Check out my roof rack
03-13-2012, 08:34 PM
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Check out my roof rack
Hubby is making me a custom roof rack, I really like the sides, he perforated them with his 55ton metal working machine. The perforation is for design as well as function, they hold straps.
03-13-2012, 09:23 PM
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Thanks guys. He is a metal artist by trade so he does have a few toys in a really nice work shop. Lucky me, I get some toys of my own now!
03-13-2012, 11:47 PM
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looks sweet, how heavy is it?
and how nobody mitres their corners? butting corners would get you fired at my shop lol
in all seriousness it looks quite sturdy!
and how nobody mitres their corners? butting corners would get you fired at my shop lol
in all seriousness it looks quite sturdy!
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03-14-2012, 12:00 PM
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Lite is the way to go, you can achieve strength through clever design as opposed to bulky materials, straping alot of weight to the roof of roll over prone vehicles makes no sense!
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03-15-2012, 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted by bheath
very nice job. if i had a shop like that, you'd never get me out of it! ever!
03-15-2012, 02:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Jennifer
Nice! I'm thinking about doing the same 
Looks good. You should post a photo when you get it attached.
Looks good. You should post a photo when you get it attached.
03-15-2012, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by jeepfan93
Looks great X2 on the miters. What materials did he use? How much does he think it will hold? Attaching to stock points or gutter?
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Originally Posted by jeepfan93
Looks great X2 on the miters. What materials did he use? How much does he think it will hold? Attaching to stock points or gutter?
03-17-2012, 08:16 AM
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STILL not finished, have more lights to add and need to make a top plate for the spare tire but here is a picture of it mounted on the roof.