Local fabrication work needed

[ouija]

I was curious if anyone here has the skills to complete this bed rack for a 2nd Gen Tacoma or at least know someone who could do it?

thanks

 

[WILWORK4GUNS]

There is a guy over on the fishing forum that does roof racks. Might give him a try.
I could do it ...but it's complicated...lots of cuts and welding....which means lot of time =$
http://www.pensacolafishingforum.com/f22/my-ladder-rack-project-317130/

 

[Va boy]

I must be blind. What's left?

 

[FUPAGUNT]

Think that guy is on this forum as well

http://gulfcoastgunforum.com/member.php?897-sure-icanfish

 

[WILWORK4GUNS]

I must be blind. What's left?

I believe he is wanting one LIKE it....not to finish the one in the pics.
its an interesting rack...but very complicated for what it is.

 

[ouija]

yea i want one for a 2nd gen this is a 1st gen tacoma thats not my rack i need one made thanks for all the replies

 

[Droshki]

Well that clears things up, lol

 

[ouija]

yea the post was a little vague being this isnt a tacoma forum i shouldnt expect people to know the difference between a 1st gen and a 2nd gen tacoma.

 

[WILWORK4GUNS]

Just curious ....what are your expectations for cost?
I count at least 30 precision cuts and fittings,140 welds, and a lot of clean up just to get the bare frame.
If you had a pattern to work from...and already sourced/purchased the specialty hardware..... it might be possible for a welder to do a good job in an 8 hour day.
Probably have less than $100 in steel.....or would you want aluminum? - which would make it take longer to prep/weld.
....just a few things to think about. Could get expensive in a hurry. I'd say it would end up in the $800 - $1000 range - unpainted.

 

[ouija]

Just curious ....what are your expectations for cost?
I count at least 30 precision cuts and fittings,140 welds, and a lot of clean up just to get the bare frame.
If you had a pattern to work from...and already sourced/purchased the specialty hardware..... it might be possible for a welder to do a good job in an 8 hour day.
Probably have less than $100 in steel.....or would you want aluminum? - which would make it take longer to prep/weld.
....just a few things to think about. Could get expensive in a hurry. I'd say it would end up in the $800 - $1000 range - unpainted.

thanks for the reply bud but i think i have found someone to do what i need. not in a hurry and there are a few people out west that make these for a solid 280 bare 320 painted i just wanted someone local if i could find someone. thule makes something that would work but i perfer the lower stance for a roof top tent so that the tent when folded up is below the cab while traveling (less drag) needs to be able to support at least 500 pounds. check the link for more info if any of you guys are interested

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-tacoma-marketplace/251952-box-rocket-fab-bed-racks.html

 

[budbreak96]

Dirty Joe at D&D Welding. One of the best shops in town. Has a CNC machine, everything. Give him a call but he is going to tell you he needs to see the truck so he can take measurement's and pictures of what you are wanting. This is a custom aftermarket part that you cant buy just anywhere. I told him a buddy might be coming by wanting some work done to his truck. Anyone in Pensacola that knows welding shops I am pretty sure they have heard about D&D Welding.

 

[WILWORK4GUNS]

Glad you found help.
Dont forget to post the results. If there is someone out there that can build this sort of stuff for those prices....I wont even bother welding up my next project myself

 

[budbreak96]

I was thinking the same thing, it almost looks like the material would be around $150, not to long ago when I got him to weld something up for me and he told me the price I told him damn man I have known you 15 year's, not just someone off the street. He told me the price of metal had gone up a good bit in the last several year's. It might have dropped back down by now.

 

[budbreak96]

Metal has gone back down, I talked to my buddy so $300 for something like that sound's about right. WillWorkForGuns found somebody that will do this so you don't have to worry about doing your own stuff anymore. Let me know if you want their name & number and I'll make sure its alright with them to give it out. GoodJob :thumb:

 

[WILWORK4GUNS]

Metal has gone back down, I talked to my buddy so $300 for something like that sound's about right. WillWorkForGuns found somebody that will do this so you don't have to worry about doing your own stuff anymore. Let me know if you want their name & number and I'll make sure its alright with them to give it out. GoodJob :thumb:

Hope the final product will get posted - with final cost. I'd appreciate the info if it works out.
I like doing my own work ....but I'm sure I will have some projects that I could pass along.