Roof Basket

[Whackmaster]

I started making a basket a couple of weeks ago and today got to a point so I could mount it. I still have more to do to it. I should be done by next weekend. I have to mount 2 more lights on front and 2 flood lights on back then wire everything in..What do ya'll recommend for flood lights? I need something that will light up the back so when I'm loading my boat at night I can see the trailer better.It's a pain not being able to see...Anything else I need to do to it...Never mind the holes at the front, I don't know if I'm going to weld them closed or but plastic bushings in there.

 

[catalina34]

Looks sharp dude. I like the length, height, and profile. It will look even better with the additional lights.

 

[Con10der_8]

Wow that's nice..how much did that cost u?
I'm planning on doing something similar but not sure what material to use.

 

[fightman80]

Nice Rack! HA HA! Seriously though....great work! :trophy: I can't tell you which lights to buy.....but Blcktpgsr has used some PIAA'S I think on his back hatch as reverse lights....they seem to be pretty bright........

 

[Con10der_8]

Can u tell us the measurements of the rack?

 

[Whackmaster]

Can u tell us the measurements of the rack?

Height --- 6" ( outside edge )
Width ---- 41" ( outside edge )
Length --- 59" ( top rail - outside edge )
64" ( bottom rail - outside edge )

I used 3/4" square tubing and 3/16" plate for the mounting tabs..I used the
factory rails with the factory nuts and bought 10 bolts (8mm I think ) w/ washers to secure it. ( 5 each side )

I'll get pic's of the mounting when I take it off to finish it up.....

 

[Whackmaster]

Wow that's nice..how much did that cost u?
I'm planning on doing something similar but not sure what material to use.

It cost about $65 for everything, I think..
87 cents per foot for the tubing (50') 3/4" square tubing
2 cans of primer ( $6 )
2 cans of spray on bed liner ( $14 )

 

[Con10der_8]

Great!...thanks for all that info..I might used some free conduit from work to save money..hehehe

 

[jmt2404]

Nice job man... Turned out nice. I am glad someone else built their own rack too.. Did you use steel or aluminum? The welder I bought is way to picky when it comes to welding aluminum or else I would re-build my rack and weld everything. Looks good though man. Im curious to see how you mounted it up to your factory rack. It looks good and clean, I like how it is so low to your roof too.. whats the bottom of it look like? (the part you put the cargo on)

The only suggestion I have for you is to build in a hi-jack mounting point on there.

 

[Whackmaster]

Nice job man... Turned out nice. I am glad someone else built their own rack too.. Did you use steel or aluminum? The welder I bought is way to picky when it comes to welding aluminum or else I would re-build my rack and weld everything. Looks good though man. Im curious to see how you mounted it up to your factory rack. It looks good and clean, I like how it is so low to your roof too.. whats the bottom of it look like? (the part you put the cargo on)

The only suggestion I have for you is to build in a hi-jack mounting point on there.

It is steel. I don't have a spool gun for welding aluminum...I will post pic's of the mounting and the bottom as soon as I get a chance to take some pic's. Thanks for the comments..........