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Old Apr 21, 2016 | 09:29 PM
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Another roof Rack Thread!!

So i didn't want to hijack the other roof rack threads so here is my next project. I need a rack for 1 canoe, 1 kayak, honda eu2000, empty 10 gal trailer waste tank, and plenty of lights all around!!!!

I put together a 3-d model of what i am thinking.. I like the baskets everyone has but I like the way Twitchyleprechaun's is nice and flat.


 
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Old Apr 21, 2016 | 10:36 PM
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Looks pretty neat. Good job with the rendering. What program did you use?
 
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Old Apr 21, 2016 | 10:59 PM
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I used Vector Works (used to be called Mini CAD back in the day) for the Rack and J-bars but stole the truck off google sketch up....
 
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Old Apr 21, 2016 | 11:09 PM
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I still couldn't even steal the truck off of Google Sketch Up. I tried to use Google Sketch Up and lost myself in it. No patience I suppose.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2016 | 11:48 AM
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Ok, the Kiforf strut material is growing on me.. I just dont want it to look like a "ladder rack" so here is what i

am thinking
 
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Old Apr 25, 2016 | 12:45 PM
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similar to what i did here (minus kyack rack) post 18 i believe. i now have it color matched and my spare 37 up there.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...houghts-2.html
 
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Old Apr 25, 2016 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by andy9743
similar to what i did here (minus kyack rack) post 18 i believe. i now have it color matched and my spare 37 up there.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...houghts-2.html
looks cool, what did you go 9ft or is that the full 10ft. you have any updated pictures?

thanks
 
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Old Apr 25, 2016 | 01:35 PM
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looks cool, what did you go 9ft or is that the full 10ft. you have any updated pictures?

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It's 9 foot I may have one. Still putting new parts on her!



 
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Old Jun 17, 2016 | 10:50 AM
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Finally started!!

So I final got started on my roof rack. We pull out to North Carolina in a week!! Better late than never!!



 
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Old Jun 21, 2016 | 09:16 PM
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Mas groovy. Can"t wait to see how it progresses.
 
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Temp rack

So of course I didn't get done in time so instead I used small pieces of Kindorf and 3/4" pipe to make get the kayak on the roof.








 
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Hsteacher. What size did you make the black bar stock that slides into the mount on the roof? Can you tell me what fastener is on that stock. I'm sure some trial and error went into that. Might save me a bit of time.

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I have to measure it when we get back home but I am almost certain it was 1"x1/4" and used cold rolled. I drilled and tapped threads for 3/8" x 5/8" long bolts. With a lock and flat washer they don't bottom out. Fyi , a Kindorf pipe clamp loosened and slid off about 4 hrs into the drive.. Even though this is temporary I would change to using two Kindorf nuts and a u shape pipe clamp instead
 
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