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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by taythegibs
well, if'n im not feeling good tomorrow i wont be able to but other than that I WILL GET PICS UP TOMORROW!!!
If it sits pretty low profile and it's gutter mounted, you got my attention.
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 01:00 AM
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its low prof but not gutter mounted
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 01:08 AM
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heres a pic off of my cell phone before it was painted

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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 08:01 AM
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here it is

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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 08:04 AM
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cool thats looks like u had it done professionally.
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 08:12 AM
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thanks
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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How much was the overall price.
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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i spent $15, but i already had some of the stuff
dont you live in ga?
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 12:40 PM
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I'm thinking about using a gate from the tractor supply co for a base for mine. They're not too heavy, and they're just the right size for a full-coverage roof rack.
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 04:41 PM
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yes i live n ga
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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heres the top section of my luggage rack i made(goes in the back of my jeep). Used steel from home depot, pretty cheap. took me 2 afternoons to build it. This could easily have been a roof rack...hope that gives you guys some ideas.

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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 01LimitedXJ
heres the top section of my luggage rack i made(goes in the back of my jeep). Used steel from home depot, pretty cheap. took me 2 afternoons to build it. This could easily have been a roof rack...hope that gives you guys some ideas.

that is sweet, i wish i could weld
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by taythegibs
that is sweet, i wish i could weld
I wish i had the money for a welder...
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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I taught myself...wasnt that hard. They welds arent the cleanest, but im getting pretty good penetration, so its strong. It currently holds my tire, and sits over my sub box.
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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I wish I could TIG weld good and had money for the welders I want...
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