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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: stuntman on March 22, 2008, 19:42:35

Title: New (well ish) Roof Rack
Post by: stuntman on March 22, 2008, 19:42:35: Well I tried to find a full length roof rack and couldn't so I thought I'd make my own.

I chopped a half rack into bits and made new rails and 4 new supports, along with a mount and protector bar for x4 wipacs that I've been wanting to do for a while. I also added a a mount for my cb arial along with 2 rear work lights and a plate for a rear number plate.

I'm also trying to sort somewhere to put a couple of mounts for Hi-lift.

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d144/stuntman1982/DSCF0147.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d144/stuntman1982/DSCF0146.jpg)

I know it looks a little twisted in the middle on one side but when it's clamped to the roof it sits straight and I've just been jumping up and down on it so I reckon it's strong enough :twisted:

I'll post some pics with it on tomorrow

Andi

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d144/stuntman1982/DSCF0145.jpg)
Title: Re: New (well ish) Roof Rack
Post by: TDi90 on March 22, 2008, 20:16:40: :clap: :clap:
i like that :clap:
Title: Re: New (well ish) Roof Rack
Post by: stuntman on March 22, 2008, 20:31:52: See, told you I'd keep you updated :P
Title: Re: New (well ish) Roof Rack
Post by: TDi90 on March 22, 2008, 20:33:54: very good :clap: :clap:
Title: Re: New (well ish) Roof Rack
Post by: Jake on March 22, 2008, 21:23:07: Looks great
Got a picture of it fitted?
:D
Title: Re: New (well ish) Roof Rack
Post by: bobtailed disco on March 23, 2008, 00:26:47: Verry good :lol:
I like me wants lol :lol:
Title: Re: New (well ish) Roof Rack
Post by: hairyasswelder on March 23, 2008, 08:28:15: looks good ;) mount the spare wheel on it ;)

Quote from: bobtailed disco on March 23, 2008, 00:26:47
Verry good :lol:
I like me wants lol :lol:

Looking at your avatar.... where would it fit :? :? :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: New (well ish) Roof Rack
Post by: bobtailed disco on March 23, 2008, 08:34:49: Quote from: hairyasswelder on March 23, 2008, 08:28:15
looks good ;) mount the spare wheel on it ;)

Quote from: bobtailed disco on March 23, 2008, 00:26:47
Verry good :lol:
I like me wants lol :lol:

Looking at your avatar.... where would it fit :? :? :lol: :lol:
i have a v8 disco it would fit on that is just my toy :lol:
Title: Re: New (well ish) Roof Rack
Post by: blackbob on March 23, 2008, 12:05:01: much cheaper to make your own and you do get what you want
nice job and i like the lights :D
Title: Re: New (well ish) Roof Rack
Post by: stuntman on March 23, 2008, 15:08:45: Break down of costs:

Â£30 odd quid for the half rack,
Â£55 in total for the wipacs, one set new, other secondhand (cheers andy)
Â£35 is box section steel
Â£10 for a new welding reel - which is a garage consumable.
Â£10 Pair of rear Ring lights - going to be wired into the reversing lights and also as work lights on an on-off-on switch
Â£0 on paint as it was lying around in the garage
Total - Â£120

Not bad considering the half rack was used for 3 months with the rear lights on. So total 'upgrade' of the rack cost Â£90
Title: Re: New (well ish) Roof Rack
Post by: blackbob on March 23, 2008, 15:22:56: did mine for Â£70 last year and think i over loaded it going to bulgaria at xmas as it made stopping quickly quite interesting
but i did have seven of us inside and kids presents and luggage for nine as my daughter has a rover soft top and couldnot carry much
going again soon and taking a kids snooker table,12ft trampoline,tools(bench saw,welder,rotorvator,leaf blower)some seedlings &trees,canoe,big ladder,and luggage So not to much this time
also taking a trailer full of camping gear and going to bring back a trailer tent that we got of a friend in bulgaria.
Title: Re: New (well ish) Roof Rack
Post by: stuntman on March 23, 2008, 15:26:08: Haha, wel done bob!

Anywho, I sais I'd stick a pic up of the rack on.

Here's a bad one of before the next is after.

Remember I still have 265/75/16' and a 2" suspension lift to go on, as I know it looks a bit 'busy up top.

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d144/stuntman1982/DSCF0003.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d144/stuntman1982/DSCF0146-1.jpg)
Title: Re: New (well ish) Roof Rack
Post by: Steven on March 23, 2008, 15:58:56: I have to say that looks quality.

You can make us one now... :D

:lol:
Title: Re: New (well ish) Roof Rack
Post by: lyndon on March 23, 2008, 18:40:53: Have to say thats a cracking looking piece of kit. Seriously you should consider taking orderss for them. I for one would be interested in buying on off of you.
Title: Re: New (well ish) Roof Rack
Post by: Steven on March 23, 2008, 22:47:25: Oh & by the way, I think you need some more spot lights up there somewhere ;) :lol:
Title: Re: New (well ish) Roof Rack
Post by: stuntman on March 24, 2008, 08:44:08: Haha, true.

I'm planning in trying to fit an awning to one side with a lighting system.

I'm sure I can find places for more lights!

I'm starting my suspension lift today and MT swap over
Title: Re: New (well ish) Roof Rack
Post by: muddymart on March 24, 2008, 13:39:04: Quote from: lyndon on March 23, 2008, 18:40:53
Have to say thats a cracking looking piece of kit. Seriously you should consider taking orderss for them. I for one would be interested in buying on off of you.

thats looks a great rack, fancy make a couple ??? so there you have it, two orders already.. ;)
Title: Re: New (well ish) Roof Rack
Post by: stuntman on March 24, 2008, 17:13:44: Well here it is,

2" suspension lift with HD BM Blues and Procomps, extended bumps and Brakes Lines. And added underbody protection.

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d144/stuntman1982/DSCF0007.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d144/stuntman1982/DSCF0008.jpg)

Not bas for a 3.5 hour suspension swap :twisted:
Title: Re: New (well ish) Roof Rack
Post by: Steven on March 25, 2008, 12:47:01: I was joking about the extra lights mate :lol:

The truck i looking even beter now! :cool:
Title: Re: New (well ish) Roof Rack
Post by: lee celtic on March 25, 2008, 21:31:41: Nice job mate :clap:

Won't be going in the garage again though [-X [-X :lol:
Title: Re: New (well ish) Roof Rack
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on March 25, 2008, 21:58:10: Quote from: stuntman on March 24, 2008, 17:13:44
Well here it is,

2" suspension lift with HD BM Blues and Procomps, extended bumps and Brakes Lines. And added underbody protection.

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d144/stuntman1982/DSCF0007.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d144/stuntman1982/DSCF0008.jpg)

Not bas for a 3.5 hour suspension swap :twisted:

m8 you should seriously consider making a bunsiness out off it everything looks stunning and very cost effective :joker:
Title: Re: New (well ish) Roof Rack
Post by: paul and sam on March 28, 2008, 10:14:51: :clap: :clap: :clap: looking good very nice job on the rack :clap: :clap:
Title: Re: New (well ish) Roof Rack
Post by: stuntman on March 28, 2008, 10:33:33: I may stick this one up for sale, however I don't know what it would be worth. I'm thinking of building another rack with round bar instead of box section.

I'll keep thinking about it!