Expo West's Old Taco Gets a Mod to Roof Rack

[Trail Monkey]

OK

after the bed area project went so nicely, i couldnt resist getting rid of the thule i had installed on the roof for extra luggage and getting something custom done. plus the new rack handles the IPF lights as you can see. Its designed to handle 4 Pelican 1550 Boxes, the lights, and its getting a small addition to hold some folding chairs in the rear part. Also the pelican boxes will have locking metal security straps.

Thanx again to Rob at 4wheelers for some very nice fab work..

 

[AFSOC]

Wow!

Trail Monkey, that looks Great! You are making some beautiful refinements. Hats off, I am so impressed. I love the look of the light mounting portion of the rack...I never could stomach that old light bar.

 

[blueeyeddevil]

nice.. Rob does good work.

 

[Terracoma]

The truck is going to look downright mean when it's done...

:bowdown:

 

[Northern Explorer]

The truck is going to look downright mean when it's done...

:bowdown:

I think all of Trail Monkey's work proves that a truck is never really done. I thought is was done to the max when Scott owned it.

 

[xtfritz]

What a neat rack! I really like the concave sides for assisting in the tie-down for you pelicans. Truly looks stout.

 

[texas taco]

Wow. Nice fab work. How do you plan on attaching it to the roof?

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

Very nice indeed. That makes it more "Complete" looking IMHO. I've always had a soft spot for that truck (Who hasn't) The way the cross bars are matched with the new bed bars proves the forethought that was started with the build, has continued with it's new owner. That proves difficult when you buy a built truck. You are doing a fine job. Perhaps a teaser of what else is to come?

 

[Overland Hadley]

Nice work! Very, very nice.

 

[Jacket]

Is that rack screwed/bolted into the roof?

Looks really nice! I like the low profile styling for the floor of the rack.

 

[Willman]

Love the style of the rack!

Got any pictures on how you mounted it inside/outside of the cab.

Can't wait to see this bad boy out in the mud!

 

[toyrunner95]

So is there any progress?

 

[Scott Brady]

I love it. It is so fun to see the transition to your own style.

Congrats!

 

[Trail Monkey]

ok, here's the final photo's on the rack. it was bolted thru the roof. scary stuff. but hopefully will hold up well.

view from the side showing the extensions to hold my folding chairs and table.

loaded with pelican boxes and 4 chairs and 1 table.

top view showing locking straps with pelican 1550's in place

closeup of locking straps

 

[Paul R]

Wow! That looks really good!