets also.
     
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  9. MNdriver

    MNdriver Road Train Member

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    I'd go to my neighbor across the street from me. He's got his own metal fab shop.
     
  10. mslashbar

    mslashbar Medium Load Member

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    Merritt equip makes a 24x24x48, might be cheaper than getting a custom one. Merritt boxes are very good, no water gets by the seals on the doors.
     
  11. SHC

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    Pro-Tech and Sturdy-lite make custom boxes, and their prices are reasonable as the one's they mass produce.

    I personally will only buy Bawer stuff from now on tho. Their quality and design are the best I've seen yet, and I like stainless-steel, sicne it does not need polishing and the prices are the exact same and sometimes cheaper.
     
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