Bay Window Roofrack Thread

[vwcanuck]

[thebusandus]

I wonder who has put the most gear on their westy roof. After 16,000 miles or so one of my hinges called it quits. Colombian mechanics straightened it out and put a new center rivet in for $8.

Three surfboards and a rocketbox full.

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2.2 Suby powered - 75 Westy - Rita

Panamerican Highway - 2014-2017

[justcruzin]

[nickg321]

Has anyone use the 1a raingutter yakima setup on a non westy top?

[streamr]

[Slammed Panel]

My 69 with Original Portugese made full length rack

[VW Treasure]

I am looking to buy a full-length roof rack for my 74 Bay Window bus similar to the ones Pedro from Pedro's Racks used to build (aluminum or stainless steel and wood planks) but seems like at the present time they are nowhere to be found. Does anyone know if full-length racks with the wood planks lining the middle are available from any of the VW sites or any current makers? The only ones I can find are the all-steel / metal ones, but those wouldn't work for my bus been in Miami where it's so close to the ocean (salt and steel don't go well together).
Thanks in advance for your help!

[VWDog]

Haven't seen the tried and true Machine-O-Matic roof rack bars posted yet

Back in the 90's I loved my Thule rack that I first got for my Westy then adapted for my DC

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1970 Lotus White Single Cab 2015- , 1979 Sage Green 2014-2015, 1978 Dakota Beige Westy 2012-2015, 1978 Neptune Blue Riviera 2012-2017 , 1970 Neptune Blue Bus 2010-2012, 1970 Deluxe Savannah Beige 2010-2012, 1985 Iltis 2010- , 1962 Single Cab 2010-2013, 1975 Brasilia? Bay/Split Kombi from Brazil 2008-2011, 1985 DoKa 1999-2009, 1971 Bus 1999-2000, 1968 Double Cab 1991-1998, 1965 Ghia 1987-1991, 1970 Westfalia-bought by Mum and Dad in 1970, sold by me in 1993 why-oh-why :_(

[VW Treasure]

Still in search of a 6-row Westfallia-style stainless steel and wood rail roof rack...new or used. Can't seem to find either a private seller or builder for one of these. Anyone that knows where I could purchase one, please let me know.

Thanks in advance! 👍

[nickg321]

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1960348

Can anyone identify what roof rack this is? I have searched for several hours and can't find anything like it. The pictures aren't very clear, but the clamps just seem different than what is out there.

[cdennisg]

[hiraxx]

mabuhay!!!

[consvws]

vwoa style 8 leg rack still not quite finished

uses these OG clamps

[consvws]

Here it is all finished

[notchboy]

Powder coat?
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[consvws]

it's just painted with a similar color silver as late bus wheels

[notchboy]

If thats your personal one off - then paint is fine. If you want to mass produce - look into powder coat.
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[alaskadan]

Looks good. Have you gone for a drive yet? When i made a full roof rack for my old 74 it was destined to have wood slats front to back. With it mounted prior to putting on the slats i went on a beer run and upon hitting about 40 mph it started howling with a warbling resonance that transmitted through the van. Figured no big deal the slats will absorb the vibes. Nope . It was loud. People on the side walk could hear me coming! Ended up making a lexan visor for the front and problem solved. Eventually im going to make one for my syncro but i wont be putting the front and rear upper "fence?" bars on it though because longer items like canoes wouldnt rest on the rack but just those two bars. My 2 bits. Member Grungeant now rocks that bus.

[babysnakes]

[Istquai]

what size of pipes did you use?

1/2" or 3/8" ?