Found a good use for the 60 OEM roof rack

Herbert · 07-24-07, 06:39 PM

I will use it to tie down bikes or the likes. It's surprisingly sturdy....
That 60 OEM roof rack is not good for much else...

73fj · 07-24-07, 09:46 PM

Looks factory.

brownbear · 07-25-07, 11:23 PM

There yah go!

I am going to paint my M101 white too... nice to see it first. Thanks.

Rubiconcruiser · 07-25-07, 11:32 PM

Hey Herbert. NICE RACK,,,now onto other things. How about info on what the top is made from Please. Pics if available.

Herbert · 07-26-07, 09:26 AM

The top is a bit unusual. My father in law bought himself a new ATV. It was created in a metal cage. By coincidence one of the sides of the create was EXACTLY the length of the trailer. I just had to widen it by a inch. Those ATV crate frames are lightweight and quite sturdy. So the frame was basically already made.
The ATV dealers just throw this stuff away, they where happy to give it to me

The top is just some body sheet metal.
I went to a body shop and asked if they could sell me some. The body shops buy sheet metal that is 4 feet wide by 8 feet long (ca. $60) 4 feet is the exact with of the trailer (yeah!). So I just cut it in length.
I'm not a good welder so I just riveted the sheet metal on the frame. (I put some silicone between the top and the frame to seal it off)
My next step is to make some hinges. (right now I have to lift the top off)

I will try to take some photos today.

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Originally Posted by Rubiconcruiser

Hey Herbert. NICE RACK,,,now onto other things. How about info on what the top is made from Please. Pics if available.

07-24-07, 06:39 PM	#1
Herbert IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 144	Found a good use for the 60 OEM roof rack I will use it to tie down bikes or the likes. It's surprisingly sturdy.... That 60 OEM roof rack is not good for much else... Attached Images __________________ 1988 BJ62 "Mpulungu" - inspired by Michael Palin's "Pole to Pole" the best travel documentary of all time. 1992 M101cdn - "Gallabat"

07-24-07, 09:46 PM	#2
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07-25-07, 11:23 PM	#3
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07-25-07, 11:32 PM	#4
Rubiconcruiser IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 161	Hey Herbert. NICE RACK,,,now onto other things. How about info on what the top is made from Please. Pics if available.