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Title: Homemade saddlebags... Post by badwolf on 08/05/19 at 17:06:28 I have a big trunk where the back seat was, and it hangs over the bags so top opening was not a option. BUT with a couple old ammo cans, some fiberglass, foam for a mold, and some building time. I now have some bags that are big, tough, and WATERTIGHT! http://https://i.postimg.cc/8zLBLgmm/77k-ammo-bags-3.jpg http://https://i.postimg.cc/pdZf1Q79/77k-ammo-bags-1.jpg http://https://i.postimg.cc/Zn96RGq3/77k-ammo-bags-2.jpg Rolled on some truck bedliner for a finish and I can pack all kinds of stuff now.

Title: Re: Homemade saddlebags... Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/05/19 at 17:42:51 What can did you start with?

Title: Re: Homemade saddlebags... Post by badwolf on 08/05/19 at 18:23:08 I started with a standard 50cal can, cut out the bottom, stood it on end, built a mold from blue building foam, covered the foam with clear plastic wrap, 2 layers of glass on the outside, pulled out the foam, a layer on the inside, then 2 more on the outside. Didn't feel like sanding and filling the glass smooth, so just rolled on 2 coats of pickup badliner. They don't look pretty and shiny, but they are tough and watertight. If I did it again I would use ''Fat 50'' cans. They are 1 3/4'' wider and would give me about 30% more space inside. The wind drag is not really a issue as they are in the ''dirty air'' from my feet & legs. The pins thru the latches allow me to lock them up with small padlocks when nessessary.

Title: Re: Homemade saddlebags... Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/06/19 at 00:58:59 Thanks for the info

Title: Re: Homemade saddlebags... Post by batman on 08/06/19 at 18:05:29 I like!  Shows imagination .

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