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[Dirty Toad]

I want to do a rack very similar to that some day and was wondering how much more wind noise it has caused.

I had a confer rack on a rig back in the 90's and it was really loud.

I would also love to see some close up shots of how you have it mounted to the roof... if you have those pics.

 

[Gappy]

I want to do a rack very similar to that some day and was wondering how much more wind noise it has caused.

I had a confer rack on a rig back in the 90's and it was really loud.

I would also love to see some close up shots of how you have it mounted to the roof... if you have those pics.

I don't notice any wind noise at all but keep in mind it is cold here right now so the windows are up. If it were real bad I would still hear it. I do believe i can notice it grabbing more wind at high way speed. The only time I notice that is driving into the wind, it seems to want to down shift into 3rd more often. I have a solution to that though.........350 conversion.

I will try to get you a pic of the clamps, they are very slick and very simple. I also like how they are wide to spread out the load.

 

[chappysfj40]

rock on i love this build too. cant wait to see the slick clamps

 

[Gappy]

The rig is back at Carl's shop (2 hrs away) to finish the swing away spare tire carrier, so I'll snap a pic when I get it back.

 

[chappysfj40]

Good morning Tom,

Could you snap me a couple full sized pics all differnt angles and stuff and send them to my email, this is top priority project for me when i get home.
chappysfj40@yahoo.com

thanks
cheers

 

[Gappy]

Good morning Tom,

Could you snap me a couple full sized pics all differnt angles and stuff and send them to my email, this is top priority project for me when i get home.
chappysfj40@yahoo.com

thanks
cheers

I'll send what pics I have and if you need more I can take more when I get it back from Carl............thanks for serving!!!

 

[chappysfj40]

No worries Tom, i can wait or what ever. i just really love the set up. And i think i finially found what i want to do.
take your time bro.
cheers

 

[Tapage]

The roof tubing is attached with a slip fit just above the quarter panel protection. So once the 8 clamps on the roof are disconnected, it can be lifted off. I don't anticipate any issues.

Thanks ..

can you share some pics of this section with us . ?

 

[Gappy]

Thanks ..

can you share some pics of this section with us . ?

Sure can, i owe Chappy a few pics also once I get her back from Carl (not done yet).

 

[Dirty Toad]

Sure can, i owe Chappy a few pics also once I get her back from Carl (not done yet).

you get her back yet? ;p

 

[TURBOYOTA!!!]

would you mind me askin the approx value of this setup, id like to do something of this sort on my rig.

-Hunter

 

[Gappy]

Carl and I did some "horse trading" so I would have to direct you to Carl who did the work. Keep in mind that it is a one off and he spent a lot of time on it. The price could vary depending on who is doing the work.

 

[RAMZ]

Nice job!! looks good.
more pics please, I like it.

 

[Gappy]

There was a few request for additional pics, sorry for the delay but I just got my rig back.

Here is the slip joint joint between the roof tubing and the quarter panel protection.


Here is a top view of the clamps, the threaded rod is welded to the stainless clamp.


And a shot from the ground looking up at the clamp pinching the gutter.

 

[Gappy]

Here is the tire carrier I was waiting on, very stout!!
The carrier will also take a hi lift.

 

[Tapage]

Thanks for those pics dude ..

 

[Dirty Toad]

Thanks a ton for those pics. Now I get it!

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Wow, nice pseudo exo cage. You can tell it has been used already due to the missing paint on the passenger rear upright!!

 

[chappysfj40]

Ohhh Man Dude These Pics Are So Dam Awesome, Love The Set Up!!!!!!!!!

 

[CruisinFJ60]

if you want the brush runners maybe this will give you an idea.
the blue lines represent brush runners
and the added black lines represent what I personally would do to finish off a stylish minimalist exo.

but i do really like it.

hope yall like my mad paint skills.