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i_am_cool_fred
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| sxuxrxf wrote: |
| If looks are of no concern, hose clamps could be used around the tree. It must be sturdy, otherwise it would slide down with the weight of your feet. |
i was thinking if there was enought material on top and bottom why not just use two u-bolts?
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captnbilly
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Location: tampa bay
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| Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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| I am interested but would like to know if it interfers with removing/replacing kick panel? |
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sxuxrxf
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Location: Oceanside, CA
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| Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 1:13 pm Post subject: |
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| glossywhite wrote: |
| sxuxrxf wrote: |
| If looks are of no concern, hose clamps could be used around the tree. It must be sturdy, otherwise it would slide down with the weight of your feet. |
i was thinking if there was enought material on top and bottom why not just use two u-bolts? |
I could make 'em with a bit more material on top and bottom to accomodate various mounting styles.
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sxuxrxf
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| Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 1:15 pm Post subject: |
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| captnbilly wrote: |
| I am interested but would like to know if it interfers with removing/replacing kick panel? |
The bar must be removed to access the kick panel.
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Hippopotabus
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Location: Miwuk Village, CA
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| Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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The bar must be removed to access the kick panel.
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So then I guess this rules out welding the the bar end to the heat pipe portion. Still interested....
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Rob E UK
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| did these ever get made and sold? |
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static
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Location: The High Desert
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| Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 10:24 am Post subject: |
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| did these ever get made and sold? |
They are in the same shipment as our Roo Bars. |
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Rob E UK
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| Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 10:25 am Post subject: |
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| sorry i think i am being dumb, what do you mean? |
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Rick73Super
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| Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 10:40 am Post subject: |
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| Rob E UK wrote: |
| sorry i think i am being dumb, what do you mean? |
There was a thread a while back about how everyone wanted a roo bar, but no one would make one.
I'd like one of these in the future, but I have to put a floor in first. |
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Djembejim
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Location: Memphis, TN
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Hey, send me plans, I'll make them!
I could definitely use the cash, and have got nothing but free time!
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Rob E UK
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| Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 10:52 am Post subject: |
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as borrowed from Sxuxrxf's gallery.......
top view of foot rest for bay window. 1 1/2" tubing with 1/8" plate for end pieces. 5/16" holes. Tapped the door pillar and used "nut-serts" for the air tube. See my other pictures for installed view.
slight curve to match the air tube
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notsobigkahuna
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| Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 10:53 am Post subject: |
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we have a portable grill that perfectly doubles as a foot rest.
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sxuxrxf
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| Rob E UK wrote: |
| did these ever get made and sold? |
Nope. Many people liked it but there wasn't enough interest to be worth it, just like the Tiki Torch Brackets.
I sold the bus a year ago, but if you look around you'll find it for sale again. You could own the original! 
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Rob E UK
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| Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 11:12 am Post subject: |
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ever fancied making some more footrests and tiki holders?
id have one of each |
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Hippopotabus
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| Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 11:14 am Post subject: |
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PM and I can get you in contact with the person who sells them (I just don't hve his PM information in front of me).
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Rob E UK
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| Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 11:18 am Post subject: |
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| that is pretty similar to Robb's....does he do them without the shelf bit? |
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jtauxe 
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| Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 11:46 am Post subject: |
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Hey, send me plans, I'll make them!
I could definitely use the cash, and have got nothing but free time! |
How are you with woodworking? I could make some plans for the box (if anyone is still interested in that) and send them to you. I've been meaning to do this anyway, but have been occupied with other hobbies.
The box is nice in that it is far more comfortable on the feet than the bar, and it is very handy for storage.
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calebmelvin
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| Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 11:51 am Post subject: |
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| Djembejim wrote: |
Hey, send me plans, I'll make them!
I could definitely use the cash, and have got nothing but free time! |
How are you with woodworking? I could make some plans for the box (if anyone is still interested in that) and send them to you. I've been meaning to do this anyway, but have been occupied with other hobbies.
The box is nice in that it is far more comfortable on the feet than the bar, and it is very handy for storage. |
Do you have a picture of the box? I would like to see it...
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jtauxe
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All I have at the moment is the one in my first post. I need to stop by the current owner's house to borrow the box for awhile. then I can take measurements and pix.
But, as you can (maybe) see, it has a carpeted top. What you probably cannot see is that the top has a "bend" in it, so that the slope is a bit higher toward the front. The sides are just vertical walls, and the bottom also has a bend in it to match the shape of the floor. On the left wall (on the side next to the shifter) there are tabs that stick out fore and aft to wedge the box in and keep it from sliding around.
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Djembejim
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Location: Memphis, TN
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| jtauxe wrote: |
| Djembejim wrote: |
Hey, send me plans, I'll make them!
I could definitely use the cash, and have got nothing but free time! |
How are you with woodworking? I could make some plans for the box (if anyone is still interested in that) and send them to you. I've been meaning to do this anyway, but have been occupied with other hobbies.
The box is nice in that it is far more comfortable on the feet than the bar, and it is very handy for storage. |
Ah, well seeing as the majority of my free time goes to building sets for shows, I would say I'm pretty kickass at woodworking.
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