Project: Ripcord
#121
I wouldn't be so quick to say that...we have yet to see full and daylight pictures of this basket...
#122
Fab?! the only thing i did full assed here was spreading bedliner on it. This is a Yakima "Load Warrior" basket with the center enxtender and cargo net. it's a spendy toy if you bought it. I how ever, did not. I prefer free.
My dad didn't put it on the 2006 Explorer he bought my mom, because he thought it looked like a "Jungle Landcruiser thing." His words not mine. He had it stashed in the rafters of his shop for 3+ years now. When i went up to use the shop for some repairs i didnt want to do in the rain, he gave it to me. still in the box yo!
Anyway, i bed lined the air dam 1) to match the bug shield 2) because i had BL to waste and 3) because in big reflective silver vinyl letters it said "Explorer". FU Ford!
I considered taking a run at something like this, but the only thing I could think of would be to procure 2 shopping carts and chop the baskets off. how cool would that look....
Or 4 crab pots with the tops cut off
i think this turned out better
**edit** found your snarky comment AFTER posting... Alex, thanks for the vote of confidence.
Between you and Devin, i guess I must be doing something very right. You guys really think i could pull something like that off? I even said i had a basket to pick up around Thanksgiving I gave you guys the name and brand a few times... lol!
I should have just lied and let you guys think i have been dragging *** this whole time, and I am actually a master machinist like Chris
My dad didn't put it on the 2006 Explorer he bought my mom, because he thought it looked like a "Jungle Landcruiser thing." His words not mine. He had it stashed in the rafters of his shop for 3+ years now. When i went up to use the shop for some repairs i didnt want to do in the rain, he gave it to me. still in the box yo!
Anyway, i bed lined the air dam 1) to match the bug shield 2) because i had BL to waste and 3) because in big reflective silver vinyl letters it said "Explorer". FU Ford!
I considered taking a run at something like this, but the only thing I could think of would be to procure 2 shopping carts and chop the baskets off. how cool would that look....
Or 4 crab pots with the tops cut off
i think this turned out better
**edit** found your snarky comment AFTER posting... Alex, thanks for the vote of confidence.
Between you and Devin, i guess I must be doing something very right. You guys really think i could pull something like that off? I even said i had a basket to pick up around Thanksgiving I gave you guys the name and brand a few times... lol!
I should have just lied and let you guys think i have been dragging *** this whole time, and I am actually a master machinist like Chris
Last edited by ABN31B; 12-02-2009 at 12:01 PM.
#123
I wouldn't be so quick to say that...we have yet to see full and daylight pictures of this basket...
besides, i'm a Precision CNC Cylindrical Grinder. but i'm quite capable of running a lathe, mill, radial arm drill, jig grinder, etc., but the grinding (most critical part of the process) is my chosen profession.
you just go shoot the bad guys Curtis, it's what you're good at. hahahaha!
#124
we all have to be good at something right?
#125
theres your day time shots. note the length, 3 bars and undercaoted rails. working on a few projects right now. falling behind and there is a HUGE college football game tomorrow night (only the most important of the year). it's civil war baby University of Oregon (ducks) vs. Oregon State (beavers)....
#126
Very nice.
You can add one of those to my order!
You can add one of those to my order!
#127
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theres your day time shots. note the length, 3 bars and undercaoted rails..........[quote]
it's about time Curtis, looks good.
ya know, some nice roof lights would look nice up there. where'd you steal that 3rd cross bar from?
theres your day time shots. note the length, 3 bars and undercaoted rails..........[quote]
it's about time Curtis, looks good.
ya know, some nice roof lights would look nice up there. where'd you steal that 3rd cross bar from?
#128
That looks sweet, it fits quite well.
#129
Thanks guys :d got the 3rd cross bar my first trip to a JY. was gonna punch holes in it and put in some lights, but then figured i could just get a basket and mount lights to it. now it's extra bracing for my canoe
#130
Very nice!!! I'm impressed (weird huh?) lol.
I agree with the lights though. Add 4 lights up there and it would be awesome
I agree with the lights though. Add 4 lights up there and it would be awesome