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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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I got this these for storage racks from Harbor Frieght but they wont work the way i wanted them to.

So makeing a basket for my xj




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I am hoping the wife lets me work on it more today. i shouldnt talk long to build
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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Huh, I'm curious to see bow it turns out.
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 10:58 AM
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how much were they. if i like it i may build one too!
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 10:59 AM
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Yeah, i need one but i dont need to pay the high price. let us know how it turns out and take some pics!
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 03:51 PM
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keep us updated.. its sounding interesting so far
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 06:05 PM
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i was able to get some time to work on it more

here some updated pics. the metal squares are just to find an size idea




less open gaps in floor

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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 06:09 PM
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looks good how much were they?
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 06:15 PM
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There from harbor frieght

i think they changed the design

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=95748
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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did u get 1 or 2 of them?
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 06:25 PM
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i had two.

i used the both of them
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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Interesting idea, keep us posted!
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 11:49 PM
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It looks really small though? What are the dimensions of it?
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 10:07 AM
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45 x 45 and 5 to 6" tall
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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i didnt work on it for a go while. but i did tonight. the basket floor is almost done

I need to drill and rivet a couple more square aluminum tube to complete the floor

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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 07:42 PM
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Its not done yet just fitting it on the roof

Its 8" tall. it is taller then i wanted but i figure it will be better then the standard 5 or 6 inch. i still have alot of work to do on it. plus paint




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