Head Ache Rack
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Head Ache Rack
I have noticed that several of the members have head ache racks of varying styles on their trucks. I have been unable to find a good out let for these racks. I did find one aluminum one but it's price was close to what I paid for the truck lol. 
I just want a plain black painted steel rack that is just a smidgen taller than the cab.
Rog
I just want a plain black painted steel rack that is just a smidgen taller than the cab.
Rog
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I have always known them as "Head ache" racks. I saw one the other day on a truck as we passed each other going in opposite directions and it was obviously made out of aluminum. It appeared to be about 6-8 inches sitting on the rails and then tapered up towards the top. It was nice.
What I am looking for is something to sit on top of the bed rails, contour the shape of the cab (Kinda) and be approx. 1-2 inches higher than the roof.
I have thought about having one made out of 3''+- tubing and just welding brackets on the bottom to bolt to the bed rails. If I went this route it would have to be air tight so that I could use it for a compressed air supplement for my train horns & tank that are still sitting in the box with my new compressor.
There would also be a small plate on top to mount Ham antennas. Hmmmm so many ideas, wants and desires and so little time, and I mean
"So little time"
Rog
What I am looking for is something to sit on top of the bed rails, contour the shape of the cab (Kinda) and be approx. 1-2 inches higher than the roof.
I have thought about having one made out of 3''+- tubing and just welding brackets on the bottom to bolt to the bed rails. If I went this route it would have to be air tight so that I could use it for a compressed air supplement for my train horns & tank that are still sitting in the box with my new compressor.
There would also be a small plate on top to mount Ham antennas. Hmmmm so many ideas, wants and desires and so little time, and I mean
"So little time"
Rog
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I would keep an eye on craigslist, you can find really good stuff for really cheap.
I have one from trailboss that i picked off craigslist for $150, the tubes are hollow and solid on bottom where they contact the bed rails so you could probably convert it to hold air pretty easily.
http://trailbosstruck.com/index2.html
I had been looking at T3truck Equipment (t3truckequipment.com) for a rack but found this one istead.
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Sterling Equipment does headache racks (or anything you want) from 3in tubing, their prices are not too bad either.
Sterling Equipment & Mfg. Co., inc. - Truck Accessories Mfg. - Grill and Brush Guards for
My grandfather had one and he loved it
I have one from trailboss that i picked off craigslist for $150, the tubes are hollow and solid on bottom where they contact the bed rails so you could probably convert it to hold air pretty easily.
http://trailbosstruck.com/index2.html
I had been looking at T3truck Equipment (t3truckequipment.com) for a rack but found this one istead.
On Edit:
Sterling Equipment does headache racks (or anything you want) from 3in tubing, their prices are not too bad either.
Sterling Equipment & Mfg. Co., inc. - Truck Accessories Mfg. - Grill and Brush Guards for
My grandfather had one and he loved it
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I have always known them as "Head ache" racks. I saw one the other day on a truck as we passed each other going in opposite directions and it was obviously made out of aluminum. It appeared to be about 6-8 inches sitting on the rails and then tapered up towards the top. It was nice.
What I am looking for is something to sit on top of the bed rails, contour the shape of the cab (Kinda) and be approx. 1-2 inches higher than the roof.
I have thought about having one made out of 3''+- tubing and just welding brackets on the bottom to bolt to the bed rails. If I went this route it would have to be air tight so that I could use it for a compressed air supplement for my train horns & tank that are still sitting in the box with my new compressor.
There would also be a small plate on top to mount Ham antennas. Hmmmm so many ideas, wants and desires and so little time, and I mean
"So little time"
Rog
What I am looking for is something to sit on top of the bed rails, contour the shape of the cab (Kinda) and be approx. 1-2 inches higher than the roof.
I have thought about having one made out of 3''+- tubing and just welding brackets on the bottom to bolt to the bed rails. If I went this route it would have to be air tight so that I could use it for a compressed air supplement for my train horns & tank that are still sitting in the box with my new compressor.
There would also be a small plate on top to mount Ham antennas. Hmmmm so many ideas, wants and desires and so little time, and I mean
"So little time"
Rog
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The air tank/headache rack sounds like a good idea to me!
3" * .12" wall should hold most any pressure that a truck compressor would make. and have similar volume... lemme come up with something- i might be making one for myself!
will make new post on it if i do!
3" * .12" wall should hold most any pressure that a truck compressor would make. and have similar volume... lemme come up with something- i might be making one for myself!
will make new post on it if i do!
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