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07-10-2014, 06:48 PM | #1 |
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Suburban and Panel Truck Roof Racks
Does anyone know a source for an old school roof or luggage rack for a early 50s suburban or panel truck. I could fab something up, but im not sure of how to attach to rain gutters. Dont want it looking modern. Wanna carry a kayak. If anyone has some pictures I would appreciate it.
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07-10-2014, 07:33 PM | #2 |
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07-10-2014, 07:40 PM | #3 |
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Thanks for the link. I did a search prior tonposting , but only in this forum. Gotta research and see if that will work.
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07-10-2014, 11:22 PM | #4 |
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07-12-2014, 11:31 AM | #5 |
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07-13-2014, 09:18 PM | #6 |
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Re: Suburban and Panel Truck Roof Racks
I'm really wanting to create a luggage rack for my 53 Suburban. While at the Columbus GG show I saw a cool rack on a bug that made me think how cool it would be to build one similar.
Thanks Marc
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08-05-2014, 08:33 PM | #7 |
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Re: Suburban and Panel Truck Roof Racks
Well, I appreciate you guys pointing me in the right direction. Had a long talk with Michael at classicracks.com and ordered me an 84" one. Cant wait, Thanks.
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08-05-2014, 09:46 PM | #8 |
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Photos please, when you get it sorted out.
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08-06-2014, 01:19 AM | #9 |
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You cant go wrong with Michaels racks, the history , the quality. I have had several over the years and just recently sold an 8 foot original one. Used they go for $100 a foot starting with the 4 footers. The new ones are gorgeous and can only imagine.
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09-04-2014, 04:58 PM | #10 |
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Well, I got my roof rack back from Michael at ClassicRacks.com. Boy is it beautiful. Fits great, the only problem I have is I measured a little short for the hold down turnbuckles. He's gonna take care of me though. I will still probably have to modify/toughen the part that mounts to the very small rain gutter. Dont want it winding up on the Highway.
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09-04-2014, 04:59 PM | #11 |
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Heres the whole rack!
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09-04-2014, 05:09 PM | #12 |
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Very nice, classic and vintage. I must say your truck looks super also.
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09-04-2014, 05:15 PM | #13 |
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Thanks! Im tryin to keep the Old School , but reliable look, goes with my vintage camper. He definately makes a beautiful rack.
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09-04-2014, 07:47 PM | #14 |
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Oh, man, that looks great!
I would be so afraid of making marks on my paint or it coming loose.
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09-04-2014, 08:28 PM | #15 |
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WOW! You made the best choice albeit not the cheapest. Maybe a middle turnbuckle too?
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09-05-2014, 10:57 AM | #16 |
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nice rack baby
very nice panel truck, i'm partial to panels, the yellow makes it right
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09-05-2014, 06:11 PM | #17 |
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very cool....but I would be another to think it will leave paint marks or dimples in the roof.
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