Liberty Safe Interior Rebuild...

[RacerX]

I bought this at the Raleigh Gun and Knife show... I’ll pick it up in a week or so (I drove the Mazda 3 vs truck). I had no idea I was going to find a steal on a steel box.

OTD price was $200 cash. It’s a 18 Gun Liberty Centurion. The backstory is that the PO had it replaced after an A/C unit leaked water into the interior and ruined the fireproofing. Galton gutted it and repainted the entire thing. I plan to replace the fire proofing, recarpet the interior and put it to work with custom shelves as an overflow box for paperwork and anything else that belongs in a Gun safe.

I was considering buying one from Tractor Supply Friday, but I’m much happier with a Liberty made in the US that needs some love.

 

[RacerX]

 

[RacerX]

Not sure why the pics are sideways. They’re right side on my phone...

I’ll update this thread with progress. Not going to make this a marathon build...just getting it functional.

 

[RacerX]

Collected my new safe today. Shop was awesome and loaded me up in less than 5 minutes.

Drove by Home Depot and bought following:
(2) 4x8 sheets of 5/8” drywall
6’ x 8’ area carpet (thin and perfect size for walls)
3M spray adhesive (extra strong)
Fire caulking

I installed the interior lining in the following order. Each piece was cut to fit then trial fit without upholstery.
2 layers into the safe ceiling
1 layers on each side
2 layers on the floor
1 layer on the back (hinged this one to get it in)

Each piece was purposefully cut to fit very snug. For that reason, I chose to not use the fire caulk.

Only being an 18, I have to plan my shelving / utilization very carefully. Pics to follow....


For those with a keen eye for detail - the door is grey and the walls tan. I’ll fix that when it do the shelving...

 

[RacerX]

 

[RacerX]

@BigWaylon

why are all my pics posting sideways? They’re correct on my phone...

(You seem to know a lot so I’m asking...)

 

[BigWaylon]

@BigWaylon

why are all my pics posting sideways? They’re correct on my phone...

(You seem to know a lot so I’m asking...)

Are you uploading directly to the site?

They do all show up sideways to me as well.

 

[Etruett]

Is the drywall and the carpet all that is needed to redo the fireproofing?

 

[RacerX]

Is the drywall and the carpet all that is needed to redo the fireproofing?

From what I read, yes. I’ve heard there’s “special” drywall for fireproofing, but I‘m skeptical. If you do some digging, you’ll probably come to the same conclusion.

The carpet is just to make it look nicer and less prone to scratching.

 

[RacerX]

 

[Jerzsubbie]

Cool project. Not sure if you’re aware, but you can get the same felt carpet used from the factory pretty easily online. Same stuff used for subwoofer boxes.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MTLPV42/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fr03DbFXNQ5

FYI: the last pic is right side up, but the others are sideways.

 

[Etruett]

From what I read, yes. I’ve heard there’s “special” drywall for fireproofing, but I‘m skeptical. If you do some digging, you’ll probably come to the same conclusion.

The carpet is just to make it look nicer and less prone to scratching.

That's interesting. I would think that when drywall got to a certain degree, it would combust but what do I know. Maybe the steel would keep if from getting that hot. I would guess that the special drywall you mentioned would have some sort of treatment to prevent heat from damaging it. Now you got me wondering if there is special drywall that is fire resistant, then why is it not used on house building? I can only guess it is a price issue and Lord knows the way houses are built today is about as cheap as humanly possible

 

[Button Pusher]

Hardie tile backerboard then drywall.

 

[Catfish]

The paper backing will burn but drywall is mostly gypsum which has some pretty cool fire resistant properties.

 

[Ferrisfan]

Cool project. Not sure if you’re aware, but you can get the same felt carpet used from the factory pretty easily online. Same stuff used for subwoofer boxes.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MTLPV42/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fr03DbFXNQ5

FYI: the last pic is right side up, but the others are sideways.

That carpet makes a great interior floor lining in your tent if you are car camping.

 

[Kokopelli]

Good deal! Would make a good pistol safe or overflow garage safe...

 

[RacerX]

I just finished out the interior. I chose to split the sage vertically (9” to left for long storage; 12” to right for shelves). Using 3/4” MDF, I installed a top shelf 8” from them ceiling. That was fastened using 3/4” angle brackets. The shelves are spaced 16” apart for vertical paper storage, ammo cans, whatever.

Now I just need to move it into it’s new home inside the house.

 

[chrishf12]

That's interesting. I would think that when drywall got to a certain degree, it would combust but what do I know. Maybe the steel would keep if from getting that hot. I would guess that the special drywall you mentioned would have some sort of treatment to prevent heat from damaging it. Now you got me wondering if there is special drywall that is fire resistant, then why is it not used on house building? I can only guess it is a price issue and Lord knows the way houses are built today is about as cheap as humanly possible

Type X drywall.