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    Ammo can Saddlebag project

    So I've decided to adapt some .30 cal ammo cans as hard saddlebags. These cans have a waterproof gasket, can easily be modified to accept a lock, and are much cheaper, even after all work needed, than the cheapest hard bags. Down side, rather small and seem fairly heavy. This is what I have so far, just painted the boxes up. For the interests of experimentation, used all-purpose gloss black metal paint applied with a roller. If works well, may get another pair and spray with automotive. These look pretty bad in the flash, but the paint looks alright, just not as flat as sprayed. Still needs some last touching up, and has been in closet getting dusty while i plan mounting bracket.


    Wallet inside, for relative size. Large enough for me, need locking hard bag for pistol transport.
    Below i have a picture of an 850GL with my planned mounting points on the bike:


    My question is, how would you recommend making a bracket to mount these? I was going to order some rectangular tubing and somehow make a frame (don't know how to weld, but could learn and have access to MIG welder) Any suggestions would be much appreciated!
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    oooh I will watch this closely!! I have one of those right next to me!

    Of course Ill have to empty it of bullets...

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      #3
      Originally posted by Adler View Post
      oooh I will watch this closely!! I have one of those right next to me!

      Of course Ill have to empty it of bullets...
      That's the fun part. Emptying them.

      Chris

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        #4
        Originally posted by Adler View Post
        oooh I will watch this closely!! I have one of those right next to me!

        Of course Ill have to empty it of bullets...

        Agreed. That's why i did the paint quick and dirty, I can always get some new ones and do a better job and use the old ones for something else, like holding my 7.62x54R! Got these for 12 USD from my local Army/Navy store. Not a great price (not bad either), but did allow me to look through for some in great shape.

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          #5
          You may be able to find some old vetter hard bag mounts that you could just bolt through the sides of the ammo can to the mount and obvisouly seal the bolts. May also consider rubber gormets. Shooting from the hip here but I would also think about a placing a reinforced plate on the inside of the ammo can on the mounting wall. Just some thoughts. What about using 50cal cans?

          I have been thinking of doing this with my 650g. Good luck!!!

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            #6
            Originally posted by russellhartzell View Post
            You may be able to find some old vetter hard bag mounts that you could just bolt through the sides of the ammo can to the mount and obvisouly seal the bolts. May also consider rubber gormets. Shooting from the hip here but I would also think about a placing a reinforced plate on the inside of the ammo can on the mounting wall. Just some thoughts. What about using 50cal cans?

            I have been thinking of doing this with my 650g. Good luck!!!
            Yes, going to have to find some way to make sure inside wall is rigid, because they may flex a bit. Some sort of reinforcement is in order. I considered .50 cal, but more work needs to be done to make those lock. On those cans both sides have a latch, as opposed to one side hinged, one side latched. Would have to install hinge on one side to make into lockable bag. Although, may be worth it for the extra space.

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              #7
              May want to think about a drain plug in the bottom because these can be used as coolers for short distance and work well.

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                #8
                Originally posted by russellhartzell View Post
                May want to think about a drain plug in the bottom because these can be used as coolers for short distance and work well.

                Interesting idea, but my goal is a safe piece of luggage to transport and store a pistol. Although cold beer and firearms are like peanut butter and jelly

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