captscurvy_nc Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 For ten bucks I couldn't leave the thrift store with out it. it's one of those "Wal Mart" style trunks but I still think it has potential once I remove all the handles and the front lock. Tried to upload a pic but it was too big so I snagged this one Only difference is mine only has handles in the front and not on the sides and no wheels. It's partical board covered in a thin imitation leather like material. So if anyone has ever undergone the process of converting one of these into a more period piece please let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 do you see it tucked away in your tent or out in open view? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captscurvy_nc Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 in the open. Was gonna use it as a treasure chest/sea chest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madPete Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 in the open. Was gonna use it as a treasure chest/sea chest Here is some food for thought... We have a civil war era trunk as in the link below. On ours the main section/sides of wood are covered in painted canvas (except for the Oak slats). That would be easy enough to do though I can't vouch that it would be entirely period correct http://www.brettunsvillage.com/trunks/forsale/t863.html Have fun what ever you do with it! madPete Aye... Plunder Awaits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captscurvy_nc Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 Looks like this is gonna be harder than I thought because the partical board this trunk is made of is thin as hell so removing the hardware is a challange. Once it's off I will add hinges and perhaps some wood trim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madPete Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Adding a couple wood slats might be a good idea for strength and to give it a piratey look, There are places that sell the hinges and locks, but they are pretty pricey, unless you are restoring something. madPete Aye... Plunder Awaits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 it looks like you might have to put some money into it to make it a teasure chest. if you want to use it to keep personal items in your tent covering it completely with canvas adding a few ropes around it (one hidding where it opens)and a large dutch east indian stamp on it. you have a plundered bale of *****(i'll leave that to you). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumba Rue Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Next time, buy one of those kid's toy boxes you put together, they work perfectly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captscurvy_nc Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 Well so far I have more cuts and bruises on my hands than when I use to kickbox but the modern style lock and the leather strap in the front is gone. Gonna look into pricing some wood slats for it and I have some leather straps left over from my last project. All in all, still looks like the whole project will run me under $40 so it's still a win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captscurvy_nc Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 Well my finds ran a little shorter than expected but I managed to salvage some wood trim from my parents kitchen remodel and added a few brass tacks to the wood slats, used early colonial woodstain and nailed them on the top and sides. Still black overall and will eventually pull those off and put leather on the sides and corners but for now it will have to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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