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oem4me · 08-12-2012, 10:12 AM

Yep, I think you are on the right track. Now it's onto the details like the number and spacing of slats, maybe throw in some light radiuses on corners and ends, and the copper pipe idea has potential too.
Seldom a design/build project goes from start to finish without several changes along the way, but that's the fun part, right? Keep us posted.

66clow · 08-14-2012, 11:18 AM

[QUOTE=66clow;5534483]Update on DIY roof RACK. Worked on putting on the T for the cross supports. Much sturdier and looks better. There was too much space between the roof and the bars. Used glue and screws. Thinking of using copper piping for the side rails for something different, what you think? ????

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66clow · 08-18-2012, 07:22 PM

Slats mounted, came out pretty good. Errors made but OK. Need to add rails and stain. Will do a final redo in oak. Has been fun playing around with it.
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**aerotruk63** · 08-18-2012, 08:11 PM

Could use two more slats at each extremity, radius them at the front and back to follow the roof line.

66clow · 08-18-2012, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Could use two more slats at each extremity, radius them at the front and back to follow the roof line.

Good idea, I'll try that. I know it needs some type of different lines somewhere. I just couldn't picture it. After fooling with all the straight line slats that's all you see after a while. Still open to other ideas . Glad I'm using the really cheap wood so the final deal should be error free with the oak wood. So far I probably have about $60 in it including the cost of the C.L. brackets. Not bad for a trial run.

Pop's C-10 · 08-18-2012, 10:17 PM

I like tha look it & tha whole truck in general..you going to leave it raw or stain it?..

**aerotruk63** · 08-19-2012, 06:45 AM

1963 Custom Accessories Book

lwb66step · 08-19-2012, 10:01 AM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1950...item589556c765

66clow · 08-19-2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Could use two more slats at each extremity, radius them at the front and back to follow the roof line.

Made some cuts, hope this was what you where referring to. Plan for rails and probably a oak stain??. Will for back and use real oak wood for final rack.

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**aerotruk63** · 08-19-2012, 04:24 PM

Now to find some chrome/stainless/aluminum boat railing and stantions to create the basket.

66clow · 08-19-2012, 09:10 PM

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66clow · 08-19-2012, 09:15 PM

Made some copper railing. Need to mount them and polish them. Think I need to cut them down some a bit. What you think? ???

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66clow · 08-20-2012, 09:41 PM

Mounted the rails and polished them. Not looking forward to taking it apart to stain.

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DirtyLarry · 08-20-2012, 11:17 PM

Very cool! Are you doing just a stain or a rustic stressed look? Either way, this looks too cool. The side rails look just right the way they are. Nice work!

BTW, I love your truck. Patina and all!

ChevyTruckGuy · 08-20-2012, 11:28 PM

Okay I like but

How about spraying the copper with aluminum paint or fast forward time some how and get the copper to turn that green color. To me the copper reminds me of a construction site or something. Sorry, just being honest. However your truck is KILLER looking and I like your style, Mike

Okay I just took a 2nd look, its not at all bad looking, great idea and project. The whole idea of a rack is great, nice work. Your talented

66clow · 08-21-2012, 10:40 AM

Thanks for all the advice. I'm totally open to ideas. Sometimes you get tunnel vision and can't see other options. But now with all the ideas I'm not sure which way to go. Didn't think about stressing the wood. That may go along with everything else. Also thought about tinting the wood. I like the idea about aging the copper possibly. Decisions decisions. I could just do 10 different ones and pick one.

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ChevyFreak60 · 08-21-2012, 05:36 PM

Rack is looking sick brother!! Nice work

Coboyle04 · 08-21-2012, 05:41 PM

creative......i like it

**aerotruk63** · 08-21-2012, 06:10 PM

I like the aged wood look. It will match the storage box in the truck that you displayed in another thread. Ageing the copper with a patina would also look nice.

**aerotruk63** · 08-21-2012, 06:17 PM

I used to do copper roofing and was told that in the old days, to match the patina on the church roofs that were under repair, they would spray the copper with horse urine. Another story was the tinsmiths would pee in a bucket and then use the contents to spray on the copper to age it. My nephew used to pee out his bedroom window onto the copper clad bow window beneath,instead of using the bathroom next to his room. It took us awhile to figure out why that section of the roof was going green faster that anywhere else the copper had been applied. Kid's!

shok · 08-21-2012, 06:43 PM

on Trucks! they showed some plant food that you can spray on copper to age it, I'm pretty sure it was one of the ClasSix episodes.

66clow · 08-21-2012, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by aerotruk63

I used to do copper roofing and was told that in the old days, to match the patina on the church roofs that were under repair, they would spray the copper with horse urine. Another story was the tinsmiths would pee in a bucket and then use the contents to spray on the copper to age it. My nephew used to pee out his bedroom window onto the copper clad bow window beneath,instead of using the bathroom next to his room. It took us awhile to figure out why that section of the roof was going green faster that anywhere else the copper had been applied. Kid's!

Uh think I may look into Trucks episode to age the copper before I start peeing on my rack

. My wife really will think I've lost my mind fooling with the truck. I can see it now everyone touching the rails saying that is soo cool and then I telling them how I aged it.

**aerotruk63** · 08-21-2012, 07:26 PM

Sure laugh at the guy who's trying to keep this on budget. I'm just trying to help, and you guys ridicule me! Piss Off! LMAO

Woogeroo · 08-21-2012, 08:23 PM

So pee is good for something after all!

-W

66clow · 08-21-2012, 08:37 PM

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Sure laugh at the guy who's trying to keep this on budget. I'm just trying to help, and you guys ridicule me! Piss Off! LMAO

Dude I started thinking something was wrong with the air up there until I came across this link.
http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load...243215520.html

It refers to brushing on some urine. Also talks about miracle grow, I'm not a gardener so no need to waste money there. Also talks about vinegar and salt, I'm not a cook. You might be on to something. Between you and me I may give it a try. Just don't say anything to Georgia guys around here they will never invite me to there get together. They will never know how i did it. Thanks for help!!!
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08-12-2012, 10:12 AM	#26
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Diy roof rack 2 fleetside????? Yep, I think you are on the right track. Now it's onto the details like the number and spacing of slats, maybe throw in some light radiuses on corners and ends, and the copper pipe idea has potential too. Seldom a design/build project goes from start to finish without several changes along the way, but that's the fun part, right? Keep us posted.

08-14-2012, 11:18 AM	#27
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: Diy roof rack 2 fleetside????? [QUOTE=66clow;5534483]Update on DIY roof RACK. Worked on putting on the T for the cross supports. Much sturdier and looks better. There was too much space between the roof and the bars. Used glue and screws. Thinking of using copper piping for the side rails for something different, what you think? ???? hh513/66clow/C10/2012-08-11_19-18-08_729.jpg[/IMG] Posted via Mobile Device

08-18-2012, 07:22 PM	#28
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: Diy roof rack 2 fleetside????? Slats mounted, came out pretty good. Errors made but OK. Need to add rails and stain. Will do a final redo in oak. Has been fun playing around with it. Posted via Mobile Device

08-18-2012, 08:11 PM	#29
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Diy roof rack 2 fleetside????? Could use two more slats at each extremity, radius them at the front and back to follow the roof line.

08-18-2012, 10:17 PM	#31
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Diy roof rack 2 fleetside????? I like tha look it & tha whole truck in general..you going to leave it raw or stain it?.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

08-19-2012, 06:45 AM	#32
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Diy roof rack 2 fleetside????? 1963 Custom Accessories Book

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lwb66step Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 207	Re: Diy roof rack 2 fleetside????? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1950...item589556c765 __________________ 1966 LWB Stepside......SOLD 1963 SWB Fleetside.....Current Project I hate all fords.

08-19-2012, 04:24 PM	#35
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Diy roof rack 2 fleetside????? Now to find some chrome/stainless/aluminum boat railing and stantions to create the basket.

08-19-2012, 09:10 PM	#36
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: Diy roof rack 2 fleetside????? Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by 66clow; 08-19-2012 at 09:24 PM.

08-19-2012, 09:15 PM	#37
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: Diy roof rack 2 fleetside????? Made some copper railing. Need to mount them and polish them. Think I need to cut them down some a bit. What you think? ??? ! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

08-20-2012, 09:41 PM	#38
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: Diy roof rack 2 fleetside????? Mounted the rails and polished them. Not looking forward to taking it apart to stain. Posted via Mobile Device

08-20-2012, 11:17 PM	#39
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: Diy roof rack 2 fleetside????? Very cool! Are you doing just a stain or a rustic stressed look? Either way, this looks too cool. The side rails look just right the way they are. Nice work! BTW, I love your truck. Patina and all! __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

08-20-2012, 11:28 PM	#40
ChevyTruckGuy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hesperia, Ca ( Southern California ) Posts: 184	Re: Diy roof rack 2 fleetside????? Okay I like but How about spraying the copper with aluminum paint or fast forward time some how and get the copper to turn that green color. To me the copper reminds me of a construction site or something. Sorry, just being honest. However your truck is KILLER looking and I like your style, Mike Okay I just took a 2nd look, its not at all bad looking, great idea and project. The whole idea of a rack is great, nice work. Your talented __________________ 1966 Chevy C 20 Lwb (Now a project)5.7 400hp 1996 Chevy Silverado Reg Cab Lwb (Daily Driver) 5.7 2000 Chevy S-10 Ex Cab Lowered 4/4 4.3 (For Fun) 2008 GMC Sierra Ex Cab 5.3 (once a month driver) Wife's 74 Ranchero 500 351 Cleveland (One Owner) My name is Mike and im in So. Cal (Hi Desert)

08-21-2012, 10:40 AM	#41
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: Diy roof rack 2 fleetside????? Thanks for all the advice. I'm totally open to ideas. Sometimes you get tunnel vision and can't see other options. But now with all the ideas I'm not sure which way to go. Didn't think about stressing the wood. That may go along with everything else. Also thought about tinting the wood. I like the idea about aging the copper possibly. Decisions decisions. I could just do 10 different ones and pick one. Posted via Mobile Device

08-21-2012, 05:36 PM	#42
ChevyFreak60 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nambe, New Mexico Posts: 407	Re: Diy roof rack 2 fleetside????? Rack is looking sick brother!! Nice work __________________ 1960 Chevy Stepside 2wd 1966 Chevy Fleetside 2wd 1965 Chevy Suburban 2wd 1965 Chevy Fleetside 4X4 1960 Chevy Fleetside BBW 2wd



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08-21-2012, 05:41 PM	#43
Coboyle04 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland, or Posts: 387	Re: Diy roof rack 2 fleetside????? creative......i like it __________________ Chuck

08-21-2012, 06:10 PM	#44
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Diy roof rack 2 fleetside????? I like the aged wood look. It will match the storage box in the truck that you displayed in another thread. Ageing the copper with a patina would also look nice.

08-21-2012, 06:17 PM	#45
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Diy roof rack 2 fleetside????? I used to do copper roofing and was told that in the old days, to match the patina on the church roofs that were under repair, they would spray the copper with horse urine. Another story was the tinsmiths would pee in a bucket and then use the contents to spray on the copper to age it. My nephew used to pee out his bedroom window onto the copper clad bow window beneath,instead of using the bathroom next to his room. It took us awhile to figure out why that section of the roof was going green faster that anywhere else the copper had been applied. Kid's!

08-21-2012, 06:43 PM	#46
shok Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Salinas, Ca Posts: 299	Re: Diy roof rack 2 fleetside????? on Trucks! they showed some plant food that you can spray on copper to age it, I'm pretty sure it was one of the ClasSix episodes. __________________ 1966 C10 250 with 3 on the tree Build Thread Bunch of other cars no one cares about

08-21-2012, 07:26 PM	#48
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Diy roof rack 2 fleetside????? Sure laugh at the guy who's trying to keep this on budget. I'm just trying to help, and you guys ridicule me! Piss Off! LMAO

08-21-2012, 08:23 PM	#49
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