I like it Kevin!

I like the PVC mock up :thumbup:

 

looks good, i like the angle better then just straight.....

 

Minus holding a spare on top, what would the purpose of it be? Just for looks?

I imagine it on my truck but can already imagine ppl saying, "whats that for?" and i couldnt give them an answer.

Thats the only thing that i can think of right off the top of my head.

 

I was thinkin the same thing, and was thinkin maybe ladder rack?

 

Me likey!

 

ladder rack when i need it. also with a short bed i cannot haul molding or anything longer that 8 ft. with the rack i'll easily be able to haul more stuff on top when camping and what not.

 

I think u should run 2 short bars in the middle, so it can hold smaller stuff up there too, without it falling through

 

I like it kevin, but start slanting back closer to the front of the cab, so the angle is less extreme for the slant.

You could probably pretty easily build a right-angle attachment for the back end to remove the "slant back" of it so that you could use the full length of the bed for a rack, for work purposes.

 

I think you need more slant in the back... :shrug:

Something like this:

hmmmmmmm

i like. thx boyd.

forrest i'm thinking of a nut welded into the inside of the cross bar. i'll send the bolt through the side bar orrrrrrrrr i use a pin style and use a codder pin to keep it in place

 

I think you need more slant in the back... :shrug:

Something like this:

 

I would do that, then mount a spare that matches the main four you run on the back slanted part. Along with the mesh and all you were talking about.

 

i was thinking on making a basket or mesh to attach to it if needed. with all the gussets i could even put a piece of plywood up there and strap it and my gear down with my net

 

i dont think the pvc will hold much weight kevin, lol, should look pretty pimp when its done

 

I like the more slanted version

should get a soft cover/tarp fitted to attach to it as well to be a sorta camper sell

 

the thought has been made just not sure. the fiancée doesn't camp much.

then again being in nevada having the covered bed would some in handy in the winter

 

lol alan you haven't seen my welds. pvc will hold better than the 4130 i'll use lol

 

Oh fack yeah:thumbup: I can has the 1st version with lights on the top-front for a reg cab in black

 

ju got it mang. i deliver too. i need directions to the closest home depot so i can pick up the pvc

 

:lol: closest Home Depot to me is about 70 miles :lol:

 

lol it's on the way

 

during the layout i thought about how i was going to make the upper rack and slant transition. i kinda dont want to bend it but at the same time that would be the strongest. conversely making the upper rack and kicking off that would lend itself better, sharper lines and a cleaner look. whereas if i were to bend it i would have to get the bend perfect. with just building the upper then the kickers i can play with the angles a little more and get it perfect.

 

I like the concept, xkmacx86. It reminds me of the CanBack Canvas canopies that I believe are still on the market, but with a cooler look.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/flyingwil/SAzUJkm2tvI/AAAAAAAACao/4oehhfvskog/16.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gR8wSd9MvMc/SeWC42gF8vI/AAAAAAAAGYc/ENvV3CuZ_V0/s800/DSC_3467.JPG

(Don't flame me too hard. Couldn't find a Colorado/Canyon version)

Keep us posted of progress and the final look.

 

yeah kinda but i prob wont enclose it.
sorry for the big pic. this is of a local member selling his soft top

 

One word............Na

 

appreciate your honesty kev :thumbup:

 

Now if you did a roll bar look with the 2 pipes slanting back like in the second pic, that would look sweet. E for effort though. :thumbup:

 

kinda like a double tube headache rack????

hmmm double vertical or double slant??

kinda like this?

 

Yea but take those slanted ones all the way back. you know slant them too the inside back of your bed. I don't know how else to explain it.

 

i think i love it

 

which?