The Ford Barn

moparlouie · 05-13-2014, 10:36 AM

Looking to install a roof rack on my 40 Sedan! Does anyone know of a source, have pictures of one, or have a set of brackets to al least show me how they look/mount?????? Any help greatly apprietiated!!!!!!! Lou

51PanelMan · 05-13-2014, 10:44 AM

Roof racks weren't made specfically for a particular vehicle, unless it's a VW. Most were "aftermarket" and were made to fit, had adjustments to fit or custom "hand" made. You should measure the width of the roof and the height of the curve in the roof and then find a roof rack that would fit.

I recently put a roof rack on my 37 Airflow. This is the third roof rack that I bought and the only one that fit without any mods. I have another roof rack that needs to have the four mounting legs modified. It's trial and error when it comes to roof racks.

TonyM · 05-13-2014, 10:49 AM

The roof rack kind of defeats the purpose of the Airflow concept.

Nice fabrication and 1930s-era luggage.

FL&WVMIKE · 05-13-2014, 10:51 AM

Very nice !
I, also, noticed that you are using vintage suitcases, too.
Looks great !
MIKE (mikeburch)

51PanelMan · 05-13-2014, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyM

The roof rack kind of defeats the purpose of the Airflow concept.

Nice fabrication and 1930s-era luggage.

That's why it's only held in with four bolts.

Easy to remove.

mike42 · 05-13-2014, 01:00 PM

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moparlouie · 05-19-2014, 10:52 AM

NO help to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

05-13-2014, 10:36 AM	#1
moparlouie Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: CT Posts: 9	Roof Rack??????? Looking to install a roof rack on my 40 Sedan! Does anyone know of a source, have pictures of one, or have a set of brackets to al least show me how they look/mount?????? Any help greatly apprietiated!!!!!!! Lou

05-13-2014, 10:44 AM	#2
51PanelMan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 212	Re: Roof Rack??????? Roof racks weren't made specfically for a particular vehicle, unless it's a VW. Most were "aftermarket" and were made to fit, had adjustments to fit or custom "hand" made. You should measure the width of the roof and the height of the curve in the roof and then find a roof rack that would fit. I recently put a roof rack on my 37 Airflow. This is the third roof rack that I bought and the only one that fit without any mods. I have another roof rack that needs to have the four mounting legs modified. It's trial and error when it comes to roof racks. __________________ 1951 Ford Panel 1952 Ford Panel 1937 Chrysler Airflow C17 ...and way too many Bonus Built/Economy Built parts...

05-13-2014, 10:49 AM	#3
TonyM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: West Hammond, Illinois Posts: 2,793	Re: Roof Rack??????? The roof rack kind of defeats the purpose of the Airflow concept. Nice fabrication and 1930s-era luggage.

05-13-2014, 10:51 AM	#4
FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,442	Re: Roof Rack??????? Very nice ! I, also, noticed that you are using vintage suitcases, too. Looks great ! MIKE (mikeburch)

05-13-2014, 01:00 PM	#6
mike42 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Gaylord, Michigan Posts: 1,606	Re: Roof Rack??????? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Way kool PanelMan......!!!

05-19-2014, 10:52 AM	#7
moparlouie Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: CT Posts: 9	Re: Roof Rack??????? NO help to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!