wayfarerstranger Posted July 28, 2008 Report Posted July 28, 2008 how many of you are using roof racks on your cars ?? also does anybody have a set of those 2 piece wooden slat racks the kind with the suction cups ,they were used a lot 30 ,,40 years back, i`m looking for a set ... chance Quote
Niel Hoback Posted July 28, 2008 Report Posted July 28, 2008 I use one of those wooden roof racks every once in a while. I carried paneling and styrofoam insulation when I did my basement walls. It is one of the wooden slat types you are looking for. I found it at a rummage sale for a couple bucks. I made sides for it from thinwall conduit so my boat fits up there nice. If you find a source for new suction cups, buy plenty, no such thing as too many spares. Quote
Reg Evans Posted July 28, 2008 Report Posted July 28, 2008 Chance, Here's a set of old metal ones. Email me if you are interested. Reg Quote
wayfarerstranger Posted July 28, 2008 Author Report Posted July 28, 2008 YEA that is what i`m talking about ,,, and the MODS you did are very clever ,,, i`ve found one source for the suction cups online but a little expensive ,, i`m still looking , i`m going to check out some old hardware stores i`m also looking for the straps ,,, if i can find the straps & cups i may just try & make a set ,,, thanx for the photo .. chance Quote
Niel Hoback Posted July 28, 2008 Report Posted July 28, 2008 The oak pieces are 1"x2 1/4"x 54". Nylon webbing from a sproting goods store, metal strapping about 1 1/2" wide. 1/4" nuts and bolts. a couple lengths of 1/2" thinwall conduit, and the elusive suction cups. Nice little project when you really don't want to mow the lawn. Don't forget the diagonal corner braces. Quote
Lou Earle Posted July 30, 2008 Report Posted July 30, 2008 Found suction cups and straps at ace hdw on line 52 bucks for all Lou http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1297449&cp=&sr=1&origkw=suction+cups&kw=suction+cups&parentPage=search&searchId=30075483593 Quote
Don Coatney Posted July 30, 2008 Report Posted July 30, 2008 Suction cups are available at McMaster Carr http://www.mcmaster.com/ #53535A45 Package of 4 $8.68 plus freight Cup diameter 3 1/8" 30 pound load capacity "A" 1 17/32" "B" 3/8" thread size 1/4" X20 Great as nonslip feet for office machines and other items. All have a molded-in machine screw with male threads (except for 53535A33 , which has an untapped hole). All are made of black rubber (except for 53535A45 , which is gray). Maximum temperature is 200° F. Order today and you will most likely have them by Friday Quote
wayfarerstranger Posted July 30, 2008 Author Report Posted July 30, 2008 how did u arrive at that price ? also i didn`t see any gutter hooks ?? thanx Quote
Don Coatney Posted August 4, 2008 Report Posted August 4, 2008 how did u arrive at that price ? also i didn`t see any gutter hooks ?? thanx I did not look for gutter hooks. Go to McMaster Carr (link in the posting above) and search for part number 53535A45. That is how I came up with that price. Quote
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