Does this headache rack look okay? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bmartin9122 · 05-19-2007, 03:19 PM

I hope it doesn't, cuz I don't think Go Industries will take it back. Please, be honest:

matthufham · 05-19-2007, 03:43 PM

i like it

xtreme80 · 05-19-2007, 03:47 PM

Ive never been a fan of those on any truck, but I think yours pulls it off pretty well.

Pyrotechnic · 05-19-2007, 04:28 PM

Looks good to me. Just as long as you dont stick the yellow smiley face KC daylighters on the top. :lol

bigblock73 · 05-19-2007, 04:36 PM

No offense, but I don't like it. The lines of the rack do not match the lines of the cab, and it sits just a little too high too.

Beautiful truck however, I like it a lot!

**N2TRUX** · 05-19-2007, 05:59 PM

It doesn't bad if you want/need a headache rack. It does sit rather tall. Is there any way to bring it down some?

68GMC454 · 05-19-2007, 06:58 PM

i think it is good..at first look i thought it was to tall, but this way you can throw a ladder or some 2x's over it and not worry about your paint...same thign on it with it being to wide, just extra protection if you actually use your truck as a truck..it you dont use your truck as a truck,,throw it away..

Malo83 · 05-19-2007, 07:06 PM

Nice looking truck, like that front winch set up, but have to agree with big block. too industrial looking, or maybe if it was black to match your rear bumper and bed. Hey it's your truck and if it's what you want go for it

John

Eyegore · 05-19-2007, 07:35 PM

Not to keen of it myself but it's your truck, if you like - hey go for it!!! It's kinda like white letters out or in, there was a long thread on this a few months back, but thats what keeps this board so interesting is the diversity in likes and dislikes. My son and I go at it all the time, I really don't like the teardrop tailights he put in, he does't like my stock look so much, but I help him with his truck and he helps me with mine, and we both smile at the end of the day when we see what we accomplished - tear drops and all -ugh!!!

krue · 05-19-2007, 07:49 PM

Have someone photoshop it black to match the bumpers and see what it looks like then. If the bumpers were chrome it would look better imo.

bigblock79 · 05-20-2007, 09:53 AM

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No offense, but I don't like it. The lines of the rack do not match the lines of the cab, and it sits just a little too high too.

i agree , but it is your truck if you like it keep it

**old Rusty C10** · 05-20-2007, 10:23 AM

i think it looks allright it seems to look like its missing the bent tubes behind it to make more of a roll bar look but to me its fine i agree that maybe black would have been more suited to your truck with the bumpers but in all honesty id just let it be

bmartin9122 · 05-20-2007, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

i think it looks allright it seems to look like its missing the bent tubes behind it to make more of a roll bar look but to me its fine i agree that maybe black would have been more suited to your truck with the bumpers but in all honesty id just let it be

I would seriously consider the rail tubes to complete the look, but I haven't found anyone who sells them.

Having the tubes might help balance the proportions.

boatpuller · 05-20-2007, 04:31 PM

personally,i like it better without it....don't get mad..you asked

still, you'd have a hard time making that truck look bad.i like it.

bmartin9122 · 05-20-2007, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by boatpuller

personally,i like it better without it....don't get mad..you asked

still, you'd have a hard time making that truck look bad.i like it.

Don't worry.... I sincerely appreciate both positive and negative comments.

If there is one truth in life it is that you cannot make everyone happy. My truck is not necessarily for others' enjoyment - although, I do hope others enjoy looking at it.

My point for this thread was to gauge reaction to my new mod. It is also to gather opinions from this sea of knowledgable folks, because quite frankly, I did not immediately like it 100%. The negative reactions/criticisms are helping me to realize what I can do to make the look what I envisioned.

Keep 'em coming - good or bad.

Thanks!

**old Rusty C10** · 05-20-2007, 06:23 PM

ive got a real stupid question for you.. if noone makes the tubes you need maybe you can have em made at like a muffler shop bend em outta tubing and then get them chromed ??

bmartin9122 · 05-20-2007, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

ive got a real stupid question for you.. if noone makes the tubes you need maybe you can have em made at like a muffler shop bend em outta tubing and then get them chromed ??

Sounds like a great idea. Only thing is - the rack is polished stainless. Won't the two materials weather differently?

Srubydo1986 · 05-20-2007, 09:39 PM

nice i love the color. and for the rack it make sent if you haul lot so no problems here. just make the truck look like it gets used what it made for WORK

**old Rusty C10** · 05-20-2007, 10:14 PM

next suggestion to get the stainless steel is to try a truck chroms shop im sure some of that is stainless steel or maybe they can make it up for you. if you watch CMT they have that chrome shop mafia place (trick my Truck show) i believe is in texas and they seem to deal in all that kind of thing although stainless may be a bit pricey tho maybe look in your yellowpages or on the net for custom metal work.. another idea is here there are alot of new shops popping up where Oriental owned and operated shops are using stainless steel to make all kinds of gates and window guards and all if they have that kind of thing there, maybe they could do tubing for you?? also maybe search the net for custom stainless steel tube bending

kevinr1970 · 05-21-2007, 02:34 AM

I know you've heard this before, but please, PLEASE put a coat of gloss or semi-gloss paint on the front bumper!!! Your truck just looks way too nice to have that bumper look all worn out.

If you were closer I'd do it myself...

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Originally Posted by bmartin9122

I hope it doesn't, cuz I don't think Go Industries will take it back. Please, be honest:

bmartin9122 · 05-23-2007, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinr1970

I know you've heard this before, but please, PLEASE put a coat of gloss or semi-gloss paint on the front bumper!!! Your truck just looks way too nice to have that bumper look all worn out.

If you were closer I'd do it myself...

I really want to have this done, but I also want a few bars fabbed up to act as a brush guard of sorts.

Know anyone near me?

05-19-2007, 03:19 PM	#1
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05-19-2007, 03:43 PM	#2
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Does this headache rack look okay? i like it

05-19-2007, 03:47 PM	#3
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Re: Does this headache rack look okay? Ive never been a fan of those on any truck, but I think yours pulls it off pretty well.

05-19-2007, 04:28 PM	#4
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Does this headache rack look okay? Looks good to me. Just as long as you dont stick the yellow smiley face KC daylighters on the top. :lol

05-19-2007, 04:36 PM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: Does this headache rack look okay? No offense, but I don't like it. The lines of the rack do not match the lines of the cab, and it sits just a little too high too. Beautiful truck however, I like it a lot! __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

05-19-2007, 05:59 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Does this headache rack look okay? It doesn't bad if you want/need a headache rack. It does sit rather tall. Is there any way to bring it down some? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-19-2007, 06:58 PM	#7
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: Does this headache rack look okay? i think it is good..at first look i thought it was to tall, but this way you can throw a ladder or some 2x's over it and not worry about your paint...same thign on it with it being to wide, just extra protection if you actually use your truck as a truck..it you dont use your truck as a truck,,throw it away.. __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

05-19-2007, 07:06 PM	#8
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Does this headache rack look okay? Nice looking truck, like that front winch set up, but have to agree with big block. too industrial looking, or maybe if it was black to match your rear bumper and bed. Hey it's your truck and if it's what you want go for it John

05-19-2007, 07:35 PM	#9
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: Does this headache rack look okay? Not to keen of it myself but it's your truck, if you like - hey go for it!!! It's kinda like white letters out or in, there was a long thread on this a few months back, but thats what keeps this board so interesting is the diversity in likes and dislikes. My son and I go at it all the time, I really don't like the teardrop tailights he put in, he does't like my stock look so much, but I help him with his truck and he helps me with mine, and we both smile at the end of the day when we see what we accomplished - tear drops and all -ugh!!! __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

05-19-2007, 07:49 PM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Does this headache rack look okay? Have someone photoshop it black to match the bumpers and see what it looks like then. If the bumpers were chrome it would look better imo. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

05-20-2007, 10:23 AM	#12
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,299	Re: Does this headache rack look okay? i think it looks allright it seems to look like its missing the bent tubes behind it to make more of a roll bar look but to me its fine i agree that maybe black would have been more suited to your truck with the bumpers but in all honesty id just let it be __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-20-2007, 04:31 PM	#14
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Does this headache rack look okay? personally,i like it better without it....don't get mad..you asked still, you'd have a hard time making that truck look bad.i like it. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

05-20-2007, 06:23 PM	#16
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,299	Re: Does this headache rack look okay? ive got a real stupid question for you.. if noone makes the tubes you need maybe you can have em made at like a muffler shop bend em outta tubing and then get them chromed ?? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-20-2007, 09:39 PM	#18
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: Does this headache rack look okay? nice i love the color. and for the rack it make sent if you haul lot so no problems here. just make the truck look like it gets used what it made for WORK __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. *1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one

05-20-2007, 10:14 PM	#19
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,299	Re: Does this headache rack look okay? next suggestion to get the stainless steel is to try a truck chroms shop im sure some of that is stainless steel or maybe they can make it up for you. if you watch CMT they have that chrome shop mafia place (trick my Truck show) i believe is in texas and they seem to deal in all that kind of thing although stainless may be a bit pricey tho maybe look in your yellowpages or on the net for custom metal work.. another idea is here there are alot of new shops popping up where Oriental owned and operated shops are using stainless steel to make all kinds of gates and window guards and all if they have that kind of thing there, maybe they could do tubing for you?? also maybe search the net for custom stainless steel tube bending __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!! Last edited by old Rusty C10; 05-20-2007 at 10:15 PM.



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