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Old 07-09-2012, 11:32 PM   #26
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Nice!... Now it needs some vintage luggage on the rack!
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Old 07-10-2012, 06:11 AM   #27
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More pics... that turned out amazing!

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Old 07-10-2012, 09:58 AM   #28
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i would like to see some close ups ..mounting points ...thanks
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Old 07-10-2012, 10:40 AM   #29
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looks phenomenal!

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Old 07-10-2012, 09:25 PM   #30
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Thanks guys, I have to admit it did come out much better than I thought it would.

I added a pic with my vintage "western auto" cooler, don't have any vintage luggage yet. I do have an idea I'll mock up and show you guys for awning/sun-shade. Something simple that would extend off the rack over the side so you would never be without shade at a show.

Also as pirate requested I added some pic's of the mounting points.
-The cross car beam to drip rail mount uses a carriage bolt.
-The slats use a screw into a wood flange nut in the bottom of the cross car beam.
-All the hardware is stainless.

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Old 07-10-2012, 10:47 PM   #31
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Awesom Dave and Thanks! I was just about to ask for some detail shots. 2nd one is my favorite. Rails look great.
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Old 07-11-2012, 11:42 AM   #32
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Love the roof rack and love the truck. I think you parked across from me at good guys in indy last year. We were in the trick truck area next to those blasted indy cars.
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Old 07-11-2012, 12:04 PM   #33
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Super clean, nicely done. Your rabbets are so clean, I can't tell what is notched.. the slats or the cross rails?
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Old 07-11-2012, 03:40 PM   #34
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Man, that is really neat. Of course, it goes with the rest of that truck ...
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Old 07-11-2012, 06:21 PM   #35
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Thanks guys, I have to admit it did come out much better than I thought it would.

I added a pic with my vintage "western auto" cooler, don't have any vintage luggage yet. I do have an idea I'll mock up and show you guys for awning/sun-shade. Something simple that would extend off the rack over the side so you would never be without shade at a show.

Also as pirate requested I added some pic's of the mounting points.
-The cross car beam to drip rail mount uses a carriage bolt.
-The slats use a screw into a wood flange nut in the bottom of the cross car beam.
-All the hardware is stainless.

-Dave
great thank you for those pics..
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Old 07-11-2012, 06:37 PM   #36
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very cool
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Old 07-28-2012, 01:36 PM   #37
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Just awesome!!! I may try this for my Crew Cab... Thanks for sharing your work!
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Old 07-28-2012, 07:08 PM   #38
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Man you paid attention in woodworking class. I'm a old vw guy and the single cab trucks had them available . Wouldn't mind trying one for my truck. You nailed it the first time out. I'm sure you will be taking orders.
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Old 07-28-2012, 08:08 PM   #39
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That looks great! I love roof racks on burbs.
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Old 07-29-2012, 10:21 AM   #40
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Wow DWC!!! The look is absolutely PERFECT!!! Nicely done, and thanks so much for sharing! Just what I need now. A project to add to my list of "to-do's".
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Old 08-01-2012, 09:44 AM   #41
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Sweet job on the rack!! If I were going to go with something different than factory, I would be hitting you up for one of those, .
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Old 08-01-2012, 10:49 AM   #42
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Thanks for the compliments I think it's coming out better than I expected.

Sorry, I should have added it to my original post. The roof clamps are "Quick-and-Easy" brand made by a company called Quick and Easy products I believe. I bought mine online, $70 for the set of 4 from NRS (www.nrsweb.com). They sell outdoor gear/stuff (I have no affiliation with them BTW) but if you search the web there are other vendors who sell them. I don't think they are rare pieces but it took a while to find them, the hard part is what term to search for, roof rack mount, roof clamp, roof rack foot?? You get the idea. You mostly get industrial racks and Yakima stuff for results.

The clamps are nice pieces, cast aluminum, hardware is rubber coated where it clamps to the drip rail. You guys are correct the mechanism is a simple rotating cam lock you can adjust. I had been playing with my own clamp design but this was way easier.

I've tested some different color stains but I'm leaning towards a natural color, it seems to go well with the truck color. Also bought some spar urethane in a satin finish to protect the wood from UV and water.

The rail parts should be here first of the week so I will post some pic's as soon as I get them.

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found some brackets on craigslist just like yours, gonna give it try for my truck similar to the vw single cabs. i'll see how it comes out. if not they will be up for sale.


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Old 08-01-2012, 02:56 PM   #43
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Thanks for the info! I'm going to use these clamps to make a rack for my 55 wagon.
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Old 08-01-2012, 10:03 PM   #44
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The clamps were the key, I briefly considered making my own but once I found these quickly dropped that idea. I didn't have much luck finding a factory original plus I liked the idea of no holes in the roof. I figured if the rack came out not so good I could just take it back off, no harm done. Like every project the next time I'll do some things different. Still have an idea for sunshade/awning I want to show you guys. -Dave
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Old 05-21-2013, 12:49 AM   #45
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Did you ever do the sunshade?
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Old 12-18-2013, 11:56 PM   #46
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Saw my old thread referenced and thought I'd chime in. Never did get the sunshade finished, actually ended up selling the Burb this summer. Roof rack was still on it and holding up well a year latter. -Dave
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Old 01-24-2014, 04:49 PM   #47
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Re: Burb Roof Rack-DIY

bought brackets just like that from www.dillehaystreet.com 90.00 for 4
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Old 01-24-2014, 10:08 PM   #48
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Re: Burb Roof Rack-DIY

Available here as well.

http://www.nrs.com/category/2967/kay...ick-easy-racks
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Old 01-26-2014, 11:46 AM   #49
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Great find!
Makes me want to do one for my Suburban... but with the cargo area, I'd never actually use it.
One might go well on the roof of my '54 Buick though...

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Subscribing for the future! WOW!!! NICE RACK BABY!!!
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