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This weekends project............A Roof Rack!

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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 01:03 AM
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How did you make your gutter mounts? Do you have a close up pic of them? Thanks
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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Venom
Got it up on the roof, just need to wire up the light.
I love your rack, and your Xj! She's beautiful, and clean, makes me warm inside just looking at it lolol
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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by wickedwelder
How did you make your gutter mounts? Do you have a close up pic of them? Thanks
Here's a quick illustration. I can take pics when I get home from work.
Attached Thumbnails This weekends project............A Roof Rack!-gutter-mount.jpg  
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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 09:09 PM
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Sick fab! Did you make your own Venom plate too?
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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 09:26 PM
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I'm anxious to see how the Chinese led bar works for you. Very nice rack.
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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 09:47 PM
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Thanks.
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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Vincenza V
Sick fab! Did you make your own Venom plate too?
Yeah, I CNC cut all the brackets, tabs and plates.
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 12:37 PM
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Thanks for the illustration. I like the way the led light bar looks mounted on your rack. I might have to look into one when I get mine built.
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 12:42 PM
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Venom, what part of CA are you in?
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 01:51 PM
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Wow. Thats sick. Awesome job!
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Alpha 1-4
Venom, what part of CA are you in?
I'm in Beaumont.
Southern California.
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 02:07 PM
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Sweet, that's not too far from me. Your Fab work is impressive.
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 03:47 PM
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nice stuff brother, some fine metal work
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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 11:34 PM
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I got a close up look at his long arms , good clean fabwork! I like the rack, strong but not heavy and over built. Do you get much wind noise on the freeway?
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 11:00 AM
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Thanks.
I only drove it to work twice since I installed the rack, but I didn't really notice any noise from it. Unfortunately on my way home the second day, the trans went out. Go figure...lol!
Should be able to pick up a replacement tomorrow, and wheel it next weekend.
Gotta put those new lockers to work
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