How to build a hidden compartment in your truck

I decided to build this compartment to try and at least keep my "valuables" out of sight. I have fitted a locking mechanism to the seat but I don't wish to go into that here.
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[@bctruck]

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[@maryannblankley2077]

in my truck if you apply the emergency brake put on the left blinker roll down the passenger window and lift the console jerky treats pop out of the right ac vent for my dog don't tell anyone though.

[@bctruck]

Maryann Blankley I have three dogs. I need that!

[@m240b9]

🤣🤣

[@truthteller3104]

😂😂😂😂

[@AOMartialArts]

How does your dog do all that with no thumbs?

[@badams9854]

My Dodge 4 door came stock with nice compartments under the rear seat. I keep a subwoofer under one and my fannypack and hunting supplies under the other. Works good. I've never thought of locking the seats down until this video. Thanks for the "tip" on the hood latch. From here I think I can come up with something. Also, if anyone is needing a remote pull lever that is much stiffer then a hood latch cable (IE more of a straight alignment vs. multiple bends from start to finish), I've used PTO "shutdown" cables from AW Direct (7' & 10' lengths) that are top quality. The 7' was under $20 shipping included. Just another cable idea for those who might be looking for other options. Thanks again for taking the time to document your journey and share it with everyone. If we all help each other, we'll make through.

[@jportale]

Way to go. I knew that was a 50 Gigawatt Iludium Death Ray Gun wrapped up in the blanket the minute I saw it. Sorry to blow your cover.

[@bctruck]

Great! Now everyone knows if the need a death ray gun,they can break into my truck when they see me at the bacon store!!!

[@garrettferrell6821]

Lucy was happy to get her piece of scrap wood..lol..great idea with the hidden compartment,nicely done

[@Cobrakyle88]

That looked way better than I expected. Cheers

[@bctruck]

Thanks!

[@KG5RK]

Nice project. Lots of good tips to get others started. Its not so much a "SECRET" compartment, as it is a SECURED compartment that will slow down a jerk looking for a quick pay day out of your vehicle. These days with people carrying weapons around, you also need to be able to secure your hand guns PROPERLY in your vehicle in such a way that a thief can NOT easily get your handguns (or long guns) from the vehicle. Glad you modified the seat latch for the back seat too. I hope other people are as thorough as you are. Oh, and don't think you fooled us, we know you've been sleeping in that back seat ! LOL.

[@joshuaadams9579]

the perfect locking "tool" box.

[@snubbztn1776]

In my Silverado I literally just made a lockbox and put it under the seat but my explorer has the divider underneath like your truck did I kept telling myself I'll figure something out but now I don't have to! this video saved me a lot of time appreciate it sir

[@jolynnmardel]

No moss grows under your feet. Well done. Ingenious.

[@bctruck]

Thank you!

[@GiantMeteor2024]

Anytime my lady goes to a store with me and leaves her purse behind, my Discover card balance goes way up..😂

[@gotrdone957]

i could care less if its illegal or not, its your truck, and its a great idea. its not like your going to get pulled over on a random "looking for hidden compartments" search by the local law enforcement agency haha keep up the good posts!

[@suavehouse5150]

gotrdone957 Drive through I-40 and the "drug task force boys will ripped apart whatever you're driving lol 😂

[@bctruck]

Ohio is one of five states with a law banning hidden compartments. Georgia, California, Illinois and Oregon are the others. The new law prohibits anyone from knowingly operating a “vehicle with a hidden compartment … used or intended to be used to facilitate the unlawful concealment … of a controlled substance.”Jun 6, 2014

[@wiscopitbike]

@@bctruck newer gm vehicles come factory with hidden compartments

[@tblbaby]

That's a cool thinger right there, nicely done

[@bctruck]

+tblbaby Thanks!

[@homesteadprepper]

You are one creative and talented dude! It looks pro all the way. Thanks for always sharing.

[@bctruck]

+homesteadprepper Thanks very much!

[@RustyGlovebox]

That is a very useful space to utilize under the seat . Nice job.

[@bctruck]

+Rusty “rustyglovebox” Glovebox Im still going over how my lock is gonna work and where im gonna run the cable where it cant be seen

[@MrRangernation]

If you lift the seat up and reach down behind the head rest there is a latch that you can open and lay the seat down. Drill hole and pin and attach a small key ring with a piece of paracord. It gives you another "secret compartment" I also have a F150

[@maryannblankley2077]

oh I carry my kahr pm on my right hip in a secret compartment called a holster everyday of the week. Texas Rocks!

[@bctruck]

Maryann Blankley me too. Louisiana rocks and has better food,,,,,,,,, except barbecue. Texas rocks the cue for sure.

[@dakyddghost9990]

Im 18 i cant legally own my pistol yet

[@survivalbell482]

Very nicely done. BTW, almost soared UP to 60 degrees yesterday in far upstate NY.

[@bctruck]

+Survival Bell I subscribe to a person near tonawanda! Yall get some snow!!!

[@survivalbell482]

+BCtruck, rebuild, repair,repurpose Know the area well. and yes we do.

[@wyattoneable]

Oh yea, this will be a must for my truck too.

[@bctruck]

+wyattoneable Hey wyatt. How much longer till retirement?

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

Nice, that looks great. I went for the "leave nothing worth more than a dollar" in the truck path. Not even car wash money. But this looks like a good solution, just in case yoiu need to leave something in the ride for a few minutes.

[@bctruck]

+JimsEquipmentShed Once, There was a rash of car breakins in the apartment complex I was living in. I decided that since I didnt have anything of value in the car, I would leave the doors unlocked so they wouldnt break my windows just to get in and find nothing. The fother muckers broke my windows anyway!!! I had glass in both car seats and it took weeks for me to be able to afford the replacement glass.

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

BCtruck, rebuild, repair,repurpose When I lived in Panama, they used to cut through the soft top on my spitfire. (Doors unlocked) to steal my sparkomatic stereo cassette player. I ended up taking the dome light out, and leaving the door OPEN. I've had windows smashed out before too, so I do feel your pain. ;-)

[@1crazynordlander]

+JimsEquipmentShed In the 60's my dad would leave the trunk key in the lock so he did not have to look for it. We would drive to the Twin Cities once a year and one time while he was parked downtown waiting inside the car he had two people take the key out of the trunk and hand it to him. I guess these were concerned Minnesota Nice folks.

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

1crazynordlander ha, I actually used to see this in NYC and Chicago years back, it was just easier for the cabbies to be able to access luggage for airport runs. I think that went away when the trunk button came on the scene.

[@skkfor]

Nice build! Very neat/clean/finished. Thanks for taking the time to share the idea.

[@jeremyc9641]

don't know if you're interested but they make a few accessory pouches with velcro that attach nicely to the bottom of those seats too. Good luck, Sir and God's speed.

[@bctruck]

That's a great idea! I'll googelize that.

[@johnmorris9089]

good looking project

[@bctruck]

Thanks!

[@jerrybrandt8677]

Nice job BC , Looks great! Ha you said 60 degrees cooling down , here in Michigan suppose to get 3-5 inches of snow this weekend. oh well its Michigan. Thx for the video.

[@bctruck]

+Jerry Brandt Thanks! 3-5 inc hes of snow is 6-8 inches to much!!!

[@camanojim]

very cool. might have to steal that idea

[@bctruck]

+camanojim Feel free! Its all about keeping your stuff out of the hands of thieves.

[@beeisaac3536]

Great idea, Good job , very simple to manufacture

[@mathieubaillargeon272]

I was thinking of making a compartment for my subwoofers just like this and this is a great video !

[@lumspond]

Great idea, and it blends right in. Love your dogs!

[@bctruck]

+lumspond Thanks!. I love my dogs too! Its a little sad watching sunny get old. When I got her she could fit into one hand,she dont play much anymore.

[@patriots1needed]

Another fine job my friend. Wise use of the space.

[@bctruck]

+patriots1needed Thanks!

[@partisanguerrilla3167]

That was a fun watch! You could even put some extra speakers in there.

[@bctruck]

+PartisanGuerrilla I think I have officially crossed over to being an old fart. I just dont like loud music anymore and I never thought I would hear myself say that!!!

[@partisanguerrilla3167]

I was thinking of that smooth jazz you play to keep the dogs nice and comfy. Then you won't have to keep cleaning the windows so much :P.

[@LowBuck]

very nicely done.

[@bctruck]

+Low Buck Thanks!

[@saltyshellback]

I like that" I need to build something like that for my treasures too! Snack cakes ain't cheap you know!

[@bctruck]

+saltyshellback By now,everyone knows about your fondness for snakcakes and I cant believe you have been burgaled yet.

[@saltyshellback]

I keep the good stuff in the safe room :-)

[@fanninsfurnitureandbeds6919]

very good vid i have 5 dogs and i thought i was only one cutting up scrap wood for them love the dogs......

[@usernameTheInnerTube]

Looks good man.

[@bctruck]

+Dr_Boom Thanks!

[@jamesranger6283]

This is a great Idea, Im doing this to my truck. The 08 supercrew has no storage space at all. The only thing is my truck has a factory sub speaker under the drivers side rear seat. It does like there is extra room to make it a little bigger say 5 1/2 inches.

[@tomyot77]

Now have project for my Ford extended cab back seat this week while raining. I also want tell you my old pump shotgun with short barrel and fishing rod hiding spot. Can't put metal gun rack in no more over back window. I did and had two fishing poles stolen and broke window. Window cost more than poles. Oh well.

[@hilham89]

i like it, nice job on the carpet too

[@jwgbmp40]

Thx again brother! I put one in last saturday! can't wait to get some ideas on the lock.

[@bctruck]

I'll update the lock soon.

[@hollickrichard]

Nicely done, love your pups...

[@bctruck]

richard b hollick thanks. The little white one stays with me no matter where I am or how cold it is. He is one devoted little dog.

[@LifeinFarmland]

Cool intro. Love the hood ordainment. Really cool build. Thanks for sharing!

[@bctruck]

The Mack truck bulldog was one of those impulse purchases. I was at the Mack dealer getting parts and saw it on the counter. It was a blemish so I got it cheap.

[@LetsFigureThisOut]

Nice Job

[@TufdogsPlace]

Nice touch ! I like the way you're thinking

[@bctruck]

+Tufdog's Place Thanks!

[@JustPlainCommonSense]

You know I'll have to adopt this idea now... thanks Brad'

[@clydebarrow1281]

Great idea. Thank you for sharing

[@j.greggcampbell6959]

Awesome idea brother. I think I will do something similar on my truck.

[@APEAcademy]

Cool project. Nice "light duty" pickup. :)

[@bctruck]

+A.P.E. Academy Well,like they say,its not the size of your truck,its how clean you keep it! But just in case,,,,my other truck is a kenworth.

[@FableGrey]

That's some shiny paint Mr!

[@bctruck]

It’s the shiniest!!

[@grayman2148]

Nice job. I'm considering the same project. It's so nice to store your necessities without hauling them back and forth. Even the most "disposable" (think hi point) item isn't something you want to lose. Be careful when traveling however. Ohio, Georgia, California, Illinois and Oregon have laws for operating a vehicle with hidden compartments that might be used for smuggling.

[@bctruck]

+gray man I only travel in Louisiana,texas and arkansas. The gun laws here lean more towards the constitution. I have a disposable keltec that might stay there a while.

[@grayman2148]

+BCtruck, rebuild, repair,repurpose Perfect!

[@WillieStubbs]

"hood latch" to keep the hoodlums out!

[@makinwaves8147]

Brilliant I mean seriously this is so simple it's brilliant I have to do something like this to my truck now

[@nicholaskelsey3207]

This is really cool. Thanks for the watch buddy.

[@bctruck]

Nicholas Kelsey thanks.

[@The1FUNBOX]

Looks great! I like that hint!

[@oruwatching]

I've thought about hiding and keeping things in my car. What has stopped me is the possibility of a car accident or my car being broken into. Any thoughts?

[@MrSkypony]

Watch giving your dog a piece of board as my dog died from chewing off a splinter which went down to his stomac and poked a hole in it which cause him to die. The vet told me that even if I had got him there right away there was still nothing he could have done to save him. It was a piece of 2X6 that he chewed it off of.

[@leahcimthgirw3163]

great idea sir

[@bctruck]

leahcim thgirw thanks.

[@leerfarmer]

Nifty idea

[@jlstevenson7811]

Looks great. Nice job

[@bctruck]

Thanks 👍

[@EvilWhiteGuy7.62]

Nice, im thinking of taking out the foam in my rear seat, putting a thin layer of foam on top of a pice of plywood on the top and front (where the inside of someone legs would be) and then using covered snap buttons or maybe a hidden zipper to open the upholstery then storing my rifle and ammo In The seat

[@roymason8567]

Glad I found your channel.Now I can build a home defense weapon for very little money.How about some more thermos cooking recipes.

[@quiltingtrucker]

I'm on it!

[@bctruck]

Sorry, that was my wife's phone I was using.

[@jrsummerlin6870]

I love this

[@ccj525able]

Looks great! it's awesome that if doesn't take up any leg room and is otherwise "wasted space". I've been try to figure out how to do something similar in my sedans trunk...im always hesitant to drill in to my vehicle.

[@bctruck]

+Lion Cross not only wasted space,but a lot of groceries have rolled up under there not to be found until the smell of rotting food gave its location away.

[@justinregister795]

Turned out really good. Awesome idea! I just stumbled across your channel. You have a new subscriber!!

[@bctruck]

thanks!

[@1goalis2succeed]

BCtruck, rebuild, repair,repurpose

[@ADHomesteading]

That turned out nice Thanks for the video.

[@bctruck]

Thank you!

[@KuriosPC]

This is a really good idea.

[@fasoldtgardens9585]

very clever and nicely done!

[@bctruck]

Fasoldtgardens thanks

[@oilhammer04]

Nice job.

[@bctruck]

oilhammer04 thanks

[@jamesdugger7604]

I like ur way of Thinking kind g BC...your work is superlative ... Keep up the good work buddy keep it up

[@mcdsdaddy]

Brad. That's a great idea! I'm going to see if I can do that in my Explorer. Thx for the video!

[@bctruck]

+MCDSDaddy Thanks! If nothing else,it keeps thing out of view.

[@krromas1966]

Nice job

[@bctruck]

+krromas1966 Thanks!

[@Ungovernable74]

Smart idea

[@bctruck]

+Carolina Prepper Thanks!

[@mils5574]

" I think you know what I'm talking about ah ha ha " yup

[@stoneyswolf]

Looks good. I'd call it a storage compartment not a hidden compartment. although I recondition used cars and trucks for resale so there's no hiding places I can't find. the average person could be fooled probably.

[@bctruck]

Its hidden from view. Thats why I called it hidden.

[@derekkarp9497]

2017 and up super duty has the option of a foldable lock storage Box That can be used as one or multiple compartments locks on both sides I know it is a option not sure if it is compatible with that seat but I know the super duty seat will fit in that truck it is the same cab Probably find a place that has brand new take offs or maybe a junkyard that has some totaled trucks but gives a beautiful factory finish look with lock on seat

[@coptechgold]

Looks good

[@bctruck]

Thanks!

[@rchopp]

Nice job..

[@bctruck]

Thanks!

[@eeasy69]

It took me awhile to work out what you would be hiding in there, THE NEW MAGLITE. hahaha

[@bctruck]

At 60 bucks for the flashlight,I'll make sure I have a rider on my insurance to cover it.

[@stebo211]

wow brother it came out nice! once again good work

[@bctruck]

+STEBO211 Thanks!

[@toolitbish3177]

what truck is your profile pic

[@NCTLLC24]

Good Job, From Alaska 👍🏻

[@bctruck]

Rene' A. Garza thanks.

[@mgunde]

nice idea, thanks.

[@larryprice6321]

good idea

[@351cleavland]

At last I finally have a way of transporting, without the Federal agents realizing, my slaves. Oh, and my crack!

[@jamest828]

Ok im intrigued of what you keep in your truck!

[@bctruck]

+JamesT I have a concealed carry permit, and I cant carry everything on my hip,so now I have a place to lock my gatling gun and torpedoes.

[@TheBernardino1977]

Looks good and a great idea for my truck as well thx for the vid well done.

[@jwgbmp40]

so I've watched this s few times now & I do think tommorow is gonna be the day! wish you'd elaborate on the lock mech a little more.

[@bctruck]

I will. I don't think anyone who watches my videos is likely to break into my truck.

[@pearljamrock]

Would be even more awesome if you had the same carpet. Could Ford help you out, or a wreckers?

[@Buckrun11]

I'll be dropping off my truck next week. How long will you have to have it to get it done?

[@bctruck]

+Buckrun11 I can have it done in two bacon sandwiches.

[@bingo45373]

+BCtruck, rebuild, repair,repurpose did you forget the trip around the block too

[@1timby]

Now come on. You're going to need a bit more space for the 50 cal sniper rifel as well as the 1000 rounds of ammo. You know us southern folks like our guns. LOL That looks better than form the dealer. :)

[@bctruck]

+1timby actually,its a tripod mounted 60 cal. The tool box is where I'll keep the belted ammo.

[@Julian-do7bv]

I like the idea if you had gray carpet it would be about unnoticeable

[@bctruck]

Julian Rada it wasn't available when I was looking for carpet.

[@bepps8853]

I think once the black gets a little dirty, it will blend better. I don't think it stands out enough to notice at a glance, but if you said "hey, bet you can't find my hiding spot" someone would find it quick.

[@m240b9]

When im not driving, i fold my truck into its tailpipe for storage. Then can carry it anywhere via the tailpipe. Looks a little weird carrying a tailpipe, but atleast I know my truck is safe and can be unfolded when I need to hit the road

[@zachfreeman8088]

You did good work but you really should have tried to find color correct carpet. It would have looked factory for sure.

[@ozzstars_cars]

Nice job, looks and works well. Just subscribed

[@bctruck]

Thanks!

[@howardmiller4241]

Well done , I would have really liked to see how u did the latch.

[@bulletproofpepper2]

Key fob bump latch? Great project thanks for sharing.

[@commiesarehorrible7622]

Very cool. I did something like this years ago.

[@pinkeye00]

It's 42F outside and I'm still wearing shorts. 60s is like a heat wave up here in Buffalo. :)

[@acet7]

Nice idea, just subbed you came over from homesteadprepper

[@AFewMinutesWithjman]

Great idea, just remember to drill some holes so they can breath ;)

[@bctruck]

+A Few Minutes With jman you mean the snacks? little debbie isnt a real person!!

[@monkeyman8265]

I would replace the whole interior carpet to blend it in better if you can’t find an exact match.

[@bctruck]

This is just to keep people walking by from seeing anything valuable in my truck.

[@TheUserid82]

Pickup a pair of low profile used speakers from a yard sale to mount to the front of the box. if people see it they will think its just a homemade speaker box.

[@bctruck]

+Andrew H Great idea! I could even just screw some grills on it.

[@bctruck]

+Andrew H After all this time, it just dawned on me that your icon is bacon infinity. LOVE IT!!!!

[@TheUserid82]

BCtruck, rebuild, repair,repurpose the larger the pic of it the easier it is to tell what it is. Now if only it worked that way. connect one end to the other and never run out of bacon again.

[@douglasfreebirdphotography8473]

Grey speaker box carpet available on ebay will match your existing carpet nearly perfectly....