backcountrycrui Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 So I sort of coppied another members idea of using a bunk bed frame for the base. Then I used galvo tube for the bent parts. I wanted to be able to mount 3 of the 2.5 gallon jerry cans, spare tire (when I get one) and lights front and back. Also I wanted it to be strong enough to carry a canoe. It is my first welding project and boy does it show. Over all I have about $7.00 into it including the spray paint. I will probably weld in a couple of pieces in the front and rear to strengthen the top bars. Other than that Im pleased with it. I got a lot of ideas from the members cars here. Here are the parts And here is the rack.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX2FFU Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamCF Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Nice. Looks alot better than mine. Though all mine does is hold the CB antenna mount and the spare tire. So I only wanted it small and low profile. Lights for the sides will come later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAugur33 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Looks like a good place to sleep while camping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobieDoo Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Nice work...I like the design. It would be nice if your spare could squeeze under the back rail, as hefting a wheel around at that height can be tough. ~E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogstar7055 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3eyedwagon Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Good job using stuff you had readily available to make something custom. Now go drink some milk before welding that Galvanized kills you. :-\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backcountrycrui Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 Good job using stuff you had readily available to make something custom. Now go drink some milk before welding that Galvanized kills you. :-\ I made a good effort to grind off most of the galvo. I heard that is is hard on you. Nice work...I like the design. It would be nice if your spare could squeeze under the back rail, as hefting a wheel around at that height can be tough. ~E I will be putting lights in the front and rear areas. So no tire there. However based on a previous post I made regarding the heft of a spare wheel and tire, I decided to put the bar in the middle a lot lower than originally planned. That space is about 31 inches. Wide enough to put any tire, that I would run, up on top. All else fails I will have my 6 year old do it. He is like the Incredible Hulk. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWD TURBO! Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Looks like a good place to sleep while camping. just if he had a tent as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3eyedwagon Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I made a good effort to grind off most of the galvo. I heard that is is hard on you. Mike There are both hot dip, and cold dip Galvanized. Most conduit is going to be cold dip. That means the steel is actually cooled when they treat it with galvanization. Hot dip is still somewhat molten, thusly the galvanization is pretty much engrained in the steel. As you can imagine, cold dip is alot better to work with than hot dip. Just grind the outside layer off and you're set. Hot dip isn't as forgiving. It may be an old welders tale, but, I know from first hand experience that drinking milk after welding galvanized will definitely make your throat less irritated. It can't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sario Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Nice. It looks like a good use for some of extra conduit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one eye Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 That looks cool!!!! Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus56 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 You should put some cross bars on the front and back down low to keep short stuff from sliding out and to hold light tabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backcountrycrui Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 You should put some cross bars on the front and back down low to keep short stuff from sliding out and to hold light tabs That is the plan. I ran out of time, for the day, with the father in laws welder. Then I ran out of patience:rolleyes: and painted it THEN I got ambitious and installed the damn thing:lol:. So now I have to removed it, sand the weld point clean and then install the rest of the tube. Sometimes my three year old has more patience than I do. Thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARUSTYNA1L Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 How did you mount that to your roof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus56 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 stainless steel hose clamps. works everytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferp420 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 That is the plan. I ran out of time, for the day, with the father in laws welder. Then I ran out of patience:rolleyes: and painted it THEN I got ambitious and installed the damn thing:lol:. So now I have to removed it, sand the weld point clean and then install the rest of the tube. Sometimes my three year old has more patience than I do. Thanks Mike I had the same problem with my bumpers now I don't want to take them off to finish them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindSight Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 looks pro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branbikenut1 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Looks great. I just built one out of an old yard wagon and some conduit as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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