Roof rack for my 59 Apache - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Menace59 · 08-28-2015, 02:27 AM

Does anyone how to build a roof rack for my truck or where to get one, I've seen the quick n easy one, but not sure how to mount the wood.
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OrrieG · 08-28-2015, 11:58 AM

Take a look at these pictures, lots of different configurations. Kind of depends on how "hidden" you want the fasteners.

https://www.google.com/search?q=59+c...oden+roof+rack

Menace59 · 08-28-2015, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Take a look at these pictures, lots of different configurations. Kind of depends on how "hidden" you want the fasteners.

https://www.google.com/search?q=59+c...oden+roof+rack

Thanks, I'm not sure how to build one.

dyeBARTdie · 08-28-2015, 02:19 PM

Hit up the pomona swapmeet and talk with the vendor in the VW section that makes those. he might be able to make one for your truck.

**mr48chev** · 08-28-2015, 02:38 PM

I'd say we need to get a better idea of exactly what you are attempting to do. Roof rack on a pickup, roof rack on a burb or panel? or a trick looking lumber rack for the back of the pickup? Or one of those junky looking steel tubing and expanded metal things that the gortex brigade likes to stick on their rigs to go to the woods with?

**john** · 08-28-2015, 05:34 PM

Here's a couple of links.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531422

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=536920&page=2

_Ogre · 08-31-2015, 10:50 PM

you could do like one po of my truk did and just bolt a ladder rack through the cowl

here's a late 60s station wagon rack on my 59 panel

6.7l · 09-06-2015, 05:51 PM

I have i a set of wood toped metal braket ones probably late 50's to mid 60's vintage saw a fleetside on ebay other day had almost same set with a surf board attached it looked great

Menace59 · 09-06-2015, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 6.7l

I have i a set of wood toped metal braket ones probably late 50's to mid 60's vintage saw a fleetside on ebay other day had almost same set with a surf board attached it looked great

Do you have a picture of them on your truck?

6.7l · 09-06-2015, 10:08 PM

here you go

08-28-2015, 02:27 AM	#1
Menace59 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Dimas, CA Posts: 9	Roof rack for my 59 Apache Does anyone how to build a roof rack for my truck or where to get one, I've seen the quick n easy one, but not sure how to mount the wood. Posted via Mobile Device

08-28-2015, 11:58 AM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Roof rack for my 59 Apache Take a look at these pictures, lots of different configurations. Kind of depends on how "hidden" you want the fasteners. https://www.google.com/search?q=59+c...oden+roof+rack __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

08-28-2015, 02:19 PM	#4
dyeBARTdie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Anaheim Posts: 7	Re: Roof rack for my 59 Apache Hit up the pomona swapmeet and talk with the vendor in the VW section that makes those. he might be able to make one for your truck.

08-28-2015, 02:38 PM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,718	Re: Roof rack for my 59 Apache I'd say we need to get a better idea of exactly what you are attempting to do. Roof rack on a pickup, roof rack on a burb or panel? or a trick looking lumber rack for the back of the pickup? Or one of those junky looking steel tubing and expanded metal things that the gortex brigade likes to stick on their rigs to go to the woods with? __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

08-28-2015, 05:34 PM	#6
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Roof rack for my 59 Apache Here's a couple of links. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531422 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=536920&page=2 __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

08-31-2015, 10:50 PM	#7
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Roof rack for my 59 Apache you could do like one po of my truk did and just bolt a ladder rack through the cowl here's a late 60s station wagon rack on my 59 panel __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

09-06-2015, 05:51 PM	#8
6.7l Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: nepa Posts: 35	Re: Roof rack for my 59 Apache I have i a set of wood toped metal braket ones probably late 50's to mid 60's vintage saw a fleetside on ebay other day had almost same set with a surf board attached it looked great Last edited by 63 & 64 Bowties; 09-07-2015 at 07:44 AM.

09-06-2015, 10:08 PM	#10
6.7l Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: nepa Posts: 35	Re: Roof rack for my 59 Apache here you go Last edited by 63 & 64 Bowties; 09-07-2015 at 07:44 AM. Reason: FS by non-subscribing member



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