my DIY luggage rack

just looking at some pics and i realized i didn't upload one that shows the profile a little more clearly.

so, here it is:

Mango....is that a Sveedish plate I see hanging over the bench ?

Sweet job as usual! I kinda want one, but it wouldn't look too cool on a Spyder.....

Mango, I just had a look at your pics and noticed you've got some Megajolt ignition parts on your system, yet I see a dizzy installed in one photo too. Don't know if a separate thread needs to be started on it, but could you give a brief description of your igniton system when you get a chance ?

David - n'ah it's not Swedish - i had it custom made.

it's meant to be viewed in the rear view mirror

yes - i am running two ignition systems. the wasted spark EDIS megajolt is only partially being used right now (not sparking my plugs, but running a bunch of other stuff including my MAP / Crank sensor and shift lights)

i put the distributor in after my latest engine build to take a variable out of the break-in equation. i just haven't switched it back cause i am doing these more fun projects (and it runs awesome!)

Move over with a nice touch....XXXcellent stuff.

did a last 150 grit sand after one final (and minor) filler round.

primed it and sanded the primer with 200 grit - ready for paint.

paint mix for those interested:


first coat in my awesome paint booth (hey - it gets the job done)

bottom first on industry gold-standard yoghurt containers:


Then a quick flip to keep a wet edge on the paint to finish off coat 1:


it's a very nice bright silver. this picture doesn't really do it justice. i had the garage door opened, with full carbon respirator and eye protection on and i wanted out. this silver has flake in it (very very small ones - not the huge lowrider-style ones).

That's really amazing work. What sort of finish are you putting on the wood slats?

wow - i'm glad i bought extra wood. i routed the tops today with a subtle round ending (looks very nice), but the last piece caught the grain and chewed it up - so i had to make another.

i'm putting the final coat of colour paint on metal tonight, then clear enamel

i drilled mounting holes in the metal tabs and counter sunk some room for the screw heads.

as for the slats - i am going to stain them. i already have the stain and it is a nice gold colour

my wife came into the garage and said "those look way better than i thought they would. i didnt think the metal part would look that good when i saw it a few days ago."

ummm, thanks i guess :) (it sounded like she though it would look stoopid)

anyway


i finished sanding the slats and put on three coats of stain (western cedar - gold)


here is the close-up of the routing.

That rack is SICKK!

well - it's done and i am happy with how it turned out.




The painters tape is holding my led brake light in position while the silicon dries. i re-angled it to get better light angle for people behind me. not that it matters cause i covered 1/2 of it up with a luggage rack. LOL


to not worry about vibrations and scratching the $$$ grill:


(messy garage, i know)





I promptly covered it all back up so i don't get distracted and can focus on my next project - the convertible scissor frame




stay tuned for a new thread :)

Good job!

Beautiful work, Mangoman.

You forgot to sign it. Really. Nice job!

I'm very impressed, as usual, Paul.
I can't wait for the scissor frame thread. I really hope it's something I'll be able to do as well.
You're a true craftsman.

VERY very nice Mango. I'm inspired and will be working on one myself this weekend. I don't have your skills, so don't expect anywhere near the same results.

That's really cool, Mango. I sincerely hope it doesn't sit too low to be somewhat useful.
Effin' fantastic work!

i've posted the pictures on my site for future reference:

http://www.mangosmoothie.ca/luggage-rack

just going through my files and realized i didnt post how i finished off the threaded rods that mount the rack. i used two layers of heat shrink - lightly heated with a torch.

bump to add to my "Watch this topic"