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Re: Boat rack
By:Don Bowen
Date: 5/12/2000, 9:49 pm
In Response To: Boat rack *Pic* (Pete Roszyk)

: As far as I know, there are no plans for this kind of thing, but don't let
: that stop you. Technically, I think it was less difficult to design and
: build than a stripper boat, as most of the shape is suggested, or
: dictated, by the truck itself.

: You are welcome to email me on the side with any questions if this is the
: topper you were thinking of.

Could you give a brief description on how you did it?

I was planning on 3/4 plywood for the ribs and the cap rail. I want to find a door and windows off a wrecked shell. First step is to trace the cab outline and figure how to follow the back profile.

Messages In This Thread

Pickup shell
Don Bowen -- 5/12/2000, 7:15 pm
Boat rack *Pic*
Pete Roszyk -- 5/12/2000, 8:19 pm
Re: Boat rack
Shawn Baker -- 5/13/2000, 6:45 pm
Re: Boat rack
Roger Nuffer -- 5/12/2000, 11:01 pm
Re: Boat rack
Tony -- 5/15/2000, 7:25 pm
Re: Boat rack
Don Bowen -- 5/12/2000, 9:49 pm
How: Part B, the window piece *Pic*
Pete Roszyk -- 5/15/2000, 3:31 pm
Re: How: Part B, the window piece
Don Bowen -- 5/15/2000, 4:36 pm
Re: How: Part B, the window piece
pete czerpak -- 5/15/2000, 3:39 pm
How: Part A, the main part *Pic*
Pete Roszyk -- 5/15/2000, 3:24 pm
Re: Door and Windows
Shawn Baker -- 5/13/2000, 6:44 pm
Re: Nice Topper!
Spidey -- 5/12/2000, 8:45 pm