Tools used: Heavy Vise, Heavy Hammer, Cutoff Tool and a Welder
Materials used: 1.5" x .125" Steel flat stock Count on a 20' stick per Holder, 2" U channel (purchased from Home Depot), 5/16" rod and some Scrap .5" thick stock for locking tab.
It's amazing the variety of bends one can make with a Hammer, Vise and some extras.
Almost all the parts made.
Putting it all together.
Done. Welding the front strap first allows for the rear cross brace's to be adjusted to fit, cross lap welds make this strong enough to climb up if needed.
Holds Old Metal NATO, Scepter Gas and Water Jerry Can Styles
Mounted for tire clearance.
So it took a weekend to finish 2 of these, just need to clean the welds and paint, will add neoprene material to the interior contact surfaces. A few changes were made like a metal tab to keep the NATO can from being opened and a slight re-bend to clear the upper door frame on the driver side.
Hope this encourages others to make their own.
