Roof Racks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

thirdstreettito · 05-22-2011, 01:32 AM

Whose got em? Show em off! Stock or custom!

Heres mine...

BLE 'BURBAN · 05-22-2011, 02:37 PM

Mines off an'07 Suburban fits real nice and adds to the NO CHROME look I want.

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thirdstreettito · 05-22-2011, 04:16 PM

Cool!

iluvmy72 · 05-24-2011, 06:44 PM

I just got a rack for my 91 burb....got it for 10 bucks from a wrecked 95.....not sure if it will fit or not but I will try it. I even got the 5 middle roof rails.

68Timber · 05-24-2011, 08:47 PM

That tailgate band is cool, I don't recall seeing one. Is it rare?

thirdstreettito · 05-24-2011, 10:28 PM

I guess so. I've never seen one either.

rcbildr · 05-24-2011, 11:23 PM

Here's mine. I'm not completely done with it yet. I need to make some pieces that go from front to back on each side and then a cross piece for the middle. I have the material, just don't have the time...yet.

motornut · 05-25-2011, 07:11 AM

stock
the same both my 87 and 88

83burban · 05-25-2011, 02:13 PM

rcbildr - what brand bumper is that and where did you get it. I really like the factory look but the added functionality of the winch and steps

rcbildr · 05-25-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 83burban

rcbildr - what brand bumper is that and where did you get it. I really like the factory look but the added functionality of the winch and steps

I beleive it's an older warn winch bumper. I found it on craigslist. The guy I got it from wanted a stock front bumer. The one on my burb was in decent shape and it had the push guards so we traded.

**HeloCrewChief** · 11-17-2011, 03:08 AM

Installing a rack on my blazer which did not have one from the factory. How did you secure it to your roof? What kind of hardware?

greguw · 11-17-2011, 07:36 AM

Mine is a homemaider ... I used aluminum that was more like a giant erector set but still was pretty custom and has a aluminum tread plate deck .
I used the original rack holes to plug weld and hold my new re-enforcing plates I added to the roof .

kp110477 · 12-19-2011, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by greguw

Mine is a homemaider ... I used aluminum that was more like a giant erector set but still was pretty custom and has a aluminum tread plate deck .
I used the original rack holes to plug weld and hold my new re-enforcing plates I added to the roof .

How much did the "erector set" set you back? it looks AWESOME. I know it's a lot to ask but I was wondering if you could provide an entire parts list and vendor details. Also, how hard was the install? I can weld, but I'm no welder. Close ups on the reinforcing brackets would be great! This is exactly the thing I need for my truck. I'm going to replace the stock one and probably sell it on craigslist. have you thought about adding a spare tire bracket on top?

greguw · 12-19-2011, 07:55 AM

I have a fabricating shop , just pricing the sheet of 1/8 tread is 300+ ... the main strut tubes are pretty cheap , like 30 bucks each its just when you get into hardware is the big nut .
There is a lot of dough in that rack , if your handy with a aluminum welder could be cost effective .
I would think there is around a 800 in my rack ... I just ran everything thru my business so I really did not keep track .

05-22-2011, 01:32 AM	#1
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05-22-2011, 02:37 PM	#2
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Roof Racks? Mines off an'07 Suburban fits real nice and adds to the NO CHROME look I want. [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

05-22-2011, 04:16 PM	#3
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Roof Racks? Cool! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

05-24-2011, 06:44 PM	#4
iluvmy72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Springville, UT, USA Posts: 1,010	Re: Roof Racks? I just got a rack for my 91 burb....got it for 10 bucks from a wrecked 95.....not sure if it will fit or not but I will try it. I even got the 5 middle roof rails.

05-24-2011, 08:47 PM	#5
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Roof Racks? That tailgate band is cool, I don't recall seeing one. Is it rare? __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

05-24-2011, 10:28 PM	#6
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Roof Racks? I guess so. I've never seen one either. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

05-24-2011, 11:23 PM	#7
rcbildr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gold Bar, WA Posts: 1,216	Re: Roof Racks? Here's mine. I'm not completely done with it yet. I need to make some pieces that go from front to back on each side and then a cross piece for the middle. I have the material, just don't have the time...yet. __________________ My Projects: 1960 GMC 1/2ton with 305 V6 (daily driver) 1963 Chevy 1/2ton 2wd...converting to 4x4 1967 Suburban 1/2ton 2wd My Girlfriends Projects 1985 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4 with 6.2L diesel, 4" lift, converted to TH-400, Warn Premium manual hubs, & Wildcat 315/75/R16 tires. (daily driver) 1978 Camaro Type LT with a Marine 350 & vortec heads, Rochester Carb, & roller cam 1978 Camaro Z28

05-25-2011, 07:11 AM	#8
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Roof Racks? stock the same both my 87 and 88 Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

05-25-2011, 02:13 PM	#9
83burban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: la Posts: 345	Re: Roof Racks? rcbildr - what brand bumper is that and where did you get it. I really like the factory look but the added functionality of the winch and steps

11-17-2011, 03:08 AM	#11
HeloCrewChief Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,030	Re: Roof Racks? Installing a rack on my blazer which did not have one from the factory. How did you secure it to your roof? What kind of hardware? __________________ 1970 C10 to K20 conversion 1974 GMC Jimmy 1968 50th Anniversary Short Bed 1968 Chevelle 1964 Comet Caliente 1990 W250 Cummins

11-17-2011, 07:36 AM	#12
greguw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bucks County , Pa Posts: 223	Re: Roof Racks? Mine is a homemaider ... I used aluminum that was more like a giant erector set but still was pretty custom and has a aluminum tread plate deck . I used the original rack holes to plug weld and hold my new re-enforcing plates I added to the roof . Attached Images

12-19-2011, 07:55 AM	#14
greguw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bucks County , Pa Posts: 223	Re: Roof Racks? I have a fabricating shop , just pricing the sheet of 1/8 tread is 300+ ... the main strut tubes are pretty cheap , like 30 bucks each its just when you get into hardware is the big nut . There is a lot of dough in that rack , if your handy with a aluminum welder could be cost effective . I would think there is around a 800 in my rack ... I just ran everything thru my business so I really did not keep track .



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