K rack build
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K rack build
Using 1.25 OD tubeing in 14 gage for outer rails, 1.0 OD for bottom cross bars. No Bends used just compound cuts and notching.
Tomorrow I pick up the 13 gage 70% expanded metal decking.
On top of that I still need to design and build the feet for gutter mounting.
size of rack is is 138" by 63"
Tomorrow I pick up the 13 gage 70% expanded metal decking.
On top of that I still need to design and build the feet for gutter mounting.
size of rack is is 138" by 63"
Shawn
62 haffy Bantam
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Re: K rack build
Very nice! Wish I could weld that well - I seem to spend too much time grinding
Paul C.
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Re: K rack build
Paul, boy I got you fooled, trust me I do my share of grinding as well.
I am making the rack 138" which is about 3.5 inches longer then the roof on my 710. I have plans to mount a light bar under it in the front.
I am making the rack 138" which is about 3.5 inches longer then the roof on my 710. I have plans to mount a light bar under it in the front.
Shawn
62 haffy Bantam
61 haffy 4 door
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Re: K rack build
Maybe so, but it looks good when you are done.
If you are Mig welding, are you using gas?
If you are Mig welding, are you using gas?
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Re: K rack build
I am just using a 175 Miller with gas, I use to have a flux core welder but after switching to shielding gas I fould it to be way easer to weld, and the results were way cleaner.
Shawn
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Re: K rack build
Welded in the 13g expanded metal today. Took 540 small welds...
Now I need to make the legs and clamps so I can mount it. I was thinking about using 4" x 1/4" bar stock and bending it with a torch. Then for the clamps I was thinking 14ga. Figure 3 per side would be good
Does this seem like overkill/about right/or not enough?
Now I need to make the legs and clamps so I can mount it. I was thinking about using 4" x 1/4" bar stock and bending it with a torch. Then for the clamps I was thinking 14ga. Figure 3 per side would be good
Does this seem like overkill/about right/or not enough?
Shawn
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Re: K rack build
Well not done but I had to put it up to see what she would look like so I put it on my old surf rack.
The rack is 11 feet long but the welded decking only extends 8 feet. I will be boxing in a removable panel for the front 3-foot area, as I wanted to utilize the sub-hatch when it is not needed.
The rack is 11 feet long but the welded decking only extends 8 feet. I will be boxing in a removable panel for the front 3-foot area, as I wanted to utilize the sub-hatch when it is not needed.
Shawn
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Re: K rack build
besides the hatch makes a good access point to the gear stored in the front of the rack.
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Re: K rack build
Let me know if your ever up Everett/Snohomish way.
Would love to see it.
Ed
Would love to see it.
Ed
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Re: K rack build
Ed, we will have to connect sometime soon, was down at long beach yesterday and today to do some clam digging and kite flying. Got home around 6 this evening and decided to work on the rack some more. Just finished welding on the racks feet.
Tomorrow I 'll make the clamps and start on the removeable section for above the hatch.
Tomorrow I 'll make the clamps and start on the removeable section for above the hatch.
Shawn
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Re: K rack build
Access Lader build
Shawn
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Re: K rack build
Nice ladder!
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Re: K rack build
The ladder is removable, it has 1 1/4 OD pegs on the rack and 1 1/4 ID tubes on the ladder. The bottom of the ladder slips into the bumper. When installed it is as if it was welded on.
Shawn
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61 haffy 4 door
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Re: K rack build
I love the rack.......Are you up for building another? PM if you have any interest.
Capt Xmas
Re: K rack build
Rack looks great, nice build and thanks for sharing the build pics. Are you going to add any accessories like lights or jack mounts?
Miles
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