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thirdstreettito 05-22-2011 01:32 AM

Roof Racks?
 
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Whose got em? Show em off! Stock or custom!

Heres mine...

BLE 'BURBAN 05-22-2011 02:37 PM

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Mines off an'07 Suburban fits real nice and adds to the NO CHROME look I want.

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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1258934264
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1258934739

thirdstreettito 05-22-2011 04:16 PM

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Cool!

iluvmy72 05-24-2011 06:44 PM

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I just got a rack for my 91 burb....got it for 10 bucks from a wrecked 95.....not sure if it will fit or not but I will try it. I even got the 5 middle roof rails.

68Timber 05-24-2011 08:47 PM

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That tailgate band is cool, I don't recall seeing one. Is it rare?

thirdstreettito 05-24-2011 10:28 PM

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I guess so. I've never seen one either.

rcbildr 05-24-2011 11:23 PM

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Here's mine. I'm not completely done with it yet. I need to make some pieces that go from front to back on each side and then a cross piece for the middle. I have the material, just don't have the time...yet.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28...85suburban.jpg

motornut 05-25-2011 07:11 AM

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stock
the same both my 87 and 88

83burban 05-25-2011 02:13 PM

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rcbildr - what brand bumper is that and where did you get it. I really like the factory look but the added functionality of the winch and steps

rcbildr 05-25-2011 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 83burban (Post 4699708)
rcbildr - what brand bumper is that and where did you get it. I really like the factory look but the added functionality of the winch and steps

I beleive it's an older warn winch bumper. I found it on craigslist. The guy I got it from wanted a stock front bumer. The one on my burb was in decent shape and it had the push guards so we traded.

HeloCrewChief 11-17-2011 03:08 AM

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Installing a rack on my blazer which did not have one from the factory. How did you secure it to your roof? What kind of hardware?

greguw 11-17-2011 07:36 AM

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Mine is a homemaider ... I used aluminum that was more like a giant erector set but still was pretty custom and has a aluminum tread plate deck .
I used the original rack holes to plug weld and hold my new re-enforcing plates I added to the roof .

kp110477 12-19-2011 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by greguw (Post 5014547)
Mine is a homemaider ... I used aluminum that was more like a giant erector set but still was pretty custom and has a aluminum tread plate deck .
I used the original rack holes to plug weld and hold my new re-enforcing plates I added to the roof .

How much did the "erector set" set you back? it looks AWESOME. I know it's a lot to ask but I was wondering if you could provide an entire parts list and vendor details. Also, how hard was the install? I can weld, but I'm no welder. Close ups on the reinforcing brackets would be great! This is exactly the thing I need for my truck. I'm going to replace the stock one and probably sell it on craigslist. have you thought about adding a spare tire bracket on top?

greguw 12-19-2011 07:55 AM

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I have a fabricating shop , just pricing the sheet of 1/8 tread is 300+ ... the main strut tubes are pretty cheap , like 30 bucks each its just when you get into hardware is the big nut .
There is a lot of dough in that rack , if your handy with a aluminum welder could be cost effective .
I would think there is around a 800 in my rack ... I just ran everything thru my business so I really did not keep track .


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