Roof Rack ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sierragrande71 · 01-06-2010, 06:36 PM

I was wondering if a roof rack from a '69 impala wagon would work on top of my '69 suburban? I mean are the roofs about the same width? Sorry I don't have any pics of the wagon, I just recently acquired a '69 burban and it has a partial rack and I just located an abandoned impala wagon with a complete and pristene roof rack. Is this doable anyone?? Or what alternatives are there to complete my rack? Thanks!!

Dragsterbus · 01-06-2010, 07:10 PM

I used to have a 66 impala wagon and looking at my burb there probably isn't much in it, maybe the impala's roof is a bit flatter but i would have thought you could do it with a little tweaking

sierragrande71 · 01-06-2010, 07:29 PM

Thanks Dragsterbus that's what I was thinking!

Dragsterbus · 01-06-2010, 07:43 PM

Good luck dude !

robb67 · 01-06-2010, 09:32 PM

Off topic from the roof rack (sorry to sierragrande71) but;

Dragsterbus I've got to tell you that link to "what's in the garage" was excellent. I really enjoyed it, I wish I had thought of doing something similar during my restoration project. Very cool! Thanks.

Dragsterbus · 01-07-2010, 08:16 AM

Glad you like it !

**Hart_Rod** · 01-07-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sierragrande71

I was wondering if a roof rack from a '69 impala wagon would work on top of my '69 suburban? I mean are the roofs about the same width? Sorry I don't have any pics of the wagon, I just recently acquired a '69 burban and it has a partial rack and I just located an abandoned impala wagon with a complete and pristene roof rack. Is this doable anyone?? Or what alternatives are there to complete my rack? Thanks!!

The wagon racks are similar to the burb ones, only shorter. You should have no problem mounting as the base of the stands are variable. Here's a picture of my original burb roof rack.

sierragrande71 · 01-08-2010, 12:06 AM

Thanks Hart_Rod for the info, BTW your burb looks awesome!! Man thats one beautiful rig you got there!!

**Hart_Rod** · 01-08-2010, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sierragrande71

Thanks Hart_Rod for the info, BTW your burb looks awesome!! Man thats one beautiful rig you got there!!

Thanks Sierre. Let me know if you have any more questions.

ah_5500 · 01-14-2010, 09:01 PM

where is a good place to get a rack?

63chevyll · 01-16-2010, 02:16 AM

maybe off a nova wagon??

01-06-2010, 06:36 PM	#1
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Roof Rack ? I was wondering if a roof rack from a '69 impala wagon would work on top of my '69 suburban? I mean are the roofs about the same width? Sorry I don't have any pics of the wagon, I just recently acquired a '69 burban and it has a partial rack and I just located an abandoned impala wagon with a complete and pristene roof rack. Is this doable anyone?? Or what alternatives are there to complete my rack? Thanks!!

01-06-2010, 07:10 PM	#2
Dragsterbus Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England (UK) Posts: 113	Re: Roof Rack ? I used to have a 66 impala wagon and looking at my burb there probably isn't much in it, maybe the impala's roof is a bit flatter but i would have thought you could do it with a little tweaking

01-06-2010, 07:29 PM	#3
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: Roof Rack ? Thanks Dragsterbus that's what I was thinking!

01-06-2010, 07:43 PM	#4
Dragsterbus Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England (UK) Posts: 113	Re: Roof Rack ? Good luck dude ! __________________ Here's the new video of the pro mod body i'm building http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obJspWfEttc http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/The-...9609586?ref=ts The All Alone, Meet and Greet 2010, Going International. Starting July 3rd. 00:00hrs. where ever it is in the world where you are.. Looking to break the most members online record during the 24hr. marathon. Please help to promote this event. Edit Signature in your Control Panel to include..... "All Alone Meet & Greet 2010." http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393754

01-06-2010, 09:32 PM	#5
robb67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brentwood Bay, BC Posts: 252	Re: Roof Rack ? Off topic from the roof rack (sorry to sierragrande71) but; Dragsterbus I've got to tell you that link to "what's in the garage" was excellent. I really enjoyed it, I wish I had thought of doing something similar during my restoration project. Very cool! Thanks.

01-07-2010, 08:16 AM	#6
Dragsterbus Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England (UK) Posts: 113	Re: Roof Rack ? Glad you like it ! __________________ Here's the new video of the pro mod body i'm building http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obJspWfEttc http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/The-...9609586?ref=ts The All Alone, Meet and Greet 2010, Going International. Starting July 3rd. 00:00hrs. where ever it is in the world where you are.. Looking to break the most members online record during the 24hr. marathon. Please help to promote this event. Edit Signature in your Control Panel to include..... "All Alone Meet & Greet 2010." http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393754

01-08-2010, 12:06 AM	#8
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: Roof Rack ? Thanks Hart_Rod for the info, BTW your burb looks awesome!! Man thats one beautiful rig you got there!!

01-14-2010, 09:01 PM	#10
ah_5500 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: knoxville, tn Posts: 155	Re: Roof Rack ? where is a good place to get a rack?

01-16-2010, 02:16 AM	#11
63chevyll gets board easy....... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 717	Re: Roof Rack ? maybe off a nova wagon??



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