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Old Dec 29, 2016 | 02:56 PM
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Hey all, decided paying nearly $100 for an overhead bar was too much so I made my own. Cost under $20 Used 3/4x1.5" rectangular tubing and 1.5" flat bar. CB is attached to the footmans loop. Overhead bar is for the Yaesu 2900. -Robert K6DTF Click image for larger version Name: image-136985838.jpg Views: 778 Size: 468.7 KB ID: 663670 Click image for larger version Name: image-514831084.jpg Views: 737 Size: 547.0 KB ID: 663671 Click image for larger version Name: image-2828904941.jpg Views: 735 Size: 423.4 KB ID: 663672 Click image for larger version Name: image-504017212.jpg Views: 826 Size: 513.2 KB ID: 663673
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Old Dec 30, 2016 | 09:39 PM
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Looks good, nicely done !
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Old Dec 31, 2016 | 08:52 AM
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Looks nice how did you fasten it to the jeep?
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Old Dec 31, 2016 | 11:01 AM
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Nice work. Looks great.
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Old Dec 31, 2016 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by kevinlee
Looks nice how did you fasten it to the jeep?
one small sheet metal bolt at each end. Just enough to keep it from moving around.
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Old Jan 4, 2017 | 11:00 AM
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Brilliant in its simplicity. Looks good.

Originally Posted by pitbull62
Hey all, decided paying nearly $100 for an overhead bar was too much so I made my own. Cost under $20 Used 3/4x1.5" rectangular tubing and 1.5" flat bar. CB is attached to the footmans loop. Overhead bar is for the Yaesu 2900. -Robert K6DTF Attachment 663670 Attachment 663671 Attachment 663672 Attachment 663673
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 09:41 AM
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Nice, I love how simple it is!
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Did you see my jeep? I did that about 4 years ago. It is also a great grab bar to use to get inside. Careful wheeling, can cause your forehead hurt. All from experience of course
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