Cargo/Safari style roof rack for the K5? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sandking · 08-23-2008, 06:13 PM

I have seen plenty of styles, and prety sure how I want to build it, but how strong is the single wall top of the K5? I need to be able to remove the rack and the top, so going all the way down to the bedsides would be a pain. The rack will be self supporting in the center of it with only the edges attached the the top. I will need to be able to hold a spare 35" rim/tire, cooler, fuel can and misc other items. Is the sides of the fiberglass top strong enough to support a few hundred pounds? I like idea of this one found in a recent thread, but the tubes down to the top of the bedside would be a pain to remove the top, unless they come apart in pieces.....Any other ideas?

08-23-2008, 06:13 PM	#1
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Cargo/Safari style roof rack for the K5? I have seen plenty of styles, and prety sure how I want to build it, but how strong is the single wall top of the K5? I need to be able to remove the rack and the top, so going all the way down to the bedsides would be a pain. The rack will be self supporting in the center of it with only the edges attached the the top. I will need to be able to hold a spare 35" rim/tire, cooler, fuel can and misc other items. Is the sides of the fiberglass top strong enough to support a few hundred pounds? I like idea of this one found in a recent thread, but the tubes down to the top of the bedside would be a pain to remove the top, unless they come apart in pieces.....Any other ideas? Attached Images __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE Last edited by sandking; 08-23-2008 at 06:14 PM.



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