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Old 05-01-2012, 03:37 PM
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Default Back Window Gun Rack Fabrication and Install

Wanted a place to keep my guns and fishing poles out floor, so I opted on building a rack. I have had many rear window racks and they all performed... well pretty much, awful. The plastic and hardware they come with are really sub par and they never stay in place when holding multiple guns. Hence, my need for building my own.

I used a couple pieces of 1/4 carbon infused steel bars and some MDF to make the supports and brackets. I used multiple coats of Valspar primer then used rubberized black paint to match the cab. The rubberized coating is very durable and actually gives a nice soft support for the barrel and stock. It also resists sliding, so your guns stay safely over head.

I attached the racks to a bolt that holds the back glass into place. No holes were drilled into my cab, all mounting was done my screws already on the truck.









Heres the truck and my Lab/bird dog- Lana

and my Lab/bird dog- Lana

Showin off her teeth
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That looks great. Im hoping to add something like that in mine eventually.
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Thanks man... Fairly cheap to make too..
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How/where did you attach at the top?
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Originally Posted by countrified_f150
How/where did you attach at the top?
A little 1/4" wide channel at the top of the cab. The top piece of the steel bar fits into the channel and holds it.
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Originally Posted by ibd2328

A little 1/4" wide channel at the top of the cab. The top piece of the steel bar fits into the channel and holds it.
Can you take more pics?
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what shotgun is that looks just like my savage.
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Sure, I'll post a few in a minute. And it's one of many; Remington 800 express 3.5" mag pump
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I wanted to do this but I'm scared they will get stolen. and nice lookin pup.
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Originally Posted by Jacob.P93
I wanted to do this but I'm scared they will get stolen. and nice lookin pup.
Thanks. Just run a cable through the triggers and masterlock it to the seat frame


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