Home-brew roof rack
12-17-2008, 12:41 PM
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At some point I saw a write up on a guy using galvanized chain link fence frames for a rack. He then bolted it together with some other galvanized pipe pieces. Probably wouldn't look that bad with a rattle can paint job!
12-17-2008, 12:44 PM
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yea, i picked up my OSH can of Primer Black paint last night for $3. Couldn't paint because of rain, so it'll get done this weekend. Black photos to come next week 
12-17-2008, 10:02 PM
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I built a Ladder Rack for a Chevy pickup I once had,out of 1 1/4" black pipe. Once helper and I got it all screwed together and had it fitting right ,he welded all the threaded ends in the fittings. Carried two canoes with no problem.
12-18-2008, 12:07 AM
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I need a light rack that'll sit pretty low profile, any cheep homebrew suggestions?
12-18-2008, 01:22 AM
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A++ on design. 
however, I too will question the material.
PVC is not UV-rated. I give it a year before it becomes brittle.
it also is not rated for extreme temperature changes. that's gonna be an issue with speed variation, and windchill resulting, and let's not get into what the weather changes will do to it.
I think you have a great template...now let's see you take it to the next step
however, I too will question the material.
PVC is not UV-rated. I give it a year before it becomes brittle.
it also is not rated for extreme temperature changes. that's gonna be an issue with speed variation, and windchill resulting, and let's not get into what the weather changes will do to it.
I think you have a great template...now let's see you take it to the next step
12-18-2008, 02:21 AM
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A++ on design.
however, I too will question the material.
PVC is not UV-rated. I give it a year before it becomes brittle.
it also is not rated for extreme temperature changes. that's gonna be an issue with speed variation, and windchill resulting, and let's not get into what the weather changes will do to it.
I think you have a great template...now let's see you take it to the next step
however, I too will question the material.
PVC is not UV-rated. I give it a year before it becomes brittle.
it also is not rated for extreme temperature changes. that's gonna be an issue with speed variation, and windchill resulting, and let's not get into what the weather changes will do to it.
I think you have a great template...now let's see you take it to the next step
12-18-2008, 09:49 AM
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Wow, I'm inspired by the whole concept. Thanks for sharing. I'm going to play around with some ideas for one to use on Red and my WJ.
12-18-2008, 08:36 PM
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