mpace6a Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Started building a roof rack today. Initial fitting of the exterior frame fitting the verticals obligatory weld shot where its at when i left work today All welded, ends capped to keep out water and mud. Now i just need to decide if i want to cover it with expanded metal, or use 1/2" sq bar to make louvers, spaced 1.5" apart. and obviously clean up all the welds, blend the corners and edges together. Opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54bobby Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 why would you put a roof rack on a recycling can? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroNautical Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 That's some nice work. Welding is a trade that would benefit every kind of mechanic. Something I intend to learn. why would you put a roof rack on a recycling can? lol You got a point, I think it might benefit the OP to keep some glads in the back, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpace6a Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 why would you put a roof rack on a recycling can? lol Hey hey now...one of those is full! That's some nice work. Welding is a trade that would benefit every kind of mechanic. Something I intend to learn. why would you put a roof rack on a recycling can? lol You got a point, I think it might benefit the OP to keep some glads in the back, haha. Thanks! It should look better tomorrow once i sand down the welds, and add something to fill the gaps up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54bobby Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 you should do a write up and sticky this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Nice looking to see how this turns out. I'm Putting a roof rack on my mj right now too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92tanMJ Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 That is a headache rack not a roof rack. lol Unless you take it onto the roof, but what you have so far is just a headache rack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpace6a Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 That is a headache rack not a roof rack. lol Unless you take it onto the roof, but what you have so far is just a headache rack yeah yeah i know. not sure why i put roof rack in the title :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpace6a Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 Test fit again, with top caps Added the cross bars And finally finished product, with kickers and foot plate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbulliwagen Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Where in the world do you work that you get to park insde a huge ole building? And good work on the rack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92tanMJ Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 That is a headache rack not a roof rack. lol Unless you take it onto the roof, but what you have so far is just a headache rack yeah yeah i know. not sure why i put roof rack in the title :dunno: It's okay brotha, I was trying to say it nicely with out sounding like a C#*@. You can editt the title when you click the edit button and then click full editior. haha but it does look nice! I want one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpace6a Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 Where in the world do you work that you get to park insde a huge ole building? And good work on the rack! Kansas City Structural Steel. I work in the old shop, a rented space inside the old Chevrolet Leeds Plant. Definately has its perks. That is a headache rack not a roof rack. lol Unless you take it onto the roof, but what you have so far is just a headache rack yeah yeah i know. not sure why i put roof rack in the title :dunno: It's okay brotha, I was trying to say it nicely with out sounding like a C#*@. You can editt the title when you click the edit button and then click full editior. haha but it does look nice! I want one!! Yea, I'll figure it out at some point. And thanks! I'm pretty happy with how it came together. Next up is a rear bumper and tool box to mount between the bed rails and bolt through the headache racks foot plate holes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92tanMJ Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Where in the world do you work that you get to park insde a huge ole building? And good work on the rack! Kansas City Structural Steel. I work in the old shop, a rented space inside the old Chevrolet Leeds Plant. Definately has its perks. > That is a headache rack not a roof rack. lol Unless you take it onto the roof, but what you have so far is just a headache rack yeah yeah i know. not sure why i put roof rack in the title :dunno: It's okay brotha, I was trying to say it nicely with out sounding like a C#*@. You can editt the title when you click the edit button and then click full editior. haha but it does look nice! I want one!! Yea, I'll figure it out at some point. And thanks! I'm pretty happy with how it came together. Next up is a rear bumper and tool box to mount between the bed rails and bolt through the headache racks foot plate holes! Damn this is going to be awesome!! :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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