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eastcoast63
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 Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2004 2:51 pm Post subject: Roof rack resto Q |
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I in the midst of redoing my original roof rack.
My question is what do you guys suggest to use for the rubber
at the base of the rack. ie, the rubber hose.....
I know what i want to use, but i've gone to several harware places and nobody seems to carry the right diameter to fit snuggly so i dont chip my new paint.
Any suggestions..
thanx in advance
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Thornton
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I used VW fuel line, cut it to the size needed
may not be "correct" but it worked great for my daily driver
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Skim
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| Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2004 3:34 pm Post subject: |
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Ive seen people rubber dip all 4 legs and half of the latches.
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Bart
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| Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2004 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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| Skim wrote: | | Ive seen people rubber dip all 4 legs and half of the latches. |
si, that is what I did. It's called plasticoat, you can get it in any color, even clear. Comes in a can and can get it at Lowes. Gotta pour it into a bowl or something with a bigger opening as the latches wont fit in the can.
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| Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:02 pm Post subject: |
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I use a fuel line as well. 
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eastcoast63
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| Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2004 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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i might try that dipping stuff. I'm really wanting to try that clear stuff that came on it originally. wish i could find that stuff!
i will go to the NEW Lowes as soon as it opens up....across the street.
oh boy, i'm gonna be a tool buying motherfucker.
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mr. warehouse 
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eastcoast63
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Bingo! that's what i'm looking for. I guess i can sneak into the local hospital and take some from a sick patient?
Any ideas where i might find this stuff?
Thanks again Mr. Warehouse!
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Skim
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| Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2004 9:58 pm Post subject: |
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You know you want to be pimp fabulous and use steel braided line instead of rubber to match your engine.
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eastcoast63
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| Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 9:42 am Post subject: |
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I gotta find a way to make the rack spin so when i stop at a car wash i can sneak over spin when "no ones looking" all stealth and shit!  |
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Skim
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Whachu know about chrome spinning spare tire tool kits on all 4 wheels?
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eastcoast63
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LMMFAO!  |
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