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Mad Rods · 07-09-2012, 11:32 PM

Nice!... Now it needs some vintage luggage on the rack!
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Woogeroo · 07-10-2012, 06:11 AM

More pics... that turned out amazing!

-W

piratexpress1369a · 07-10-2012, 09:58 AM

i would like to see some close ups ..mounting points ...thanks

Dustin07 · 07-10-2012, 10:40 AM

looks phenomenal!

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Originally Posted by Mad Rods

Nice!... Now it needs some vintage luggage on the rack!
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x's 2!

DWC · 07-10-2012, 09:25 PM

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

**MusicMan70** · 07-10-2012, 10:47 PM

Awesom Dave and Thanks! I was just about to ask for some detail shots. 2nd one is my favorite. Rails look great.

BRASSHEAD · 07-11-2012, 11:42 AM

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.

oem4me · 07-11-2012, 12:04 PM

Super clean, nicely done. Your rabbets are so clean, I can't tell what is notched.. the slats or the cross rails?

Revoh · 07-11-2012, 03:40 PM

Man, that is really neat. Of course, it goes with the rest of that truck ...

piratexpress1369a · 07-11-2012, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DWC

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..

Coboyle04 · 07-11-2012, 06:37 PM

very cool

64c20crewcab · 07-28-2012, 01:36 PM

Just awesome!!! I may try this for my Crew Cab... Thanks for sharing your work!

66clow · 07-28-2012, 07:08 PM

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.

Riveted1 · 07-28-2012, 08:08 PM

That looks great! I love roof racks on burbs.

CLTBurban · 07-29-2012, 10:21 AM

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".

**Hart_Rod** · 08-01-2012, 09:44 AM

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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66clow · 08-01-2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DWC

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.

Thanks- Dave

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.

meter swinger · 08-01-2012, 02:56 PM

Thanks for the info! I'm going to use these clamps to make a rack for my 55 wagon.

DWC · 08-01-2012, 10:03 PM

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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CG · 05-21-2013, 12:49 AM

Did you ever do the sunshade?

DWC · 12-18-2013, 11:56 PM

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

FASTDYNA · 01-24-2014, 04:49 PM

bought brackets just like that from www.dillehaystreet.com 90.00 for 4

**MusicMan70** · 01-24-2014, 10:08 PM

Available here as well.

http://www.nrs.com/category/2967/kay...ick-easy-racks

Brad54 · 01-26-2014, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MusicMan70

Available here as well.

http://www.nrs.com/category/2967/kay...ick-easy-racks

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...

-Brad

ranger danger · 03-21-2015, 08:35 PM

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

07-09-2012, 11:32 PM	#26
Mad Rods Chevy Only Tx Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pecos,Tx Posts: 1,061	Re: Burb Roof Rack-DIY Nice!... Now it needs some vintage luggage on the rack! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chevy Only Tx.........

07-10-2012, 06:11 AM	#27
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: Burb Roof Rack-DIY More pics... that turned out amazing! -W

07-10-2012, 09:58 AM	#28
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: Burb Roof Rack-DIY i would like to see some close ups ..mounting points ...thanks __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

07-10-2012, 09:25 PM	#30
DWC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 138	Re: Burb Roof Rack-DIY 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 Attached Images

07-10-2012, 10:47 PM	#31
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Burb Roof Rack-DIY Awesom Dave and Thanks! I was just about to ask for some detail shots. 2nd one is my favorite. Rails look great. __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

07-11-2012, 11:42 AM	#32
BRASSHEAD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 188	Re: Burb Roof Rack-DIY 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. Attached Images

07-11-2012, 12:04 PM	#33
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Burb Roof Rack-DIY Super clean, nicely done. Your rabbets are so clean, I can't tell what is notched.. the slats or the cross rails?

07-11-2012, 03:40 PM	#34
Revoh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Music City, U.S.A. Posts: 638	Re: Burb Roof Rack-DIY Man, that is really neat. Of course, it goes with the rest of that truck ... __________________ 1963 C-10 My car blog, for your reading pleasure.

07-11-2012, 06:37 PM	#36
Coboyle04 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland, or Posts: 387	Re: Burb Roof Rack-DIY very cool __________________ Chuck

07-28-2012, 01:36 PM	#37
64c20crewcab Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North SD County Posts: 631	Re: Burb Roof Rack-DIY Just awesome!!! I may try this for my Crew Cab... Thanks for sharing your work! __________________ ..............................._________ ......___________//___[[___{\ _____ ...../__(_(O)_)___/____/____/_(O)_/ 1964 C20 Long Stepside 3 Door Crew Cab - Armbruster-Stageway Conversion Y2K INDN Chief "ONE OF A KIND, NOT ONE OF THE CROWD" Aug 2010 - Front end frame cleanup & engine swap done!!! June 2011 - Rear end bagged Sept 2011 - Rebuild motor top end Sept 2012 - Parked and slowly working on it. Aug 2013 - Front end bagged - finally! Aug 2014 - Stepside swap conversion done. Finally ready to start bodywork! Have a few KEWL ideas... Here is my build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=335427

07-28-2012, 07:08 PM	#38
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: Burb Roof Rack-DIY 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.

07-28-2012, 08:08 PM	#39
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: Burb Roof Rack-DIY That looks great! I love roof racks on burbs. __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado

07-29-2012, 10:21 AM	#40
CLTBurban Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 220	Re: Burb Roof Rack-DIY 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". __________________ '72 GMC Suburban 1/2 Ton (Red) '68 C10 Short Fleet (OG 503 Light Green and Patina) '70 C30 Dually (OG City of Charlotte Welding Truck) Past 67-72's Chevy Trucks '68 C10 Short Fleet on 20" Coy's, '72 C20 Suburban (Ochre Big Block), '69 C20 Suburban (Silver), '69 C10 Suburban (Red/White on Boyd's), '72 C10 Short Fleet (Ochre on Torq's), '70 C10 Short Fleet (POS)

08-01-2012, 09:44 AM	#41
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Burb Roof Rack-DIY 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, . Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

08-01-2012, 02:56 PM	#43
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: Burb Roof Rack-DIY Thanks for the info! I'm going to use these clamps to make a rack for my 55 wagon.



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08-01-2012, 10:03 PM	#44
DWC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 138	Re: Burb Roof Rack-DIY 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 Posted via Mobile Device

05-21-2013, 12:49 AM	#45
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,024	Re: Burb Roof Rack-DIY Did you ever do the sunshade? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

12-18-2013, 11:56 PM	#46
DWC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 138	Re: Burb Roof Rack-DIY 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

01-24-2014, 04:49 PM	#47
FASTDYNA Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: LAKE CHARLES LA Posts: 46	Re: Burb Roof Rack-DIY bought brackets just like that from www.dillehaystreet.com 90.00 for 4

01-24-2014, 10:08 PM	#48
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