The other replies have a point...first it has to be hidden.  You might consider
mounting a handgun vault under your driver's seat.  See:

http://www.makarov.com/graphics/gunvault.jpg

I can get you one of these for about $160 delivered (to US addresses).

-Karl

> I am looking to put some type of lock box, i.e. safe, in my 1985 Vanagon
> GL.
>
> AS i live in the city and these vehicles are prone to breakins I was
> hoping to get some type of lockable unit that would be actually bolted to
> the frame of the vehicle or something else in order to prevent it from
> being carried out. A box big enough to put radio-faceplates, cds,
> carphone, etc. . .
>
>
> Any ideas? or has anyone done this before?
>
> Thanks,
> Josh
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Karl and Kristina Bloss, Trexlertown, PA
'87 Westfalia Weekender  "Beverley" - 192K miles
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