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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 06:00 PM
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I have been looking and/or trying to find some rear window racks that would be MOLLE compatible to carry some extra gear in the rear...and this morning a good friend called me up and said he had fabricated up a set for me....

Its a part I have been wanting to fab up or find for some time now- well Christmas came early. Couldn't think him enough for the generosity..

I will post more pics after powder coat and final install....







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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 07:18 PM
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I have been looking and/or trying to find some rear window racks that would be MOLLE compatible to carry some extra gear in the rear...and this morning a good friend called me up and said he had fabricated up a set for me.... Its a part I have been wanting to fab up or find for some time now- well Christmas came early. Couldn't think him enough for the generosity.. I will post more pics after powder coat and final install....
now the zombies can't get in!
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 07:28 PM
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Look almost similar to mine.
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 07:34 PM
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Is that stainless or cold rolled? What's the diameter and spacing between the bars? Do like the fit and look.
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 07:37 PM
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Stainless, I will get the specs for you....
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 07:38 PM
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Or to keep someone in.....

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Old Nov 12, 2015 | 11:53 AM
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Old Nov 12, 2015 | 06:31 PM
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Stainless, I will get the specs for you....
Looks like it. Thanks!
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Old Nov 19, 2015 | 02:09 PM
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I really like these. I'm sure once coated they'll look even better.
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Old Nov 29, 2015 | 05:13 PM
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Man those are awesome! I've been thinking of something just like this for a while myself. They'll look sick I bet once they get powder coated.
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Old Dec 1, 2015 | 08:25 AM
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Can you post sme pics of fab, fit, finish of install to give us more options and ideas?

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Look almost similar to mine.
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Old Dec 1, 2015 | 09:24 AM
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Looks awesome. I've debated doing this, either making or buying. Dirtbound is the only one that makes them afaik.
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Old Dec 1, 2015 | 01:09 PM
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Most grocery stores have them available, out back near the dumpster. Comes in powdercoated, galvanized or aluminum. I welded them to body then reinstalled plastic trim.
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Old Dec 1, 2015 | 03:36 PM
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"Grate" Idea I had to...that's similar to what I used also but it was a shelling material.

I like the netting also...
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Old Dec 25, 2015 | 08:13 PM
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cool idea look sturdy
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