Nice rack :-)
I'm still in the planning stages of mine, but I have the same elements. I've actually thought about a swing arm tire mount that keeps the tire on the outside (and up) of the rack and then pivots down to waist level when released. Easier to get to and saves the space inside the bed. I'm running a SD, so adding a little overall width is just not really a concern.
Observer
Finally got the back window swapped out so I could mount the rack. Need to get the spares mounted on wheels, and build the toolbox and stack.
'88 Square Body Chevy CCLB - 12V Cummins - Denny T Stg II fuel pin, 3200 Gov Spring, NV4500, Divorced 205, Valair Kevlar/Ceramic Clutch, D60/14FF 4.10 Govloc, 37x12.50 BFG Baja T/A
Adventurer
That truck is bad @$$!
2002 cc sb build.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...-DuraMax-build
Originally Posted by tombodad
Yep. Wait, what's that noise? Did you feel that? Oh man, I missed a grease point, I'm sure.
But, you don't have the disease.
You have the diesel-ease.
Adventurer
Badass! Love the points on the headache rack. Reminds me of the ears on Batman's mask
Observer
Saw it on CK5 looks great
1990 V2500 Suburban - 350/400/241 10b/sf14 4.10s 4" Lift 315s
Makin' Coffee.
That is cool. Looking at the in-process pics I was doubting it but there is actually a lot more open bed space than I was expecting.
Lets leave all our crap where it is and go live in the woods.
N7KMS
Observer
Got everything on the rack finished up today.
Lucked out on the placement of the stack, didn't have to cut the hat channels under the bed. Waiting on the elbow and clamps to show up, then a quick run to Napa for the flex and the stack will be functional.
Got everything painted and mounted. Sprayed the toolbox with some Duplicolor bedliner and the stack with some high heat Bar-B-Q black.
'88 Square Body Chevy CCLB - 12V Cummins - Denny T Stg II fuel pin, 3200 Gov Spring, NV4500, Divorced 205, Valair Kevlar/Ceramic Clutch, D60/14FF 4.10 Govloc, 37x12.50 BFG Baja T/A
Expedition Leader
That is a awesome rack, I wish I had that kind of talent to make one for my 150
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Disabled Adventurer
You have outdone yourself sir, very impressive
my only minor concern is how much heat is generated from the stack & it being so close the the fuel cans, maybe a heat shield or deflector there
interesting idea with the fuel cans lock, very good idea you better patent that idea before it shows up elsewheres
2004 GMC Yukon, 4X4 SLT, 5.3L Vortex,
Trail Master 2.5" leveling kit, SkyJacker Shocks -upfront, EGR 1.25" Fender Flares
Putco Punch grille insert, gamut of Putco chrome accessories, & IPCW chrome/clear Crystal Eyes taillights
Whelen Slim-Miser LED Strobes, Husky floor liners, MF 1050 compressor....
N-Fab light bar & Hella 700FF's
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1966 M416 Stevens trailer
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Observer
Thanks guys!
Honestly I don't think the heat off the stack is going to be an issue. That's 6.5" 1/4" wall pipe and I'm thinking would take quite a bit to heat it up. Plus there's about 4" between the stack and the closest can. I'll also be hauling diesel in them so I'm not as worried as I would be if it were gas. I'll check it once it's hooked up and do a heat shield if needed.
I actually stole the can lock idea from a pic I found on Google. I just modified it to fit my layout.
'88 Square Body Chevy CCLB - 12V Cummins - Denny T Stg II fuel pin, 3200 Gov Spring, NV4500, Divorced 205, Valair Kevlar/Ceramic Clutch, D60/14FF 4.10 Govloc, 37x12.50 BFG Baja T/A
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