Doc's 05 Tacoma Build Thread

[melotaco]

Looks very good and :REExeSquatsHL1:

 

[Lost Canadian]

Dave, Dave, Dave, we've never even met but damn if you don't mind I think I'll be stealing some of your ideas...:drool: Get this guy his own build up page, his truck is kicking ass. Demello did a fantastic job, and your truck is out of this world.:clapsmile Great job.

 

[Sgt Grunt]

Doc,

The rack is killer!!! :safari-rig: Can't wait to see it with the tent open. Makes me want to start a new project...

Which lights are you going to run???

 

[blupaddler]

Doc

Very, very nice!

I like the hoops fore and aft of the tent. Thus allowing you to carry SURFBOARDS or kayaks or really big pieces of firewood. :elkgrin:

Anyway nice job.
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[slosurfer]

Doc,
That is sick!:exclaim: :exclaim: :clapsmile :clapsmile

 

[gjackson]

:iagree:

That is very sweet!

cheers

 

[ChuckB]

Very nice!!! (chance to use new smiley) ROFSheriffHL:

 

[salsataco]

Wow! That is wicked awesome. How does it mount?

 

[Bergger]

That is awesome! One of the best racks I've seen.

 

[jeffryscott]

sweet Dave, love it.unk03:

 

[kcowyo]

Can you say skookum? unk03:

I can now... SKOOKUM RACK!!!!!!! :bigbossHL:

 

[BogusBlake]

That rack is really nice. Those SoCal boys sure do love the speed holes :roost:

 

[Dave Bennett]

Doc,

The rack is killer!!! :safari-rig: Can't wait to see it with the tent open. Makes me want to start a new project...

Which lights are you going to run???

IPF 968's or maybe LightForce 140's... we'll see...

 

[Dave Bennett]

Wow! That is wicked awesome. How does it mount?

Thank you Sir!
I got some OEM toolbox replacement parts kits from my dealer and used those with some longer bolts to attach the rack and toolbox to the rail. There are 4 on each side for now, I will also be adding 2 more at the front rail.

Toyota part# PT767-35050-HK

Here is what they look like:

 

[p1michaud]

Well done

The Demello Expedition Rack is complete!
The forward basket has room for 7 Scepter cans (or 1 water, 1 fuel, and extra gear or firewood), 4 light tabs up front, 2 antenna tabs (CB and 2M), and 2 light tabs aft. The tent opens to the passenger side.

I can mount a total of twelve lights now..

And, those hoops will carry my future kayak topside, and keep it and trail brush from tearing up the Eezi-Awn's cover...

The rack is 7ft, 3 inches tall at the forward hoop. Tent is at about 6 ft off the ground. The rack looks heavy, but it is an easy two person lift on and off the ruck without tent, four person lift with tent. I wager the entire assembly (rack+tent) weighs in at around 200 lbs.

Can you say skookum?

I was currious to see what the final product would be. Well done, I like it.
Cheers :beer:,
P