mrbigtanker Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 So I don't have pictures of a roof rack or one built for that matter but I was wondering if you guys would be interested in having one built.I am having one made, just want to know if any one else wants one.Shoot me your thoughts,as I am going to get the ball rolling on my rack by next week I hope.The guy that did my bed skirts would be the guy making them. Quote Link to comment
uberkevin Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 I may indeed want one, the ones I've seen were a little high on the roof, high tall wise. But I think they look pretty darn sweet, what's the price range? Quote Link to comment
RatRandy Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 I'm playing with the idea also... Have a old one sitting around from my wife's first gen XB, doesn't sit too high at all. I believe it's a Yakima brand. Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted November 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 No price yet but when i get something i wil let you know.Holidays are here and alot of guys are calling out and there is alot of overtime so like today im working and the next yada yada days.But yes low profile and i want to get more designs idea's from VW's.And it wil more then likely be all metal but i am thinking of wood slats to.Just dont know what i want yet.Also color or powder coat will more then likely be a silver. 1 Quote Link to comment
oldskoolvws Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Damn you, stop posting all the good ideas B) I'll pull out a rack for some pictures I made for my MK1 VW that still needs to be chromed. Quote Link to comment
oldskoolvws Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 alot of guys are calling out and there is alot of overtime Your telling me. I average 150 - 170 hours in a each pay period. I get paid on the 1st and 15th. We're lucky I guess. I tell the guys better to be over employed than under employed. 2 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted November 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 What do you do for a living oldskool?And post some pictures of the rack and scirocco[i dont think i spelled it right] Quote Link to comment
71datsuns Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Oh man!! I would love one!! Thatd look sweet!! Depending on the price.... lol. Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted November 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 I have thule.I want a retro look like the old school VW's. Quote Link to comment
konig209 Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Yeah i know what you mean i got these off sedan20 for a nice price make alot of noise though lol 1 Quote Link to comment
RatRandy Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 That looks kill'! Where did ya get the rims! Deeeeeep! Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 I put racks on my sedan so I can carry my bikes, but my truck has a bed for carrying stuff :confused: :P Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted November 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 I put racks on my sedan so I can carry my bikes, but my truck has a bed for carrying stuff :confused: :P Look i dont want to sound like a big dick but i am.The question is are any of you guys interested in a roof rack not were you put your shit.Whats funny is last i looked i had a bed to.Its just for looks thats it,i am building one with out any ones approval and i thought i would put it out there.Stay out of this thread if you have a bed get it.hint hint.Now for the other guys i will try to put this together as soon as i have the time,and i will post pictures and try to get prices.thanks Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted November 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Yakima By the way im way ahead of you.I want VW style not these ones. Quote Link to comment
datson4life Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 konig! i traded the 66 inch bars for brand new 48 inch bars, gotta see them dude, and does anyone have a yakima fairing or rack to hold a bike? i need those a vw looking rack! :thumbup: i had plans and drawings for that before but got distracted in other things, got a buddy that told me to draw it out and he will build it (expert on ironworks) i was gonna use the wood from an old school park bench my mom threw out..... excited to see where this thread goes Quote Link to comment
konig209 Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Thats why i actually baught em cause i saw em on your truck. Big motivation for my build. 1 Quote Link to comment
nismo dr Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Always loved the look of the sake samurai. 2 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted November 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Well other then one guy im glad to know there is other people that likes the roof rack idea. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 I like the idea of the roof rack, but I have never seen one that I have actually liked on a truck. And while the old VW type ones are cool, also think of how all those old VWs are pretty round. Quote Link to comment
konig209 Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 If they look nice when ypurs is done and a good price ill be wanting one Quote Link to comment
datson4life Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 or drill wood on the yakimas haha, mix it up Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 This one looks homemade and pretty cool,,,, the truck is on here somewhere cuz my son took these at a Ratsun meet...couldn`t find any more pictures of it though.. I think all but 2 of the Datsuns in this picture have been sold or traded away Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted November 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Thanks guys for the pictures.I'm looking at double clamp idea and follow the windshield line and follow right off the back of the cab line.I will keep you posted. Quote Link to comment
oldskoolvws Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 What do you do for a living oldskool?And post some pictures of the rack and scirocco[i dont think i spelled it right] Believe it or not, I work for Tesla; yeah, the company that just beat every manufacturer in the world for Automobile's 2013 Car of the Year. http://www.automobilemag.com/features/awards/1301_2013_automobile_of_the_year_tesla_model_s/viewall.html Soon as I get some time, I get some pics for you. Quote Link to comment
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