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I made something similar but instead of square aluminum tubing, I used wood, seemed easier to work with than metal. A good adjustable camera mount usually costs $20-30 alone. If you go that route and use a camcorder, make sure the mount is big/sturdy enough to support the weight of the camcorder and not start moving around given vibration and g-forces on track. But don't need to go overboard either.

But given the cost of all the parts for a DIY, for only $50, the CruiseCam mount sounds like a good deal. Isn't much more than the parts, and you avoid all the labor and effort!