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Title: Sled racks
Post by: a45gunslinger on Aug 20, 2009, 10:52 PM

I posted this on the Michigan page back in april and thought some of you might want some more ideas- Kevin

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a286/harnphanich/rack1.jpg)
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a286/harnphanich/rack2.jpg)
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a286/harnphanich/rack3.jpg)
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a286/harnphanich/perchsimcoesled.jpg)

The pad on the seat is actually the backrest..the seat is 4" thick high density foam covered the same as the back rest. I added another loop above the rack to mount the backrest. The entire rack is made of 3/4" conduit with exception of the hitch bracket witch is 3/16" angle.

Title: Re: Sled racks
Post by: bart on Aug 21, 2009, 05:17 AM

a45gunslinger, nice setup!

IDPA?

Title: Re: Sled racks
Post by: skulldugary on Aug 21, 2009, 06:34 AM

Very,very nice......

Title: Re: Sled racks
Post by: a45gunslinger on Aug 21, 2009, 05:57 PM

Thanks guys!..  USPSA/IPSC

Title: Re: Sled racks
Post by: NORRM on Aug 25, 2009, 07:40 AM

3/4 EMT or Rigid ?

Title: Re: Sled racks
Post by: a45gunslinger on Aug 25, 2009, 08:00 PM

I used EMT-Kevin

Title: Re: Sled racks
Post by: NORRM on Sep 14, 2009, 06:25 AM

Cool Thx.

Title: Re: Sled racks
Post by: jayswimmer09 on Sep 14, 2009, 01:36 PM

very nice set up!!!!

Title: Re: Sled racks
Post by: fishwiz4 on Oct 25, 2009, 12:46 PM

what type of trailer do you pull with that hitch?  can the sled actually handle the weight of the load and a trailer behind?

looks awesome

Title: Re: Sled racks
Post by: a45gunslinger on Oct 25, 2009, 11:33 PM

Fishwiz, I used it with the sled pictured. It pulled it like it was it wasn't even there. the track is studded with hex head screws and did just fine on slick ice..I'm not sure how much weight it can pull maybe I'll find out this season.- Kevin

Title: Re: Sled racks
Post by: [email protected] on Oct 29, 2009, 02:18 PM

Did you make it yourself or did you order it from someone.  I have an Artic Cat made in the late 80's.  Runs great and looks like the same seat type as yours.  Any info you could give me on that I would appreciate it.  Thanks

Title: Re: Sled racks
Post by: a45gunslinger on Oct 30, 2009, 10:38 PM

I made it..

Title: Re: Sled racks
Post by: JIGGIN- on Nov 20, 2009, 05:18 AM

I say Nice Rack!

JIGGIN.

Title: Re: Sled racks
Post by: thorzep on Nov 20, 2009, 02:17 PM

nice

Title: Re: Sled racks
Post by: mud_n_fun on Nov 20, 2009, 05:02 PM

I know I put this on my sled thread but I thought I would post it here too!

Started working on the rack today! I had a rack I made for a four wheeler that was laying around so I cut out a section the size I needed.
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg44/mud_n_fun/1972%20Arctic%20Cat%20Cheetah/72Cheetah016-1.jpg)

Got the rack all mocked up! The rubbermade box can hold two 5gallon buckets with the lid off.
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg44/mud_n_fun/1972%20Arctic%20Cat%20Cheetah/72Cheetah017-1.jpg)
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg44/mud_n_fun/1972%20Arctic%20Cat%20Cheetah/72Cheetah018.jpg)
In case your wondering what the bar is, it's a propane cylinder rack. A simple bungy cord around the tank and it doesn't move.
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg44/mud_n_fun/1972%20Arctic%20Cat%20Cheetah/72Cheetah019-1.jpg)
My auger is in the shop getting a tune-up. When I get it back I'll start on it's rack.

Title: Re: Sled racks
Post by: a45gunslinger on Nov 20, 2009, 09:59 PM

very cool.. ;D

Title: Re: Sled racks
Post by: [email protected] on Nov 25, 2009, 09:47 PM

Great rack mud.  I'm liking the leopard looking fabric on the seat ;D

Title: Re: Sled racks
Post by: ravinerat on Dec 10, 2009, 02:36 PM

Nice set up. You can haul a moose on that baby.

RR

Title: Re: Sled racks
Post by: a45gunslinger on Dec 20, 2009, 12:50 PM

Got the sled out today and I thought I'd take some pics of the finished seat and post them. :)
Can't wait to get on the ice.. maybe this week  I'd sure like to get out before christmas time permitting

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a286/harnphanich/100_1706.jpg)
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a286/harnphanich/100_1707.jpg)
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a286/harnphanich/100_1708.jpg)

Title: Re: Sled racks
Post by: a45gunslinger on Dec 20, 2009, 10:23 PM

discovered today that that my my daughters want grab bars installed higher...I guess I should have had them sit on it and test it before i painted it..  :-\..

Title: Re: Sled racks
Post by: jigisup on Dec 31, 2009, 06:46 AM

Nice job gunslinger. Very professional.