Roof rack done!

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Originally posted by Ma'Deuce:
Looks great. so how much invested so far? steel. did you get it coated yet?
I'm thinking of a project like that myself. i'm trying to use my thule towers and incorperate the bars into the rack, but i'd like it to sit a little closer to the roof like yours.
Again, looks great. can't wait to see it coated. i think i remember you saying you were getting it line-x'd?

I will have it Line-x'd eventually. I'm still adding parts (added axe/shovel mount yesterday), so coating it now while I'm still welding on various parts wouldn't be good . I've already decided to add 4 light mount tabs to the front and 2 to the rear.

I'm also adding a ring mount for a 5lb mini propane tank at the passenger rear corner - I've got a 12' propane hose that will allow me to cook under the rear awning (yes, a retractable one of those is coming once I get some free time).

I've already got a quote of $250 from the local Line-x dealer for the whole rack blasted and coated - a bit more than I wanted - I may get it powdercoated instead ($200 if I can piggyback on another cook in their big oven).

Total cost so far (from what I can remember):

3/4 x .065 square stock (top rail) - ~20' = $15 (free really, been in my garage for a year or more)
1" x .065 round bar (bottom rail) - ~20' = $20 (I think it might have actually been cheaper)
1-1/2 x .090 squate - 8' (center cross bars) = $15
1-1/2 x .120 square - 8' (end cross bars) = $20
4' x 8' Expanded metal flooring - $45
Misc other metal chunks used for mounts, etc - Freebie! (leftover crap in my garage)

Total cost, give or take - $120 (90% cheaper than a Gobi, by the way)

Accessories:

Doesn't include the diamond plate front fairing that will be installed (in my garage, leftover from a boat floor, so it will be free)
Cost of the Hi-lift mount - $30
Cost of the Axe/shovel mount (Wilderness) - $80
U-bolt to mount the spare tire - $2.99
Stainless nuts & bolts - around $50