Bus roof racks

VintageVulture · Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 8:51 pm Post subject:

Yes, it's a mig setup, pretty simple really. It's 1/2" galvanized conduit... This is a practice run that's going very well. I don't plan on using this one, just making sure I can do it. The correct tubing is higher quality steel, heavier and not galvanized. I guess I need to build some various dies or bucks to bend different shapes, all I have now is a conduit bender. The major problem I'm having now is....... I sold my Bus! Hope this fits... A good friend has a couple Buses just a mile away Embarassed

I borrowed a nice quality pipe notcher from a friends as well, so far a bench grinder and custom built attachment for my drill press was making due... This is fun work!
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mr. warehouse · Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 8:58 pm Post subject:

I hope you're being safe welding that galvi stuff.

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Jerry J · Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 1:22 pm Post subject:

diy570 · Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 3:28 pm Post subject:

adam beefcake bruno · Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 3:44 pm Post subject:

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Anybody know anything about this rack? It's a full length rack that once had wood slats screwed to the cross-bars (the screws are still there, but obviously the wood is long gone). The original owner said that it was purchased new in France and shipped over here on the bus that his family purchased new in Germany. It's very "boxy" and supposedly clears the sunroof on a deluxe. There are no markings that I can find on this rusty beast.
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Daddybus · Samba Member Joined: June 15, 2000 Posts: 1662

I've got one...was thinking of cutting it up and tossing it in the trash. No clamps, but I now see what the clamps look like. Mine is a 1/3 length rack. Mines for sale.

busparts · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 7:36 pm Post subject:

johndillon · Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 8:01 pm Post subject: Bus roofracks

I picked up this roof rack in Edmonton a while back - someone said they think it was altered .. but it sure doesn't look like that to me ... anyone know why it would have that bow at the front - and why the vertical pieces would extend higher than the rest of the rack ... and who made it?

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/326691.jpg

Daddybus · Samba Member Joined: June 15, 2000 Posts: 1662

I posted an ad for my woodslat rack like the one from France...enjoy.

vtomike · Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 11:25 am Post subject:

Has anyone seen a hwe rack clamp like this?
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=327082

mr. warehouse · Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 11:27 am Post subject:

vtomike · Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 11:30 am Post subject:

Mr. Electric Wizard · Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 1:19 pm Post subject:

Here are a couple of pics of my newly acquired Hot Dog Fred full length rack and folding ladder:

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truckersmike · Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 4:17 pm Post subject:

so far i have not seen my rack posted but someone posted a picture of the clamps that mine has. they are tensioned and adjustable. i even have a folding ladder but who knows if it originally came with the rack. my rack came with my panel but i was told it was pulled out of a junk yard in illinois. po powdercoated it but I haven't been able to find any logos.

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mpribanic · Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 4:24 pm Post subject:

Nice last pic with the DD open Wink

truckersmike · Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 11:17 pm Post subject:

here are some of my other roof racks and ladders.

5 year old hotdog fred full length wood slat roof rack

older hotdog fred ladder with newer folding design

i traded a kid my 3/4 bay rack for this one that fit on my camper. he found it in black canyon city in a junk yard on top of a double cab. i have never heard of this company and can't find any info on google. ever seen one like this before?

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Mr. Electric Wizard · Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 7:49 am Post subject:

Looks good Mike!
Hot Dog Fred definately makes some great quality racks and ladders!
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~ Cullen Hightower

(T)exas (C)oalition (B)uses
(H)eidenhammer (B)ully (B)oyz

--1966 De Luxe Camper

mr. warehouse · Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 10:19 am Post subject:

Here's a couple other repop folding ladders.
More pics in my gallery...

ezcamper · Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 1:48 pm Post subject:

What kind of rack is this? Looks like an HWE with longer legs welded on, without the correct clamps.


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