Bullseye-L Forum
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

Pachmayr box modification

+4
bmac
Rob Kovach
Jon Eulette
82boy
8 posters

Go down

Pachmayr box modification  Empty Pachmayr box modification

Post by 82boy 11/18/2014, 11:18 am

Hi Guys,
I just got into Bullseye, and I bought a Pachmayr super deluxe box.  I just bought a new wadgun, and it will not fit in the box due to the red dot on it. Is there any modifications that can be done, or replacing the tray to something else to remedy this problem? It don't need much maybe a 1/4 to 1/2 inch.  Thank you
82boy
82boy

Posts : 40
Join date : 2014-04-30
Age : 49
Location : West Central Ohio

Back to top Go down

Pachmayr box modification  Empty Re: Pachmayr box modification

Post by Jon Eulette 11/18/2014, 11:24 am

Get a hold of Greg Walloch at Precision Pistol Boxes (.com). He can help you out.
Jon
Jon Eulette
Jon Eulette

Posts : 4399
Join date : 2013-04-15
Location : Southern Kalifornia

Back to top Go down

Pachmayr box modification  Empty Re: Pachmayr box modification

Post by 82boy 11/18/2014, 11:30 am

Jon Eulette wrote:Get a hold of Greg Walloch at Precision Pistol Boxes (.com). He can help you out.
Jon

I sent him an e-mail, thanks for the information.
82boy
82boy

Posts : 40
Join date : 2014-04-30
Age : 49
Location : West Central Ohio

Back to top Go down

Pachmayr box modification  Empty Re: Pachmayr box modification

Post by Rob Kovach 11/18/2014, 11:55 am

It's an easy modification.  I have done it on a few different pachmayr boxes.

If your box has a horizontal divider between the storage area in the bottom and the tray, pull that out.  Glue down the loose ends of the vinyl that lifted because you removed that divider.  Wrap and glue any loose vinyl around the vertical divider in the storage area.

Pry off the rails that made up the top glides for the tray and set them aside.

Use the horizontal divider to cut 2 more rails that look like the ones you pried off and set aside.  Spray bomb the rails to match the color of the vinyl.

I used a pneumatic brad nailer/staple gun to fasten the rails to the appropriate spot.  I used staples like pachmayr did.

I have some pictures around here somewhere....
Rob Kovach
Rob Kovach
Admin

Posts : 2691
Join date : 2011-06-13
Age : 50
Location : Brooklyn, WI

Back to top Go down

Pachmayr box modification  Empty Re: Pachmayr box modification

Post by bmac 11/18/2014, 1:45 pm

Would love to see some photos of that modification. i'm in the same boat.

bmac

Posts : 59
Join date : 2014-04-15

Back to top Go down

Pachmayr box modification  Empty Re: Pachmayr box modification

Post by LenV 11/18/2014, 4:38 pm

I just added a third rail to both sides. Tight fit for a big scope but 50 fits just fine.

Pachmayr box modification  Dscf0310
LenV
LenV

Posts : 4663
Join date : 2014-01-24
Age : 74
Location : Oregon

Back to top Go down

Pachmayr box modification  Empty Re: Pachmayr box modification

Post by bmac 11/18/2014, 6:50 pm

hmm, I'd have to remove my rear storage compartment for that to work. I'll have to also measure and make sure there is not interference with the scope when closing the box.

bmac

Posts : 59
Join date : 2014-04-15

Back to top Go down

Pachmayr box modification  Empty Re: Pachmayr box modification

Post by 82boy 11/18/2014, 9:53 pm

Rob Kovach wrote:It's an easy modification.  I have done it on a few different pachmayr boxes.

If your box has a horizontal divider between the storage area in the bottom and the tray, pull that out.  Glue down the loose ends of the vinyl that lifted because you removed that divider.  Wrap and glue any loose vinyl around the vertical divider in the storage area.

Pry off the rails that made up the top glides for the tray and set them aside.

Use the horizontal divider to cut 2 more rails that look like the ones you pried off and set aside.  Spray bomb the rails to match the color of the vinyl.

I used a pneumatic brad nailer/staple gun to fasten the rails to the appropriate spot.  I used staples like pachmayr did.

I have some pictures around here somewhere....

My box is not constructed like that it has a flat base that is under the shelf, where there is a rear compartment underneath.
82boy
82boy

Posts : 40
Join date : 2014-04-30
Age : 49
Location : West Central Ohio

Back to top Go down

Pachmayr box modification  Empty Re: Pachmayr box modification

Post by Rob Kovach 11/19/2014, 2:02 am

Patrick,
If I understand you correctly, your box was like mine.  Under the tray was a vinyl covered divider that completely isolates the bottom storage area that you could only access from the back hatch, from the area where the guns try goes.  You have to force that panel out of there.

I cut strips off of that piece of plywood to make my new rails.  It's so much easier to access that back area with the box modified the way it is now.

Pachmayr box modification  Gun_bo10
Pachmayr box modification  Gun_bo11
Pachmayr box modification  Gun_bo12
Rob Kovach
Rob Kovach
Admin

Posts : 2691
Join date : 2011-06-13
Age : 50
Location : Brooklyn, WI

Back to top Go down

Pachmayr box modification  Empty Re: Pachmayr box modification

Post by 82boy 11/19/2014, 9:24 am

Yup just like that
82boy
82boy

Posts : 40
Join date : 2014-04-30
Age : 49
Location : West Central Ohio

Back to top Go down

Pachmayr box modification  Empty Re: Pachmayr box modification

Post by Rob Kovach 11/19/2014, 11:36 am

As you can see in the photos, my vinyl was really in rough shape in my box.  After laying this out and taking the photos, I removed the rails and the peeling vinyl with a scraper, sprayed the back of the vinyl and the inside of the box with 3m Super 77 spray adhesive and reapplied the vinyl nice and tight.  It almost looks like a factory job.  It's holding up nicely.
Rob Kovach
Rob Kovach
Admin

Posts : 2691
Join date : 2011-06-13
Age : 50
Location : Brooklyn, WI

Back to top Go down

Pachmayr box modification  Empty Re: Pachmayr box modification

Post by dronning 11/19/2014, 1:04 pm

I have a buddy that removed the vinyl because it was too gone to fix and then sprayed the inside with rattle can spray on bed liner.  Looks good and it seems to be tough.

- Dave
dronning
dronning

Posts : 2581
Join date : 2013-03-20
Age : 70
Location : Lakeville, MN

Back to top Go down

Pachmayr box modification  Empty Horizontal rather than verticle

Post by Dockokol 11/24/2014, 10:52 am

I only carry two guns, a .45 wad and a model 41 both with scopes.  Instead of keeping them vertical, I built a tray and lined it with foam cushion that is fabric covered (it was a foam covered bath mat that I cut to fit).  Both guns fit well laying on the fabric and I have not had any shifting issues while in transit.

Dockokol

Posts : 125
Join date : 2013-05-21
Location : North Florida

Back to top Go down

Pachmayr box modification  Empty Re: Pachmayr box modification

Post by 82boy 11/28/2014, 10:39 am

What is the best way to get the shelf out?
82boy
82boy

Posts : 40
Join date : 2014-04-30
Age : 49
Location : West Central Ohio

Back to top Go down

Pachmayr box modification  Empty Re: Pachmayr box modification

Post by Rob Kovach 11/28/2014, 3:47 pm

I put my left knee on the open box and pulled up on the tray until the staples failed.
Rob Kovach
Rob Kovach
Admin

Posts : 2691
Join date : 2011-06-13
Age : 50
Location : Brooklyn, WI

Back to top Go down

Pachmayr box modification  Empty Re: Pachmayr box modification

Post by jerry lehrer 11/28/2014, 6:01 pm

I pried out the staples and rail with a sharpened chisel.  Replaced the rails with aluminium angles bought at a local hobby shop.  Teflon tape made for easy sliding.  Angles were attached to box
sides with short #6 self tapping screws.

Jerry Lehrer

jerry lehrer

Posts : 126
Join date : 2013-11-02
Age : 64
Location : La Jolla, California

Back to top Go down

Pachmayr box modification  Empty Re: Pachmayr box modification

Post by Sponsored content


Sponsored content


Back to top Go down

Back to top

- Similar topics

 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum