Ok first off all dont get too excited i dont have any pics yet:D . but i will have some sometime tomorrow so check back. As for what exactly i did; made a roof rack...4'x3' and 6" high. Let me tell you...its kinda tought without a chop saw, i used a sawzall heh heh:P Even though my cuts werent very straight i think it turned out decent for a first time fab project. I was thinking U bolts to attach it to the factory roof racks. Also what should i use to paint it black with? Rustoleum or something?

Check back tomorrow for pics...

wow!! can't wait to see this bad boy
:wave:

oh boy dont get too excited...:eek:

http://img76.photobucket.com/albums/v230/jeepjunkie/welds/Jun09-05.jpg http://img76.photobucket.com/albums/v230/jeepjunkie/welds/Jun09-02.jpg

There is two pictures...As you can see it has no bottom any ideas for that? I saw some sort of steel mesh(best way i can describe it) any one else have an idea for what to put as the flooring?

Looks Good! The mesh junk is your best bet. I believe its call expanded steel.

That's it, expanded metal. It can be expensive. Add some cross supports.

Ok i added some cross supports now as soon as i get this pics uploaded ill put em on here...

http://img76.photobucket.com/albums/v230/jeepjunkie/welds/Jun09-08.jpg

Ok there we go, tmorrow im going to paint it with black semi-gloss rustoleum and i need to get some end caps. As for now im just going to mount it to the pre existing roof rack with some U bolts. Hopefully by tomorrow i will have it all done and on the jeep.


I need to get into a business of sellin these things.

Oh yea also all in all it cost me about 120 bucks that was a little more than someone else makin their own could by with. I bought all my metal at osh because i couldnt get anyone to take me to a metal place. But even at around 120 i still got out way less than buying a safari style rack!:D

Originally posted by JeepJunkie
[Oh yea also all in all it cost me about 120 bucks that was a little more than someone else makin their own could by with.

:eek: :eek: I'd do some shopping around next time. :eek:

try krylon semi-flat black. it's about the same finish as black powder coat. I use it to touch up my bumpers and rockers, works great.

lol i know i shoulda...i dont have my lisence so i gotta bum rides and its not that easy. plus since i didnt have anything else to do to my jeep and osh was sooo close i just couldnt bring myself to wait and go to a steel place. such a lack of dicipline:(

oh yea i should also add the materials:
30'-1"x1" square tubing cut into 4 4ft sections, 4 3ft sections and 4 6inch sections
8'-1/2"x1/2" square tubing cut into 4ft pieces
5-4'x2" 1/8 flat stuff
4-2"x"2 U bolts to mount(if you want to use your factory roof racks)
1 rattle can of semi gloss rustoleum
My machine is an old Lincoln AC-225 stick welder and i used it at 75 amps
(i think i coulda gotten away with all this by only spending about 50-60 bucks)

Look at my pictures and it should all be self-explainitory:D :D

Good Luck if you embark on one of these things by yourself!!

http://img76.photobucket.com/albums/v230/jeepjunkie/FAB/Roof%20Rack/Jun10-05.jpg http://img76.photobucket.com/albums/v230/jeepjunkie/FAB/Roof%20Rack/Jun10-03.jpg

There are the two final pics of it all painted and mounted. The first picture is how i mounted it with U bolts to the factory roof racks. An the second is it lookin pretty on my roof!:D

Allright! Time to hit the trail! It rocks.

Originally posted by sarah
Allright! Time to hit the trail! It rocks.

almost time...need my BB, rock rails and my nifty diff guard!:D dang ups man keeps drivin by my house just to tease me:(

Originally posted by JeepJunkie
dang ups man keeps drivin by my house just to tease me:(

i hate when they do that, it's like they know! you gonna be ready for big bear?

Nice Job! :8 what are you going to put up there?:D

Originally posted by sarah
i hate when they do that, it's like they know! you gonna be ready for big bear?

BIg BeaR?? whens that...more importantly wheres that?



Originally posted by Dukes69
Nice Job! :8 what are you going to put up there?:D

No time for silly questions now chris!! actually i was thinking, gas can, hi lift, and a spare.

Alright, today i added another item to the roof rack. made a bracket for a shovel:D

Those 2 holes are for a U bolt
http://img76.photobucket.com/albums/v230/jeepjunkie/FAB/Roof%20Rack/Jun21-01.jpg

There is the shovel mounted with a U bolt
http://img76.photobucket.com/albums/v230/jeepjunkie/FAB/Roof%20Rack/Jun21-07.jpg

There is thge finished product.
http://img76.photobucket.com/albums/v230/jeepjunkie/FAB/Roof%20Rack/Jun21-05.jpg

As soon as my hi lift comes i will do pretty much the same thing on the other side. Ill keep everyone posted:8

oooo just looked, that top weld looks pretty crappy. oh well haha.:rolleyes: a little paint will cover it up a little...






oh yea im still proud of what ive accomplished:D :D

Got a visit from the UPS man today, brought me a HI Lift. Already made my niftly little brackett on my roof rack and its in the process of drying(paint). As soon as i can get to the hardware store to get some bolts ill have it up and rockin.:D

oh i LOVE the ups man!
errrr ...

ALLRIGHT!!!! Here is my product so far...

http://img76.photobucket.com/albums/v230/jeepjunkie/FAB/Roof%20Rack/Jun23-01.jpg

http://img76.photobucket.com/albums/v230/jeepjunkie/FAB/Roof%20Rack/Jun23-06.jpg

http://img76.photobucket.com/albums/v230/jeepjunkie/FAB/Roof%20Rack/Jun23-02.jpg


And to add a final touch, the rack from the front with the MJR sticker...WOOHOOO!!!:D
http://img76.photobucket.com/albums/v230/jeepjunkie/FAB/Roof%20Rack/Jun23-07.jpg



As soon as i get my full size spare i will mount it up there:)

smoookin'!! looks good!