Rack Failure!
A couple of more recent improvements to the truck:
Once again, I can't say enough about what an upstanding guy John Hunter is and his work on my tent rack. When I picked it up a year ago, John was apprehensive and wanted to add a support along the rear window. I said No and that I'd keep an eye on it. Well, I didn't and it failed. I called John about bringing it in to be fixed, which he did
right away at
no charge.
Amazing and
ridiculous.
(Looking for busted pictures to be posted here)
The fix is solid and slick. I really appreciate John's top notch service and support with his work… It's a matter of pride to him, although I see the failure as more my fault. I won't hesitate recommending his work or using him again in the future.
Since the rack had to be taken apart & rewired after John's welding, I took the opportunity to upgrade a few things that weren't quite done right the first time.
Powder coat
Can't believe the difference compared to the rattle can job that was done the first time. No more rust spots, touch ups and the textured finish is an improvement too. Check out the fixed rack: Layered tubing & new gussets at the break points PLUS a new cross member above the rear window.
Penne vs. Spaghetti
I have been keeping my eye open for a good solution for cleaning up the wiring around my auxiliary fuse block. I never found what I was looking for, so I invented my own budget solution. I got the largest wiring loom I could find and screwed it in place making a loop around the compartment behind the rear seat. Man, I HATE wiring so it was huge to get this done.
From THIS:
To THIS:
