StuRox
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Get some 150w KC Daylightersthats what I'm running and they're ridiculously bright
Was also looking at the 'roo' lights but its the cost of them, I know they are bright, but its a lot for a couple of lights......
Was also looking at the 'roo' lights but its the cost of them, I know they are bright, but its a lot for a couple of lights......
PETER PETRAKIEV
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Back to business, as it was a nice morning, got the rack out for a better pic to tease you guys......
Great perfect work, I personally dislike powder coating.
Difficult to recover when is damage, .... think about it.
.....To be continued
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GreenHornet
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Its always surprising how much steel goes into a product such as a roof rack, explains why they are soo expensive especially when you add labour and profit into the equation.
I like what you have done. its a shame you dont have access to a roller machine as you could have rolled a long curve to match the front roof line just above the windscreen.
As for coating, powder coat may be cheaper than you think and if its saved you money so far doing it yourself, then I would say go ahead and do it. You will get a lot of pleasure from it looking nice!!
more photos of it on the disco please !!!
I like what you have done. its a shame you dont have access to a roller machine as you could have rolled a long curve to match the front roof line just above the windscreen.
As for coating, powder coat may be cheaper than you think and if its saved you money so far doing it yourself, then I would say go ahead and do it. You will get a lot of pleasure from it looking nice!!
more photos of it on the disco please !!!
StuRox
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Well I now have another 15 meters of tubing in the garage.....plus the 3mm steel for the brackets....just got to find some more time now to finish it off completely, as I wanted to get all of the curves etc done at the weekend so now its just cutting straight bits to weld into place.
One thing though from fellow welders - I reckon it will be easier to weld on the brackets to mount onto the gutter rail with the rack on the roof. My question is it just the earth's I need to disconnect from the batteries in the disco to stop things going bang Not sure if I need to disconnect, but better to be safe than sorry I reckon....
Know what you mean about a roller, but have shaped the front quite nicely I think, seem to sit well on the front, and will look better once the spots are fitted on.
One thing though from fellow welders - I reckon it will be easier to weld on the brackets to mount onto the gutter rail with the rack on the roof. My question is it just the earth's I need to disconnect from the batteries in the disco to stop things going bang
Not sure if I need to disconnect, but better to be safe than sorry I reckon....Know what you mean about a roller, but have shaped the front quite nicely I think, seem to sit well on the front, and will look better once the spots are fitted on.
PETER PETRAKIEV
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Off disconnect the battery when welded for to its calm.
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Ive been inspired by your roof rack to make my own but im just curious, how do you intend to mount it onto the land rover?
Ive been looking for a pre-made gutter mount but cant find any and I havent seen any designs that people have home made that I think are very clever.
By the way fantastic work so far, really very impressed with your work!!!
Will
Ive been looking for a pre-made gutter mount but cant find any and I havent seen any designs that people have home made that I think are very clever.
By the way fantastic work so far, really very impressed with your work!!!
Will
StuRox
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Thanks for your comments
Grit, spit and whole load of duct tape :bounce:
To be honest I have a few ideas spinning around in my head, and will see which one works out best...but involves yet more steel, oh and a few bolts
Grit, spit and whole load of duct tape :bounce:
To be honest I have a few ideas spinning around in my head, and will see which one works out best...but involves yet more steel, oh and a few bolts
PETER PETRAKIEV
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To be honest I have a few ideas spinning around in my head, and will see which one works out best...but involves yet more steel, oh and a few bolts
........ few ideas
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GreenHornet
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The red discos roof rack is a better mount as it spreads the load across the whole length of the gutter. Remember that the roof and gutter are one pressing in steel on the disco so you have a joint underneath that needs to be taken care of.
The only issue with that type is that it is a little untidy. The Third picture is more akin to the safety devices original. It is neat and tidy and won't spoil the look of you r nice rack.
The only issue with that type is that it is a little untidy. The Third picture is more akin to the safety devices original. It is neat and tidy and won't spoil the look of you r nice rack.
GreenHornet
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Bloody amazing. So how much do you think it cost you including time? More importantly whats next?
