Frank Gooz Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Roberts Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 Are you asking for a contact that might have parts for your roof rack ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 I believe he is...I personally do not recall this being covered but that means diddly squat.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Gooz Posted December 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecoozie Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 Try Dennis Bickford (Vintage Woodworks) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_Douglas Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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