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Old Aug 21, 2014 | 06:35 PM
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Genuine roof racks are always big bucks. I bought one from a lady at work who didn't have a Disco anymore for $100. But the wife didn't like the wind noise.....


I really regret selling it although I got $500 for it. I didn't even know what it was worth when I bought it. I will be making me one soon.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2014 | 06:36 PM
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What are you using for anchors to the roof?
 
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Old Aug 21, 2014 | 06:51 PM
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I cut square tubing on a 45deg to yield a correct size L shape... then brazing on a coupling nut on rack and one on the l bracket and run a bolt down to cinch it all up.. Ill probably cut the coupling nut in half or on the rack ill just braze on a spacer


 

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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 07:55 PM
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recent build pic...
 
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Old Oct 15, 2014 | 05:17 PM
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More Progress! I had brazed on some tabs and a 3/8"x1-1/4" hex bolt and a nice spinoff **** i found for couple bucks at LOWES!


 
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Old Oct 30, 2014 | 03:08 PM
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More pics!

[IMG]creating a recessed basket so I can carry things like plywood on top of flat surface... https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3953/15048653283_fb598eb89d_c.jpg[/IMG]



 
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Old Oct 30, 2014 | 03:11 PM
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Old Oct 31, 2014 | 08:01 AM
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Very nice
 
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Old Oct 31, 2014 | 11:03 AM
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When are we gonna see a pic of the rack mounted!?....Very nice. 3 thumbs up!... : )
 
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Old Oct 31, 2014 | 11:21 AM
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Yeah, that's looking awesome! I love the recessed area of the rack! Great job man.
 
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