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| Author: | Phil G [ Sun Nov 09, 2008 7:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Roof racks on a mini... |
Hi there, I'm thinking about putting roof racks on my '66 mini (given that it doesn't have tons of space inside) and was wondering if anyone had some words of wisdom w.r.t. brands, type, possibility of damage etc. should I even bother? it would be mainly for carting my push bike around and possibly a surfboard or two. Thanks for your help, Phil |
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| Author: | simon k [ Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:14 pm ] |
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you needn't worry about damage, they'll take a lot more weight than a bike/surfboards... anything that gutter mounts will do the job. Just depends whether you want new or old, and what style, I made this one a couple of weeks ago. I had thought about simple bars, but wanted this style where I can carry camping gear etc. 
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| Author: | Kennomini [ Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:15 pm ] |
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Just keep an eye on where the legs clamp onto the gutter as it may start to rust out over the years. |
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| Author: | Racing Green [ Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:49 pm ] |
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Sorry for my bad English on this one, but you can use the cut inner wheels of a bike to protect from rust. If you've got the plastic trim on the gutter all around, those will probably get dented where the mountings come, and if you have a roof rack with "suckernobs" onto your roof, it might get damaged there as well, so I would get one without those. |
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| Author: | Dylans Clubby [ Mon Nov 10, 2008 8:13 am ] |
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yeah that was suggested to me recently, i picked up some racks that gutter mount like the photo above, and it was suggested to me to use a section of bike inner tube, just the cheapest one you can find does the job. stops paint damage, just keep an eye on moisture getting underneath the edges. http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=46742&highlight=racks (just a pic of the racks i got and the discussion. haven't mounted them yet |
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| Author: | doogie [ Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:59 am ] |
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simon k wrote: you needn't worry about damage, they'll take a lot more weight than a bike/surfboards... anything that gutter mounts will do the job.
Just depends whether you want new or old, and what style, I made this one a couple of weeks ago. I had thought about simple bars, but wanted this style where I can carry camping gear etc. Nice job Simon, you metalwork boffin. Doogie |
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| Author: | mr moke [ Mon Nov 10, 2008 12:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | hi |
Here is some pic's of my roof rack 
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| Author: | jess [ Mon Nov 10, 2008 12:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: hi |
mr moke wrote: Here is some pic's of my roof rack
I...WANT...YOUR....UTE 
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| Author: | seahag [ Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Roof Rack |
mr moke wrote: Here is some pic's of my roof rack
Off the shelf or did you have it made to spec ? Regards Seahag |
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| Author: | mr moke [ Mon Nov 10, 2008 3:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | hi |
I got it of some one in the club so i'm not sure about it's history. |
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| Author: | simon k [ Mon Nov 10, 2008 3:11 pm ] |
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I'm pretty sure it's an off the shelf one, I've seen them advertised in japanese magazines. Looks just like the one in this photo - I've been searching all day for a website that sells them..... 
certainly looks great - can I ask a silly question and enquire as to why you need a roof rack for the spare wheels when you could put them in the back of the ute?  
edit: thread with photos of Sports850's on his van - I think he got it from Brickworx ex. Japan http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=40541&highlight=roof+rack |
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| Author: | mr moke [ Mon Nov 10, 2008 3:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | hi |
The car it came on came from japan . And they look better on the roof i only put them on yesterday for a bit of fun . The club went on a run so i put the roof rack and numbers on the car for fun.
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| Author: | simon k [ Mon Nov 10, 2008 3:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: hi |
mr moke wrote: The car it came on came from japan .
And they look better on the roof i only put them on yesterday for a bit of fun . The club went on a run so i put the roof rack and numbers on the car for fun. I don't normally go for big wheels and flares, but it's a great looking ute |
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| Author: | mr moke [ Mon Nov 10, 2008 5:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: hi |
simon k wrote: mr moke wrote: The car it came on came from japan . And they look better on the roof i only put them on yesterday for a bit of fun . The club went on a run so i put the roof rack and numbers on the car for fun. I don't normally go for big wheels and flares, but it's a great looking ute Thanks mate |
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| Author: | seahag [ Tue Nov 11, 2008 6:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Elbow Room |
mr moke wrote: The car it came on came from japan .
And they look better on the roof i only put them on yesterday for a bit of fun . The club went on a run so i put the roof rack and numbers on the car for fun. Plenty of room for those two big tyred rims of yours, side by side ah ... ? Regards Seahag |
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