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cdennisg
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| I just searched a ton of archive stuff and can't find anything with that rack. I had one years ago that I bought off a bay window |
The one I just bought came off a baywindow, too. But it does fit the split better.
I did some searching, too. Came up empty handed. Oh well.
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hitest
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| Posted: Sat May 28, 2016 4:33 pm Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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Google "v.a.g. roof rack" and it comes up with all the reference photos needed- referenced of course from this site. I always assumed V-AG was Germany (Allemagne), VWoA was America, simply put. Now for my language interpretation corrections... 
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Red Fau Veh
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| Posted: Sat May 28, 2016 11:36 pm Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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I got the rack from the man in the picture and he had a few other bus items I figured were ok to show.
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 9:00 am Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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I love how the stylized shape of these toys matches the stylized drawings on the boxes. But neither have roof racks. 
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BarryL 
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| Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 9:26 am Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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| cdennisg wrote: |
| I love how the stylized shape of these toys matches the stylized drawings on the boxes. But neither have roof racks. |
The newlyweds already have two little girls. What is the panel logo selling? |
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 9:35 am Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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| cdennisg wrote: |
| I love how the stylized shape of these toys matches the stylized drawings on the boxes. But neither have roof racks. |
The newlyweds already have two little girls. What is the panel logo selling? |
Looks like sardine cans. There's a story in there somewhere.
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Red Fau Veh
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| Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 3:51 pm Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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| cdennisg wrote: |
I love how the stylized shape of these toys matches the stylized drawings on the boxes. But neither have roof racks. |
But how many roof racks do you see in this picture? 
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1971 Deluxe Sunroof Bay 1905 stroker, dual idf40's, 74mm Scat forged crank, engle 110 cam. CB 044 heads, AutoCraft rockers, chromoly push rods
1973 Orange transporter stock type 4 with dual 40 Dellortos and Empi single quiet pack
1969 Adventurewagen blue whale Gene Berg 1776 built by Dave Kawell dual 36 DRLA's, Vintage Speed exhaust, Bosch 019 screamer
1961 Swivel Seat camper, L345 grey
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BarryL
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| Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 6:57 pm Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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| Red Fau Veh wrote: |
| But how many roof racks do you see in this picture? |
Arg, I get it. |
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 7:32 pm Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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Here's a couple more...
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CHASINGJR
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This is my second DIY weld kit by Chad. Chad has a great product and it has worked out great for me. Thanks Chad
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Red Fau Veh
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| Posted: Tue May 31, 2016 8:29 pm Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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That looks awesome.
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1973 Orange transporter stock type 4 with dual 40 Dellortos and Empi single quiet pack
1969 Adventurewagen blue whale Gene Berg 1776 built by Dave Kawell dual 36 DRLA's, Vintage Speed exhaust, Bosch 019 screamer
1961 Swivel Seat camper, L345 grey
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oakman
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| Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 11:20 am Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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Here is my recently acquired "VWAG" bus rack. It fits the split better than the bay, but who knows what it was originally designed to fit.
Mine is bent to hell, but I still like it. I only have one original clamp. If anyone has some laying around, I would love to have at least three more.
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Here's the rack I just picked up. It's the 3/4 version. Mine is a bit hammered too. All I got for clamps are some gross chrome ones. I will probably strip it down and paint it silver.
It clears the giant tent mounts nicely
Does anyone know what direction this rack should go? Looks like the full length versions are same front to back regarding the legs.
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Big Bill
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| Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 5:34 am Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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| Can say for sure which is the front or back, my VofA rack has a tag on it that says Rear. For yours I would try to move it back just a bit so the legs are not over a door opening, 6 inches or so back and the legs would be over a solid panel. Hope that makes sense, or it make not even matter IDK its early and I have had too much coffee. |
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oakman
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| Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 9:34 am Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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| Can say for sure which is the front or back, my VofA rack has a tag on it that says Rear. For yours I would try to move it back just a bit so the legs are not over a door opening, 6 inches or so back and the legs would be over a solid panel. Hope that makes sense, or it make not even matter IDK its early and I have had too much coffee. |
I don't function well until I've had a few cups o' coffee and a smoke.. I see what you're saying though it makes sense. Although the one pictured below is pushed all the way to the back, it appears to be the same as mine with the two closer-together legs at the rear.
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fotoroadie
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| Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 2:59 pm Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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What color to paint VW roof rack ?
Silver or Gray ? What shade ? Shiny or dull ?
whadayathink?
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mg6770
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| Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 3:27 pm Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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| Big Bill wrote: |
| Can say for sure which is the front or back, my VofA rack has a tag on it that says Rear. For yours I would try to move it back just a bit so the legs are not over a door opening, 6 inches or so back and the legs would be over a solid panel. Hope that makes sense, or it make not even matter IDK its early and I have had too much coffee. |
Brandon I agree with Big Bill. If you slide it back a bit, the legs will be supported by the pillars and the rear of the bus.
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 3:48 pm Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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What color to paint VW roof rack ?
Silver or Gray ? What shade ? Shiny or dull ?
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They look best in dull grey galvanized, just like original.
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Red Fau Veh
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| Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2016 5:00 pm Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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I am refurbishing my HWE rack and want to show the details. My rack had all 6 legs cut off so I have ordered the clamps, the bows, the feet and the weld on brackets from a rack builder member here. I also ordered a stick of 20mm metric tubing to make the legs. The rack had hard plastic plugs with bolts stuck in them where the legs should be. I had to drill around the center bolt until it would come out then use a paddle bit to hog the plastic out until it was a thin shell.
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1973 Orange transporter stock type 4 with dual 40 Dellortos and Empi single quiet pack
1969 Adventurewagen blue whale Gene Berg 1776 built by Dave Kawell dual 36 DRLA's, Vintage Speed exhaust, Bosch 019 screamer
1961 Swivel Seat camper, L345 grey
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