Roof rack for 60 & 80

[Godwin]

There are times when I need to haul a bunch of unwieldy stuff and sometimes dirty stuff around. Typically I'll use a trailer for this but there are some roads that are not trailer friendly and for this I've wanted a roof rack. I had some ideas for a rack that would be versatile and a Cruiser buddy put this together.

The mounts are Con-fer that I've had around for years and the mounting width can be adjusted so that it will fit either a 60 or 80. It's been painted Rustoleum Sandstone, an ok color and finish but the paint is not that durable.

 

[Godwin]

Rack was hauled home on the 80 and later transferred to the 60 after painting and flooring.

Dimensions of the rack are 85" outer length, 52" outer width, 50" inner width so that a sheet of plywood will could be carried.

Mounting plates for the supports had 3 holes drilled for mounting width adjust-ability. Distance between inner holes is 45", middle holes 46 7/8", and outer holes 48 3/4".

Flooring is 3/4" plywood that drops between the rails. Tabs were welded at the sides and center to support and provide an anchor point for the plywood.

Side rails are 3" high.

 

[Godwin]

The bolt-on loops are to hold down Yakima crossbars for carrying canoes and kayaks. A couple of inches in front (or rear) of the crossbar anchor is a bolt in a nutsert. These allow a cross bar to be bolted on or removed as needed. While it's unlikely much water will enter the horizontal side bar through the bolt holes small drainage holes were drilled just in case.

A decorative turtle weld was added to the flat piece of the center support.

 

[western flyer]

I like it. I am building a faring from my old Confer rack right now. I like the adjustability you built into it combined with the low profile/frontal area. Excellent. I bet you can get away with thinner plywood than 3/4" next time if you want to save some weight.

 

[Godwin]

rack with a load

I piled some stuff on it today.

 

[the gimpey one]

Is that a m416 in the background?

 

[Wiscolandcruiser]

I dig it a lot. I may go this route when I build my own. Have always liked the flat racks but I like the added horizontal side rails, So your s*** has something to butt up against and I really like the open front and rear for easy access. Props on a great design. Oh and that turtle is sweet!

 

[Godwin]

Is that a m416 in the background?

Yes and it's not for sale .