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Re: Other: New custom truck rack
By:Sodbuster------WebKitFormBoundary6pLaVD9X7Zfw4+Pi-
Date: 8/4/2010, 11:42 pm
In Response To: Other: New custom truck rack *PIC* (wwfloyd)

Looks nice! Did you fabricate the rack as well? While not as professional as yours I made one on the cheap from left over lumber I had.

http://s783.photobucket.com/home/Sodbuster_bucket

: Several weeks ago, I solicited ideas for padding material to use on
: a custom truck rack. I did consider the ribbed radiator hose,
: but ended up liking 7/8 inch ID washer hose. This hose has a
: vinyl-ish inner layer, with rubber outer layer. It seems to have
: the right amount of "resistant crushability." I
: drilled and tapped holes for 1/4 x 20 SS machine screws to mount
: the hose.

: One of the design goals was to make the rack system easily
: stowable, so that I can resume parking in my garage, without
: having to remove or disassemble the racks.

Messages In This Thread

Other: New custom truck rack *PIC*
wwfloyd -- 8/4/2010, 6:49 pm
Re: Other: New custom truck rack
Sodbuster------WebKitFormBoundary6pLaVD9X7Zfw4+Pi- -- 8/4/2010, 11:42 pm
Re: Other: New custom truck rack
wwfloyd -- 8/5/2010, 8:01 am
Re: Other: New custom truck rack *PIC*
wwfloyd -- 8/4/2010, 6:52 pm
Re: Other: New custom truck rack
xplorz -- 8/4/2010, 7:02 pm