I know you keep saying about if you could weld you might have done the rack differently, But I think you did a great job and help a lot of other people had they can build a roof rack without a welder. I'm going to copy part of how you did yours..
You might just be the person I need. Looking for a 2005 AWD for special project. Really just a good roller cause I have custom engine and goodies. Any references...🤔✌️😎
I don't have a source for one but they are out there - The numbers on these things are going through the roof, though.... I still look them up on Craigslist and marketplace just to see what's out there.
@@AstroVanTribe I ideally am looking for a 2005 roller. It has the larger brakes and suspension, and of course, the newer, the better condition, (theoretically) I have a 1999 with everything but motor and trans is new for sale
@AU MetalMental well, stay tuned, when I do get to a salvage yard you'll see what I stumble across - you could start calling salvage yards asking what they have
Thanks for trying, I found where you said that it was around a thousand dollars. I like the design, I think I can make some aluminum shims between the L brackets and the L rails to account for the curvature of the roof. I think I can pull it off on either a belt or a disk sander with a jig.@@AstroVanTribe
@@haujeancontactee Thinking about it, there could be $600 - $800 in materials with all that unistrut hardware and bolts. The system is well engineered, I've had 5 people up there and have carried over a tone of lumber several times. Low profile and no wind noise on the highway.
@@AstroVanTribe I think it's perfect and it also protects your roof from scratches without being too high to hang up on branches. I'm going to build one this winter.
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Always cool to see DIY solutions/executions.
I know you keep saying about if you could weld you might have done the rack differently, But I think you did a great job and help a lot of other people had they can build a roof rack without a welder. I'm going to copy part of how you did yours..
Thanks, man.... It's still a "work in progress" too, so it'll morph a bit more
I think you nailed it. very interested in making my own deck . but will probably still your design 🤔 . thanks for the videos.
Thanks again you gem of a man 🎉
I once heard a guy that said "cool shit ain't cheap". That is a cool roof rack 😎👊
Nice thing about strut, its endless possibilities for attaching things and removing them. mqn, cap screws a couple of angle brackets and walla 😁
It's been working out great
It looks really good.
Looking Great !!
Your "welder" guy sounds like a pretty cool dude ...
Ha, ha....! He just needs to get a dozen of them skid plates knocked out....! :D
LKQ Pick-A-Part in the city of Monrovia is your best bet if you're going to the junkyard in Los Angeles County
I damaged a bus windshield once with grinder sparks. It is a tough lesson to learn.
You might just be the person I need. Looking for a 2005 AWD for special project. Really just a good roller cause I have custom engine and goodies. Any references...🤔✌️😎
I don't have a source for one but they are out there - The numbers on these things are going through the roof, though.... I still look them up on Craigslist and marketplace just to see what's out there.
@@AstroVanTribe I ideally am looking for a 2005 roller. It has the larger brakes and suspension, and of course, the newer, the better condition, (theoretically) I have a 1999 with everything but motor and trans is new for sale
@AU MetalMental well, stay tuned, when I do get to a salvage yard you'll see what I stumble across - you could start calling salvage yards asking what they have
Mike what was the total cost to build this roof rack?
I don't know - I know I talk about it in the videos but I really don't recall - Prices were inflated due to the flu shortages
Thanks for trying, I found where you said that it was around a thousand dollars. I like the design, I think I can make some aluminum shims between the L brackets and the L rails to account for the curvature of the roof. I think I can pull it off on either a belt or a disk sander with a jig.@@AstroVanTribe
I have the van with the swing open doors and they still sell the ladders for them. Your top deck design is perfect for star gazing.@@AstroVanTribe
@@haujeancontactee Thinking about it, there could be $600 - $800 in materials with all that unistrut hardware and bolts. The system is well engineered, I've had 5 people up there and have carried over a tone of lumber several times. Low profile and no wind noise on the highway.
@@AstroVanTribe I think it's perfect and it also protects your roof from scratches without being too high to hang up on branches. I'm going to build one this winter.
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lets go!