46-48 Desoto suburban roof rack

[Frank Gooz]

Good morning,

I was informed that someone made parts for these cars awhile back. he had lost tract of said person. Do any of you know of this person / company / restoration shop? Any leads would be a great help. They had restored a few suburban's at that time. Is there anyone That bought a restored Suburban 5-7 years ago That mite have leads?

[Jerry Roberts]

 Are you asking for a contact that might have parts for your roof rack ?

[Plymouthy Adams]

I believe he is...I personally do not recall this being covered but that means diddly squat....

[Frank Gooz]

I am searching for any information about any parts for a roof rack. I was told that there mite be a person holding all the parts. That made molds for the stations, had wood slats. Could make a complete rack. maybe?

[joecoozie]

Try Dennis Bickford (Vintage Woodworks)

[James_Douglas]

I have owned a 1947 Desoto Suburban since about 2002 and I have never seen anyone advertise parts for the roof rack. In fact, I have never seen parts on ebay as well. You almost have to buy a car to get one as far as I know.

 

Dennis may know of someone, but he specializes in Chrysler Town & Country Woodies. The T&C Sedan as well as the Chrysler Traveler Sedan used a different roof rack than the Desoto Suburban.

 

My rack has oak strips. I know that is not correct is all of the Chrysler cars that used wood racks used Ash as far as I know.

 

If you do find anyone making parts let me know. I would buy a set to just have a spare. One thing is the front and rear rails had foam "air foils" around them. Mine are long gone. Without them they can "sing" when going down the highway. I wonder if the foam was for loading or to stop the "singing".

 

James.