[gottattooz]

So I've started working on the roof rack design. I started with a 1 1/2 inch angle iron (bed frame railing), but it wasn't tall enough. I have to consider the height to mount the wiper motor above the windshield.

I found a 6' section of 4 inch tall i-beam at work. The end was mangled, but i only needed 4 feet. I cut the i-beam into 6 inch sections to support the factory roof rack. In order to get the aluminium rack to the edge of the i-beam, i put each one in the bench vise and beat them down one inch. My original plan was to cut off the inside top section of the beam, but then i thought i could drill a hole or two into the inner flange and use it to secure cargo straps, if i ever use the rack.

- Josh