If all else fails, Thers only one way. 
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If the police caught me with that behind the back seat of my truck over here I would probably go to jail for the rest of my life lol
It’ll be mostly window cleaning stuff (including my rectangular Pulex bucket), with some space for spare parts and fittings for the power washer. I think my toolkit will also stay in the cab. I’ve gotta spend some time paring down what I really need. I find myself carrying around a lot of junk and chemicals that I never really use. Stuff that just seemed to migrate from the Toaster, into 4-Slice, and now Chuck.
Very good suggestions. I’m thinking of trying to keep the space right on the floor (in front of the built in storage) open for longer items like extension poles.
I really like that first pic @MuscleMyHustle posted, with the full bulkhead barrier.
Whatever I build, I plan on enclosing it enough so at least the heavier items can’t fly forward in a collision. For the top shelf, I’m thinking of storing only soft goods like towels and ladder bonnets, so anything unsecured couldn’t really hurt me in an accident.
A small trash receptacle that can be easily reached from the driver’s seat is a definite must.
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A utility bed for the truly vain. I love it 
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I think once I have a working installation with plywood, and I’ve ironed out all the kinks and pain points, I’ll bring it to the fab shop I use and have them rebuild it in aluminum. That might be another year or two from now 
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I know that you have put a lot of time and thought into your build, so I don’t want to redneck it at the end. have you thought about the tubes (basically schedule 40 pipe with caps) to store your poles in? The prettier version would be the conduit carriers that come in diamond plate or aluminum. You could probably get someone to fab one up for you cheaper than some of these, plus it would fit your needs.
With regards to the full extension slides on anything you use, if your in a dusty or dirty area the oil will collect in those slides and you will need to clean and reoil periodically (plus they rust if not maintained). Had some in a work vehicle before.
Pretty example:
Back seat pullout:
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Sorry to change subjects, but…
Back to a blank slate. Getting re-lettered on Friday.
Here’s a pro tip: if you ever anticipate removing your own lettering, it’s a great reason to keep your design as simple as possible, and opt for bold sans serif fonts.
The narrow serif font I had on there was a bear to peel off. The vinyl would break if I looked at it wrong 
Oh, I’m not above using PVC if it gets the job done. I like to keep the brush on my wfp, so the carriers with latching lids wouldn’t be much use to me. But I’ll more than likely use a PVC pipe when I finally get around to making a pole holder.
This thread is about to become (even more of) a brain-dump, as I try and workout my design for the shelving.
I’m going to try and keep it as simple as possible to start with, so I can allow it to evolve naturally as I begin to use it and see what works and what doesn’t. I made the mistake with 4-slice of spending a bunch of time making some nice drawers, before realizing that, “drawers are where things go to die”… especially when they’re too deep.
One thing I need to account for: being able to partially recline the driver’s seat for the occasional jobsite nap.
Oh, and holy cow did the truck get loud when I took that back panel out. Gotta get some dynamat or something before final install 
Are you talking to yourself now?
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What u looking to store back there?
Like I said: brain dump. 
I’ll have my traditional window cleaning tools (bucket, squeegees, towels, etc.), some spare parts and fittings for equipment, and my toolbag/box.
Also need room for a small trash receptacle, spare clothing, and other odds and ends that I need to keep out of the elements.
What are you using under seat storage for now?
Passenger side has the jack and lug wrench. Driver’s side currently has an unloader, a hudson valve, and a couple cans of silicone lubricant. There’s not much room to speak of in there.
Whatever I build, I know it’s gonna make getting into those compartments a little more difficult. So I’d prefer to have things that I use very infrequently put in there.
You ever been to Tacomaworld.com?
Lots of stuff and people doing everything over there, worth a look.
I think some plywood and 1x and you can surely have enough space to do whatever you need.
Keep a tool box and heavy stuff on floor for sure.
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Yeah, I’ve actually lurked there quite a bit. I’m @infinity over there, too. I think I’ve got a whopping 16 posts
This is where my mind’s at, right now. But I’d use angle brackets bolted to the existing mounting points. No self tapping screws in my rig 
I might do an L-shape to allow the driver seat to recline a bit. With slanted front walls, kinda like this (drew it on my phone in 2 minutes; hopefully you get the idea):
