[tcb] Re: Roof rack question
- From: James Dwan <james_dwan_2000@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:43:20 -0800 (PST)
So I am looking to keep this bus stock height...how much of a PITA is it to
remove, replace the rack?
I would only put it on for long drives to shows - so I could store it until
then I guess.
James
Eric Woodall <eric@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: I hear you on that.
One of the reasons I lowered my bus was so that I could pull in/out of
the garage with the rack on.
It just barely fits, and my bus is lowered 3.5 inches.
sammie smith wrote:
> Yep, I had to buy a new garage door and go to an 8' door when I
> restored my Westy. My door frame is like 7'6" from the floor and the
> rack clears by about 1/2"
>
> */James Dwan /* wrote:
>
> Thanks for that measurement Sammie. I'll measure tonight - yes the
> bus will stay inside on a nice rug : )
>
> James
>
>
> */sammie smith /* wrote:
>
> I have had one on my 65 Westy for about 4+ years and it still
> looks like new. The only ones that I have seen with problems
> are ones that sit out in the elements all the time and they do
> not weather well. The powder coat fades and the wood
> weathers. Since yours is to be a show bus then I assume it
> will sit inside. And by the way; make sure your garage door
> is 7'6" or higher or the rack will not clear, assuming you
> have a stock height bus.
>
> */James Dwan /* wrote:
>
> Thanks for all the replies. I am looking for wood and
> metal since it's a show bus. Has anyone else had problems
> with EMPI and their powder coating? I have always heard
> bad things about them but nothing specific.
>
> */Will Wood /* wrote:
>
> Best racks built today. He also doesn't try to copy
> them, he has his own style. I especially like his
> rounded nose racks for the front.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: Eric Woodall
> >Sent: Feb 28, 2008 2:13 PM
> >To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >Subject: [tcb] Re: Roof rack question
> >
> >He makes a good rack:
> >http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/330124.jpg
> >http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/328810.jpg
> >
> >Will wrote:
> >> Hotdog fred on thes###a
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >> From: James Dwan
> >> Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 9:46 AM
> >> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> Subject: [tcb] Roof rack question
> >>
> >> Hello everyone,
> >>
> >> What brand of roof rack should I get for the rear
> of my 23 window?
> >> There is a 46" from Vintage Warehouse for $435 and
> a 45 1/2" from EMPI
> >> for $299 and a set of locks for $35.
> >> Is there anywhere else I should look? Wolfgang has
> them but I really
> >> hate buying something that expensive without seeing
> a photo of some kind.
> >> Thanks!
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> James
> >> DAC
> >> TCB
> >> '59 23 Window Deluxe
> >> '73/'77 Westfakia
> >> '78 Super Vert
> >>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >> Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them
> fast with Yahoo!
> >> Search.
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo!
> Mobile. Try it now.
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.
>
>
>
---------------------------------
Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
Other related posts:
