Dannyboy220 Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 Friend has just picked himself up a new Toyota pickup (not sure which one) Anyway he is looking for someone to design and build him a rack for the back. Anyone know anyone near Kent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houlsby Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 Need to be carefull with frames, they can have a tendency to smash your insides and ribs up if the drivers not so carefull. May be easier to put a length of ply across the tub for seating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy220 Posted March 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Thanks, I think he is set on this though. Looking for a bespoke bit of kit, so presumably he will want it removable and comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewy1984 Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 This is an idea i had. round hoop at top. square frame on bottom to suit pick up bed. Some sort of chair. maybe a computer chair so you could go up and down and swivel 360 degrees around the round frame. Poor phone drawing lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Why the need for the hoop? Why not just a chair with a harness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney 66 Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 I presume the hoop is for resting the rifle on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy220 Posted March 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Looks like a tank! I can see what you mean, I think (and hope) that he likes to have a buddy on the back lamping with a driver. Seems to go out with a couple of blokes. He's a customer of mine and as soon as the fields dry up i'm promised an outing. He has a guy nearby who fabricates metal stuff? He will get him to build it if he can't find anyone but was looking for something a bit more professional as its his new toy. That's why I thought I would ask on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakari Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 (edited) FWIW, I've been building these things for our African hunting trucks for decades and there's a lot to getting it right...... not least amongst them the right material to use. If you do it right, you can save an awful lot of work, weight and fuel etc and also FWIW, I devote an entire chapter of my book (How To Become A Professional Hunter In Africa) to this very subject. If you can PM me with an email address, I'll be happy to try to email the chapter and pics but I'm not sure if my server will be able to handle it....... I'll give it a try but if it won't go, he'll have to buy the book to get the info I'm afraid. The good news is, he'd recoup the cost of the book in the first year on saved fuel costs. LOL! Here's an example of a 'full monty' that was built by a mate of mine: Edited March 4, 2013 by shakari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 High Powered rifle + Swivel chair = major comedy value....... "BANG" swivel, swivel, swivel....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 High Powered rifle + Swivel chair = major comedy value....... "BANG" swivel, swivel, swivel....... Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I suppose a scaffold plank across the load bed and lean on the roof is too simple! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy220 Posted March 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 FWIW, I've been building these things for our African hunting trucks for decades and there's a lot to getting it right...... not least amongst them the right material to use. If you do it right, you can save an awful lot of work, weight and fuel etc and also FWIW, I devote an entire chapter of my book (How To Become A Professional Hunter In Africa) to this very subject. If you can PM me with an email address, I'll be happy to try to email the chapter and pics but I'm not sure if my server will be able to handle it....... I'll give it a try but if it won't go, he'll have to buy the book to get the info I'm afraid. The good news is, he'd recoup the cost of the book in the first year on saved fuel costs. LOL! Here's an example of a 'full monty' that was built by a mate of mine: It looks good mate, but I don't think either he or I are looking to build are own! He needs a guy that can do it either locally or with the vehicle specification I presume they can be made anywhere and couriered. Surely someone on here has had one made?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakari Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 (edited) The way to do is get pics/description of what he wants & take it to a small, local engineering company that's willing to do a one off. The keys are to use exhaust tubing where it's non load bearing & heavier tube where it is load bearing & get the rake & back padding of the seat right cos if wrong, it'll kill your back. Another option is to use a car rear seat that can be folded forward when not in use. The Range Rover one is good if you can make it fit widthwise. Forget ordering one & having it couriered...... that'd cost a fortune. Edited March 4, 2013 by shakari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy220 Posted March 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Sorry I see what you mean I had a quick google of your book. Looks very interesting. I will pass the details on to him and will send a pm with my email address. Thanks Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakari Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 On it's way to you now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy220 Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Thanks for that. Still looking for someone on here though that builds em! No-one?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakari Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Mate, I've hardly set foot in the UK for donkey's years but would have thought there'd be plenty of small engineering firms who can do one off jobs such as these? Or have they all gone out of business now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakari Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Danny PM sent with contact details of someone who might be able to do it for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy220 Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Thanks Shakari, I will pass those on. You live in Africa then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakari Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 (edited) I was born & raised in Kent. Ran my African hunting business for 32 years where I'd be in Africa for long periods but kept a home in the UK, lived in South Africa for 12 years & re-emigrated to Portugal about 18 months ago to retire. I'm guiding my very last 3 hunts this year & will then (hopefully) be retired from the field..... We also have & will continue to keep the largest (+/-800 pages) & most comprehensive free info & book sale site on African hunting at www.shakariconnection.com. After that I'll be hunting shooting & fishing for myself & with friends simply for pleasure here in Portugal (mostly) & won't have to worry about clients etc. YIPPEE!!!!!!!! I'll also continue to advise (FOC) about the good & bad companies in Africa etc as I've always done. Edited March 6, 2013 by shakari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney 66 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Not as elaborate as Shakiras but heres the one I have just finished for my quad,can be fitted and taken off in a few minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakari Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Barney That looks good mate...... I like the idea of being able to remove it easily and it obviously doesn't need to be as rugged as one on an African hunting truck........ but I've gotta ask, don't those hand/screw adjusters vibrate loose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney 66 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Barney That looks good mate...... I like the idea of being able to remove it easily and it obviously doesn't need to be as rugged as one on an African hunting truck........ but I've gotta ask, don't those hand/screw adjusters vibrate loose? Thanks,not sure yet not got out in the field with it yet,if they do no problem I'll just shorten them enough to tighten onto a spring washer,when I get it out I'll do some better pics and post it in the diy section, barney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy220 Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Looks good Barney. I'm trying to get him to join up and have put the link for him so hopefully he'll see all this. I'll keep an eye on the DIY section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney 66 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Thanks mate get some better pics when i get it outside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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