Truck Rack
 

I have a 2004 dodge ram 1500 regular cab that I have started a airplane carrier rack for. The rack is not fully finished but here are some pictures. I also am going to have the wings slide in under the planes.

RE: Truck Rack
 

Nice looking rack, I used schedule 40 to build a ceiling rank to hold some of my airplanes. It designed so I can take it down and slide it into a truck. The only problem is I don't own a truck now.

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Good looking rack. If you want to lighten your load and increase your gas mileage you could send me the Staggerwing..... :D

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Okay, then I will take the Gee Bee. He is certain to save tons of gas money. :)

rowdog_14, how do you plan on securing the planes in their cradles ? So they do not blow out of the back of your truck ?

Bob

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I am going to put vertical pvc pipes beside the planes and on top of them small hooks so that I can put straps going from one to the other. I will post another picture as soon as I am done. I still have to do the wing holders that will go on the bottom. Right now I am about $40 bucks in the hole for making this rack.

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Nice looking rack. As you prolly already know, it needs some foam pipe insulation where the fuse's rests on the rack.

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Mann you all are killing me. :) That is the reason why I said it is not finished. I have rubber tubing around them now, but I was way ahead of you. :). I will post the finished product later.

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Rowdog,
I have a similar thing I use in my pickup.
I make it the full length of the truckbed so it can't move back and forth.
Just a suggestion.
Good Luck,
KW_Counter

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I have that covered too. If you look at the bottom of the pictures there a little small legs that go into a grove that keeps it from moving.

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Rowdog,
I see that now - good job.
I pulled the plastic liner from my bed when I got the truck.
I can't use that method in mine.
I also installed a rollup tanneau cover.
Prevents me from getting planes that are to large.
Makes for a nice safe trip to the field and I don't worry
when I'm parked at the store on the way home.
Have fun,
KW_Counter

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Ok, this is pretty much how it is going to be, I just have to add hooks, some more rubber padding, and a few more screws. I will have to put the staggerwing wings in the cab with me like I have always done unless someone can see what I can change to get the staggerwing wings in the bed too. I am really not worried about it (the staggerwing wings) but inputs would be nice.