skyblue Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 oh well in that case nevermind. :thumbup: if you're putting on a roll pan what are your plans for tail lights? Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 oh well in that case nevermind. :thumbup: if you're putting on a roll pan what are your plans for tail lights? This. Been thinking about that myself for a while actually. Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Take that Tanker! And fix your avatar too. :poke: Sorry... that roof rack is going nowhere. It may look good on your truck but I think it is just fine sitting on my garage floor right now :) Well then how about finding out on making some,i bet you will have buyers and you guys can make some money. Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Roof rack and a matching rack for the bed would be a huge hit, I think. 1 Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 It would be a huge hit......but the reality is no one would pony up the money when the rubber meets the road. Just the cab rack would probably be in the $500 to 750 range for it to be worth their while to make. It's either going to be very labor intensive for them to hand make each one....or it going to be a ton of money for them to do whatever minimum order it would take to have them made by someone else. Sorry.....but that's the reality of it. Great rig Dat-girl :) Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 I k ow someone who currently makes roof racks like this and it's a little over $400 for a sedan sized rack. I bet it would be a bit cheaper for only a truck cab sized one. if people are really interested I could call him and see what he thinks. He doesn't have a 52x so he would need someone local to him to take some measurents. Datgurl you really should keep this updated regularly. It's a sweet truck and Im sure it's going to turn out awesome. Quote Link to comment
gene knight Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 i would be interested in buying a roof rack for my 521 if everyone else is. Quote Link to comment
Dat-girl Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 oh well in that case nevermind. :thumbup: if you're putting on a roll pan what are your plans for tail lights? I already have 39 ford taillights placed in it. Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 I already have 39 ford taillights placed in it. Photos of the taillights, we need PHOTOS!!! Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 I already have 39 ford taillights placed in it. Why there so small,but its your truck.I guess what ever blows up your skirt .I still want the roof rack. Quote Link to comment
Dat-girl Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 I already have 39 ford taillights placed in it. Why there so small,but its your truck.I guess what ever blows up your skirt .I still want the roof rack. Because...I live and breathe old cars everyday... I love the look. If I wanted big... I factory have kept the factory. I am planning on a third brake light as well. And I am sure you and many others would love to have it but it was one of the main reasons I bought the truck. :) Quote Link to comment
Dat-girl Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Photos of the taillights, we need PHOTOS!!! I will uave plenty when it comes out of the body shop. I did not take any before I dropped it off... my bad. Quote Link to comment
Dat-girl Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 It would be a huge hit......but the reality is no one would pony up the money when the rubber meets the road. Just the cab rack would probably be in the $500 to 750 range for it to be worth their while to make. It's either going to be very labor intensive for them to hand make each one....or it going to be a ton of money for them to do whatever minimum order it would take to have them made by someone else. Sorry.....but that's the reality of it. Great rig Dat-girl :) Thanks. And you are right...people would not pay. My roof rack is very heavy for what it is. I was amazed when we took it off the truck so even if they would pay the price of the rack.... noone would want to pay the shipping. Quote Link to comment
Dat-girl Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Well then how about finding out on making some,i bet you will have buyers and you guys can make some money. Even if I had the skills to make them I would not have the time with doing over 35 national car shows a year... sucks but true Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 ok,so you have 35 national car shows you can make it on the other 330 days you have. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Because...I live and breathe old cars everyday... I love the look. If I wanted big... I factory have kept the factory. I am planning on a third brake light as well. And I am sure you and many others would love to have it but it was one of the main reasons I bought the truck. :) Thats cool.Not bashing just asking. Quote Link to comment
Dat-girl Posted October 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 ok,so you have 35 national car shows you can make it on the other 330 days you have. :thumbup: we are only home 3 days a week... not enought time to take care of home things and then get back on the road. Car shows are how we make our living. I love it but it does not leave much extra time. We have to set up on thursdays and come home on sunday Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 So... how about less arguing about roof racks and more pictures of this sweet truck? Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Dat girl,i really like the roof rack idea,could you please take close ups of it and PM me or post it on my page .I want to have one made hear.Thanks Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Have any of you guys been in touch with PCD on here. He was making racks for the trucks for a while. PM the guy. See what he has to say. http://community.ratsun.net/user/17-pacific-coast-datsun/ Quote Link to comment
Dat-girl Posted December 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 Sorry it has been so long for an update with pics of the truck but it has been a rough few months... so here you go. Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 It's looking good, getting ready for paint are you. Quote Link to comment
Dat-girl Posted December 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 It's looking good, getting ready for paint are you. working on it.. finally got the roll pan fitted and welded up. Also, working on shaving everything off the truck Quote Link to comment
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