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Roofrack question - NEW PIC _ LR Defender 90 rack

grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Roofrack question - NEW PIC _ LR Defender 90 rack grizz @grizz
	Apr 16, 2009 19:27:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Well, the bus will get a roofrack.... mainly as an anchor point for the annexe tent I want to add to it. And also as a tut carrier. Below are pics, and the question is, Do I enlarge this one, making it wider and taller, or are there roofracks somewhere that I can acquire or even swop for the one I have ? I measured the width of the rain gutters, and the basic height of the curve of the roof..... Width = 1450mm Height = 250mm Height included some space for sagging when loaded. Thanks for your opinions, views and advice. Roofrack I have currently:
	Last Edit: Apr 17, 2009 5:55:56 GMT by grizz 1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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gotwood Wales Posts: 3,361	Roofrack question - NEW PIC _ LR Defender 90 rack gotwood @gotwood
	Apr 16, 2009 19:56:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looking at the pics I would say you'd need one that's both longer and wider ? There are loads of old skool style racks available to fit VW vans which look to be a similar size to the Ford ? you could try somewhere like just kampers or similar . Alternatively it should be easy enough to modify the one you've already got
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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Roofrack question - NEW PIC _ LR Defender 90 rack grizz @grizz
	Apr 16, 2009 20:03:22 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thanks Gotwood, Modifying is an option, but if there is one out there at sensible money then I would rather have a neat one, and I do agree, larger will be better but not really lookas right to me, I like the rear quarter, third look. However, I want to attach an awning, or side tent to the side or rear door, and the roofrack makes for an easy anchor point. I guess the scentaxed ones will be silly money, which I would be happy to live without.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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bodieanddoyle Posted hell of a lot cult classic, not best seller Posts: 5,813	Roofrack question - NEW PIC _ LR Defender 90 rack bodieanddoyle @boidieanddoyle
	Apr 16, 2009 20:08:48 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	saw a full length bus sized one at volksworld on the aircooled stand- show price £595 use some of that old bed hiding in your spares shed? how about a pair of roof bars and a nicely fabbed up rack portion to sit on top of some ordinary halfords rails? could be a way round a stupid price roof rack and get something designed to do what you require.


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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Roofrack question - NEW PIC _ LR Defender 90 rack grizz @grizz
	Apr 16, 2009 20:12:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Apr 16, 2009 20:08:48 GMT bodieanddoyle said: saw a full length bus sized one at volksworld on the aircooled stand- show price £595 use some of that old bed hiding in your spares shed? how about a pair of roof bars and a nicely fabbed up rack portion to sit on top of some ordinary halfords rails? could be a way round a stupid price roof rack and get something designed to do what you require. Good thinking Edd, I just realised the ugly ones builders vans get, along with some other fabrication may be just the ticket.... and yes, it is part of an old bedframe. Cannot see stuff like that being binned. I will look around, and give it some thought.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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bodieanddoyle Posted hell of a lot cult classic, not best seller Posts: 5,813	Roofrack question - NEW PIC _ LR Defender 90 rack bodieanddoyle @boidieanddoyle
	Apr 16, 2009 20:16:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	posibly worth having a talk with Bias (cheeqi that was) as he works/worked for a company making bespoke roof racks and stuff for tv vans to 4 wheel drives


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Speedman Posted hell of a lot [][][*] The future is bright...the future is Space Panther Posts: 5,547	Roofrack question - NEW PIC _ LR Defender 90 rack Speedman @speedman
	Apr 16, 2009 20:50:15 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Theres a few different sizes in the Dub world from 2-6 bow, mines a 2 bow so just covers the cab, you'll be wanting a full length 6 bow, creative do one for just under £500 thats 3m long, they also have a shorter 4 bow for £380 thats 1.8m long, all are for bay campers so should fit. details here JustKampers also sell shorter 3 bow versions for £300 Also found this place that make to order ;D


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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Roofrack question - NEW PIC _ LR Defender 90 rack grizz @grizz
	Apr 16, 2009 21:08:16 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thanks for the info Speedman, but those prices are wa above what I want to pay for a roofrack. I feel a trip o the local breakers comming on.....
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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Speedman Posted hell of a lot [][][*] The future is bright...the future is Space Panther Posts: 5,547	Roofrack question - NEW PIC _ LR Defender 90 rack Speedman @speedman
	Apr 16, 2009 21:11:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	They are stupid, scene tax really bumps them up, mine cost £50 and that was on mates rates


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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Roofrack question - NEW PIC _ LR Defender 90 rack grizz @grizz
	Apr 16, 2009 21:15:11 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Know what you mean.... I have possibly discovered an alternative, but will keep it quiet till I have satisfied my own need, do not want to create a rush. Mates rates and free are both the best price to pay. Scene tax = Pahhh !
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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VW Posted hell of a lot Posts: 6,000	Roofrack question - NEW PIC _ LR Defender 90 rack VW @vw
	Apr 16, 2009 21:18:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I like the style of my roofrack, this is factory fitted though but wouldnt be too hard to know something similar up. best pic i have, sorry.


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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Roofrack question - NEW PIC _ LR Defender 90 rack grizz @grizz
	Apr 16, 2009 21:25:12 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	VW, that is really cool for what it is, my problem is that I want to hang an awning or even a camper tent from the side, and have thought the bus would be a perfect perch at motorsport events with a ply floor on top, and chairs, webber BBQ. So need a substantial rack. And tidier than a Transit, \LT35, Vito halvanised rack.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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Mystery Machine Club Retro Rides Member [][][*] Posts: 10,299	Roofrack question - NEW PIC _ LR Defender 90 rack Mystery Machine @mysterymachine
	Apr 16, 2009 21:30:46 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	How about something a bit different to the usual retro racks (and a LOT more practical too!) It's for sale. All aluminium, very strong, very light and great load lugger too.... It belongs to my best mate (that's his ride....SWEET!) and he's got something else sorted for the roof. Always something to think about?


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Mystery Machine Club Retro Rides Member [][][*] Posts: 10,299	Roofrack question - NEW PIC _ LR Defender 90 rack Mystery Machine @mysterymachine
	Apr 16, 2009 21:33:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Apr 16, 2009 21:25:12 GMT grizz said: I want to hang an awning or even a camper tent from the side, and have thought the bus would be a perfect perch at motorsport events with a ply floor on top, and chairs, webber BBQ. So need a substantial rack. I can highly recommend it. Both the awning and the roof perch:


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Team Blitz Posted hell of a lot Curator of 1972 Tour de France Grp2 winner! Works RS2600, Weslake 2.9L, Kugelfischer, ZF. Posts: 6,163	Roofrack question - NEW PIC _ LR Defender 90 rack Team Blitz @teamblitz
	Apr 16, 2009 21:44:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	An awning coming straight out off a F-K would hit OB and Grizz in the side of the head. Our boys are taller than the vans are. They'd be crouching under the awning, so I'm not getting.... Why not bring a tent in kit form and pitch it? I think I've seen OB do that in his campsite pics, could be mistaken, but think so. Or, jack the F-K's up in the stratosphere like MM's Toy, THEN do the awning off the side for the win. I don't think an F-K roof structure would like meaty guys like us on the fairly narrow roof structure either. OB would know better, but I'd worry a bit about bowing the structure or caving in with half a ton of NASCAR fans, kettle, chairs, rack, and stocked cooler up top a-midships! Could you even fit all that up there? Space-wise?
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purplevanman Posted a lot Way too orangey for crows Posts: 3,830	Roofrack question - NEW PIC _ LR Defender 90 rack purplevanman @grunty
	Apr 16, 2009 21:52:57 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	sorry Grizz but that rack is nasty ! I am sure it would not be hard to get some st/st bent and tigged up, there must be someone on here .. I Like that van of MMs m8
	Welder, fabricator, general resto work

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Speedman Posted hell of a lot [][][*] The future is bright...the future is Space Panther Posts: 5,547	Roofrack question - NEW PIC _ LR Defender 90 rack Speedman @speedman
	Apr 16, 2009 21:57:26 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	This is what you need......


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Speedman Posted hell of a lot [][][*] The future is bright...the future is Space Panther Posts: 5,547	Roofrack question - NEW PIC _ LR Defender 90 rack Speedman @speedman
	Apr 16, 2009 21:58:03 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Or one of these


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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Roofrack question - NEW PIC _ LR Defender 90 rack grizz @grizz
	Apr 17, 2009 5:19:32 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	MM, Norm, Speedman, all points taken. My Plan B is around something like what MM's mate has, just from another application. Norn is right, not sure the bus will like a structure like that to be filled with a bunch of NASCAR fans. WRT the Awning, Oldbus at 6'6" is midrange for the bunch, I am 6' and the Smallest, even Nicola is 5'11" Plan with a retractable awning which I do like, would be to mount it to the top of the roofrack. Bruce, I will chat to you later today about your mates roofrack.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Roofrack question - NEW PIC _ LR Defender 90 rack grizz @grizz
	Apr 17, 2009 5:56:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Saw this on Evilbay, but it is already sold..... Looks good to me for the height, and sure width will be good too.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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