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Title: New Rod Rack Fully Constructed
Post by: NJ Guy on March 11, 2010, 08:13:24 PM
Started as this which retails for 150 with online coupon came to 133 with free shipping
(http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/orsracksdirect_2095_27687000)
then became this  chrz

(http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/8003/rack6.jpg)
(http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/2648/rack5.jpg)
(http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/7264/rack4.jpg)
(http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/7058/rack3.jpg)
(http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/2645/rack2.jpg)
(http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/1671/rack1.jpg)
Title: Re: New Rod Rack Fully Constructed
Post by: Tacklebox Joe on March 11, 2010, 08:36:05 PM
cool  t^

cheap. which site? I could use that when going to the marina. 
Title: Re: New Rod Rack Fully Constructed
Post by: NJ Guy on March 11, 2010, 08:39:09 PM
http://www.orsracksdirect.com/sportrack-hitch-mounted-basket-rack-a30850.html


theres the rack then i just bought some pvc pipes basically from homedepot drilled and used 1/4 inch bolts to anchor it in good

oh and the rack folds up for when not in use
(http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/orsracksdirect_2095_27648739)
Title: Re: New Rod Rack Fully Constructed
Post by: NJ Guy on March 11, 2010, 08:41:10 PM
oh and if you paint the pvc pipes like i did make sure you use krylon pvc paint one of the few paits that adheer to pvc
Title: Re: New Rod Rack Fully Constructed
Post by: Tacklebox Joe on March 11, 2010, 08:42:42 PM
thanks dude!
Title: Re: New Rod Rack Fully Constructed
Post by: Pfishingruven on March 11, 2010, 09:36:57 PM
Nice work!  Looks great!!

 clp
Title: Re: New Rod Rack Fully Constructed
Post by: PeggyLee on March 11, 2010, 10:10:23 PM
Nice. Enjoy it.
Title: Re: New Rod Rack Fully Constructed
Post by: ChrisL on March 11, 2010, 10:57:29 PM
Looks good  t^  Should work out well for ya.

If I may, some suggestions for ya from my experience with the one I put together. 
1. Put acorn nuts on the ends of those bolts.  My coolers got all chewed up from rubbing on the bolts.
2. You may want to raise up the angled rod holders if you plan to drop rods in there while fishing.  That way it gets the reel up away from the rails of the rack and cooler.  (see below)  although I realize that may interfere with the rack tilting up

Title: Re: New Rod Rack Fully Constructed
Post by: Bucktail on March 11, 2010, 11:27:52 PM
Nice job! t^
Title: Re: New Rod Rack Fully Constructed
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on March 12, 2010, 10:17:14 AM
 t^
Title: Re: New Rod Rack Fully Constructed
Post by: Reel Time on March 12, 2010, 10:28:23 AM
 came out very nice


Looks good  t^  Should work out well for ya.

If I may, some suggestions for ya from my experience with the one I put together.  
2. You may want to raise up the angled rod holders if you plan to drop rods in there while fishing.  That way it gets the reel up away from the rails of the rack and cooler.  (see below)  although I realize that may interfere with the rack tilting up



 if i may add to that,,, forget the tilt feature, just that much more rattle and woble to it.

 alternative to raising the pvc although a good one, is run a bolt through the bottom of the tube, like a butt stop. just be sure to run it through a piece of hose or 1/2 inch pvc or something so the threads dont tear up the end of your rod.

 and just for the hell of it and to make it a hair easier, i flare the opening of my homemade pvc sand spikes with a heatgun and glass bottle. just heat up a couple inches till plyable then shove bottle top into the end of the pipe flaring it out, then file/grind down the edge for smooth operation.
Title: Re: New Rod Rack Fully Constructed
Post by: NJ Guy on March 12, 2010, 11:28:13 AM
i drove it around this morning folded up it really didnt wobble to much unless my exhaust hid the sound  >:D
Title: Re: New Rod Rack Fully Constructed
Post by: seanr8w on March 12, 2010, 02:49:59 PM
Looks great.... Which rod holder is for my Fishing Pole  :headscra:
Title: Re: New Rod Rack Fully Constructed
Post by: NJ Guy on March 12, 2010, 03:19:27 PM
lol idk it has 8 or 9 i think were safe  chrz
Title: Re: New Rod Rack Fully Constructed
Post by: seanr8w on March 12, 2010, 04:43:14 PM
LOL... Good! Can't Wait!