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hitest
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 Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2020 10:54 am Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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Got the roof rack home and dropped it of at the powdercoaters place.
Anyone a suggestions for what color code Below used as grey or a similar code for modern grey? |
I don't know if this will help much- but I faced this at the powder coater with a beetle rack. I simply had to look at their swatches and choose something that had that 'cold steel' look. My local (great) shop had tons of metallic (too shiny or flaky) and lots of gray tones (all were too solid). But they had a custom mix they literally call "camaro silver" that they use on some wheels. It has very little metallic content and comes off looking very much like steel rather than shiny. I'm extremely pleased with the result. Sorry for the distant pic- but zoom in on the beetle rack if it helps.
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I wonder what the nut looks like.
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kruno
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| Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2020 12:33 pm Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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@ mdege: Do you have a picture of the carriers, I couldn't find them?  |
BTW kruno, I really like your series of pics! |
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BruceJ
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| Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 11:42 am Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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Anybody know what the first line of this sticker reads, regarding the roof load (in German)? In this pic I believe we see the second line, which correlates to the vehicle payload, but not the first. I'm a Bay guy but my non-internet buddy has this rack but the placard is partially obliterated. The line is missing two words, I think, followed by "Beladung" (cargo, I believe).
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VWAG / VAG racks:
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BruceJ
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| Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 1:56 pm Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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Since the 2nd line says the same thing as the English text but in German, is the first line the same thing?
Can you post a pic of the partially damaged line?
I think that would help people figure it out, even if it's damaged |
Yes, I would think the first line would say the same thing as its English translation below. But interested to know how they worded the original German. All my friend can make out is two missing or illegible words, followed by "Beladung". My friend (and the rack) are an hour away. He has neither internet nor smart phone, but asked me because I know just a little German. Thing is, even if I were fluent (which I'm not), there would be any number of ways it could have been worded. Next time I'm up there I will indeed try to get a pic.
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volkswouter
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| Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 1:58 am Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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Got the rack back from powdercoating last week and am happy with the result.
This is the RAL color i chose.
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mandraks
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| Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 5:39 pm Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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| BruceJ wrote: |
Anybody know what the first line of this sticker reads, regarding the roof load (in German)? In this pic I believe we see the second line, which correlates to the vehicle payload, but not the first. I'm a Bay guy but my non-internet buddy has this rack but the placard is partially obliterated. The line is missing two words, I think, followed by "Beladung" (cargo, I believe).
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not quite sure what you are looking for? but the missing 2nd line in german probably said: Maximale Dachlast von 100KG oder 220lbs
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BruceJ
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| Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2020 7:32 am Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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| robot909 wrote: |
not quite sure what you are looking for? but the missing 2nd line in german probably said: Maximale Dachlast von 100KG oder 220lbs |
Yes, that sounds about right. This was my friend's guess as well. He's reproducing a sticker and wanted to get it right.
Thanks!
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59`Panel
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| Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 8:21 am Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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I recently got hold of this beautiful luggage rack. It was lying around here in Germany for decades with someone who, according to his statement, personally drove this ingenious part on the t1 bus he was driving at the time ...
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campingbox
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| Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 9:22 am Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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| It looks like a crown. |
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velvetgreen
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| Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 9:33 am Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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| How does it mount to the bus? |
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59`Panel
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| Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 10:10 am Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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| campingbox wrote: |
| It looks like a crown. |
Yes it looks very cool... |
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59`Panel
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| Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 10:12 am Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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| velvetgreen wrote: |
| How does it mount to the bus? |
Usually through the roof.
but i take rubber feet and then make holders that hold the rack in position. |
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BarryL
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| Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 6:56 pm Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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| Snazzy. What are the half circles for? |
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mandraks
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| Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 7:16 pm Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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| Snazzy. What are the half circles for? |
big fire hoses?
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59`Panel
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| Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2021 5:12 am Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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Tell me ...
unfortunately I don't know either! |
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hitest
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| Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2021 9:23 am Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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| 59`Panel wrote: |
Tell me ...
unfortunately I don't know either! |
It would hold 60 feet of water supply or drain pipe in my opinion. I'm guessing made for municipal water company fleet or sewer work. Three pipes would be enough to be dispatched for across-street repairs?
I just checked all my transporter books and didn't see that specific rack.
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I wonder what the nut looks like.
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2021 10:30 am Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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It's a fire truck rack. I know I have seen a more definitive photo in here somewhere, but this one was posted by Everett from a show in Florida in 2007 and claimed to be for a fire truck.
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notchboy
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| Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2021 10:39 am Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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It's a fire truck rack. I know I have seen a more definitive photo in here somewhere, but this one was posted by Everett from a show in Florida in 2007 and claimed to be for a fire truck.
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Agreed - Someone will find a pic Im sure. Here is a hack job(bespoke Kustum) with a big pipe that would fit that rack.
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OK, this thread is over. You win. |
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2021 10:56 am Post subject: Re: Bus roof racks |
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From back in 08 in this thread...
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I picked up this rack over the weekend. It needs a little work, but it is really not bad. Anybody have some Bekowa clamps for sale?
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I saw that at Bug Jam - good price I thought. |
What was the price? |
This thing is sweet. what are the indentations for, do you think? Pipe, what??
They look perfect for ocean kayaks. |
The indentations are for fire hoses. These racks were used by the Fire Department on their busses. |
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