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kelleymac2000
12-20-2002, 03:48 PM
Hey all. Here's the rack I've been raving about. As of this moment it's unpainted. The guy who built it is a friend, and he does all the metal work, and helps mount it, but no painting. We're either going to have it painted or powder coated, not sure which yet.

Either way, this rack was a KILLER deal. It's 64.5" wide, and 6'long. The price was incredibly reasonable, and I love that I can even paint it pewter if I want.

I'll post after pics when we get it painted...we're just waiting for the weather to clear before we start messing with that.

Kelley
kelleymac2000
12-20-2002, 03:48 PM
Hey all. Here's the rack I've been raving about. As of this moment it's unpainted. The guy who built it is a friend, and he does all the metal work, and helps mount it, but no painting. We're either going to have it painted or powder coated, not sure which yet.

Either way, this rack was a KILLER deal. It's 64.5" wide, and 6'long. The price was incredibly reasonable, and I love that I can even paint it pewter if I want.

I'll post after pics when we get it painted...we're just waiting for the weather to clear before we start messing with that.

Kelley
kelleymac2000
12-20-2002, 03:49 PM
another picture.
kelleymac2000
12-20-2002, 03:50 PM
that I left my front crossbar on. We could mount lights to the new rack, but I like the crossbar for ease of mounting the lights and wiring them. That's why I had a 6' length made, not a 7'.
kelleymac2000
12-20-2002, 03:51 PM
then I'll stop boring you. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
SOCAL XMER
12-20-2002, 04:02 PM
That looks so cool, I would color match it to the front grill guard.

future H2 owner
m998
12-20-2002, 04:33 PM
Wow, looks great! A couple of questions.
How much (if you don't mind me asking) did it cost?
What does it weigh?
How is it mounted?
Aluminum?
Tanks, and HO, HO, HO
kelleymac2000
12-20-2002, 04:41 PM
Hi

mounts are the Thule mounts made for the Hummer H2. They fit inside our channels, and are a breeze to put together. You can buy them online or anywhere that carries Yakima and Thule bike racks. I chose only four mounts for mine because it'll never carry that much weight. The rack is rated for up to 500lbs, Since I'm only using four mounts instead of eight, I think the mounts are rated for 350lbs. He can manufacture for as many mounts as the user wants.

I believe that it's galvanized steel, but will have to ask him to be certain.

I got the "friend" discount, but suffice to say it was HUNDREDS cheaper than any that I've found online, and they're built to order.

He's a one man shop, but his work is awesome.

Kelley /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
SOFTTAILJC
12-20-2002, 06:19 PM
looks great kelly, he did a nice job... looks like he'll be getting some work his way...like to see pics when you paint it! soft
SONA
12-20-2002, 07:29 PM
on your roof rack.

"Let me show you my gun collection"
m998
12-20-2002, 07:35 PM
Yea, me too (pic,that is), but I'd settle for the info in the guy who make the rack.
Could you email it to m998zap@hotmail.com please, please, please???
kelleymac2000
12-20-2002, 07:43 PM
It's raining too hard here...maybe next week. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

Kelley

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by SONA:
on your roof rack.

"Let me show you my gun collection"<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
bklynh2srock
12-20-2002, 08:06 PM
. . . and I thought the first comment would be "Nice rack"
kelleymac2000
12-20-2002, 08:09 PM
They really missed the obvious, didn't they?!?!?!

I haven't laughed this hard in a while, Brooklyn! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Kelley
SJ
12-20-2002, 08:29 PM
Look real nice. I wish I had been more patient, as the rack I use has only enough room for the spare tire. Your setup looks like the same rack Lynch Hummer is selling and that's what I should have waited for - it wasn't out yet.
m998
12-20-2002, 10:14 PM
Nice Rack??? Nice Rack??? What’s so funny? Or course it’s a nice rack, when it’s painted it will be even nicerrrr!!!! Can hardly wait until the rain stops!!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
JJ
12-21-2002, 02:04 AM
although there's something to be said about a BARE rack (unpainted of course).

Kelley, great pics and indeed it is a nice rack.

JJ
KAC
12-21-2002, 11:14 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by kelleymac2000:
Hi

mounts are the Thule mounts made for the Hummer H2. They fit inside our channels, and are a breeze to put together. You can buy them online or anywhere that carries Yakima and Thule bike racks. I chose only four mounts for mine because it'll never carry that much weight. The rack is rated for up to 500lbs, Since I'm only using four mounts instead of eight, I think the mounts are rated for 350lbs. He can manufacture for as many mounts as the user wants.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Looks great. Are you planning to mount your spare up there? I'm wondering if it's built for a tire mount. This (http://www.yakima.com/products/dynamic/8007076_6.html) is the one I found. Here's (http://www.4x4hummer.com/images/1755.jpg) another one. Do you think it would work with either one of these?

Thanks for the pix!

Kim

KAC
'03 Red Adv Series
kelleymac2000
12-21-2002, 01:13 PM
And they have the Yakima mount for the spare. I'll check it out, but I'm 99% sure it'll work with this bracket. I'll know for certain when I see it.

You'd definitely want to have more than four mounts (like I have) if you're going to put your spare up there. This is no big deal, he can make six or eight.

My rack will hold 350lbs, but that's limited by the Thule mounts I used, NOT by the rack. The rack, with eight mounts will take up to 500lbs.

I'll post later today when I've confirmed about your spare bracket. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Kelley
MAC
12-21-2002, 04:39 PM
Can a Yakima load warrior roof rack (44” x 39” x 6.5”) do the job? They usually go for $150 to $275(retail).
kelleymac2000
12-22-2002, 01:51 PM
He says it's too small for anything but his spare. I priced this rack at $275 (lowest I found) but you also require mounts and the crossbars...out the door you're going to be around $600-$650, and you're going to have a lot less room on the rack than I do.

But, to each his own. If this is ig enough for you, it will certainly work on the H2.

You can find more details on this one here:
http://www.yakima.com/products/dynamic/8007070_6.html

Kelley
kelleymac2000
12-22-2002, 01:51 PM
He says it's too small for anything but his spare. I priced this rack at $275 (lowest I found) but you also require mounts and the crossbars...out the door you're going to be around $600-$650, and you're going to have a lot less room on the rack than I do.

But, to each his own. If this is big enough for you, it will certainly work on the H2.

You can find more details on this one here:
http://www.yakima.com/products/dynamic/8007070_6.html

Kelley